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2024 Year in Review: Fiscal Responsibility, Stewardship and Transparency
A look back at some of the major accomplishments of the Office of the New York State Comptroller in 2024
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/2024-year-in-reviewNew York Schools Reported More Than 32,000 Violent and Disruptive Incidents in the 2017-18 School Year
… 32,000 violent and disruptive incidents in the 2017-18 school year (SY), including assaults, bomb threats and sexual … place in our schools and the public rightly demands that school officials take the necessary steps to protect all … or $15 million, of these expenditures was spent on video surveillance equipment. Nearly $8 million went to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/new-york-schools-reported-more-32000-violent-and-disruptive-incidents-2017-18-school-yearSelected Safety and Security Equipment at Subway Stations (Follow-Up)
… issuance of the follow-up review to provide information on any action planned to address the unresolved issues discussed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/18/selected-safety-and-security-equipment-subway-stations-followCapital Program Revenue and Expenses (Follow-Up)
… to NYRA’s Franchise Agreement with New York State, a percentage of Resorts’ Video Lottery Terminal (VLT) revenues is to be directed to NYRA for capital expenses, operational support, and enhanced purses. In 2012, a temporary, State-controlled Reorganization Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/24/capital-program-revenue-and-expenses-followDiNapoli: Financial Viability of OTBs in Jeopardy
… DiNapoli called upon state policymakers to review a number of regulations governing OTBs, including the formula …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-financial-viability-otbs-jeopardyFinancial Condition and Selected Expenses (Follow-Up)
… to NYRA’s Franchise Agreement with New York State, a percentage of Resorts’ Video Lottery Terminal (VLT) revenues is to be directed to NYRA for capital expenses, operational support, and enhanced purses. In 2012, a temporary, State-controlled Reorganization Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/24/financial-condition-and-selected-expenses-followYork College – Time and Attendance Practices for Public Safety Staff (Follow-Up)
… and/or excessive overtime costs. Additionally, video from surveillance cameras found that security officers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/28/york-college-time-and-attendance-practices-public-safety-staff-followState Contract and Payment Actions in September
… $2.7 million with Sawyer Chrysler Dodge Inc. for 39 Dodge Ram pickup trucks. Office of General Services (OGS) – Design …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/state-contract-and-payment-actions-septemberDiNapoli: Former Poestenkill Employee Charged With Stealing $3,000 From Town
State Comptroller DiNapoli announced the arrest of Michelle Asquith the former Town of Poestenkill administrative assistant for allegedly stealing more than $3000 in town funds over a fouryear period
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-poestenkill-employee-charged-stealing-3000-townNew GASB Standards
… annual financial statements. GASBS 101 is an update to GASBS 16 and requires the State to consider other types of compensated leave such as holiday, … entity. The cooperation of all reporting entities staff to ensure proper enrollment in the reporting system as well …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/guidance/new-gasb-standardsBusiness Partners
… of NYSLRS and trustee of the Common Retirement Fund, is to conduct hearings to review agency decisions affecting pension benefits. These … Hearings page . Attorneys The hearing applicant may choose to be represented by an attorney. Attorneys appearing on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/business-partnersYork College – Time and Attendance Practices for Public Safety Staff
… Purpose To determine whether York College had adequate controls over the time and attendance of Public Safety employees to provide reasonable assurance that they worked the hours …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/06/york-college-time-and-attendance-practices-public-safety-staffeLearning Videos and Resources
… The videos here provide explanation and guidance on reporting procedures. Check back often for new videos and links to resources. If there are additional topics …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/elearning-videos-and-resourcesSelected Safety and Security Equipment at Subway Stations
… CCTV surveillance cameras, 1,746 monitors, 332 digital video recorders, five video cassette recorders, and related accessories (e.g., … recording devices. EMD is also responsible for repairing video system equipment, except for equipment still under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/12/selected-safety-and-security-equipment-subway-stationsOversight of Telemental Health Services
… method that uses two-way, real-time interactive audio and video equipment to provide and support mental health services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/06/17/oversight-telemental-health-servicesState Comptroller DiNapoli Delivers Inaugural Address
… spending areas. DiNapoli was sworn in by New York State Supreme Court Justice Helen Voutsinas to his third term in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-delivers-inaugural-addressOversight of Selected Aspects of Traffic Controls (Follow-Up)
… traffic conditions and detect incidents, TMC staff use video surveillance cameras and media broadcasts. DOT is also … intersections utilizing 160 microwave sensors, 50 traffic video cameras, and 100 E-ZPass readers. The objectives of our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/11/oversight-selected-aspects-traffic-controls-followDiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Compliance with Jonathan's Law
… The state Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is not ensuring … non-verbal autistic and developmentally disabled boy, died while in the care of a state facility. Before …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-compliance-jonathans-lawComplaint Processing (Follow-Up)
… complaint is filed, investigators gather documentary and video evidence and conduct interviews with complainants, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/05/complaint-processing-followState Contract and Payment Actions in November
… State Education Department $11.8 million with Silver Creek School District for Native American student tuition. $1.8 … Commission $223.3 million with Everi Games Inc. for a new video lottery system. Office of General Services $5.1 million … Inc. for construction at the University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/state-contract-and-payment-actions-november