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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… which is within the 4 percent limit allowed. However, when unused appropriated fund balance is added back, surplus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsDiNapoli Announces Unprecedented Support for Climate Actions During 2021 Proxy Season
… are considered a best practice in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. They are Domino's Pizza Inc. , medical supply company McKesson Corp. , commercial real estate company … a goal to transition its portfolio to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 . DiNapoli recently released an update …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-announces-unprecedented-support-climate-actions-during-2021-proxy-seasonAssessment and Collection of Selected Fees and Penalties (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of the Department of Labor’s implementation of the recommendation made in our initial report, Assessment … To determine the extent of the Department of Labors implementation of the recommendation made in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/05/assessment-and-collection-selected-fees-and-penalties-followOverview – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Quick Contracting is intended to significantly lessen the … that use an Invitation for Bid (IFB) are eligible for the Quick Contracting program if they meet the prescribed criteria. Section 6.A - Quick Contracting–Commodity, Printing, Miscellaneous Services … Quick Contracting is intended to significantly lessen the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi6-overviewOther Bulletin No. 33
… automatic processing of the April 2016 Retroactive SCF MC Salary Increase and provide instructions fo …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-33-april-2016-state-university-construction-fund-scfOversight of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (2020-S-64)
To determine if the Environmental Facilities Corporation is adequately overseeing the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) to ensure funds are being awarded, used, and collected in accordance with requirements and in support of CWSRF goals, including ensuring projects meet their...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s64.pdfHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Various Section 8 Housing Programs and the COVID Rent Relief Program (Follow-Up)
… Program HCR is the State’s affordable housing agency, with a mission to build, preserve, and protect affordable housing … for tenants entering into new lease agreements. SDA was a temporary initiative started as a result of the COVID-19 … achieved. HCR contracts with Local Administrators (LAs) to manage the HCV program at the local level. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/04/housing-trust-fund-corporation-internal-controls-over-and-maximization-federal-fundingSecurity Self-Assessment – Information Technology Governance
… training or a refresher in the near future. Likewise, if only a small handful of computer users have received IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/security-self-assessmentTown of Lewisboro – Financial Condition (2014M-309)
… general, sewer and water funds each had a deficit at some point during the period from 2009 through 2013. Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/02/20/town-lewisboro-financial-condition-2014m-309New York Continues to Send More Federal Tax Dollars to Washington Than It Gets in Return
… taxes paid to Washington and federal spending received. Only the neighboring states of New Jersey (-$2,792) and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/new-york-continues-send-more-federal-tax-dollars-washington-it-gets-returnState Agencies Bulletin No. 1971
… This bulletin is superseded by Payroll Bulletin No. 1971.1 . Purpose The … this bulletin is to provide step-by-step guidance to enter a Direct Deposit and provide the details of the new Direct … last 4 of the employee’s SSN. Phone: OSC does not specify what phone number the employee must provide. However, if the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1971-direct-deposit-guidance-and-audit-queryTown of Cayuta – Board Oversight and Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2015M-6)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Board’s oversight and the Town’s cash receipts … inaccurate estimates of revenues and appropriations to generate operating surpluses so that the Town could … for their funding, instead of inflating budget estimates to incur an operating surplus. Reduce the surplus fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/08/28/town-cayuta-board-oversight-and-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2015m-6Human Resource Practices
… supporting its operations. The Human Resource Department (HR) manages and supports resources for Upstate’s workforce … enterprise, and a network of patient care facilities. HR develops local human resource-related policies in … the loss of university property. Key Findings Insufficient HR monitoring and oversight and inadequate or poorly enforced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/25/human-resource-practicesTown of Charleston – Internal Controls Over Payroll Processing (2013M-326)
… the Town’s internal controls over payroll processing for the period January 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. … other elected members. The Town's budgeted expenditures for the 2013 fiscal year are approximately $1.3 million. Key … stated that he signs a payroll certification page for each payroll; he does not review the payroll records for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/01/31/town-charleston-internal-controls-over-payroll-processing-2013m-326DiNapoli: MTA Needs To Do More To Increase Procurement Efficiencies and Save Money
… Transportation Authority (MTA) has not done enough to consolidate its procurements across its agencies to save money as was expected under its Transformation Plan, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … Transportation Authority MTA has not done enough to consolidate its procurements across its agencies to save …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-mta-needs-do-more-increase-procurement-efficiencies-and-save-moneyComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General James Announce the Arrest and Indictment of Mount Vernon Corporation Counsel in $365,000 Corruption Scheme
… the arrest and indictment of the City of Mount Vernon Corporation Counsel Lawrence Porcari for abusing his position … in a scheme that defrauded the Mount Vernon Board of Water Supply of $365,000 to pay the personal legal expenses of the … funds from the City of Mount Vernon Board of Water Supply to pay law firms for the personal defense of Mount …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-james-announce-arrest-and-indictment-mount-vernonFormer Newburgh City Fire Chief Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud For Fraudulently Obtaining Retirement Benefits
… for the Southern District of New York, announced that MICHAEL J. VATTER pled guilty today to wire fraud in … court. Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara said: “Michael Vatter, the former Newburgh City Fire Chief, cheated … New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said "Michael Vatter duped the public by stealing $95,000 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/former-newburgh-city-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-fraudulently-obtaining-retirement-benefitsHannibal Fire Company – Misappropriation of Funds (2023M-59)
… former Treasurer was able to misappropriate over $850,000 in Company funds during an eight-and-a-half-year period. For example, he was able to: Disburse over $451,000 in unauthorized checks to himself from January 2014 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/07/21/hannibal-fire-company-misappropriation-funds-2023m-59DiNapoli: Some Bright Spots for NYC Finances in FY21, but Long-Term Challenges Looming
… While the gross city product is expected to decline by only 0.6 percent in 2020 as a result, the employment recovery …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-some-bright-spots-nyc-finances-fy21-long-term-challenges-loomingSavings Programs: NY 529 and NY ABLE
… benefits that help pay for college or disability expenses: NY's 529 College Savings NY Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Comptroller … Education Services Corporation. He is also trustee of the NY ABLE program and oversees all of its assets. NY’s 529 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/savings