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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Candor , the Town of Cornwall , the LaGrange Fire District and the … P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Candor the Town of Cornwall the LaGrange Fire District and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B20-6-4)
… is $661.7 million for appropriations, which has a budget gap of at least $22.5 million. The District has appropriated … the District could have an additional $12.7 million budget gap. The District’s budget request includes a $4.7 million … Key Recommendations Eliminate the $22.5 million budget gap in the budget request. Develop a plan to fund District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/05/21/city-yonkers-budget-review-b20-6-4DiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Charged With Pocketing Court Fines and Fees
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Wayne County District Attorney Michael Calarco, and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Eileen Steurrys, the former part time court clerk … those individuals willing to engage in fraudulent acts.” Michael D. Calarco, Wayne County District Attorney said, “I …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-charged-pocketing-court-fines-and-feesComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued: Department of Health … violations and questionable practices connected to the owner of a Medicaid eye care provider and extending to the owner’s family, including submitting false income …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0Cost-Saving Ideas: Credit Card Accountability - Minimizing the Risk of Error, Misuse and Fraud
… a credit card policy and a system of internal controls in place. Review our best practices below as a reference for … Train credit card holders and have them acknowledge in writing that they understand their responsibilities. Issue cards in the names of the employees for better accountability. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-credit-card-accountability-minimizing-risk-error-misuse-and-fraudDiNapoli: 529 College Savings Program Lowers Fees
… NY's 529 Program up to $5,000 individually and $10,000 if filing jointly*. Earnings on investments are free from both … nonqualified withdrawals. Ascensus Broker Dealer Services, LLC, serves as Program Manager and, in connection with its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-529-college-savings-program-lowers-feesDiNapoli: Federal Data Shows New York's Losses in Fourth Grade Math and Reading Scores Are Double National Average
… performance in New York. In response, he urged New York school districts to assess their plans for spending federal … government, with $14 billion from three rounds of the Elementary and Secondary School Relief Fund (ESSER) assistance. This aid was aimed at elementary and secondary schools and must be obligated by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-federal-data-shows-new-yorks-losses-fourth-grade-math-and-reading-scores-are-double-nationalElementary and Secondary Education – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… Education Department reported that over 90 percent of elementary and secondary education students were still … the states in per-pupil disbursements for current public elementary and secondary education at $25,139, according to … Largest Source of Funding In 2019-20, support for public elementary and secondary schools in New York came from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/elementary-and-secondary-educationOversight of the Title Insurance Industry
… Objective To determine if the Department of Financial Services (DFS) adequately monitors the State’s title insurance industry (Industry). The audit scope covers … unknown defects in the title to the property at the time of sale. The cost of title insurance is higher in New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/21/oversight-title-insurance-industryState Agencies Bulletin No. 2180
… and Historic Preservation in one of the following titles: Park Police Officer Park Police Officer SL Sergeant Park Police Lieutenant Park Police Captain Park Police In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2180-2023-clothing-allowance-certain-agency-police-service-unit-apsuState Agencies Bulletin No. 2078
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the … an Action/Reason code of Paid Leave of Absence/MLS); and Is classified as an investigator or detective in one of the … Police Investigator 1 University Police Investigator 2 Or is working as a plain clothes detective in the Office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2078-2022-clothing-allowance-certain-agency-police-service-unit-apsuState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… The board also exceeded its authority by allowing a third-party vendor direct access to the town’s bank account … County Local Development Corporation – Revolving Loan Program (Washington County) Corporation officials did … and paid but found they lacked required documentation of a commercial loan denial letter. The director did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Costs Grew by 47.2% in 2022, Marking an All-Time High
… setting a new record, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Overtime hours … spending in 2022, a significant increase from the 4.6% average from 2013-2021. “The workforce is the backbone of … employees work overtime. Six state agencies had more than 25% of their workforce accruing overtime in 2022. Veterans’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-costs-grew-47-point-2-2022-marking-all-time-highState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Management procedures; however, project managers do not always comply with, and contractors/consultants are not required to follow, these procedures. Auditors believe this contributed to LIRR completing 10 of 11 sampled projects late, ranging …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: Report Finds Persistent Problems at Long Island Power Authority
… previous reforms have not reduced costs for ratepayers and debt levels continue to rise. DiNapoli noted that concerns regarding the cost and reliability of electric service on Long Island have … in a renewed effort to stabilize rates, improve service and increase accountability for LIPA ratepayers. “Despite …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-report-finds-persistent-problems-long-island-power-authorityUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-247
… 2017 Salary Increase for Bargaining Units 86, 87, 88 and CT, and provide instructions for payments not processed … Non-Judicial Employees Bargaining Units 86, 88, CT Civil Service Employees Association Bargaining Unit 87 … and Unrepresented employees in Bargaining Units 86, 88 and CT. The Administrative Order of the Chief Administrative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-247-april-2017-retroactive-salary-increases-bargaining-units-86-87DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for February 2017
… New York, Inc.; $27.6 million to Legal Services of the Hudson Valley; and $24.8 million to Legal Aid Society of … Inc. for rehabilitation of the Route 4 bridge over the Hudson River in Saratoga and Rensselaer Counties. $2.7 … card documents. State University Construction Fund $6.4 million to LP Ciminelli Inc. to construct and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-february-2017State Contract and Payment Actions in December
… call center operations. $7.3 million to New York eHealth Collaborative Inc. for the Statewide Health Information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-decemberState Contract and Payment Actions in August
… Ninjas Inc. $1.4 million with Eastern Paramedics for emergency medical and ambulance services. Department of … Lupini Construction Inc. to repair masonry and replace doors and windows at Peekskill Armory in Westchester County. … for New York State. Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services $2.1 million for purchases to support the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/state-contract-and-payment-actions-augustState Contract and Payment Actions in March
… call center operations. $7.9 million to New York eHealth Collaborative Inc. for the Statewide Health Information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/state-contract-and-payment-actions-march