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DiNapoli: Audit Finds Counties Are Not Checking Prices and Scales at Retailers
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said today. “When consumers shop for groceries or buy gas or even mulch, they expect the … or prices don’t match those displayed, it can add up and consumers may end up paying more for everyday items,” DiNapoli said. “Our audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-audit-finds-counties-are-not-checking-prices-and-scales-retailersIV.4.E Grants and Public Assistance – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… Grants and public assistance includes payments to counties, cities, towns, villages, school districts, … government units as well as certain financial assistance to (or on behalf of) individuals, unemployment insurance … capital projects grant program appropriations. Click here to download the table below as a Microsoft Excel file . SFS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv4e-grants-and-public-assistanceOpinion 89-45
… amount plus hourly rate for attorney employed as counsel to zoning board of appeals) ZONING AND PLANNING -- Zoning … amount plus hourly rate for attorney employed as counsel to zoning board of appeals) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- … amount plus hourly rate for attorney employed as counsel to zoning board of appeals) TOWN LAW, §§27(1), 267(1); …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-45XIII.9 Allowed Values for Processing Payments in SFS – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… an employee can select when completing an Expense Report in the SFS Travel and Expenses module. Expense Types This … an employee can select when completing an Expense Report in the SFS Travel and Expenses module. Guide to Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii9-allowed-values-processing-payments-sfsDiNapoli: State Needs to Ensure Timely Execution of Contracts with Not-For-Profits
… in timely contracting. “Nonprofits provide critical human services on behalf of government, and the continued … Jackson, Associate Director & General Counsel of the Human Services Council. “We applaud efforts by the Governor’s … Executive Officer of the New York Council of Nonprofits, Inc. “It is clear that the State’s efforts are beginning to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-state-needs-ensure-timely-execution-contracts-not-profitsLyncourt Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2016M-62)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the District’s financial condition … Lyncourt Union Free School District is located in the Town of Salina, Onondaga County. The District, which operates one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/01/lyncourt-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-62Jefferson County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-3)
… testing of all weighing and measuring devices used to price goods and whether complete records were maintained. Key … in place for addressing consumer complaints and performing price accuracy tests. Key Recommendations Perform required … testing of all weighing and measuring devices used to price goods and whether complete records were maintained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/jefferson-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-3DiNapoli: State’s Financial Plan Reflects a Bleak Economic Outlook
… in funding for State Operations are also planned. School children and college students, people living in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/dinapoli-states-financial-plan-reflects-bleak-economic-outlookSeneca County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-2)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Seneca County (County) Department of Weights and Measures … and whether complete records were maintained. Key Findings The Director of Weights and Measures (Director) did not … of Agriculture and Markets regulations and article 16 of the New York State Agriculture and Markets Law (AML). As a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/seneca-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-2Dutchess Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Electricity Contract Monitoring and Billing (2023M-45)
… were at the lowest possible cost and ensured that invoices for electricity usage were accurate. Key Findings BOCES … company (supplier) after contract expiration, resulting in BOCES paying a higher per kilowatt-hour (kWh) rate than if it had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/09/08/dutchess-board-cooperative-educational-services-electricity-contract-monitoring-andCopenhagen Fire Department – Controls Over Financial Activities (2015M-270)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Department’s … The Copenhagen Fire Department is located in the Town of Denmark, Lewis County. The Department, which contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/12/18/copenhagen-fire-department-controls-over-financial-activitiesLyndonville Central School District – Procurement and Claims Audit (2022M-144)
… officials did not ensure goods and services were procured in accordance with applicable statutes and/or District policy … Key Recommendations Ensure goods and services are procured in compliance with competitive bidding requirements and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/12/16/lyndonville-central-school-district-procurement-and-claims-audit-2022mVillage of Riverside – Clerk-Treasurers' Records and Reports (2024M-107)
… of Taxation and Finance (NYSDTF), which could result in the Village paying fines and penalties. Recommendations … complete and accurate accounting records and reports in a timely manner. Village officials generally agreed with … action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/11/27/village-riverside-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2024m-107DiNapoli: NYC's 2024 Budget Balanced, but Risks Loom
… the rise,” DiNapoli said. “Continued fiscal discipline and maximum transparency will be key going forward. The costs for … The city expects its $5.1 billion budget shortfall in FY 2025 to reach $7.9 billion in FY 2027, with cumulative gaps … has identified budgetary risks of $4.8 billion in FY 2025, $6.6 billion in 2026, and $8.3 billion in FY 2027, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-nycs-2024-budget-balanced-risks-loomAvailable Options – Article 14 Benefits
… Single Life Allowance (Option 0) This is the basic retirement … benefit payment to you each month for the rest of your life. Under this selection, all payments cease upon your … dies before you, all benefit payments will stop at your death. Joint Allowance — Partial* This option will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/available-optionsErie County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-11)
… officials had $36,013 they could not provide support for the source of the funds that could potentially be used to pay unsatisfied restitution orders. In addition, officials did not distribute all available … restitution records. Department policy also limited paying victims with unsatisfied restitution a maximum of $100 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/erie-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-11SUNY Bulletin No. SU-160
… eligible and who work regularly scheduled shifts in a hospital or clinic and are assigned to specific areas are … of nursing, operating room, perfusion, pharmacy, physician’s assistant, radiology, respiratory therapy, and social work. … shall be in addition to and not part of such employee's basic annual salary. However any amount payable pursuant to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-160-standbyon-call-pay-and-recall-pay-suny-uupCopiague Fire District– Mechanic Shop Operations (2021M-93)
… that do not benefit them. The Board allows Shop employees to use the Shop and equipment for personal business. We … Shop employees used at least $5,365 of District funds to purchase auto parts to repair vehicles not owned by the District or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/09/02/copiague-fire-district-mechanic-shop-operations-2021m-93Comptroller DiNapoli & Manhattan U.S. Attorney Announce $2.95 Million Settlement With Hospital Group For Improperly Delaying Repayment of Medicaid Funds
… today announced a $2,950,000 settlement of a civil fraud lawsuit against Beth Israel Medical Center d/b/a Mount Sinai … list, created by the whistleblower who filed this qui tam lawsuit, contained all of the claims that were affected by … of the Government by a whistleblower, who filed a lawsuit under the qui tam provisions of the False Claims Act. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/comptroller-dinapoli-manhattan-us-attorney-announce-295-million-settlement-hospital-group-improperlyDiNapoli: Former Assistant Clerk Charged with Stealing Nearly $4,000 from Village of Horseheads
… gain and altered Village records to cover her theft. My office’s investigation and our partnership with District … now be held accountable for her actions,” DiNapoli said. “I extend my thanks to District Attorney Wetmore and the State Police …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-former-assistant-clerk-charged-stealing-nearly-4000-village-horseheads