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DiNapoli: Contamination of New York's Waterways From Combined Sewer Overflows Remains a Challenge
… sewage and stormwater impacted more than 200 waterways in New York due to antiquated and overwhelmed sewer systems, … "When billions of gallons of untreated waste spills into New York's waterways, our health, environment, economy and … overflows (CSOs) in the state. Most large urban areas in New York state are served by municipal sewer systems, many of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-contamination-new-yorks-waterways-combined-sewer-overflows-remains-challengeDiNapoli: MTA Needs to Improve Efforts to do Business with Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses
… Transportation Authority (MTA) set annual goals for minority- and women-owned business enterprise (MWBE) … than the target set in statute and did not give rationale for the lower target, according to an audit released today … and authorities are supposed to establish annual goals for MWBE participation in their contracts, make a good-faith …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-mta-needs-improve-efforts-do-business-minority-and-women-owned-businessesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1535
… age 50 and over. These employees can defer up to $6,000 in catch-up contributions in addition to their regular contribution amount for a combined total contribution limit of $24,000 in 2017. An additional deferment is also available to SUNY, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1535-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaDiNapoli: Health Departments Need to Clean Up Act on Food Safety
… found that food safety inspectors are identifying hundreds of establishments with serious violations, including food … food that has been handled by sick workers. However, many of these food-serving establishments faced no enforcement … could be a recipe for disaster.” The state Department of Health (DOH) is responsible for overseeing New York’s more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-health-departments-need-clean-act-food-safetyState Agencies Bulletin No. 1695.1
… record update process and provide data entry instructions for entering SRA and TDA deductions to ensure compliance with contribution limits Affected CUNY Employees Employees … 412 SUNY 403 Roth Affected Education Department, School for the Blind and School for the Deaf Employees Employees who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/16951-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaDiNapoli: Better Oversight Needed for Youth Jobs Programs
… today announced that an audit of the New York Youth Jobs Program found that the state agencies overseeing the program, including the Departments of Labor and Tax and … announced that an audit of the New York Youth Jobs Program found that the state agencies overseeing the program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-better-oversight-needed-youth-jobs-programsPurchasing Practices at the Linden Plaza Mitchell-Lama Housing Development
… and middle-income families. The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is the nation’s … period. On June 29, 2018, management informed tenants of its intent to request HPD approval for an increase in the … August 31, 2017, Linden Plaza made total vendor payments of approximately $33 million; $22.3 million was for services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/06/purchasing-practices-linden-plaza-mitchell-lama-housing-developmentDiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses Declined in 2010
… rates. "Cash bonuses are down, but that's not an indicator of a weakness on Wall Street," DiNapoli said. "Wall Street is … in response to regulatory reforms adopted in the aftermath of the greatest financial meltdown since the Great … Past practices rewarded short-term gains at the expense of long-term profitability." "The industry's greater emphasis …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2011/02/dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-declined-2010About the Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… board adopt a Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution for Elected and Appointed Officials (RS2417-A)? The elected … of Activities (ROA) has been submitted. In the event an official has not completed, signed and submitted an ROA, a … in the employer’s time-keeping system, the ROA is used only to establish the number of hours required per …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/about-standard-work-day-and-reporting-resolutionState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… best interests of its taxpayers. Randolph Academy Union Free School District – Capital Asset Inventory Records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsState Police Bulletin No. SP-245
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform the Division of State Police of OSC’s automatic … Holiday Bonus Payment, and to provide agency instructions for submitting payments not processed automatically. Affected … for newly eligible employees, will continue even if there is no successor agreement. Effective Dates: The 2024 State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-245-2024-holiday-bonus-payment-eligible-employees-state-policeDiNapoli: Audit Exposes Significant Management Issues With Tonawanda Housing Authority
… are shameful," said DiNapoli. "Management showed contempt for the neediest applicants and seemingly gave preferential treatment to others. For years, the authority has not operated in a fair and … indicated that the average vacancy period was two years, with three units remaining vacant for over eight years. As a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-audit-exposes-significant-management-issues-tonawanda-housing-authorityAudit Faults Justice Center Records, Raises Questions on Accountability
… The Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs left … of abuse or neglect against vulnerable New Yorkers off a registry, a list of individuals prohibited from holding jobs … provisions of the State Social Services Law, the Justice Center limited auditors' access to records and only permitted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/audit-faults-justice-center-records-raises-questions-accountabilityUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Hudson Valley Bone and Joint Surgeons, LLP
… costs, and if so, to quantify the overpayments made by United HealthCare resulting from this practice. The audit … who agree to accept payments, at rates established by United, to furnish medical services to Empire Plan … the claim. Our audit focused on claims submitted to United by Hudson Valley Bone and Joint Surgeons, LLP (Hudson …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/08/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-hudson-valley-bone-and-joint-surgeons-llpState Agencies Bulletin No. 960
… Purpose To provide agencies with procedures to populate retirement records in PayServ for employees who enroll in ERS. Affected Employees Employees … No. S66026) that creates a new Tier 5 that, in accordance with constitutional requirements, only applies to new members …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/960-new-tier-5-benefit-structure-new-york-state-employees-retirement-systemUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Long Island Spine Specialists
… costs, and if so, to quantify the overpayments made by United HealthCare resulting from this practice. The audit … who agree to accept payments, at rates established by United, to furnish medical services to Empire Plan … paid $3,712 on the claim. This resulted in an overpayment by United of $928 ($4,640 - $3,712). At the time of our audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-long-island-spine-specialistsOpinion 91-3
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … on the issues discussed in the opinion. SUPERINTENDENT OF HIGHWAYS -- Powers and Duties (control of highway … vehicles including those used by the town superintendent of highways to display a town decal and identification number …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-3Chazy Union Free School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-13)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did Chazy Union Free School District (District) officials … Period July 1, 2019 – September 30, 2024 Understanding the Program Lead is a metal that was commonly used in … to December 31, 2025. 2 Audit Summary District officials did not properly identify, report or implement needed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/11/chazy-union-free-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-13Village of Herkimer – Payroll (2025M-37)
… and payments to employees for unused leave accruals or other benefits upon separation from service, represent … but did not maintain adequate employee time records or ensure separation payments were accurate or adequately supported. Furthermore, employees were paid for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/07/11/village-herkimer-payroll-2025m-37Thousands of State Computers and Other IT Devices Unaccounted for or Stored With Lax Security
… information technology (IT) equipment being unaccounted for, and the agency destroys new and barely used devices … ITS was created in 2012 to centralize IT services for state executive agencies. In addition to overseeing the … IT services and purchasing and maintaining equipment for state employees, ITS is responsible for keeping an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/thousands-state-computers-and-other-it-devices-unaccounted-or-stored-lax-security