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Oversight of Security Expenses in Single Adult and Adult Family Homeless Shelters (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the ten recommendations included in our initial audit report Oversight of Security Expenses in Single Adult and
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/10/oversight-security-expenses-single-adult-and-adult-family-homeless-shelters-followDiNapoli: Thruway Authority Owed More Than $275 Million in Unpaid Tolls and Fees
… of identifying, billing, and collecting tolls and related fees, including $276.3 million it has a collection agency … which the Thruway can improve its collection of tolls and fees,” DiNapoli said. “Based on the Authority’s response, I’m … to maximize revenue for the Thruway.” Tolls and related fees make up more than 90% of the Thruway’s revenue. Ninety …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-thruway-authority-owed-more-275-million-unpaid-tolls-and-feesNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Seeks Answers From Companies on Sexual Harassment and Racial Discrimination
… portfolio companies Activision Blizzard Inc. , Tesla Inc. and Starbucks Corp. requesting they report on their efforts to prevent harassment and discrimination against employees and steps taken to improve workforce management. “No one … with portfolio companies Activision Blizzard Inc Tesla Inc and Starbucks Corp requesting they report on their efforts to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-seeks-answers-companies-sexual-harassment-and-racial-discriminationIndependent Review Finds State Pension Fund Operates Under Highest Ethical and Professional Standards
… [COVID-19] pandemic posed.” The review was conducted by Kroll LLC. “The New York State Common Retirement Fund has … turbulent times for the markets, we will look to act on Kroll’s recommendations and ensure the Fund is well … the pension benefits of our over 1.1 million members.” Kroll reviewed documents for all investment transactions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/independent-review-finds-state-pension-fund-operates-under-highest-ethical-and-professional-standardsDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Calls on Corporations to Address Environmental and Climate Risks
… as a result of recent shareholder proposals he has filed on behalf of the New York State Common Retirement Fund … a top priority.” The Fund engages with portfolio companies on a range of issues to address investment risks and … and Vulcan Materials. The companies were selected based on their relative high carbon emissions and all have agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-calls-corporations-address-environmental-and-climate-riskseBay Publicly Commits to Gender and Racial Diversity in Search for Board Members
… withdrawn the shareholder proposal they filed at eBay Inc. after the company agreed to revise its Governance Guidelines … female director on its board consisting of 15 members after the May 1 annual meeting. About the New York State … withdrawn the shareholder proposal they filed at eBay Inc after the company agreed to revise its Governance Guidelines …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/ebay-publicly-commits-gender-and-racial-diversity-search-board-membersCOVID-19 Causes Big Financial Hit to NYC Arts, Entertainment and Recreation Industry
… at 2 pm New York City’s world-renowned arts, entertainment and recreation sector saw the largest decline among all sectors in the city’s economy due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as employment declined by 66 percent over a one-year period ending in December 2020, according to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/covid-19-causes-big-financial-hit-nyc-arts-entertainment-and-recreation-industryNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces $800 Million in Recent Climate-Related and Sustainable Investments
… In January, the Fund committed $300 million to Avenue Capital Sustainable Solutions Fund, which will focus … renewable energy, recycling and waste management. The Avenue commitment is in the Fund’s opportunistic portfolio. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-800-million-recent-climate-related-and-sustainable-investmentsDiNapoli: Medicaid Audits Find More Than $700 Million in Unnecessary Costs and Overpayments
… Jan. 1, 2016 through Dec. 31, 2019, auditors estimated $605 million was spent for unnecessary drug costs. Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-medicaid-audits-find-more-700-million-unnecessary-costs-and-overpaymentsBayport Blue Point Union Free School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-8)
… growth, causing learning and behavioral issues or causing hearing and speech problems which can lead to greater … report the results and implement necessary remediation. Testing and reporting for lead contamination began in 2016, and subsequent testing cycles have followed: Cycle One: September 6, 2016 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/bayport-blue-point-union-free-school-district-lead-testing-and-reportingSpringville-Griffith Institute Central School District – Access to Network and Information Applications (2021M-148)
… Determine whether Springville-Griffith Institute Central School District (District) officials adequately secured access to the network, student information and financial … Key Findings Although District officials restricted access to the student information application, they did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/01/07/springville-griffith-institute-central-school-district-access-network-andSt. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency and Local Development Corporation – Disbursements (2021M-174)
… ensured disbursements were properly authorized, supported and for valid purposes. Key Findings Although the tested … did not always ensure they were properly authorized and supported. Officials: Did not perform supervisory reviews of canceled check images and journal entries. Paid $300,000 during our audit period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/01/21/st-lawrence-county-industrial-development-agency-and-local-development-corporationCity of Glen Cove Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2020M-139)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the City of Glen Cove Industrial Development Agency (GCIDA) Board of Directors (Board) and officials properly approved and … Statements that are meant to help identify conflicts of interest were not filed. Payments in lieu of taxes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/07/16/city-glen-cove-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoring-2020mKenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District – Electronic Records and Reports (2022M-62)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District (District) officials … that addressed the creation, maintenance and storage of e-records, as required. Without a secure e-record storage … that addresses the creation, maintenance and storage of e-records. District officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/05/kenmore-town-tonawanda-union-free-school-district-electronic-records-andEast Bloomfield Central School District - Network and Financial Software Access Controls (2022M-68)
… weaknesses were communicated confidentially to officials. In addition: The District had 250 unneeded network user … and Operations had excessive administrative permissions in the financial software, which allowed them to potentially … Officials paid BOCES $539,644 for IT services in 2020-21 without defining roles and responsibilities for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/02/east-bloomfield-central-school-district-network-and-financial-softwareGrand Island Central School District – Network Access and Application User Permissions (2022M-120)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Grand Island Central School District (District) officials … Determine whether Grand Island Central School District District officials adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/10/grand-island-central-school-district-network-access-and-application-userJohnson City Central School District – Special Education Services and Medicaid Reimbursements (2021M-186)
… services in accordance with their individualized education programs (IEPs) and that the District claimed all Medicaid … services in accordance with their individualized education programs IEPs and that the District claimed all Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/24/johnson-city-central-school-district-special-education-services-andTown of Throop – Oversight of the Supervisor’s Cash Collections and Disbursements (2022M-172)
… former Supervisor was sentenced in February 2024.He paid full restitution of nearly $11,000 and was barred from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/05/03/town-throop-oversight-supervisors-cash-collections-and-disbursements-2022m-172William Floyd Union Free School District – Check Signing and Online Banking (2022M-192)
… The District Treasurer (Treasurer) allowed employees to affix her signature to checks without overseeing the check signing process; of … check signature at all times. Designate a Deputy Treasurer to sign checks and authorize electronic/wire transfers in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/02/03/william-floyd-union-free-school-district-check-signing-and-online-bankingVillage of East Syracuse – Board Oversight of Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2023M-79)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of East Syracuse (Village) Board of Trustees (Board) … cash receipts and disbursements . Due to the lack of oversight and compensating controls, there is an increased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/08/18/village-east-syracuse-board-oversight-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2023m-79