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New York’s Labor Force: Assessing 10-Year Trends and Pandemic Setbacks
… force is critically important for employers to succeed and grow in New York, and it matters for the fiscal health of the State and local governments. New York’s strength has long been that … declined more rapidly than the rest of the nation in 2020 and continued to shrink in 2021 when other states recovered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-labor-force-assessing-10-year-trends-and-pandemic-setbacksFrankfort-Schuyler Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-226)
… Background The Frankfort-Schuyler Central School District is located in the Towns of Frankfort and Schuyler in Herkimer County. … $429,000 in excessive reserves. The Board did not adopt a written reserve fund policy or develop a multiyear …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/30/frankfort-schuyler-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-226Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… ensure that receipts were properly recorded and deposited in the bank and that disbursements were properly supported … records to identify outstanding balances. The Court has a shortage of $370 and unidentified funds of $8,207. Town of … water and sewer funds from $2.4 million in 2014 to $4.1 million in 2018. Furthermore, officials increased the real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsLockport Housing Authority – Executive Director’s Compensation (2015M-329)
… approved the specific terms of the Executive Director’s compensation for the 2014-15 fiscal year, or that the Authority ever submitted specific compensation information to the Council for its approval. The … did not periodically compare the Executive Director’s compensation with what it had authorized or monitor the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/05/06/lockport-housing-authority-executive-directors-compensation-2015m-329DiNapoli: Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Brazen Public Theft
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the guilty plea of former Bennington Town Clerk Tina Metz in a string of thefts that intensified even after DiNapoli’s office … official misconduct. She was ordered to pay restitution of $33,189 for the money she stole from town fees and tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-brazen-public-theftEmergency Service Communication Surcharges (2017-MS-4)
… picture and video messages to 911. 1 Voice over Internet protocol …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/04/20/emergency-service-communication-surcharges-2017-ms-4NYS Common Retirement Fund Announces Third Quarter Results
… international equities markets," DiNapoli said. "Our investment strategy is geared toward consistently achieving … mortgages (27.6 percent), private equity (7.8 percent), real estate (6.6 percent), absolute return strategy (3.1 percent) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-third-quarter-resultsGouverneur Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-351)
… through 2014-15, which resulted in most of the fund balance appropriated in the general fund not being used to … operations. The District’s reported unrestricted fund balance has exceeded the 4 percent statutory limit in two out … needs, provide a framework for future budgets and guide the District’s management of financial condition. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/18/gouverneur-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-351DiNapoli: Audit Cites East Clinton Fire District For Improper Gifts
… improperly paid nearly $35,000 in personal expenses for members, including rent, cable television and college … $8,500. District officials have not sought reimbursement for the gifts or loans. During the 16-month audit period, … more than 11 hours a day, seven days a week, every week, for 16 months. The Comptroller’s audit also revealed: Bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-cites-east-clinton-fire-district-improper-giftsEfficiency of Warehouse Space (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation, as of April 2022, of the six recommendations included in our initial audit … To determine the extent of implementation as of April 2022 of the six recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/25/efficiency-warehouse-space-followDiNapoli: Former School District Treasurer Sentenced for Stealing Funds
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced Kristina Hand was sentenced in federal court for stealing $34,000 from the Morris Central School District in Otsego County. Hand, 47, of Morris, pled guilty last … of community service. Hand was also ordered to pay $34,000 in restitution. “Ms. Hand took advantage of her position as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-school-district-treasurer-sentenced-stealing-fundsSecurity Over Electronic Protected Health Information (Follow-Up)
… four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Security Over Electronic Protected Health Information … (Institute) had established a highly developed information security program to protect the electronic protected health … meet Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act security requirements. In addition, the Institute had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/07/security-over-electronic-protected-health-information-followAccuracy of Reported Discharge Data (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report Accuracy of Reported Discharge Data 2009N9
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/09/accuracy-reported-discharge-data-followMedicaid Program – Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Long-Term Care Plans
… the Department of Health (Department) made improper fee-for-service (FFS) payments for certain services covered by managed long-term care (MLTC) … managed care premiums and, in return, MLTC plans pay for all MLTC covered services. The Medicaid program should … of Health DOH made improper feeforservice FFS payments for certain services covered by managed longterm care plans …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/17/medicaid-program-improper-fee-service-payments-services-covered-long-term-care-plansDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Hits Record $611 Million
… as the State Police, which spent an average of $74.35 per hour of overtime at a cost of $35 million. DOCCS paid the next highest average of $51.18 per hour of overtime for a total of $160 million. Meanwhile, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-hits-record-611-millionDiNapoli Calls For Stepped Up Enforcement of State's Bottle Bill
… The state Department of Taxation and Finance should increase monitoring and … DiNapoli said. "My auditors found the state Department of Taxation and Finance's oversight over the program can be … held by the deposit initiator, who must remit 80 percent of any unclaimed bottle deposits to the state on a quarterly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-calls-stepped-enforcement-states-bottle-billBorough of Manhattan Community College – Controls Over Bank Accounts (Follow-Up)
… in our initial report, Borough of Manhattan Community College: Controls Over Bank Accounts ( 2015-S-93 ). … Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest Medgar Evers College: Controls Over Bank Accounts (Follow-Up) ( 2017-F-14 ) Lehman College: Controls Over Bank Accounts (Follow-Up) ( 2017-F-18 ) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/06/borough-manhattan-community-college-controls-over-bank-accounts-followDiNapoli Halts $24 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… sure only legitimate refunds are paid.” DiNapoli’s office audits all New York state bills prior to payment, including … For a copy of the report, visit: http://osc.state.ny.us/audits/allaudits/bseaudits/bse20140416.pdf …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-halts-24-million-suspicious-tax-refundsThe Concerning Growth of Hate Crime in New York State
… has seen a concerning surge in reported hate crimes over the last five years, with the number of incidents increasing by 12.7 percent in 2023 alone. As the number of hate crimes has grown, these crimes are … York State has seen a concerning surge in hate crimes over the last five years with the number of incidents increasing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/concerning-growth-hate-crime-new-york-stateState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits and examinations have been issued: Department of Taxation and Finance: Oversight of the Agricultural Assessment Program … years' AAVs to be incorrect, including those certified and communicated to local assessors during the audit period. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits