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DiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores for 17 Cities
… in New York that have fiscal years ending between March 31 and July 31. This includes the “Big Four” cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers. “Fiscal stress scores have improved in several … ahead,” said DiNapoli. “Our monitoring system shows some cities are still close to becoming fiscally stressed. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scores-17-citiesOpinion 88-41
… rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court … You also inquire as to the proper procedure for making an appropriation for this purpose during a fiscal year. … it is also well settled that, subject to applicable civil service requirements, a municipality may contract with third …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-41York College – Time and Attendance Practices for Public Safety Staff (Follow-Up)
… recommendations included in our initial audit report, Time and Attendance Practices for Public Safety Staff ( … over time and attendance for Public Safety officers. No one was responsible for verifying the hours worked by … that the Department’s overtime process could result in the payment of unauthorized and/or excessive overtime costs. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/28/york-college-time-and-attendance-practices-public-safety-staff-followOpinion 95-7
… the district commissioners as managing the affairs and property of the district). Therefore, it is our opinion that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-7Oversight of Public Water Systems (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, … particularly regarding PWS compliance as well as system and procedural controls. In addition, there are emerging … report. … To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/19/oversight-public-water-systems-followCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data)
… with Executive Order 95 (EO 95), including providing, in a timely manner, publishable State data to the Office of … addressed. Within the required time frame, Parks appointed a qualified Data Coordinator responsible for EO 95 … 2015). We found the data Parks has posted to Open Data to be usable and easily accessible with minor formatting issues. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/compliance-executive-order-95-open-dataState Agencies Bulletin No. 1320
… not processed automatically. Affected Employees Employees in the following bargaining units who meet the eligibility … 600 or 800) Employees with a Pay Basis Code of ANN who are in a traineeship (Grade 800) Employees with a Pay Basis Code of ANN who are in an NS position (Grade 600) Employees with a Pay Basis Code …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1320-april-2014-security-salary-increases-and-additional-pay-increasesDiNapoli and Investor Group Reach Shareholder Agreement With FirstEnergy
… the long term,” DiNapoli said. “We look forward to working with FirstEnergy as it implements its plan and will continue to engage with our portfolio companies to reach similar agreements. … take to reduce its greenhouse gas emission in connection with President Obama’s goal of an 80 percent reduction in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-and-investor-group-reach-shareholder-agreement-firstenergyMedicaid Managed Care Organization Fraud and Abuse Detection (Follow-Up)
… The audit objective was to determine if United HealthCare (UHC) and Amerigroup made payments to ineligible health care … 1, 2011 through December 31, 2014. We determined that UHC and Amerigroup made improper and questionable payments … program. Furthermore, recoveries of improper payments by UHC's and Amerigroup's SIUs were very limited. We also found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/22/medicaid-managed-care-organization-fraud-and-abuse-detection-followRemsen Central School District – Fund Balance and Reserves (2015M-306)
… for all three fiscal years we reviewed. District officials have not created multiyear financial or capital plans. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/26/remsen-central-school-district-fund-balance-and-reserves-2015m-306City of Cortland – Non-Contractual Employees’ Payroll Benefits (2020M-161)
… City of Cortland’s (City) non-contractual (NC) employees’ payroll benefits were authorized and accurate. Key Findings … the City of Cortlands City noncontractual NC employees payroll benefits were authorized and accurate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/08/27/city-cortland-non-contractual-employees-payroll-benefits-2020m-161Oversight of Direct Placement of Children (Follow-Up)
… Program OCFS oversees the State’s child welfare system, and its Central Office is responsible for supervising and coordinating child welfare services, including child protective services, foster care, and preventive services, which are administered by 58 Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/30/oversight-direct-placement-children-followEast Bloomfield-Holcomb Fire Department – Financial Operations (2017M-160)
… April 12, 2017. Background The East Bloomfield-Holcomb Fire Department provides fire protection services for the … Fire District, which covers the Town of East Bloomfield and certain areas of the Town of Canandaigua in Ontario …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2017/11/17/east-bloomfield-holcomb-fire-department-financial-operationsOpen Book New York
… Search Millions of State and Local Government Financial Records As the State's … to run your fire department or how much your city spends on education, you can easily track where money is going and … License and Revenue Distributions, February 2025 … Find out how your government money is spent using our easytouse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/open-book-new-yorkFranklin County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-13)
… to enforce and monitor restitution obligations. 16 of the 30 restitution orders we reviewed had uncollected … make reasonable efforts to locate victims promptly. None of the 26 outstanding checks totaling $2,918 were properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/franklin-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-13Chenango County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-3)
… to enforce and monitor restitution obligations. Six of the 20 restitution orders reviewed had uncollected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/chenango-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-3Saratoga County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-12)
… enforced restitution orders, notified the court when a probationer violated the court order and disbursed victim … properly enforce restitution orders, notify the court when a probationer violated the court order or disburse victim … and monitor court order restitution obligations. 12 of the 30 restitution orders we reviewed had uncollected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/saratoga-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-12Rensselaer County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-5)
… to enforce and monitor restitution obligations. 13 of 28 restitution orders reviewed had uncollected payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/rensselaer-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-5DiNapoli Statement on Sentencing of Special Education Provider
… used to line the pockets of unscrupulous contractors.” In May, Kramer admitted that the now-defunct IncludED, based in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-statement-sentencing-special-education-providerComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Charges Against New Jersey Woman in Alleged Theft of Over $162,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… 57, a resident of Englewood, N.J., with grand larceny in the second degree, a class C felony, in Albany County Court. Miller is alleged to have stolen over $162,000 in pension benefits from the New York State and Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-charges-against-new-jersey-woman-alleged-theft-over