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State Comptroller DiNapoli, Senator Cooney and Assemblymember Solages Urge Governor to Sign Contract Legislation
… Michaelle C. Solages today urged Governor Kathy Hochul to sign legislation that passed both houses at the end of … of emergency, such as those that were not made transparent to the public during the COVID pandemic, as well as those … at the request of DiNapoli would require a state entity to publicly post contracts that have been exempted from State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-senator-cooney-and-assemblymember-solages-urge-governor-sign-contractVillage of Red Creek – Board Oversight of the Clerk-Treasurer and Water Operations (2014M-173)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Board’s oversight of the … annually, or engage the services of an independent public accountant to conduct the audit. Develop procedures for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/10/24/village-red-creek-board-oversight-clerk-treasurer-and-water-operations-2014m-173Town of Northampton – Financial Management and Internal Controls Over Town Clerk Receipts (2012M-233)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s financial management and the internal … The Clerk also does not provide monthly reports timely to the Supervisor, or perform a monthly accountability of cash to liabilities. The method of providing ambulance services to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/03/town-northampton-financial-management-and-internal-controls-over-town-clerk-receiptsDiNapoli: New York Needs to Improve Cybersecurity Support to Local Governments and Public Authorities
… against future cyberattacks. In New York, cyberattacks have impacted public entities large and small, including … School District. Cyberattacks pose a fiscal risk and can have significant impacts on the public when they target … its progress in improving security. Its activities have only reached a fraction of the 2,800 entities it is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-new-york-needs-improve-cybersecurity-support-local-governments-and-public-authoritiesDiNapoli: MTA Needs to Refocus Attention on Overdue Upgrades and Preparations for Extreme Weather
… The MTA should publish a new assessment of its long-term capital needs that pays particular attention … to the system, not just when they’re completed; tracking how completed projects change the MTA’s state of good repair …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-mta-needs-refocus-attention-overdue-upgrades-and-preparations-extreme-weatherMonroe County Airport Authority – Board Oversight of County Chargebacks and Professional Services (2019M-226)
… Board (Board) provided adequate oversight over chargebacks for Monroe County (County) services and the procurement of … The Authority did not require and review detailed support for County chargebacks and paid $128,603 for non-Authority costs in 2018. The Board did not adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/11/24/monroe-county-airport-authority-board-oversight-county-chargebacks-andNew York State Health Insurance Program – Upcoding of Selected Evaluation and Management Services (Follow-Up)
… and retired State, participating local government and school district employees and their dependents. The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for the Program. The New York State Department of Civil …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/05/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-upcoding-selected-evaluation-and-managementEast Quogue Union Free School District – Selected Payroll Practices and Information Technology (2014M-44)
… August 30, 2013. Background The East Quogue Union Free School District, which is governed by an elected five-member … of Southampton, Suffolk County. The District operates one school with approximately 450 students attending Kindergarten …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/06/13/east-quogue-union-free-school-district-selected-payroll-practices-andBay Shore Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Audit of Claims (2015M-57)
… financial condition and claims auditing function for the period July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2014. Background … 5,860 students. Budgeted general fund appropriations for the 2014-15 fiscal year totaled approximately $143.9 … did not report to the Board or prepare written reports for the Board showing the results of claims audits. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/11/22/bay-shore-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-audit-claimsDiNapoli: Financial Settlements and Federal Aid Boosted State Revenue to $149 Billion in 2014-15
… settlements and a boost in federal aid, according to a report on the state’s year-end finances issued today by … the state’s bottom line, we can’t expect such windfalls to continue. State leaders need to make sure this money is spent on capital investment or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-financial-settlements-and-federal-aid-boosted-state-revenue-149-billion-2014-15Glen Cove City School District – Portable Electronic Devices and Conflict of Interest (2016M-285)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review internal controls over information technology (IT) equipment and user access and to review potential conflicts of interest for the period July … office of new hires, keeping track of equipment assigned to employees and collecting equipment when an employee leaves …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/25/glen-cove-city-school-district-portable-electronic-devices-and-conflictUnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York: Improper Payments for Acupuncture and Acupuncture-Related Services (Follow-Up)
… covering 1.1 million members Civil Service contracts with UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York (United) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/20/unitedhealthcare-insurance-company-new-york-improper-payments-acupuncture-and-acupunctureDiNapoli: New York City Continues to Rebound and Regain Share of State Economic Activity
… Economic indicators show New York City’s economy is recovering from the depths of the … pandemic, with the city accounting for three-fifths of the state’s total wages and its sales tax collections rising to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-new-york-city-continues-rebound-and-regain-share-state-economic-activityDiNapoli: NYC's Property Tax Bills Rise Along With Burden on Working- and Middle-Class Homeowners
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Property tax disparities have been well documented for decades by advocates, fiscal … caps, a decline in market value on lower-valued properties does not necessarily result in a lower tax bill. Instead, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-nycs-property-tax-bills-rise-along-burden-working-and-middle-class-homeownersDiNapoli: Village of Waverly Recreation Director Pleads Guilty to Altering and Destroying Village Records
… should serve as a reminder that defrauding of any amount will be met with multi-agency collaborative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-village-waverly-recreation-director-pleads-guilty-altering-and-destroying-village-recordsDiNapoli: School District and Big City Tax Levy Cap at 2% for Second Straight Year
… Property tax levy growth for school districts and the state’s biggest cities will be … DiNapoli’s office calculated the inflation factor at 8% for those with a June 30, 2024 fiscal year end. “School and … 2% allowable levy growth affects the tax cap calculations for 676 school districts and 10 cities with fiscal years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-school-district-and-big-city-tax-levy-cap-2-percent-second-straight-yearHunter-Tannersville Central School District – Network User Accounts and Information Technology Contingency Planning (2022M-125)
… written IT contingency plan or store back-up data off site. Key Recommendations Develop and communicate … written IT contingency plan and store back-ups off site. District officials agreed with our recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/10/hunter-tannersville-central-school-district-network-user-accounts-andWaterville Central School District – Network User Accounts and Information Technology Contingency Planning (2022M-111)
… network user accounts that could be used as entry points for individuals to gain unauthorized access to the District’s … found that officials did not: Develop written procedures for granting, changing and disabling user access rights to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/10/waterville-central-school-district-network-user-accounts-and-informationTupper Lake Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Misappropriation of Funds and Board Oversight (2014M-229)
… to the Board for approval prior to the disbursement of funds. Ensure that fund-raising events have detailed records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/02/24/tupper-lake-volunteer-fire-department-inc-misappropriation-funds-and-boardXI.4.B Standard Contract Language for Grant Contracts: Fixed Term, Multiyear Contracts and Simplified Renewals – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… renewal agreement. The purpose of this section is to present standard contract language for each of those types of agreements for grant contracts, and to provide guidance for their use. As detailed in the New … Comptroller (OSC) recommends that agencies not subject to New York State Grants Management Budget Bulletin still …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi4b-standard-contract-language-grant-contracts-fixed-term-multiyear-contracts-and-simplified