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Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments
To determine whether MitchellLama developments supervised by the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development are being maintained in a manner that protects the health and safety of residents and whether funds at these developments are being used for intended purposes
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/30/physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchell-lama-developmentsSelected Aspects of Toll Collections
… tolling, invoicing, and receivables collection. Tolls account for more than 90% of the Authority’s revenues, … to customers who do not settle their accounts timely. E-ZPass accounts for approximately 90% of tolls, with Tolls by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/26/selected-aspects-toll-collectionsDiNapoli Announces State Contract And Payment Actions For October 2015
… to allow for an upgrade of the Statewide Financial System. Cumulatively through October for calendar year 2015, … tracking system. Office of Information Technology Services $2.78 million with Oracle America Inc. for yearly software maintenance renewals and consulting services in relation to ITS business intelligence and human …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-october-2015DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for June 2016
… to added transparency via his Open Book New York website. Highlights for June 2016: Legislative Travel and Per … Engineering Research Center. $450,000 for two athletic team sponsor agreements: $250,000 with Syracuse Crunch and … contracts, visit Open Book New York . The easy-to-use website was created to promote transparency in government and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-june-2016Approved State Contracts and Payments
… of surplus property at 170 E. 210th Street in the Bronx, a former Office of Children and Family Services residential … the Purchase Housing Corporation II for development of a new dormitory. State University of New York - Upstate … Inc. for scanning workers' compensation paperwork. Payment Rejections and Other Cost Recoveries The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/1018/01/approved-state-contracts-and-paymentsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… is the largest comprehensive system of public education in the nation, serving about 370,000 students each year. … reimburses hospitals for services. A recipient’s status in a hospital – inpatient versus outpatient – affects … care generally requires recipients to stay overnight in the hospital and be monitored throughout treatment and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: Problems Caused by Outdated System Left State's Unemployment Insurance Program Vulnerable to Fraud
… and this proved to be costly to the state, businesses, and New Yorkers. The department needs to recoup fraudulent … The system lacked the resources necessary to adjust to new laws or handle workload surges –– a dire forecast with … being particularly disadvantaged in proving their identity online. DOL acknowledged that certain groups may encounter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-problems-caused-outdated-system-left-states-unemployment-insurance-program-vulnerable-fraudState Agencies Bulletin No. 1336
… Reduction Plan Affected Employees Year-round employees (with a Pay Basis Code equal to ANN or HRY) of the Office of … meet the eligibility criteria. Excludes hourly employees with an hourly rate less than $7.36. Background Pursuant to … end date. Employee has a Payroll Status of Active, Leave With Pay or Leave of Absence on the pay period end date. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1336-2014-2016-deficit-reduction-plan-psnu-employees-year-round-lifeguardState Agencies Bulletin No. 1296
… Reduction Plan. Affected Employees Year-round employees (with a Pay Basis Code equal to ANN or HRY) of the Office of … meet the eligibility criteria. Excludes hourly employees with an hourly rate less than $7.39. Background Pursuant to … end date. Employee has a Payroll Status of Active, Leave With Pay or Leave of Absence on the pay period end date. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1296-2013-2015-deficit-reduction-plan-psnu-employees-year-round-lifeguardXI.11.F Contract Monitoring – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… of goods or services provided, personnel listed by name, title, and hours worked, whether invoices should be … assigned to appropriate staff and identify: The name and or title of the individuals(s) who will perform …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11f-contract-monitoringState Agencies Bulletin No. 2129.2
… Amount and to Collect Overpayments Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic … effective date and used to determine the methodology when calculating the Non-Pensionable Lump Sum Payment amount. … Code RGO should be included in the calculation, but hours do not exist in PayServ. Therefore, if an employee received …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/21292-civil-service-employees-association-csea-non-pensionable-lump-sumWhite Lake Fire District – Budgeting Practices (2013M-156)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s budgeting practices for the period January 1, 2012, to April 23, 2013. Background The White Lake Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/30/white-lake-fire-district-budgeting-practices-2013m-156Bradford Fire Co. Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… court on August 1. “Ms. Hamilton exploited her position to take advantage of the fire company and her community for her personal benefit,” said DiNapoli. “It’s unfortunate … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/bradford-fire-co-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsCattaraugus-Little Valley Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-23)
… practices and ensure surplus fund balance is in compliance with the statutory limit. Consistently overestimated … as required. As a result, the District was not transparent with taxpayers and has levied more taxes than necessary. Key Recommendations Reduce surplus fund balance to comply with the statutory limit. Reduce the unemployment insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/01/cattaraugus-little-valley-central-school-district-financial-managementTown of Delhi - Highway Department Leave Records (2020M-53)
… of Delhi (Town) officials accurately maintained Highway Department (Department) employee leave records. Key Findings Town … Town of Delhi Town officials accurately maintained Highway Department Department employee leave records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/04/01/town-delhi-highway-department-leave-records-2020m-53DiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap Below 2 Percent for Second Straight Year
… Property tax levy growth for school districts will be capped at 1.23 percent, down … financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, combined with a levy growth rate of 1.23 percent and below 2 percent for … spending, the state's 180,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-below-2-percent-second-straight-yearRombout Fire District – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2017M-88)
… a financial advisor to act as custodian of the District’s funds, instead of a bank or trust company as required by … Board borrowed $100,000 each year from District reserve funds to fund operating expenses, which is not in compliance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/07/28/rombout-fire-district-board-oversight-financial-activities-2017m-88Richland Fire District – Board Oversight (2016M-374)
… District’s general fund checking account and commingled with the District’s other funds. An annual foreign fire insurance report has not been filed with OSC for the last four years. Claims were not reviewed … in a separate bank account so it will not be commingled with other District funds. Prepare and file annual foreign …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/01/27/richland-fire-district-board-oversight-2016m-374Pember Library and Museum – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2013M-285)
… records, and the Executive Director provides the Board with financial reports. However, the Board did not adopt a … as required by the by-laws, and did not monitor and comply with the stipulations in the Foundation Agreement regarding … financial statements and cash flow forecasts. Comply with the Foundation Agreement and not use the principal of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/01/03/pember-library-and-museum-board-oversight-financial-activities-2013m-285Rochester City School District – Payroll and Procurement (2016M-435)
… July 1, 2014 through October 25, 2016. Background The Rochester City School District is located in the City of Rochester, Monroe County. The District, which is governed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/04/10/rochester-city-school-district-payroll-and-procurement-2016m-435