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Opinion 94-33
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … in the opinion. VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS -- Service Award Programs (participation by retired members of fire … active life retired members and life retired members of a fire department for which a volunteer firefighters …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-33State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… School District – Financial Management (Monroe County) From the 2017-18 through 2021-22 fiscal years, the approved … records for IT equipment or develop an IT contingency plan. In addition to sensitive IT control weaknesses, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Jail Time for Former Highway Superintendent Sentenced in Public Corruption Case
… Bureau Investigator Joel Cordone and Investigator David Buske, with support from Supervising Investigator …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-jail-time-former-highway-superintendent-sentenced-0Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Jail Time for Former Highway Superintendent Sentenced in Public Corruption Case
… Bureau Investigator Joel Cordone and Investigator David Buske, with support from Supervising Investigator …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-jail-time-former-highway-superintendent-sentencedInternal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the nine recommendations included in our initial audit … Operations ( 2018-S-66 ). About the Program The Division of Military and Naval Affairs (DMNA) manages New York State’s … To determine the extent of implementation of the nine recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/22/internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-followMitchell-Lama Vacancies
… also required to submit quarterly Apartment Turnover and Vacancy Reports (vacancy reports) to HPD, showing apartments … for over a year and eight apartments vacant for more than 3 years. We estimate that protracted delays in filling … three-bedroom apartments in the Bronx, each with a monthly rent of less than $2,000. At one development – Lindsay Park …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/13/mitchell-lama-vacanciesDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Calls on Companies to Address Climate Risk, Transition to Cleaner Operations
… DiNapoli said. “The transition to a low carbon future and meeting our country’s renewed commitment to the Paris … indicated they would regularly report on their progress in meeting those goals. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-calls-companies-address-climate-risk-transition-cleaner-operationsCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Follow-Up)
… recreation, labor, and transportation. Executive Order 95 (EO 95), issued March 11, 2013, established an online Open … those headed by individuals appointed by the Executive). EO 95 implementation was phased in beginning in March 2013, … entity was required, within 180 days of the issuance of EO 95, to provide the Office of Information and Technology …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/27/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school audits were issued. Alden Central School District – Fuel Management (Erie, Genesee and Wyoming … who had access to the district’s fuel tanks. Avon Central School District – Financial Management (Monroe County) The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDivision of Housing and Community Renewal: Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments Located Outside New York City – Sunnyside Manor: Unauthorized Bank Account
… of an unauthorized bank account by Sunnyside Manor’s Board. For findings and recommendations related to … the unauthorized bank account, see the full report ( 2022-S-46 ). About the Program The Mitchell-Lama Housing program … mat, a cooking apron, and toys) totaling $2,512 and restaurant payments totaling $1,723, including a single …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/03/division-housing-and-community-renewal-physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchellInvesting in New York
… possible, the Comptroller guides the Fund to invest in New York-based business ventures, companies and other … Whenever possible the Comptroller guides the Fund to invest in New Yorkbased business ventures companies and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/investing-new-yorkUCP of Niagara County d.b.a. Empower – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Empower is authorized by SED to provide education services—Preschool Special Class – over 2.5 hours per day, Preschool Integrated Special Class – 2.5 hours per day, and Preschool Integrated Special Class – over 2.5 hours per …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/06/21/ucp-niagara-county-dba-empower-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualSafety of Seized Dogs (Follow-Up)
… not have an official identification tag while not on the owner’s premises; or is licensed but not in control of or on … their safety and protect the rights of owners. However, we identified four relatively minor deficiencies at 4 of the 48 … instances of premature disposition of the dogs were not identified in the Department’s most recent inspection reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/18/safety-seized-dogs-followComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Central School District – Financial Management (Allegany County) Auditors compared budgeted appropriations and … The district had no registration or residency information on file for 44 of these students and registration information … services were rendered in accordance with the contract. Madison Central School District – Reserves and Debt Service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… to a significant one-time expenditure for the town hall capital project, along with unbudgeted engineering and legal fees. Unrestricted fund balance of $2.7 million at year-end or 55 percent of the 2018 appropriations, remains …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Needles, Birth Control Go Missing From NYC School Health Centers
… oversees the administration of essential health services to thousands of New York City school students at no cost to … Auditors noted that failure to control inventory not only allows important and hazardous medical supplies to … the students’ medication cabinet. Officials said they must have either thrown them out or returned them to parents and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-needles-birth-control-go-missing-nyc-school-health-centersHomeless Outreach Program at the Metro-North Railroad
… Purpose To determine whether the Metro-North Railroad (Metro-North) has appropriate … shelters off Metro-North property. Our audit covered the period June 16, 2017 to September 30, 2018. Background … and an average of 298,300 customers daily – Metro-North is the second busiest commuter railroad in the United States. As …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/21/homeless-outreach-program-metro-north-railroadComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… 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 … all capital projects, monitor activity and approve the close out of all completed projects. As a result, there were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Agencies Bulletin No. 1280
… income. Affected Employees Employees who participated in the PEF or CSEA Certification, Licensure and Exam Fee … CLEFR amount will be reported on the employee’s Form W-2 in box 14 under code FRB . Communication to Affected A letter … are informed of the taxability upon enrollment in the program. Questions Questions regarding this bulletin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1280-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2013City of Lockport -- Budget Review (B1-15-20)
… first nine months of the current year. The estimated water rent revenue could be overstated by approximately $400,000. … tax levy limit. Key Recommendations Consider a significant increase in the City’s provision for contingencies. Include a … for overtime is reasonable. Approve the 10 percent increase in water rents before acting on this budget and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/11/04/city-lockport-budget-review-b1-15-20