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DiNapoli: State's Pandemic Response to Nursing Homes Hindered by Ill-Prepared State Agency
… unprepared to respond to infectious disease outbreaks at nursing homes, even before the COVID-19 pandemic hit New … have identified and helped limit the spread of COVID-19 at nursing homes. State auditors also found that DOH did not … would not provide auditors with a breakdown by name of the nursing home residents who died from COVID-19, and the actual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-states-pandemic-response-nursing-homes-hindered-ill-prepared-state-agencyPreparing and Applying for Retirement
… is a big step, and we want to make sure you’re ready when the time comes. Below you’ll find guidance on preparing for … of during retirement. If your retirement is further in the future, it is never too early to start planning for … a physical or mental condition. For more information about the types of benefits available and how to apply, visit our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/preparing-and-applying-for-retirementXI.18.G Workers’ Compensation Coverage and Debarment – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… the WCL, the Workers’ Compensation Board requires that a business seeking to enter into a State contract submit … 3 ; or Form SI-12 4 – Certificate of Workers’ Compensation Self-Insurance; or Form GSI-105.2 5 Certificate of Participation in Workers’ Compensation Group Self-Insurance; or CE-200 6 – Certificate of Attestation of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18g-workers-compensation-coverage-and-debarmentContact Update and Online Help for Local Officials
… to the correct individuals within organizations in a timely manner. The collected contact information is used … to find a specific contact. Sorting - The list is sorted by Last Name by default. The other available search option is … checkbox to use Municipal postal address. Deselect to add a different mailing address. Save: Save any changes and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/contact-update-and-online-helpComptroller DiNapoli: Positive Financial Indicators in Middletown
… trends have created a healthy outlook for the city of Middletown, according to a report issued today by State … said DiNapoli. “The proximity to New York City has enabled Middletown to develop a diverse economic base and experience … the future. While the city has typical urban challenges, Middletown should remain on solid financial footing as long …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-positive-financial-indicators-middletownEnforcement of Article 19-A of the Vehicle and Traffic Law
… The Department is responsible for overseeing the State’s Article 19-A Program (Program) and establishing and enforcing policies to support the Law’s requirements. The Law requires every motor carrier, as … bus drivers must pass: a medical examination; a practical driving test; behind-the-wheel tests; and written or oral …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/07/enforcement-article-19-vehicle-and-traffic-lawCost-Saving Ideas: Minimizing Unemployment Insurance Costs
… You can take steps to reduce the cost of unemployment insurance, which provides short-term financial assistance to … After you terminate an employee and file for unemployment insurance, DOL will determine whether or not the employee is … uses the tax contribution method to fund unemployment insurance. Document your reviews thoroughly and ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-minimizing-unemployment-insurance-costsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… report or implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets as required by state law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Introduction – Federal Funding and New York
… and communities.” - Thomas P. DiNapoli Federal Revenues in the State Budget Federal Receipts Federal Spending by … Income Home Energy Assistance Program Federal Employees in New York State Federal Employees in New York State Federal Employment Loss in NY in 2025 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/introductionSelected Payments for Special Items Made to St. Francis Hospital of Poughkeepsie from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011
… determine if BlueCross BlueShield’s (Empire’s) payments to St. Francis Hospital of Poughkeepsie (St. Francis) for special items were made according to the provisions of the agreement between Empire and St. Francis. Background The New York State Health Insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/selected-payments-special-items-made-st-francis-hospital-poughkeepsie-january-1-2011Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District – Change Orders (2022M-41)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials properly managed … over $860,000 that were for the same or similar types of material or service. As a result, we question whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/05/kenmore-town-tonawanda-union-free-school-district-change-orders-2022m-41Sharon Springs Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2022M-100)
… the Sharon Springs Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and officials effectively managed fund balance. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not effectively manage fund … the Sharon Springs Central School District District Board of Education Board and officials effectively managed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/30/sharon-springs-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2022m-100Port Jervis City School District – Financial Condition (2022M-152)
… $23.6 million, exceeding the 4 percent statutory limit by 26 percentage points or $20.4 million. We project that the … budgets and reduce surplus fund balance to comply with the statutory limit. Budget for the funding of reserves and capital projects rather than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/23/port-jervis-city-school-district-financial-condition-2022m-152Newark Valley Central School District – Procurement (2022M-60)
… District officials did not always seek competition for the purchase of goods and services not subject to competitive bidding. As … and services may not have been procured economically and in the best interest of taxpayers. We reviewed 30 purchases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/24/newark-valley-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-60City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B6-15-15)
… and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The … of 2014 requires the City to submit their proposed budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller and the Commissioner of Education for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/05/15/city-yonkers-budget-review-b6-15-15North Syracuse Central School District – Payroll Access and Certification (2016M-178)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s controls over payroll user access … $151 million. Key Findings Seven individuals had access to functions in the payroll system that were not required to fulfill their assigned job duties. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/29/north-syracuse-central-school-district-payroll-access-and-certificationIthaca City School District – Transportation State Aid and Information Technology (2017M-63)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s transportation State aid procedures and information … Background The Ithaca City School District is located in the City of Ithaca, eight towns in Tompkins County and two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/21/ithaca-city-school-district-transportation-state-aid-and-informationFire Island Union Free School District – Claims Auditing (2023M-114)
… corrected. Because the Board did not develop and adhere to adequate guidance on performing its claims audit duties, … claims totaling $82,743 could not be properly audited due to one or more of the following: 17 claims totaling $59,992 … missing the audit checklist required by District procedure to verify that all supporting documentation was available for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/15/fire-island-union-free-school-district-claims-auditing-2023m-114Garrison Union Free School District – Information Technology (2023M-127)
… for IT equipment or develop an IT contingency plan. In addition to sensitive IT control weaknesses that we … they may not recover data and resume essential operations in a timely manner. 40 of the 115 enabled nonstudent network … the network. 10 IT assets, including nine laptops and one printer, were not properly recorded in the District’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/01/19/garrison-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2023m-127West Genesee Central School District - Capital Assets (2023M-128)
… in the inventory records and 38 of these assets that cost over $176,000 were also not tagged as District … 27 assets could not be located including 18 with a total cost of $50,905 and nine with no documented cost, and 45 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/02/16/west-genesee-central-school-district-capital-assets-2023m-128