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Comptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Schneiderman and U.S. Attorney Hartunian Announce Arrest and Indictment of New York State Assemblyman William Scarborough
… personal piggy banks. Assemblyman Scarborough tried to game the system, thinking he could get away with it,” New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-and-us-attorney-hartunian-announce-arrest-and-indictment-newDiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores
… experiencing financial hardship, it can be difficult to overcome challenges that have been years in the making. … be carefully examining their scores and using this system to determine how they can budget prudently and develop … of scores is based on 2015 financial information provided to DiNapoli’s office by local governments as of Aug. 31, 2016 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scoresFiscal Oversight and Monitoring of AIDS Institute Service Provider Contracts
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Health’s AIDS Institute (Institute) has provided effective … management and internal control structures, and oversees a management review program that assists grantees to ensure … is reviewed timely. Other Related Audit/Report of Interest Department of Health AIDS Institute: Long Island …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/22/fiscal-oversight-and-monitoring-aids-institute-service-provider-contractsPark Accessibility for People With Disabilities (Follow-Up)
… (Parks or agency), a mayoral agency, is the chief steward of City parkland. Parks’ mission is to plan resilient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/11/25/park-accessibility-people-disabilities-followMaintenance and Inspection of Event Recorder Units
… boxes.” ERUs are a valuable safety feature that allow for the monitoring of train equipment and technical analysis … exceeding the permitted time and/or mileage interval. For 129 inspections, maintenance personnel did not provide … on federal regulation, which stated the industry standard for memory capacities for ERUs is 48 hours. Model R142 cars, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/18/maintenance-and-inspection-event-recorder-unitsControls Over Computers (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Controls Over Computers (Report … The Department manages the City's water supply, 14 in-City wastewater treatment plants, as well as seven … 30, 2013, the Department had 5,571 full-time employees in 20 separate bureaus. Our initial audit report, issued on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/21/controls-over-computers-followAccess-A-Ride Accident Claims (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the 11 recommendations included in our initial report, … review to provide information on any action planned to address the unresolved issues discussed in this review. … To …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/13/access-ride-accident-claims-followDiNapoli: As Drug Overdoses Climbed the State Failed to Inspect Residential Drug Treatment Programs
… possible to all New Yorkers in need of their help.” In a letter to the federal Department of Health and Human … the agency suspended all on-site recertification reviews. These reviews are unannounced inspections of safety conditions, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-drug-overdoses-climbed-state-failed-inspect-residential-drug-treatment-programsSecurity and Effectiveness of Department of Motor Vehicles’ Licensing and Registration Systems (Follow-Up)
… and user access, patching, and a succession plan for dated programming languages. Key Finding Department officials have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/14/security-and-effectiveness-department-motor-vehicles-licensing-and-registration-systemsLoans: Applying and Repaying
… Retirement Online is the fastest and easiest way to apply for a loan with NYSLRS. You can see … a member of the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) or the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS); Have the required minimum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/loans-applying-and-repayingState Falls Short in Verifying if Companies Qualify for Tax Breaks Under Excelsior Program
… that many of the companies participating in the Excelsior Jobs Program met their obligations or even justify giving the … report to account for their annual job creation and investment totals, as well as other supporting documentation … new employees – the chief executive officer and the chief financial officer – did not work 35 hours per week in 2013 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-falls-short-verifying-if-companies-qualify-tax-breaks-under-excelsior-programDual Employment
… employed at multiple correctional facilities or other State agencies are working their required hours at each job. … approximately 56,000 offenders at 60 facilities across the State. As of September 1, 2012, DOCCS had 29,796 employees. … records show 90 DOCCS employees were concurrently employed by either more than one DOCCS facility or a DOCCS facility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employment-2DiNapoli: Many NYC Senior Citizens Remaining Too Long on DFTA Wait Lists for Services
… Too many seniors are waiting months on the New York City Department for the Aging’s (DFTA) client wait lists to … to monitor the service providers it hires, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … with significant needs were left waiting for services for long periods of time. The average number of days for clients …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-many-nyc-senior-citizens-remaining-too-long-dfta-wait-lists-servicesAccounts Payable Advisory No. 6
… Payments to Time Warner Cable Guidance: Consistent with the Guide to Financial Operations (GFO) Chapter XII, Section 5.C - Selecting the Appropriate Vendor and Address Sequence , Business Units … when processing payments to vendors. Improper preparation of vouchers payable to Time Warner Cable may delay payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/6-complex-entity-time-warner-cableHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Various Section 8 Housing Programs and the COVID Rent Relief Program
… Contract Administration Program (PBCA), and the COVID Rent Relief Program (COVID RRP) to ensure they meet … HCR is obtaining federal reimbursements on time and in a manner that recovers all eligible costs. This audit covers … HCR also administered the COVID RRP, which was established by the State as part of the Emergency Rent Relief Act of 2020 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/16/housing-trust-fund-corporation-internal-controls-over-and-maximization-federal-fundingDiNapoli Urges Focus on Addressing Rural Challenges
… initiatives like the $100 million we have set aside for NY Forward to revive rural downtown economies, we are facing … the Last Decade … New Yorks rural areas feature sprawling open spaces extensive agricultural production and communities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-urges-focus-addressing-rural-challengesDual Employment
… risk factors. Detailed analysis of time sheets and other payroll records showed 27 of these staff violated time and attendance rules, resulting in payroll payments for time potentially not worked. Several … Authority/Metro-North Railroad: Forensic Audit of Select Payroll and Overtime Practices and Related Transactions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employmentDual Employment
… whether Office of Mental Health (OMH) employees who are dually employed at other State or City agencies are … staff members were also employed by another State or New York City agency, 139 of whom we selected for further review … (2010-S-60) Port Authority of New York and New Jersey: Management and Control of Employee Overtime Costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employment-0Homeless Outreach Program at the Long Island Rail Road
… Purpose To determine whether the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) has appropriate oversight and … clients to appropriate shelters off MTA property. Our audit covered the period of November 1, 2015 to September 30, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/16/homeless-outreach-program-long-island-rail-roadImproper Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Managed Care (Follow-Up)
… the Department coordinate with Plans, Local Departments of Social Services, and hospitals to improve the timeliness of … overpayments. We commend Rockland County Department of Social Services for taking steps to reduce improper payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/11/improper-fee-service-payments-services-covered-managed-care-follow