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Monitoring of Not-for-Profit Cemeteries for Fiscal Stability and Adequate Facility Maintenance (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Monitoring of Not-for-Profit … for all not-for-profit cemetery corporations (cemeteries) in New York State. As authorized by Article 15 of the … 2016, 391 cemeteries (22 percent) had not been inspected in over seven years. Weaknesses in data integrity, entry, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/monitoring-not-profit-cemeteries-fiscal-stability-and-adequate-facility-maintenance-followCost-Saving Ideas: Managing Workers' Compensation Costs
… coverage as a mandatory benefit. Local governments can get insurance for workers’ compensation in one of four ways: Purchase a policy from a private sector …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-managing-workers-compensation-costsUtilization of the Arch Street Yard and Shop Facility
… periodic inspections as well as scheduled and unscheduled repairs for the M-7 and M-3 fleets.” The Facility was never … the Facility was also not used for periodic inspections or repairs by the Maintenance of Equipment Department. Since its … over 3.5 years), leased to the M-7 vendor to make warranty repairs, and licensed twice: once as a parking lot to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/08/utilization-arch-street-yard-and-shop-facilityDiNapoli: Pension Contribution Rates Remain Stable for Fiscal Year 2017-18
… Employer contribution rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) will stay virtually the same in Fiscal Year 2017-18 compared to Fiscal Year … York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. The average contribution rate for the Employees' Retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-pension-contribution-rates-remain-stable-fiscal-year-2017-18Selected Travel Expenses
… Travel Policy Directives entitled “Travel and Business Expense” (travel policy directive) that affects the MTA … has caused the LIRR to incur higher than necessary travel expense. Employees did not return unused cash advance monies … employees to request the GSA or DOS-established lodging rates and, when unsuccessful in obtaining those rates, to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/03/23/selected-travel-expensesDiNapoli and Hein Announce Training For Fire Districts and EMS Agencies
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … “Ulster County is fortunate to be partnering with the New York State Comptroller’s Office to offer internal … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-and-hein-announce-training-fire-districts-and-ems-agenciesVII.3.B AP Adjustment Voucher – Treasury Requirements – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… Agencies must forward all checks, money orders, etc. and a printout of either the SFS “Summary” … inside a larger envelope. The total of the checks and money orders submitted for deposit must match the document … Agencies will forward the checks money orders etc and any corresponding documents to DTF …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii3b-ap-adjustment-voucher-treasury-requirementsArea #5 – Malware Protection – Information Technology Governance
… can be expensive to fix and can cause significant losses in productivity until corrected. This is especially true with … and extent of the software’s use, to ensure compliance. In addition, some malicious programs are written to … off the AutoPlay 13 feature for such devices. 13 A feature built into Windows operating systems to automatically “play” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-5-malware-protectionIT Security Fundamentals – Information Technology Governance
… Having accurate and complete data is essential for good decision-making. What good is the information if it cannot be trusted? Availability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/it-security-fundamentalsOversight of Mental Health Education in Schools (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, … To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/27/oversight-mental-health-education-schools-followXI.16 Vendor Responsibility – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… OVERVIEW This section reminds New York State contracting entities of their legal obligations with respect to determining the responsibility of a business … This section reminds New York State contracting entities of their legal obligations with respect to determining the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi16-vendor-responsibilityDiNapoli: Many Homeless Shelters in Poor Condition
… condition with numerous health and safety issues that need to be addressed immediately, according to a report on homelessness released today by New York State … P. DiNapoli. DiNapoli called on state and local officials to improve coordination and respond quickly to improve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-many-homeless-shelters-poor-conditionDiNapoli: Former West Hurley Fire District Chief and Chairman Charged in Corruption Probe
… acknowledge the professionalism of Comptroller DiNapoli’s team. It is largely through their efforts that we are able to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-charged-corruption-probeDiNapoli Audit: OGS Veteran-Owned Business Program Off to Good Start
… Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) program in a short time and the program would benefit from the adoption … comprehensive statewide plan for implementation, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … plan that includes milestones and participation goals to help ensure this worthwhile program continues on the right …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-audit-ogs-veteran-owned-business-program-good-startState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… been procured in the most economical manner and in the best interest of the taxpayers. District officials paid $1.2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsAppointment of Claims Auditor – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… plays an important role in deciding whether or not the appointment of a claims auditing official would be beneficial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appointment-claims-auditorDiNapoli: Queens Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… Queens woman pleaded guilty today to felony grand larceny for stealing nearly $85,000 in New York state pension payments meant for her deceased father, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … the defendant assumed her deceased father’s identity for personal gain,” Soares said. “I hope this resolution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-queens-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-85000-nys-pension-payments-meant-her-deceased-fatherDiNapoli Releases Report on 30-Day State Budget Amendments
… Authority (MTA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT), allocating these appropriations through percentage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-releases-report-30-day-state-budget-amendmentsControls Over Vehicle Use and Transportation-Related Expenses (Follow-Up)
… behalf of the State by the Office of General Services, for fleet management and repair services, administered by the … and reasonable. As of December 2022, the Department’s fleet was comprised of 4,086 registered State-owned and 668 … fuel purchases using the statewide refueling credit card (i.e., WEX card). The objective of our initial audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/11/controls-over-vehicle-use-and-transportation-related-expenses-followXI.18.H The Infrastructure Investment Act – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… the New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority and the Battery Park City Authority for capital projects. New … Transportation; New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation; New York State Department of … Lump Sum or; A model incorporating more than one type of pricing element including guaranteed maximum pricing and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18h-infrastructure-investment-act