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Operational Training and Medical Assessments of Train Crews (Follow-Up)

… personnel. We issued our initial audit report on March 1, 2018. We found that SIR was not in compliance with the … 81.7 percent (49 of 60) of test papers for those newly hired and 41.7 percent (30 of 72) for those newly promoted …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/13/operational-training-and-medical-assessments-train-crews-follow

Overtime and Other Time and Attendance Matters Found in the Use of Certain Federal Funds

… there is a high level of transparency and accountability in the spending of its funds on these projects. Key Findings In certain instances, the LIRR did not efficiently manage its … auditors by stating that an employee was working when, in fact, he was not at work. We identified three employees …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/24/overtime-and-other-time-and-attendance-matters-found-use-certain-federal-funds

Opinion 94 - 23

… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … is to be located may proceed on its own, without action by the other town. If the proposed extension is without petition and by board motion pursuant to Town Law, §170(2), joint action …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-23

DiNapoli: More Security Needed for Hazardous Materials at SUNY University Centers

… of New York’s (SUNY) flagship campuses, Buffalo and Stony Brook, did not properly monitor or restrict access to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/dinapoli-more-security-needed-hazardous-materials-suny-university-centers

DiNapoli Releases May State Cash Report

… of the 2016-17 state fiscal year, a decline of $480.1 million, or 3.8 percent, from the same period last year and … "However, lower than expected spending has offset the lost revenue. With recent concerns relating to the pace of … billion, which was $290.5 million higher than the latest projection and $1.8 billion lower than last May 31. To access …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-releases-may-state-cash-report

SUNY Bulletin No. SU-348

… Report to inactive individuals who are 62 or older in the calendar year and to active employees with the New York …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-348-2022-and-2023-retroactive-salary-increases-professional

DiNapoli: State Medicaid Needs to Stop Paying Bills That Federally Funded Plans Should Cover

… in Medicaid and other public health plans, according to two audits released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … covered,” DiNapoli said. “As the DOH continues its efforts to ensure everyone gets the health coverage they’re entitled to, it has a chance to save hundreds of millions of dollars …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-state-medicaid-needs-stop-paying-bills-federally-funded-plans-should-cover

DiNapoli: Pre-K Special Education Schools Took $1.4 Million in Unallowed Expenses

… not have required performance justification; $132,846 in salary to employees who worked for other programs operated by …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-pre-k-special-education-schools-took-14-million-unallowed-expenses

DiNapoli: Tax Revenues Through May $4 Billion Over Enacted Budget Projections

… State tax receipts through the first two months of State Fiscal … the pandemic on solid fiscal footing because of robust tax revenue growth and an unprecedented infusion of federal … is attributable to delays in PIT filing deadlines from April 15 to July 15 in 2020, and until May 17 in 2021. In …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-tax-revenues-through-may-4-billion-over-enacted-budget-projections

Housing Trust Fund Corporation: Internal Controls and Maximization of Federal Funding for Community Development Block Grant & HOME Investment Partnerships Programs (Follow-Up)

… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two … is the State’s affordable housing agency, with a mission to build, preserve, and protect affordable housing and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/11/housing-trust-fund-corporation-internal-controls-and-maximization-federal-funding-community

DiNapoli Rejects DOT Contract due to Unanswered Questions About Contractor

… (DOT) contract with Whitestone, N.Y.-based Limnes Corp. for $4.7 million for painting bridges in Nassau and Suffolk counties citing its ties to two companies debarred by the state for prevailing wage violations. “This company appears to be …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-rejects-dot-contract-due-unanswered-questions-about-contractor

Outstanding Violations (Follow-Up)

… violations were resolved quickly. As a result, some Class 1 violations remained open for as long as six months …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/15/outstanding-violations-follow

Subway Service Diversions for Maintenance and Capital Projects (Follow-Up)

… five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Subway Service Diversions for Maintenance and Capital … shuttle bus service was not planned using current ridership data, and the budget for diversion advertisements … for a ridership of 2.3 billion annually. Key Finding The MTA-Transit officials have made some progress in correcting …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/16/subway-service-diversions-maintenance-and-capital-projects-follow

Uncollected Penalties (Follow-Up)

… Purpose The objective of our follow-up was to assess the extent of implementation, as of April 30, 2015, … on July 31, 2013 and covered the period of April 1, 2007 to February 1, 2013. The objective was to determine whether the Department effectively pursues and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/17/uncollected-penalties-follow

Management of General School Funds (Follow-Up)

… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the eight recommendations … Our initial report, issued June 24, 2010, found that the New York City Department of Education’s (DoE) John F. Kennedy … Funds (2009-N-11) New York City Department of Education: Michelangelo Middle School – Management of General School …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/16/management-general-school-funds-follow

Vehicle and Heavy Equipment Purchase Program (Follow-Up)

… of implementation of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit report, Vehicle and Heavy Equipment … acquisition of vehicles and heavy equipment was justified. In a random sample of 75 items that were purchased for $8.2 … provided documentation for only two items for $192,279. In addition, the Port Authority included funds for vehicle …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/11/03/vehicle-and-heavy-equipment-purchase-program-follow

Ordinary Death Benefit – New Career Plan

… year of service since last joining the Retirement System and your death occurs: While you are on the payroll; While …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/ordinary-death-benefit

Ordinary Death Benefit – Police and Fire Plan

… Your beneficiary may be entitled to an ordinary death benefit if your death is not attributable to an on-the-job accident. The first $50,000 of this benefit … Your accumulated contributions (if any) are also payable to your beneficiary. Eligibility An ordinary death benefit …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/ordinary-death-benefit