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Safety of Seized Dogs (Follow-Up)
… City. The Law mandates that a dog must be seized if it: is unlicensed; poses an immediate threat to the public … identification tag while not on the owner’s premises; or is licensed but not in control of or on the property of the owner or custodian and is believed to be dangerous. Municipalities that issue dog …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/18/safety-seized-dogs-followOversight of Weights and Measures Programs (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report Oversight of Weights and Measures Programs
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/29/oversight-weights-and-measures-programs-followSelected Safety and Security Equipment at Train Stations (Follow-Up)
… (EEMD) technicians perform preventive maintenance and repairs on safety and security equipment such as CCTV …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/06/selected-safety-and-security-equipment-train-stations-followSelected Safety and Security Equipment at Subway Stations (Follow-Up)
… initial report, Selected Safety and Security Equipment at Subway Stations ( 2016-S-92 ). About the Program The … (MTA) New York City Transit (Transit) operates the subway system in four of the five New York City boroughs, … or emergency assistance, had been installed in 459 subway stations. EMD has a CCTV preventive maintenance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/18/selected-safety-and-security-equipment-subway-stations-followFinancial Oversight of the Advantage After School Program (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two … report, Financial Oversight of the Advantage After School Program (Report 2016-S-39 ). About the Program The Office of … design and delivery of activities. OCFS awards contracts to eligible not-for-profit community and faith-based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/27/financial-oversight-advantage-after-school-program-followCongregate Meal Services for the Elderly (Follow-Up)
… with optimally located senior centers to maximize the number of eligible senior citizens who had access to … the proposed costs submitted by sponsors or the proposed number of meals were reasonable for the district served. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/19/congregate-meal-services-elderly-followOversight of Public Water Systems (Follow-Up)
… to safeguard the quality of drinking water delivered to PWS customers. However, we identified opportunities for improved oversight, particularly regarding PWS compliance as well as system and procedural controls. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/19/oversight-public-water-systems-followOversight of Security Expenses in Single Adult and Adult Family Homeless Shelters (Follow-Up)
… The New York City (City) Department of Homeless Services (DHS), an administrative unit of the New York City Department … are operated by private providers through contracts with DHS. A typical provider contract includes provisions for … inventory procedures, and maintenance of records. DHS is responsible for ensuring that all shelters operating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/10/oversight-security-expenses-single-adult-and-adult-family-homeless-shelters-followBethpage Public Library – Procurement (2019M-219)
… (Library) Board of Trustees (Board) ensured goods and services were procured competitively and in accordance with … policies. Key Findings The Board did not ensure goods and services were procured competitively and in accordance with … related parties. Competitive proposals for professional services are obtained on a periodic basis and that credit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2021/06/04/bethpage-public-library-procurement-2019m-219Town of Carmel - Procurement (2019M-179)
… procurement policy does not provide a clear method for procuring professional services. The Town procured … The Town did not obtain the required number of quotes for 34 purchases totaling $59,426, a proposal for one purchase totaling $13,404 or competitively bid three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/04/03/town-carmel-procurement-2019m-179Village of Delhi - Disbursements (2019M-204)
… were for proper purposes and supported. We found: The former Clerk-Treasurer issued herself five checks totaling … supporting documentation. Four employees, including the former Clerk-Treasurer, submitted duplicate claims for … for claims previously paid. Subsequent to our audit, the former Clerk-Treasurer pleaded guilty to petit larceny, a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/01/31/village-delhi-disbursements-2019m-204Holley Central School District - Procurement (2019M-7)
Determine whether District officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/15/holley-central-school-district-procurement-2019m-7Enterprise Charter School - Procurement (2019M-06)
… School officials did not: Always obtain competitive pricing in compliance with the School’s procurement policy or … State Office of General Services contract (State contract) pricing for goods procured. Key Recommendations Comply with … to meet procurement needs. Verify that the correct pricing is obtained when procuring goods or services using …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/04/05/enterprise-charter-school-procurement-2019m-06Town of Benson - Disbursements (2019M-54)
… $375,916 and instead, allowed a County employee to use a stamp to affix his signature to the checks. A County employee … corrective action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the Town’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/06/21/town-benson-disbursements-2019m-54DiNapoli: State's Financial Hole Deepens, Tax Revenues Trail $3.2 Billion in 2020
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today said that state tax receipts are $32 billion lower than last year as he released the State Cash Report for August
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-states-financial-hole-deepens-tax-revenues-trail-32-billion-2020DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Drop Over 32 Percent in May
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in May fell 32.3 percent compared to the same period last year, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Sales tax collections for counties and cities in May totaled … Sales tax revenue for local governments in May fell 323 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-drop-over-32-percent-mayOversight of Information Technology Consultants and Contract Staffing (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two … of a New York State Information Technology Transformation to consolidate and merge State agencies’ operations and … provided by consultants and contract staff. According to ITS’ policies, program managers are responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/08/oversight-information-technology-consultants-and-contract-staffing-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… year, interfund loans have grown from $246,280 in 2015 to almost $1.6 million as of Dec. 31, 2019. The supervisor … did not provide detailed monthly financial reports to the board. Auditors found the supervisor did not review … over the prior year and levied more taxes than necessary to fund general fund operations. In addition, the board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Despite Progress, Pay Gap for Women Persists
… New York ranked 11 th best among the states (including Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia) in terms of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-despite-progress-pay-gap-women-persistsDiNapoli: Incomes for Many New Yorkers Not Keeping Pace with Inflation
… Despite median household incomes increasing in every county from 2019-2024, they did not keep pace with the cost … the second largest decrease by percent (-5.8%). Greene and Ulster counties had the largest gains in real median … exception of Cattaraugus (-0.7%). Report with Interactive Map For Many New Yorkers, Incomes Not Keeping Pace with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/05/dinapoli-incomes-many-new-yorkers-not-keeping-pace-inflation