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DiNapoli: New York Sees Improvement in Condition of Local Bridges
… One in 10 locally owned bridges in New York state is rated in poor condition, according to a report … in 2023 was approximately $29 billion, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-new-york-sees-improvement-condition-local-bridgesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued: City University of New York (CUNY): … 2013 examined whether the fellowship leaves granted to CUNY instructional staff were awarded for authorized … Some of the businesses with outstanding debt to NYSIF do business with New York. The Statewide Offset Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0VendRep System Guide for Agency Users
… It also displays the roles assigned to the user when the mouse is hovered over the name. View My Assigned Roles Hover the mouse over your name found in the Title Bar of every System …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/vendrep-system-guide-agency-usersSouth Glens Falls Central School District - Fund Balance (2018M-90)
… fund balance ranged between 4.8 and 8.3 percent of the ensuing years’ appropriations, exceeding the 4 percent … and accumulated enough funds to finance 46 years of related appropriations. We referred our report to OSC’s Division of Investigations. Key Recommendations Use surplus funds to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/04/05/south-glens-falls-central-school-district-fund-balance-2018m-90Mandatory Contributions – Enhanced Reporting
… Contributions are mandatory for: Tier 1 and 2 members participating in a contributory plan; Certain military service credit; Tier 3 members covered under Retirement and Social Security Law (RSSL) Article 14; Tier 4 and 5 members covered under RSSL Article 15; PFRS Tier 5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/mandatory-contributionsOnondaga County Industrial Development Agency - Project Approval and Monitoring (2019M-160)
… the sales tax exemption benefits from companies who have exceeded the amounts authorized. IDA officials disagreed with how we presented the findings in the report. Appendix C …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2019/11/01/onondaga-county-industrial-development-agency-projectWhitney Point Central School District – Information Technology (2023M-179)
… and adopted a comprehensive information technology (IT) contingency plan. Key Findings District officials did … are not adequately managed and an IT contingency plan is not adopted, the District has an increased risk that it … officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/06/14/whitney-point-central-school-district-information-technology-2023m-179DiNapoli: Executive Budget Reduces Out-Year Gaps, Diminishes Independent Oversight
… Institute. Includes proposals to raise the age of juvenile jurisdiction, reduce pre-trial detention of suspects, remove mandatory prison terms for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-executive-budget-reduces-out-year-gaps-diminishes-independent-oversightOversight of Adult Protective Services Programs (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Adult Protective Services Programs ( 2020-S-2 ). About the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/10/oversight-adult-protective-services-programs-followXI.11.C Banking Services Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… (ii) set forth the requirements for competitively bidding for banking services; (iii) describe the methods of … such aggregate costs. For determining the appropriate bidding requirements, the agency should consider the cost of … is less than the statutory threshold for competitive bidding, an agency may enter into a contract (without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11c-banking-services-contractsConflicts of Interest of Municipal Officers and Employees
… your job by its very nature places you in a position of public trust. You are responsible for ensuring that public resources are used in the best interests of the public. You also have a duty to use the limited public … 18 requires the governing body of each county, city, town, village, school district and fire district to adopt a code of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/conflicts-interest-municipal-officers-and-employeesVillage of Red Hook – Information Technology (2020M-89)
… - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Village of Red Hook (Village) officials ensured information technology … corrective action. … Determine whether Village of Red Hook Village officials ensured information technology IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/02/12/village-red-hook-information-technology-2020m-89Tompkins-Seneca-Tioga Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Network Access and Information Technology Assets (2022M-65)
… for all employees and contractors. Periodically update the IT asset inventory records. Key Recommendations Establish … provide adequate training to users. Periodically update the IT asset inventory. BOCES officials generally agreed with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/07/01/tompkins-seneca-tioga-board-cooperative-educational-services-network-access-andCost-Saving Ideas: Managing Your Travel and Conference Expenses
… Administration website . Lodging rates and reimbursement Tell employees to ask for the government rate when making …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-managing-your-travel-and-conference-expensesCompliance With Payment Card Industry Standards
… cardholder data it processes. Key Recommendations Develop strategies to enhance compliance with PCI DSS. Implement the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/02/06/compliance-payment-card-industry-standardsDiNapoli: Increase in Older Inmates Challenges New York's Prison System
… New York's prison population is decreasing, but the number of inmates age 50 and over rose 46 percent from 2007 to 2016, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-increase-older-inmates-challenges-new-yorks-prison-systemSelected Aspects of Bus Procurement
… procures buses in a manner which results in the best value for the lowest cost. The audit covered bus purchases from … Program funding. As a result, some buses have been in use for longer than 12 years. Several units participate in the … Procurement and Contracts. The MTA purchased 2,278 buses for $1,148,699,434 during the period of January 1, 2008 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/03/selected-aspects-bus-procurementNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (April 16, 2021)
… April 16, 2021 Edition Analysis of the Paycheck Protection Program in New York The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is a loan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-april-16-2021State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively." Brookfield Central … appropriated and subsequent use of fund balance. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsTown of Dannemora – Town Hall/Highway Garage Capital Project (2013M-230)
… 1, 2007 to May 31, 2013. Background The Town of Dannemora is located in Clinton County. The Town is governed by an … comprehensive plan at the onset of the project, detailing how the construction would be completed with available Town … $400,000 in architectural and engineering services and may have incurred unnecessary costs by not complying with certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/13/town-dannemora-town-hallhighway-garage-capital-project-2013m-230