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Oversight of the Pesticide Reporting Law
… Purpose To determine the accuracy and completeness of the Department of Environmental Conservation’s (Department) … information received under the Pesticide Reporting Law for the period January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2015, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/29/oversight-pesticide-reporting-lawDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Questionable Financial Decisions, Lack of Transparency in Hempstead School District
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released an audit today of the Hempstead Union Free School District that uncovered a myriad of systemic problems, … that raised concerns. This includes the current superintendent Susan Johnson receiving biweekly paychecks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audit-reveals-questionable-financial-decisions-lack-transparency-hempstead-school-districtDiNapoli Examines Faltering LinkNYC Program
… and Public Service Announcements. The agreement was for 3,153 kiosks in all five boroughs, installed at no cost … years. In May 2018, the agreement was amended to call for 7,500 kiosks to be installed over 10 years. Revenue would … The city can charge the consortium $25 a day in damages for every kiosk that is not running 45 days after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-examines-faltering-linknyc-programImplications for the Future – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… payments and raising taxes to keep the budget in balance. As of March 31, 2022, combined balances in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/implications-futureVII.10.D Cash Advance Payment Types – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… (Payroll) Corrections’ within this section for additional information. Make partial payments against purchase orders as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10d-cash-advance-payment-typesDiNapoli: NYC Transit Should Improve Response to Safety-Related Defects
… subway station inspections. Auditors reviewed records for 10 priority "A" defects that were identified by station … including snow in the station and a clogged drain. For two defects, auditors found that information was … action had been taken. Auditors also reviewed records for 30 priority "B" defects and found that four were repaired …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-nyc-transit-should-improve-response-safety-related-defectsLinkNYC Program Revenues and Monitoring
… Wi-Fi hotspots, and mobile telecom equipment installed on NYC streets. DoITT’s Division of Franchise Administration is … been installed in only 86 (46 percent) of the total 185 NYC ZIP codes; 99 ZIP codes are currently devoid of Links, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/30/linknyc-program-revenues-and-monitoringFood Safety Monitoring
… of Food Safety and Inspection (Division) is responsible for enforcing State laws and Department regulations related … As of June 4, 2013, the Division was responsible for inspecting 31,401 establishments. From April 1, 2011 … June 4, 2013, it received 5,724 consumer complaints for investigation, and inspectors obtained 3,894 food samples …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/30/food-safety-monitoringSales Tax Vendor Registration Practices (Follow-Up)
… of Taxation and Finance (Department) is responsible for administering more than 40 State and local taxes, … and require vendors that make these sales to register for a Certificate of Authority (COA), collect the tax from … represented 13.9% of all taxes collected by the Department for the State Fiscal Year (SFY) ending March 31, 2022. During …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/sales-tax-vendor-registration-practices-followVendor Responsibility Documentation
… (If valued at $100,000 or more for the first time) 1. New contract ✔ ✔ 2. Agreement with an estimated amount of … information Multi-phase project - not initial submission New York State agencies Non-administering agency use of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/vendor-responsibility-documentationComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his … for more than $3,000. Town of Caton – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (Steuben County) The town does not have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… town did not receive all of the revenue it was entitled to. Officials did not maintain an inventory or list of meters purchased and issued to track costs and ensure rates were applied consistently, … and could not account for water totaling $300,000. Lastly, to meet minimum purchase requirements, the town paid the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1Tier 2, 3, 5 and 6 Death Benefits – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… be paid the greater of the two death benefits; if you die after retirement, and meet the eligibility criteria, your … a salary of $60,000 $60,000 × 3 = $180,000 (reduction for working after age 60) − 10,800 (ordinary death benefit at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/tier-2-3-5-and-6-death-benefitsOversight of Nurse Hiring and Retention
… as of August 1, 2017. Background Health and Hospitals is a public benefit corporation created by the New York City … Corporation Act of 1969. Health and Hospitals, the largest public health care system in the nation, is a network of 22 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/16/oversight-nurse-hiring-and-retentionAll-Agency Contract Evaluation System
… Objectives To determine whether Metropolitan Transportation Authority … the Program In 1997, the MTA implemented the ACE system, a performance evaluation system developed and operated by MTA … Update the Procedures to implement a clear process on how to handle “N/A” (not applicable) ratings. Establish a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/04/all-agency-contract-evaluation-systemState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the … operated, licensed, or certified by OPWDD and other state agencies. While facilities established practices for … at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 180,000 contracts, billions in state payments and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsCourse Offerings
… percent) indicated they were unable to register for one or more desired (required or elective) courses, thus delaying … course schedules are established using enrollment data from prior semesters. In addition, 13 of 25 officials told us … (31 percent) ultimately dropped out (did not graduate from CUNY). Key Recommendations Ensure that CUNY students …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/01/course-offeringsOther Bulletin No. 10
… cent. Exception: No increase for employees who were on a Leave of Absence (other than Workers’ Compensation Leave) on … who are Active, on a Paid Leave of Absence (except Military Stipend) or on Workers’ Compensation Leave. The row … in an eligible position. Exceptions: If the employee is on Military Stipend, a row will not be automatically inserted. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-10-april-1-2010-salary-increase-suny-construction-fundRiverbank State Park – Administration of the Concession Contract With Riverbank Restaurant Group
… of indoor and outdoor athletic and cultural facilities. In March 2004, Parks entered into a 10-year contract with RRG … from this contract were estimated at $160,000 annually. In addition to paying the monthly licensing fees, RRG was contractually required to invest a minimum of $622,000 in capital improvements and concession-related upgrades. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/11/24/riverbank-state-park-administration-concession-contract-riverbank-restaurant-groupLong Island Workforce Housing Act (2015-MR-4)
… local governments ensured that they complied with the Long Island Workforce Housing Act for the period January 1, 2009 … implemented the Long Island Workforce Housing Act (Act) in 2008 for the purpose of making homeownership more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2016/01/08/long-island-workforce-housing-act-2015-mr-4