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DiNapoli: Audit Finds NYC Needs to Improve Income Verification and Enforcement at Mitchell-Lama Housing
… 35 Inaccurate Income Data The income that residents list on their affidavits is electronically entered by an outside … 2012. One tenant reported an annual income of $1,167,620 on the affidavit, but the vendor entered only $116,762. The … whose income exceed the maximum levels and will follow up on the specific concerns about residents raised by DiNapoli’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-audit-finds-nyc-needs-improve-income-verification-and-enforcement-mitchell-lama-housingOversight of Chronic Absenteeism
… by the Department as a student missing at least 10 percent of enrolled school days. Student absences, attributed to … absent. Researchers have estimated that the rate of chronic absenteeism for homeless students is at least … daily attendance (ADA), which measures the average number of students who are typically present each day. However, ADA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/18/oversight-chronic-absenteeismDiNapoli: Value of IDA Projects Grew 10% in 2021 to $126 Billion
… to $29.2 million in 2021. County IDAs were responsible for 61.2% of all active IDA projects in 2021, followed by … (0.1%). The report summarizes data as reported by IDAs for fiscal year end 2021 through the Public Authorities … IDA, do not. DiNapoli’s report found that: Tax exemptions for IDA projects totaled almost $1.9 billion, an increase of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-value-ida-projects-grew-10-percent-in-2021-to-126-billionNew York State’s Personal Income Tax Check-Off Programs, April 2018
New York’s taxpayers are able to make donations for various charitable purposes through check-offs on their state personal income tax returns.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-tax-check-off-funds-2018.pdfDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Stronger Oversight of NYC’s Artificial Intelligence Programs
… to ensure the guidelines are followed. In contrast, DOE does not require an assessment for its use of AI tools, such … the use of AI, because they do not use it. However, DOB does allow the inspectors that carry out its facade safety … in addition to any required hands-on inspection. DOB does not require facade inspectors to report whether they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-audit-recommends-stronger-oversight-nycs-artificial-intelligence-programsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2341
… must be used to process the adjustment. Please refer to Payroll Bulletin No. 1893 Reporting Adjustments to Overtime … Indicator box is checked for rehired retirees. Please see Payroll Bulletin No. 1728 for further details on the New York Retiree Indicator box. Payroll Register and Employee’s Paycheck/Advice: Earnings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2341-2024-2025-public-employees-federation-pef-firearms-training-and-safetyState Agencies Bulletin No. 2344
… by the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) and the Public Employees Federation (PEF). Affected Employees: … 2023-2026 Agreement between the State of New York and the Public Employees Federation, a lump sum award of $500 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2344-april-2025-longevity-payment-long-term-seasonal-employeesSome NY Schools Not Reporting Bullying or Harassment
… school year. Read the report , or go to: http://osc.state.ny.us/audits/allaudits/093018/16s28.pdf Background DASA seeks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/some-ny-schools-not-reporting-bullying-or-harassmentMontauk Fire District – Payroll - Advanced Life Support Employees (2024M-153)
… January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2024 Understanding the Program Payroll is one of the largest components of a fire district’s … for all the time worked. In 2023, the District’s payroll for ALS employees totaled $328,847, which was 64 percent of the District’s total budgeted payroll of $510,000. Audit Summary The Board did not pay ALS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/04/25/montauk-fire-district-payroll-advanced-life-support-employees-2024m-153Accounts Payable Advisory No. 20
… SFS Imaging and Attachment Guidance; Record Retention for Accounts Payable Vouchers Guidance: Consistent with the Guide to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/20-document-attachments-sfsWatervliet City School District – Payroll and Claims Processing (2013M-4)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s payroll and claims … payments for a portion of those days that are unused at retirement. However, it appears the leave time records for 12 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/06/28/watervliet-city-school-district-payroll-and-claims-processing-2013m-4Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that … and recording payments are not segregated. Also, customer account adjustments are not independently approved and the … process were not appropriately designed to protect and account for library assets. Although one board member …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-3DiNapoli: Former Almond Treasurer Took $22,000 in Fire Department Funds
… stealing $22,000 in cash by pocketing fundraising proceeds and writing numerous checks to herself. Dieter, 40, was … DiNapoli’s office uncovered missing funds during an audit and investigation of the Almond Fire Department, located in … to volunteer fire departments statewide: Keep an eye on your cash. Donors rely on you to safeguard and use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-former-almond-treasurer-took-22000-fire-department-fundsVillage of Sloan – Clerk-Treasurer (2024M-109)
… financial transactions accurately, transactions were not always recorded in a timely manner. The Clerk-Treasurer … also did not provide timely or accurate financial reports to the Board of Trustees (Board). As a result, the Board may … on the monthly Treasurer’s reports, that were provided to the Board approximately six weeks after month-end, were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/11/15/village-sloan-clerk-treasurer-2024m-109CUNY Bulletin No. CU-550
… on October 20, 2015 between the Comptroller of the City of New York and the City Employees Union Local 237 IBT for … Strike/Discip Fine 409 CUNY Disciplinary Fine 425 Repay State Loans/Debt 426 Higher Ed Repay State Loan 445 HC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-550-cuny-rate-increase-maintenance-workerWage Theft Investigations
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Labor (Department) is efficiently utilizing its resources to undertake and complete wage theft investigations timely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/06/wage-theft-investigationsDiNapoli: Potential Changes in Federal Policies Pose Risks for New York City's Budget
… New York City projects a surplus of nearly $4.2 billion in FY 2017, the largest since FY 2008, but faces uncertainty with potential policy changes in Washington, as well as slowing growth in tax collections … and job creation, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Changes in federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-potential-changes-federal-policies-pose-risks-new-york-citys-budgetComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Contract and Payment Actions in June
… In June, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,449 … with 59 Maiden Lane Associates LLC for office space in New York County. Office of General Services – Design & … to support its hosting commitments for the 2023 Winter World University Games. $1.2 million to Byrne Holdings Inc. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-contract-and-payment-actions-juneDiNapoli: Homeless Families, Adults Living in Squalid Shelters Due to Oversight Failure
… A state agency’s failure to adequately monitor and inspect homeless shelters allowed violations and squalid … at 8 shelters; Trash piled in a children’s play area at one shelter; Repairs to walls and ceilings made with plastic sheeting or garbage bags and duct tape at two shelters; One shelter with 143 residents and only four …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-homeless-families-adults-living-squalid-shelters-due-oversight-failure