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Administration of the Contract With the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the nine recommendations included in our initial audit report, Administration of the Contract … had a severe bedbug problem. We also identified $697,938 in unsupported and/or inappropriate expenses charged to the … fees and staff travel. We also found deficiencies in efforts by OMH program staff to follow up on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/administration-contract-postgraduate-center-mental-health-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… York City-based not-for-profit organization, is authorized by the State Education Department to provide full-day Special … of special education instruction and services as intended by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The … and once initiated were often delayed – in some cases by as much as 4 ½ years. Extensive delays may have resulted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsAll-Agency Contract Evaluation System
… Transportation Authority (MTA) Capital Construction is monitoring and evaluating its contractors/consultants in … evaluating contractor/consultant performance. As a result, it did not fully benefit from the established processes. Our … Update the Procedures to implement a clear process on how to handle “N/A” (not applicable) ratings. Establish a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/04/all-agency-contract-evaluation-systemDiNapoli: Improvements at NYS Parks Needed to Remove Barriers for People With Disabilities
… obstacles on access trails and paths, and limited parking for people with disabilities, according to an audit released … and broad access to all the resources it has to offer, and this includes our state parks and historic sites,” said New … increasing the number of wheelchair accessible stalls in restrooms and ensuring there are more accessible, clearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-improvements-nys-parks-needed-remove-barriers-people-disabilitiesDiNapoli Recommends Ways For LIRR To Get Back On Track
… for handling unexpected incidents and poor communications to riders, exacerbated the impact of train delays and … faced many unexpected incidents this past winter, but it can provide its riders with better service by improving … all the required steps. Failure to follow all steps can increase delays and cause cancelations. For example, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-recommends-ways-lirr-get-back-trackRush-Henrietta Central School District – Financial Management and Separation Payments (2016M-49)
… Purpose of Audit The purposes of our audit were to evaluate the District’s financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/rush-henrietta-central-school-district-financial-management-andFarmland Protection Program
… whether the Department of Agriculture and Markets is adequately administering and promoting the Farmland … Program to protect agriculturally viable farmland in the State. The audit covered the period from April 2019 … (AGM) Division of Land and Water administers grant funding for the Program through: Farmland Protection Planning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/02/farmland-protection-programComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … annual update document with the State Comptroller’s Office for 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013. Village of Clinton – Financial … As a result, one commercial customer received $400 of free water and a second customer received an unknown amount …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Passenger Vehicle Fleet Management
… recently, the State’s Spending and Government Efficiency (SAGE) Commission (which was created in 2011 pursuant to … vehicles. Key Findings In the almost three years since the SAGE Commission’s recommendations, OGS has not made any … some of OGS’ initiatives had minimal relevancy to the SAGE Commission’s goal of consolidation and centralization of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/17/passenger-vehicle-fleet-managementHazard Mitigation and Coordination (Follow-Up)
… Hurricane Sandy, or Superstorm Sandy, which hit New York City on October 29, 2012, was one of the most damaging … events continue to threaten New Yorkers. New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) is responsible for … assess emergencies. In addition, Continuity of Operations (COOP) plans ensure that individual organizations can continue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/hazard-mitigation-and-coordination-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and procedures for cash disbursements or reviewed monthly bank reconciliations. Additionally, the board did not … policies and procedures for debit card usage or review the bank statements and supporting documentation to ensure debit … not consistently apply accounting principles or adequately account for financial transactions that affected the city’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Selected Safety and Security Equipment at Train Stations (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial report, … manager sends EEMD an email and a technician will address the condition. Our initial report, issued on April …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/06/selected-safety-and-security-equipment-train-stations-followDiNapoli: Some Taxpayer Check-Off Donations Not Utilized for Worthy Causes
… New Yorkers have contributed more than $51 million for worthy causes through check-offs on their personal income … in six check-off funds, with nearly 90 percent of that for health-related causes including breast cancer, prostate … fund; Amend laws to drive more prompt use of check-off dollars. The breast cancer and the volunteer firefighting and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-some-taxpayer-check-donations-not-utilized-worthy-causesComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … annual update document with the State Comptroller’s Office for 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013. Village of Clinton – Financial … As a result, one commercial customer received $400 of free water and a second customer received an unknown amount …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsInfrastructure Inspection and Maintenance (Follow-Up)
… were not given priority, as the Corporation's process for determining inspection and maintenance priorities lacked … and also authorized the Power Authority to issue debt for the purposes of financing the construction, … a documented and sound system should be established for supporting capital spending decisions. Key Recommendation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/12/infrastructure-inspection-and-maintenance-followCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Follow-Up)
… by December 2019. As of June 16, 2021, there were over 5,280 data items on Open Data. Open Data should provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/27/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-followComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… found the number of reported accidents increased from calendar year 2008 through calendar 2010, but declined in calendar year 2011. However, carrier incidents of $1,000 or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores
… government and robust local sales tax revenues helped to put local governments on solid fiscal ground in 2021,” … and a possible recession looming, local governments need to plan carefully to avoid fiscal cliffs in the future.” DiNapoli’s report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scoresState Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Corporations to Disclose Political Spending
… call on seven corporations in the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (the Fund) portfolio to disclose their direct and indirect spending on political … said. “At a minimum companies should voluntarily disclose how much and where they are putting their resources.” The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-calls-corporations-disclose-political-spendingOpinion 95-20
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Court Fees (filing fees paid in Surrogate's Court proceedings … AD2d 843, 484 NYS2d 242, 243 [3rd Dept., 1984]). In the case just cited, the court concluded that only one filing fee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-20