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DiNapoli: NYC Spending Priorities Shifted During Pandemic
… States, New York City has adjusted its budget priorities during the COVID-19 pandemic to help address pressing needs, … and services may face fiscal cliffs, according to a new report from State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report … the changes to city budget priorities that emerged during the pandemic,” DiNapoli said. “Funding for education, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-nyc-spending-priorities-shifted-during-pandemicProtection of Managed Pollinators (Honey Bees)
… to meet the needs of beekeepers requiring certificates to ship honey bees out of State. It was able to conduct all the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/19/protection-managed-pollinators-honey-beesOpinion 89-61
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … in town charged only to area of town outside of villages) VILLAGE JUSTICE -- Abolition (effect of) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Part-Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-61Opinion 90-18
… Requiring Competitive Bidding (purchase of medical supplies) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §103: There is no exception … on the fact that the commodities purchased are medical supplies. You ask whether the purchase of medical supplies by … requirements of General Municipal Law, §§103, 103-a, 103-b and 103-c. County Law, §408-a provides that every officer, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-18Area #3 – Computer Hardware, Software, and Data Inventories – Information Technology Governance
… numbers and the combination of name, address and date of birth. Restricted Confidential – Information where loss, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-3-computer-hardware-software-and-data-inventoriesDiNapoli: New York Needs to Improve Cybersecurity Support to Local Governments and Public Authorities
… more proactive. As cybersecurity attacks continue to rise, I encourage the state’s Division of Homeland Security and … federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act underscores how critical strengthening cybersecurity is across New York. … prevent cyberattacks. Officials said that they did not do surveys or collect data to see how many of the entities it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-new-york-needs-improve-cybersecurity-support-local-governments-and-public-authoritiesDiNapoli Audit Finds Western Regional OTB Lacks Accountability and Gave Out Lucrative Perks
… The Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corp. (OTB) spent at least … other expenses that were inappropriately handed out. “The Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation needs to clean … on the recommendations are included in the audit. Audits Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corp. – Marketing and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-audit-finds-western-regional-otb-lacks-accountability-and-gave-out-lucrative-perksOversight of Adult Protective Services Programs
… unable to meet their essential needs (e.g., food, shelter, clothing, medical care); are in need of protection from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/17/oversight-adult-protective-services-programsSelected Safety and Security Equipment at Train Stations
… is a separate operating unit, reporting to New York City Transit's (Transit) Department of Subways. SIR operates a single rapid … SIR's management oversees capital projects at its 21 train stations, maintains the stations' structural components, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/12/selected-safety-and-security-equipment-train-stationsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-333
… $176.00 Agency Actions Agencies must enter the following on the Time Entry page: Earnings Begin Date: 6/5/08 Earnings … The Earn Code UA6 and the payment amount will be displayed on the payroll register. The Earn Code description ( Uniform … Allowance CUNY ) and the payment amount will be displayed on the employee’s paycheck stub or direct deposit advice. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-333-june-2008-uniform-allowance-paymentCortlandville Fire Department – Internal Controls (2014M-3)
… November 2013 the Treasurer had not recorded the monthly lottery transactions since February 2013. The board did not … Implement mitigating controls over the Treasurer’s and Lottery Account Clerk’s financial activities, such as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/21/cortlandville-fire-department-internal-controls-2014m-3Examination of Procurement Card Payments
… of Procurement Cards (PCards) when purchasing $1.6 million in goods and services from 12 vendors during the period … to State Finance Law §112, agency contracts over $50,000 in amount must be approved by the Office of the State … agencies to competitively procure goods and services in amounts above $50,000, or $200,000 under certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/09/examination-procurement-card-paymentsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District and the Vestal Central School District . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … online banking transactions. Not all employees involved in the online banking process have received Internet security … spending, public authority financial data and information on 130,000 state contracts, visit Open Book New York . The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsBright Start Pediatric Services, LLC – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED’s) guidelines, including the Reimbursable … services to children with disabilities between the ages of three and five years. Pursuant to the State Education Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/29/bright-start-pediatric-services-llc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… in internet charges and take steps, as appropriate, to recoup the charges from the vendor or the employee. Maintain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/10/selected-employee-travel-expensesVillage of Sag Harbor – Board Oversight and Justice Court Operations (2015M-107)
… Purpose of Audit The objectives of our audit were to determine if the Board provided adequate oversight of the Villages financial operations and to review the … Village of Sag Harbor Board Oversight and Justice Court Operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/08/14/village-sag-harbor-board-oversight-and-justice-court-operations-2015m-107Fillmore Central School District – Reserve Funds (2016M-386)
… million. Key Findings District officials were unable to provide evidence showing that they documented the financial … retained in the debt reserve were ever used toward debt service payments. The District’s 2015-16 report on reserves … pay related debt service expenditures in compliance with statutory requirements. If all associated debt has been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/01/06/fillmore-central-school-district-reserve-funds-2016m-38615-Day Prompt Payments for Small Businesses
… for expedited payments until March 31, you can start to create and submit electronic invoices the business day after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/portal/15-day-prompt-payments-small-businessesTrue North Rochester Preparatory Charter School – West Campus – Employee Fingerprinting (2013M-286)
… School. For one worker, School officials did not obtain clearance specifically for their School. A School official … School officials believed they did not have to obtain clearance. In addition, the former CEO did not have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/true-north-rochester-preparatory-charter-school-west-campus-employeeTown of Schaghticoke – Budgeting (2013M-239)
… our audit was to evaluate the Town’s budgeting practices for the period January 1, 2010 through April 30, 2013. … operations. Review the user fees and ad valorem taxes for the respective water and sewer districts annually and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/06/town-schaghticoke-budgeting-2013m-239