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DiNapoli: Improved Planning Needed for New York To Achieve Its Clean Energy Goals
… the right direction to transition to renewable energy, but we found better planning, monitoring of progress and timely … and emerging challenges will improve the likelihood that we succeed.” Planning Auditors found that the PSC, tasked … energy. Undertaking a project without knowing the costs increases the risk that the project will not succeed. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-improved-planning-needed-new-york-achieve-its-clean-energy-goalsDiNapoli Recommends Ways For LIRR To Get Back On Track
… for handling unexpected incidents and poor communications to riders, exacerbated the impact of train delays and cancelations this past winter, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … "There is no question that LIRR has some tough challenges to overcome, and faced many unexpected incidents this past …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-recommends-ways-lirr-get-back-trackWestchester County – Budget Review (B18-6-2)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the County’s adopted budget for the 2018 fiscal year are … Findings Significant revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget are reasonable. While the County budgeted $544.5 million in revenue for sales tax collections, we estimate total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/03/30/westchester-county-budget-review-b18-6-2NFC Development Corporation – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-11)
… businesses to ensure they complied with their agreements. We examined 19 project agreements and found: Officials did … policies and procedures outlining the actions to be taken when loans are delinquent and other terms of the agreements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2021/05/28/nfc-development-corporation-project-approval-and-monitoringEaton No. 1 Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-4)
… audit of the Secretary- Treasurer’s accounting records for 2020 through 2022. Adequately audit claims prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/05/17/eaton-no-1-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-4William Floyd Union Free School District – Check Signing and Online Banking (2022M-192)
… and secure. Key Findings While the bank transactions we reviewed were appropriate, the Board and District … 353 checks totaling $6.7 million were printed and signed when the Treasurer was not physically present at the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/02/03/william-floyd-union-free-school-district-check-signing-and-online-bankingState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Federal COVID-19 Relief Plan
… childcare and for small businesses desperate to stay open, we’ve received critical aid from the federal government when we need it most. “This aid plugs massive budget holes for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-federal-covid-19-relief-planVillage of Unadilla – Procurement (2022M-182)
… Village officials did not always use a competitive process when purchasing goods or services, as required by New York … or the Village’s procurement policy. Of the 20 purchases we reviewed totaling $469,283, Village officials did not seek …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/04/26/village-unadilla-procurement-2022m-182Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (2023-MR-1)
… [read complete report – pdf] We also issued five individual reports to the following … of Riverhead personnel who receive CPF collections record when all CPF collections are received. Ensure CPF collections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/peconic-bay-community-preservation-fund-2023-mr-1Ulster Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Network User Accounts (2023M-42)
… adequately managed and monitored network user accounts in order to help prevent unauthorized use, access and loss. Key Findings BOCES officials did not adequately manage and monitor network user accounts to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/08/18/ulster-board-cooperative-educational-services-network-user-accounts-2023m-42Town of Oxford – Procurement (2024M-88)
… Town officials did not always use a competitive process when purchasing goods or services, as required by New York … (Policy). Of the purchases totaling $1.7 million that we reviewed, Town officials did not seek competition for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/11/22/town-oxford-procurement-2024m-88State Agencies Bulletin No. 1598
… is to inform agencies of PayServ changes that must occur when an employee is Retired and Rehired. Affected Employees: … is to inform agencies of PayServ changes that must occur when an employee is Retired and Rehired …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1598-terminating-retirement-plans-active-employees-prior-job-action-retireState Agencies Bulletin No. 783
… to agencies of a new PayServ Action/Reason code to use when processing certain Management Confidential employees … Attendance and Leave Manual, Policy Bulletin 94-02, when Management Confidential employees have an accident that … accruals are used followed by sick leave at half pay. When the half pay eligibility is exhausted, the employee is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/783-new-workers-compensation-actionreason-code-management-confidentialTown of Danby – Claims Processing and Procurement (2022M-127)
… the Town of Danby (Town) Board (Board) sought competition when procuring goods and services and audited claims prior to … Key Findings The Board did not always seek competition when procuring goods and services or ensure all claims were properly audited and approved. When goods and services are not competitively procured, they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/16/town-danby-claims-processing-and-procurement-2022m-127XI.18.E Public Officers Law – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… guidance on laws, policies, and procedures to be followed when contracting with current and former New York State … active consideration during their tenure with the State. When contracting with an individual for the rendering of … and Lobbying in Government recognizes there are instances when a former State employee is necessary to fulfill a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18e-public-officers-lawXII.10.B Business Continuity Plan – Critical Payments During an Emergency – XII. Expenditures
… Business Units how to process vouchers payable to vendors when the SFS is unavailable due to an emergency situation. … with a Business Unit letter of approval for each payment. When submitting requests for critical payments, Business … or payment of vouchers during emergency situations when the SFS is unavailable, please contact the Bureau of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii10b-business-continuity-plan-critical-payments-during-emergencyDiNapoli: One in Ten New York Households Suffer From Food Insecurity
… challenges people are facing during these difficult times, we should ensure New Yorkers don’t go hungry. Our nation’s … their families.” A household suffers from food insecurity when it cannot, at times, access adequate food for everyone … positive impact upon rural families, especially children, when we have taken vital steps to ensure food sufficiency,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-one-ten-new-york-households-suffer-food-insecurityOpinion 95-18
… authorized by section 15-1506(1). In this regard, we note that article 15 of the Village Law does not contain any express prohibition against inconsistent … of article 5 of the Village Law) and, in our opinion, does not contain a comprehensive scheme indicative of an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-18Oversight of Adult Protective Services Programs
… ROS received 82,995 unique referrals. Key Findings OCFS does not effectively monitor APS providers and their … as policies and procedures, to review APS activities, it does not always ensure these processes are being executed as required. For instance, we found that, for a sample of Reviews—which Bureau …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/17/oversight-adult-protective-services-programsCost-Saving Ideas: Minimizing Unemployment Insurance Costs
… include: a long-range personnel plan to deal with possible increases and decreases in workload requirements a clear job … risks having to reimburse DOL for high unemployment costs when it can least afford them. Submit a written request to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-minimizing-unemployment-insurance-costs