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Cost-Saving Ideas: Overtime Planning and Management
… are large expenses for New York's local governments and school districts. These costs represent nearly 57 percent of … help control overtime costs. When local governments and school districts analyze the factors that lead to overtime, … the use of an AWS, a local government or school district should also consult with its legal counsel, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-overtime-planning-and-managementState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… Educational Services – Purchase Cards (2022M-27) While the 198 BOCES purchase card charges reviewed were … restricted funds that could have been refunded to school districts and overfunded two reserves totaling $1.9 … may have saved $13,781 on fuel costs had they been able to use state contracts. Procurement policies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Opinion 88-28
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER -- Designation of … in which the paper was "completely prepared for distribution," rather than the Village of Tonawanda, even … and shipped by truck and train from Manhattan to central distribution points with the nearest distribution point being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-28Despite Progress, Pay Gap for Women Persists
… U.S. Census Bureau, 2019 American Community Survey (ACS), 1-year estimates, Table S2412. For civilian population … U.S. Census Bureau, 2019 American Community Survey (ACS), 1-year estimates, Table S2412. For civilian population … Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS), 1-year estimates, 2015-2019, Table S2412. For civilian …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/despite-progress-pay-gap-women-persistsCounty Inmates Receiving Inappropriate Benefits While Incarcerated (2013MS-1)
… complete report - pdf] We also released 5 letter reports to the following counties: Chemung [pdf] , Onondaga [pdf] , … for UI benefits an individual must be ready, willing, and able to work and have earned sufficient wages in covered … therefore, are not eligible for UI benefits. Key Findings While each county had some controls to monitor the continuing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/10/04/county-inmates-receiving-inappropriate-benefits-while-incarcerated-2013ms-1Identifying, Reporting, and Providing Services for Youth at Risk of Sexual Human Trafficking in New York City
… stakeholders to conduct a needs assessment to determine if strategies and resources are being used effectively and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/06/identifying-reporting-and-providing-services-youth-risk-sexual-human-trafficking-new-yorkDiNapoli: Convicted Drunk Drivers Not Installing Court-Ordered Ignition Locks
… The New York City Department of Probation (NYC Probation) failed to properly supervise thousands of New … by either the Queens District Attorney’s Office or NYC Probation. This audit examined those under the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-convicted-drunk-drivers-not-installing-court-ordered-ignition-locksDiNapoli Op-Ed: Act on Proposal to Help State & Local Governments Pay for Retiree Health Care
… The Albany Times Union today, urging the state Legislature to act on his proposal to create an optional investment pool … state and local government employees earn future benefits while they are working, such as pensions and other … taxpayers pay for them. This is a cost of doing business, but we cannot keep making a promise without realistically …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-op-ed-act-proposal-help-state-local-governments-pay-retiree-health-careBackground Checks at Municipal Youth Programs (2012-MS-5)
… and the Cities of Binghamton [pdf] , Middletown [pdf] , New Rochelle [pdf] and Utica [pdf] . Purpose of Audit The … Two municipalities (Town of Manlius and the City of New Rochelle) only screened personnel providing programs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/01/25/background-checks-municipal-youth-programs-2012-ms-5DiNapoli: One-in-Four Homeless Shelter Clients with Serious Mental Health Issues Were Not Placed in a Mental Health Shelter
… issues and individuals were placed in a shelter that could not give them the help they needed. Although the audit did … shelters do not offer specialized staffing or services, while the other options offer specialized staffing and … rather than in a specialized shelter caused injury or death to themselves or others. In one instance, a client was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-one-four-homeless-shelter-clients-serious-mental-health-issues-were-not-placed-mental-healthDiNapoli Audit: ESD Needs To Increase Transparency of Its Real Estate Holdings and Sales of Properties Below Fair Market Value
… economic development, business investment and job creation in New York. The Public Authorities Law (PAL) requires it to … published a detailed report on its real estate portfolio in December 2022 after the current audit began. Before that … the vacant properties are former correctional facilities in the New York City area (Downstate, Bayview, and Lincoln). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-audit-esd-needs-increase-transparency-its-real-estate-holdings-and-sales-properties-belowCapital – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… investment program can support healthy economic growth, while the deterioration of capital assets can weaken the State’s economy and its ability to attract and retain business. Capital assets include not only highways and bridges, but also facilities for education, government, health, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/capitalDiNapoli: More School Districts Take Initial Steps to Exceed Tax Cap
… The percentage of school districts initially planning to override New York’s property tax cap in 2016-17 has nearly doubled when compared to last year, but still remains relatively small, according to preliminary … using the state’s school tax cap formula show they will be able to levy a total of $19.4 billion in 2016-17. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-more-school-districts-take-initial-steps-exceed-tax-capState Agencies Bulletin No. 1404
… compensation leaves must be entered into the payroll system, including leaves for employees who remain in pay … page will be automatically created and populated by the system. The page will pull existing data from the employee’s … Leave” field on the Agency Emp WC Leaves page. The payroll system will use this work schedule to prorate the excludable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1404-refund-taxes-withheld-while-employees-were-paid-workers-compensationAudit Recommends Improvements to NFTA Capital Planning
… Almost 20 percent of the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority’s (NFTA) … assets are not in a state of good repair and it is unclear how the authority prioritizes capital improvements, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/audit-recommends-improvements-nfta-capital-planningCapital – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… investment program can support healthy economic growth, while the deterioration of capital assets can weaken the State’s economy and its ability to attract and retain business. Capital assets include not only highways and bridges, but also facilities for education, government, health, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/capitalWho to Report – Enhanced Reporting
… please refer to our Independent Contractor vs. Employee page . Public retirees who are working for you …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/who-to-reportDiNapoli: Rechargeable Battery Use Rising Dramatically, But State Not Enforcing Recycling Law Requirements
… they can end up in landfills and their chemicals can leak into public water systems, lakes and streams. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-rechargeable-battery-use-rising-dramatically-state-not-enforcing-recycling-law-requirementsDiNapoli: System Glitch Left Too Many NYC Heat & Hot Water Complaints Ignored
… hot water is a hazard that is supposed to be addressed in 24 hours, but the city’s Department of Housing Preservation … from Oct. 1 to May 31 – the “Heat Season” – and hot water 24 hours a day. Tenant complaints about lack of adequate heat … made in FY 2018 and 533 complaints made in FY 2019. For 24 of the 25 buildings, the complaints were incorrectly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-system-glitch-left-too-many-nyc-heat-hot-water-complaints-ignoredDiNapoli: NYC's Property Tax Bills Rise Along With Burden on Working- and Middle-Class Homeowners
… values declined for many condos, co-ops and rental apartments due to the pandemic, property tax bills continued … by sales prices, but instead on the value of similar apartments, including rent stabilized units or those in a … percentile saw a market value decline of 2% and tax bills rose by 2.1%, while the bottom 20th percentile saw the market …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-nycs-property-tax-bills-rise-along-burden-working-and-middle-class-homeowners