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DiNapoli Audit Finds Hazardous Conditions Persist in Mitchell-Lama Developments
… Homes and Community Renewal (HCR), is falling short in its oversight of several Mitchell-Lama developments, … conditions and records at four Mitchell-Lama developments in New York City – 753 Classon Ave. Housing Co. (Classon), located in Brooklyn, Cathedral Parkway Towers (Cathedral), located in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-hazardous-conditions-persist-mitchell-lama-developmentsOpinion 92-43
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Policies and Procedures … and Duties (authority to require prior board approval in procurement policies and procedures) HIGHWAY LAW, §§140, … Municipal Law, §104-b. The town board may not, however, in these policies and procedures supersede any other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-43Village of Millbrook - Financial Operations and Procurement (2018M-135)
… officials did not maintain documentation for $317,988 of restricted donations. The Village has two bank accounts … Law. Village officials disagreed with certain aspects of our findings and recommendations. Appendix B includes our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/11/30/village-millbrook-financial-operations-and-procurement-2018m-135Town of Chemung – Conflict of Interest (2022M-176)
… Town of Chemung (Town) officials had prohibited interests in Town contracts. Key Findings Two Board members are the … to the Town, totaling $5,931, during our audit period. In accordance with New York State General Municipal Law … the Board members were deemed to have an interest in each of the contracts. As no statutory exceptions applied …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/16/town-chemung-conflict-interest-2022m-176Copiague Fire District – Procurement (2020M-114)
… or abstain or recuse himself from approving claims and warrants. The District has been contracting with the company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/07/16/copiague-fire-district-procurement-2020m-114Medicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Terminated Drugs
… level by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The Medicaid program covers medically necessary … ensure terminated drugs will not be dispensed or paid for, CMS requires state Medicaid programs to reject these claims … was recalled for health and safety reasons). Pursuant to CMS guidelines, the Department maintains drug termination …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-terminated-drugsCounty of Rockland – Budget Review (B20-6-13)
… and Westchester counties, was authorized to issue debt not to exceed $96 million to liquidate the accumulated … as needed throughout the year as more information becomes available. … The purpose of our budget review was to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2020/11/13/county-rockland-budget-review-b20-6-13Village of Broadalbin - Board Oversight of Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2020M-76)
… whether the Board adequately monitored cash receipts and disbursements. Key Findings The Board did not adequately monitor cash receipts and disbursements. Sufficient compensating controls were not … duties. The Clerk-Treasurer collected, deposited and recorded cash receipts and prepared and signed checks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/08/14/village-broadalbin-board-oversight-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2020m-76Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School - Procurement (2019M-250)
Determine whether a competitive process is used to procure goods and services
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2020/03/13/buffalo-academy-science-charter-school-procurement-2019m-250Salem Central School District - Purchasing (2019M-105)
… the statutory bidding thresholds. Key Findings Our review of 60 purchases made during our audit period totaling … and implement procedures to seek competition for purchases of goods and services that were not required to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/08/23/salem-central-school-district-purchasing-2019m-105Plattsburgh City School District - Procurement (2019M-198)
… whether District officials procured goods and services in accordance with Board policies and applicable statutory … reviewed totaling approximately $1.1 million were procured in accordance with the District’s purchasing policies and … contracts (73 percent) totaling $56,624 were not procured in accordance with the purchasing policy. Of the services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/12/06/plattsburgh-city-school-district-procurement-2019m-198Gilbertsville-Mount Upton Central School District – Fixed Assets (2021M-139)
… did not properly monitor and account for 70 percent of the 60 fixed assets we examined, including computers, … science equipment. 34 assets with combined purchase prices of approximately $46,400 did not have required asset tags … inventory list. Three assets with combined purchase prices of more than $2,000 could not be located. Seven assets (which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/22/gilbertsville-mount-upton-central-school-district-fixed-assets-2021m-139New Hartford Central School District – Payroll (2021M-149)
… ] Audit Objective Determine whether New Hartford Central School District (District) officials ensured the District accurately … action. … Determine whether New Hartford Central School District District officials ensured the District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/10/new-hartford-central-school-district-payroll-2021m-149State Agencies Bulletin No. 1137
… dated April 19, 2012 (Institution) and April 25, 2012 (Administration). There will be no direct deposit for this … eligible for the payment provided the employee: Is on the payroll March 31, 2012 (Active, on Paid Leave of Absence, or … requirement following the employee’s return to active payroll status. The agency should request the LLS payment in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1137-april-2012-public-employees-federation-pef-longevity-lump-sum-paymentState Agencies Bulletin No. 1109
… 2011 (Institution Pay Period 17L) or December 21, 2011 (Administration Pay Period 18L). There will be no direct … the following criteria is eligible for payment: Is on the payroll March 31, 2011 (Active, on Paid Leave of Absence, or … requirement following the employee’s return to active payroll status. The effective date of payment is the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1109-april-2011-management-confidential-mc-longevity-lump-sum-payments-llsDiNapoli: The Rockaways Shows Signs of Recovery After Pandemic Setback
… Bayswater and Hammels, had the highest number of COVID-19 deaths and cumulative death rates across the peninsula, as … then fell by 2.8% in 2020-21 and 3.5% the following year; enrollment in charter schools has continued to rise …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-rockaways-shows-signs-recovery-after-pandemic-setbackState Police Bulletin No. SP-175
… Period Type Payment Effective Date Check Date 2016 Administration 1 Lag 04/06/2017 05/03/2017 Eligibility … only if the employee was subsequently returned to the payroll in an eligible bargaining unit. Rows will be inserted … gross and will be reported on the employee’s Form W-2. Payroll Register and Employee Paycheck/Advice All adjustments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-175-april-2017-150-salary-increase-state-police-employees-representedState Police Bulletin No. SP-174
… Period Type Payment Effective Date Check Date 2017 Administration 1 Lag 04/06/17 05/03/2017 Eligibility Criteria … only if the employee was subsequently returned to the payroll in an eligible bargaining unit. Rows will be inserted … gross and will be reported on the employee’s Form W-2. Payroll Register and Employee Paycheck/Advice All adjustments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-174-april-2017-salary-increases-state-police-employees-represented-new-yorkState Police Bulletin No. SP-165
… Period Type Payment Effective Date Check Date 2016 Administration 1 Lag 04/07/2016 05/04/2016 Eligibility … only if the employee was subsequently returned to the payroll in an eligible bargaining unit. Rows will be inserted … Additional Amount on the Update Employee Tax Data page. Payroll Register and Employee Paycheck/Advice All retroactive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-165-april-2016-150-salary-increase-state-police-employees-representedOpinion 2000-18
… subdivision's fire department, through the payment of a form of deferred compensation funded by the political …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-18