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Oversight of Dam Safety
… through a dam is not properly filtered and soil particles form sink holes in the dam). When a dam fails, resources must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/02/21/oversight-dam-safetyState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Since school officials did not procure goods and services in accordance with the established policy and procedures, … there is no assurance that the purchases were made in the most prudent and economical manner without favoritism. … or implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in all potable water outlets as required by state law and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsOversight of Nurse Licensing
… Purpose To determine if the State Education Department (the … The Department oversees the licensure and practice of the professions, as outlined in Title VIII of the New York State Education Law (Education Law). Its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/29/oversight-nurse-licensingDiNapoli: NYC Department of Education is Not Doing Enough to Prepare Students for Higher Education
… (DOE) needs to step up its efforts to prepare students for their next steps after high school, according to an audit … needed to obtain or complete higher education, such as at a college or trade school. The audit found a significant number of students did not graduate on time and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nyc-department-education-not-doing-enough-prepare-students-higher-educationOpinion 91-62
… a portion of the building and planned improvements thereto for village purposes. You ask whether a village, by local … a portion of the building and planned improvements thereto for village purposes. You state that the village is wholly … state that only property which is no longer needed for village purposes may be conveyed ( cf . County Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-62DiNapoli: Rising Costs Hitting Homeowners & Renters Statewide
… 9.9 percent for homeowners from 2000 to 2012. During that time, homeowners’ median household income declined 1.6 … factors including comparatively slow economic growth over time, a rising property tax burden, and limited housing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-rising-costs-hitting-homeowners-renters-statewideState Agencies Bulletin No. 1327
… Purpose To inform agencies of new earnings codes and procedures for processing the first phase of the Summer … Unit (PSNU) – BU68 in the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation or the Department of Environmental … or as the result of a correction, should be handled on a case by case basis depending on whether the monies were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1327-first-phase-deficit-reduction-plan-psnu-employees-summer-seasonalState Agencies Bulletin No. 924
… adjustment for that employee, as the payroll system does not always consider AC 230s when processing retroactive … range. Therefore, the agency must report an adjustment to reduce the automatic retroactive adjustment. Adjustments for … the agency must submit the necessary adjustment to reduce the automatic payment. Agency Actions for Reporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/924-arbitration-award-implementation-retroactive-general-salary-and-otherDiNapoli: NYC DOE Faces Significant Challenges in Closing COVID Achievement Gap
… new risks, while failing to address existing risks, in the New York City Department of Education’s (DOE) budget, … students and families have been resilient and resourceful in the face of the challenges posed by the COVID-19 … from the impact of the pandemic and address inequalities in the provision of educational services. Historic federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-nyc-doe-faces-significant-challenges-closing-covid-achievement-gapLakeville Volunteer Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-234)
… by the District. The Department is operated in accordance with its by-laws, and is governed by a seven-member Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2013/02/15/lakeville-volunteer-fire-department-internal-controls-overComptroller DiNapoli: 26 School Districts in Fiscal Stress
… Twenty-six school districts have been designated as fiscally stressed under New York … stress last year, many of the entities in this year’s list have changed. Only 12 were designated as stressed in both … 21 as “susceptible to fiscal stress.” The scores are based on the evaluation of 672 school districts with fiscal years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/comptroller-dinapoli-26-school-districts-fiscal-stressCayuga County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-4)
… bridges to ensure the safety of those who travel on them for the period January 1, 2007, to December 31, 2011. … in 2012. The County Highway Department is responsible for the maintenance and monitoring of bridges. This … 2011, the County had an average of seven flags (the number of deficient bridges is generally higher for the years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/cayuga-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-4Village of Village of the Branch – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-43)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether … The Village of Village of the Branch is located in the Town of Smithtown, Suffolk County, and has a population of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/04/19/village-village-branch-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-43Town of Sheridan – Cellular Phones (2013M-334)
… 11, 2013. Background The Town of Sheridan is located in Chautauqua County. The Town is governed by an elected Town … service were relatives of Town managers. By participating in the Town’s plans, these individuals generally paid only … what is to be done if someone does not reimburse the Town in a timely manner. Key Recommendations Adopt a formal cell …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/14/town-sheridan-cellular-phones-2013m-334New Suffolk Common School District – Selected Financial Operations (2013M-197)
… planned balance as is permitted by Law. District officials have not properly budgeted for tuition and teacher personnel … in his contract. The Board does not audit the claims nor do they receive an abstract of claims for approval. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/13/new-suffolk-common-school-district-selected-financial-operations-2013mState Agencies Bulletin No. 266
… not include State Insurance Fund employees. Effective Date(s) Checks dated July 18, 2001 for Administrative agencies … affect this policy. Changes in Procedure for Lost Checks A stop payment can no longer be reversed. If the original …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/266-bank-account-change-new-york-state-employee-payroll-checksTransaction Number Requirement
… New Report Requirement Starting July 15, 2024, a Transaction Number will be required in the PARIS Procurement Report. Beginning July 15, 2024, State public authorities will be required to provide a Transaction Number for each procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/public-authorities/transaction-number-requirementTemporary Assistance – Federal Funding and New York
… portion of the Safety Net program, as reported by OTDA. It does not include Safety Net Assistance cases that are State … portion of the Safety Net program, as reported by OTDA. It does not include Safety Net Assistance cases that are State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/temporary-assistanceDiNapoli: State Health Department Missed $119 Million in Rebates from Drug Companies
The state Department of Health failed to collect nearly $120 million in available rebates over a 33month period from prescription drug makers for the Medicaid program because of ineffective policies and processes according to an audit released today by State Comptroller DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-state-health-department-missed-119-million-rebates-drug-companiesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA) and the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA): Benefit … An initial audit issued in May 2014 found that HRA applied a fair and consistent assessment process when determining … officials immediately rectified the problem. Department of Health (DOH): Program Oversight and Monitoring of the Maximus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0