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Audit Finds Construction Delays in Public Housing Program Across New York State
… led to significant cost increases,” DiNapoli said. “People living in moderate- and low-income housing should not have to … procedures. In Greenburgh, 11 bids were received for the consultant contract. The contract was awarded to the … sixth-lowest bidder for $288,400, although DHCR rated the consultant with the lowest bid ($126,100) as comparable to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/audit-finds-construction-delays-public-housing-program-across-new-york-stateMilford Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2022M-94)
Determine whether the Milford Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials properly managed fund balance in accordance with statute.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/milford-2022-94.pdfSUNY Bulletin No. SU-354
… annualized equivalent of the minimum wage for their work location. Affected Employees: Employees in hourly or annual … Background: Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2023 increased New York State’s minimum wage for those employees in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-354-january-2024-increase-minimum-wage-employees-stateIslip Fire District – Disbursements (2020M-9)
… whether disbursements were made in compliance with New York State General Municipal Law and the District’s … whether disbursements were made in compliance with New York State General Municipal Law and the Districts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/02/05/islip-fire-district-disbursements-2020m-9State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Union Free School District – Extra-Classroom Activities (Warren County) The student treasurers and faculty advisors of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsMonitoring of Select Programs
… for older individuals to maximize their ability to age in their community and avoid higher levels of care and … NYSOFA’s Community Services Program encompasses a range of specialized programs for the elderly, including the … the 2019-20 enacted budget contained an appropriation of $15 million, based on AAAs’ reported Unmet Need in 2017-18, to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/01/21/monitoring-select-programsNew York State Department of Health: Creating Healthy Schools and Communities Program
The objective of our examination was to determine whether payments the Department of Health made for the Creating Healthy Schools and Communities Program (CHSC) were appropriate and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the grant contracts.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/doh-examination-of-payments-under-the-creating-healthy-schools-and-communities-program.pdfAuditors Find Safety Hazards at Pre-K Facilities in New York City
… An examination of the New York City’s Department of Education’s (DOE) oversight … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York City is leading the way in providing access to Universal Pre-K programs, but … such as peeling paint and missing window guards. The city’s Department of Education is taking action on our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/auditors-find-safety-hazards-pre-k-facilities-new-york-cityDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Growth Slows
… growth since the end of the 2008-09 recession, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … the state grew by $439 million, or 3 percent, from 2013 to 2014. In 2013, the growth rate was 5.2 percent. New York’s … in monitoring their revenues and spending and be ready to tighten their belts should this slowdown continue.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-growth-slowsImproper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care (Follow-Up)
… recommendations made in our initial audit report, Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care ( 2017-S-76 … rather than treating the disease. Generally, when eligible Medicaid recipients elect hospice care, they waive their right to use Medicaid for curative services and a hospice organization …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/15/improper-medicaid-payments-recipients-hospice-care-followDiNapoli: Fewer School Districts Overriding Tax Cap
… than half over the past three fiscal years, dropping from 44 school districts in 2012-13 to only 19 in 2014-15, … 6.5 percent of districts exceeded the tax cap in 2012-13 (44 districts), 4.7 percent (32) in 2013-14 and 2.8 percent … than half over the past three fiscal years dropping from 44 school districts in 201213 to only 19 in 201415 according …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-fewer-school-districts-overriding-tax-capXI.7.C Deferred Payment Arrangements – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… of the Budget has established policies and procedures for all state agencies regarding the establishment of DPAs. See … to OSC approval, users submit the agreement and required documents to OSC through the Electronic Documents Submission System (EDSS). Guide to Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi7c-deferred-payment-arrangementsDiNapoli Statement in Support of Senator Warren's Legislation Creating Greater Climate Risk Disclosure
… today in support of U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren's Climate Risk Disclosure Act . Under the act, the Securities … gas emissions; how their businesses are impacted by climate change and the global effort to mitigate it; and what steps they are taking to minimize climate risk in their operations. "Global investors are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-statement-support-senator-warrens-legislation-creating-greater-climate-risk-disclosureAppropriateness of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by the New York State of Health System (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the implementation status of the 14 … which provides a wide range of health care services to individuals who are economically disadvantaged and/or have … Health (NYSOH) as a new online marketplace for individuals to obtain health insurance coverage, including Medicaid. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/07/appropriateness-medicaid-eligibility-determined-new-york-state-health-system-followErie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) – Adult Education Program and Professional Services (2016M-206)
… records and management practices related to the adult education program and the procurement of professional … districts. BOCES is governed by a 13-member Board of Education elected by the boards of the component districts. … its component districts for the operation of its adult education programs. BOCES officials could not provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/11/10/erie-2-chautauqua-cattaraugus-board-cooperative-educational-services-boces-adultUse of Federal Funding for Election Technology and Security (Follow-Up) (2022-F-35)
To determine the extent of implementation of the one recommendation included in our initial audit report, Use of Federal Funding for Election Technology and Security (Report 2020-S-18).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22f35.pdfXV.6.A Split Payroll – XV. End of Year
… Budget Reference 2025-26 Institutional April 2, 2026 90%/9 days 2025-26 10%/1 day 2026-27 Administrative April 8, 2026 40%/4 days 2025-26 60%/6 days 2026-27 2026-27 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv6a-split-payrollShoreham-Wading River Central School District – Financial Management (2017M-75)
… Shoreham-Wading River Central School District is located in the Towns of Brookhaven and Riverhead, Suffolk County. The … estimates of appropriations and the use of fund balance in the annual budget. Discontinue the practice of adopting budgets that result in the appropriation of unassigned fund balance and reserves …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/06/16/shoreham-wading-river-central-school-district-financial-management-2017mAsylum Seeker Spending Report
… between State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23 through SFY 2026-27 for emergency spending related to people seeking … asylum seekers totaled $2.62 billion through January 31, 2026. Figure 1 – State Spending by Agency (through month … Note: New York City fiscal year is from July 1 to June 30. * FY 2026 expenses have not yet been finalized. Download …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/asylum-seeker-spending-reportComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… his office completed audits of the Bayport-Blue Point Union Free School District , Chappaqua Central School District , Copiague Union Free School District , Spackenkill Union Free School District and the Western New York … his office completed audits of the BayportBlue Point Union Free School District Chappaqua Central School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits