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Opinion 2006-6
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-6Selected Aspects of Inspecting and Licensing Radioactive Materials and Radiation Equipment
… ensure compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and license conditions, DoHMH is required to inspect all licensed … reviewed a random sample of 80 other facilities, including dental facilities (the most prevalent type of facility … radioactive materials and radiation equipment. Inspect dental facilities before they commence operations. Re-inspect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/21/selected-aspects-inspecting-and-licensing-radioactive-materials-and-radiation-equipmentDiNapoli Releases Year-End State Cash Report
… State tax collections totaled $74.4 billion in State Fiscal Year … higher than the February projections, primarily because of federal payments. The state received $55.4 billion in federal … lower than a year earlier. There were no additional deposits to the state’s Rainy Day and Tax Stabilization …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-releases-year-end-state-cash-reportComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… completed an audit of the Town of Hume , Town of Marilla , Village of Round Lake , Village of Shortsville and Village of … budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… of Social Services, the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is responsible for providing transitional housing and … improvement projects. At the time of the initial audit, DHS’ capital budget totaled about $84 million. That audit, issued in August 2020, found that DHS lacked the necessary controls over its homeless shelter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDepartment of Transportation Bulletin No. DOT-32
… To provide the Department of Transportation instructions for processing the 2018 Call-Out Response Payment. Affected … the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA), provides for a call-out response payment to eligible employees at the … The 2018 Call-Out Response Payment is included as salary for retirement purposes. Deductions will be taken from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/transportation/dot-32-2018-call-out-response-payment-fiscal-year-2017-2018Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Brunswick Central School District , Elwood Union Free … were realistic or maintain reserves in accordance with statutory requirements. For the five fiscal years ending June … the unexpended surplus fund balance to exceed statutory limitations. Port Byron Central School District – Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0State Police Bulletin No. SP-190
… Purpose To provide the Division of State Police instructions for processing the new bi-weekly 15 year … Affected Employees Employees of the Division of State Police in the State Police Troopers Unit – BU07 who meet the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-190-new-state-police-15-year-seniority-paymentState Agencies Bulletin No. 1478
… Purpose To provide agency instructions for processing the April 2016 Longevity Payment for Long-Term Seasonal Employees. Affected Employees Seasonal … five years. Effective Date(s) Payments may be submitted for Administration Extra Lag paychecks dated 05/04/16 or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1478-april-2016-longevity-payment-long-term-seasonal-employeesMitchell-Lama Vacancies (Follow-Up) (2022-F-34)
To assess the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Mitchell-Lama Vacancies (Report 2020-N-2).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22f34x.pdfComplaint Processing (Follow-Up) (2024-F-8)
To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Complaint Processing (Report 2020-N-9).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-24f8.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… on average, annually over-estimated appropriations by $3.2 million (9.9%) and maintained four reserves totaling … six change orders totaling $155,173 were approved by the commissioner for only $74,002 and the assistant … From 2020 through 2022, restricted fund balance declined by $676,641 (66%). As of Dec. 31, 2022, unrestricted fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Dual Employment
… whether Office of Mental Health (OMH) employees who are dually employed at other State or City agencies are working their required hours at each job. The audit … New Yorkers, focusing on providing hope and recovery for adults and children with serious mental illness or emotional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employment-0DiNapoli: Public Must Be Alerted to Sewer Overflow Problems
… sewer systems are complying with state law on reporting when overflow events occur and to make sure problems are … outages. DEC has not consistently verified if a report was submitted or followed up with the facilities. Auditors … taking adequate steps to enforce protections against mercury discharges. Auditors found that two of the five water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-public-must-be-alerted-sewer-overflow-problemsDiNapoli: More Older Adults Calling NYC Home Than Ever Before, Comptroller's Report Finds
… New York City’s 65 and older population grew by nearly half a … the last two decades, an increase of 53%, according to a new report by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … led by Asian, Hispanic and Black seniors calling the city home, along with more seniors born outside the U.S. With a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-more-older-adults-calling-nyc-home-ever-comptrollers-report-findsManagement and Maintenance of Non-Revenue Service Vehicles
… Objectives To determine whether New York City Transit and the MTA Bus Company have and … an accurate and complete inventory of non-revenue service vehicles, and to determine whether the non-revenue service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/26/management-and-maintenance-non-revenue-service-vehiclesDiNapoli Releases December State Cash Report
… in December added to a positive short-term picture for the state’s budget,”DiNapoli said. “However, revenue that … than anticipated today does not always mean flush times tomorrow. We will monitor economic and revenue developments … $5.1 billion, primarily because of Medicaid and spending for education. Receipts collected in the General Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-releases-december-state-cash-reportShelter Island Union Free School District - Fund Balance (2020M-23)
… from 2015-16 through 2018-19. As a result, $1.7 million in appropriated fund balance was not used to fund operations … employee benefit accrued liability reserve. Create CAPs in response to external audit reports that indicate who will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/04/24/shelter-island-union-free-school-district-fund-balance-2020m-23Kinderhook Central School District - Procurement (2018M-137)
… not provide documentation that they obtained quotes prior to making three purchases totaling $18,174. District officials were unable to provide documentation supporting their selection of four … the procurement policy annually and make any amendments to keep the policy current. Ensure that compliance with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/11/kinderhook-central-school-district-procurement-2018m-137Norwich City School District - Safe and Supportive Educational Environment (2018M-199)
… investigated, addressed and reported incidents to ensure a safe and supportive educational environment. Key Findings … implemented several policies and procedures, such as a bullying chart, code of conduct and leadership class, to … and Disruptive Incident Reporting System and Dignity for All Students Act incidents and found that District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/11/30/norwich-city-school-district-safe-and-supportive-educational-environment