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Leaves of Absence and Service Credit – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans

… of absence; or Unpaid leave taken under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act. Tier 2, 3, 5 and 6 members receive half credit for sick leave at half pay. …

Special 20- and 25-Year Plans – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans

Examination of Penalties and Interest Payments

… the Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) for late payment of medical and compensation claims. Background The Workers’ Compensation Law (Law) authorizes medical providers and injured workers to report late medical and compensation payments to the WCB when insurance …

Find Accounting Policies and Operational Guidance

… Travel Advisories Vendor File Advisories New GASB Standards Agency Financial Reporting Package Information Sole … M/WBE State Audit Review Session New York State Fund Classification Manual Originating Agency Codes (for …

Oversight of Weights and Measures Programs

… annually. Such devices include gas pumps and vehicle and grocery scales. Gasoline and diesel fuels sold for use in …

Cost-Saving Ideas: Overtime Planning and Management

… that overtime averted on Monday through Thursday may only offset overtime incurred on the fifth work day. …

Oversight of Hazardous Materials and Waste

… to effectively safeguard campus communities against hazardous materials and waste. This audit covered the period … management and occupational safety and health. Hazardous materials are defined and regulated in the United … is significant variation in the adequacy of controls over hazardous materials. At most of the non-university center …

Selected Management and Operations Practices (Follow-Up)

… of New York signed into law the ReCharge New York (RNY) power program as part of Chapter 60 (part CC) of the Laws of … $1.6 million in personal property sales. NYPA began energy efficiency programs for its government customers in … 28, 2017, NYPA reportedly financed a total $2.1 billion in Energy Efficiency (EE) projects that produced first year …

Employee Incentive and Bonus Payments (Follow-Up)

… included in our initial audit report, Erie County Medical Center Corporation: Employee Incentive and Bonus Payments (Report 2016-S-29 ). Background Erie County Medical Center Corporation (ECMCC) is a public benefit … Authorities Law Section 3626 to manage the Erie County Medical Center health network. ECMCC is the only major public …

Financial Condition and Selected Expenses (Follow-Up)

… Expenses ( 2015-S-21 ). Background The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) holds the exclusive franchise to … major thoroughbred racetracks: Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Park, and Saratoga Race Course. In 2011, Resorts World New … Other Related Audit/Report of Interest New York Racing Association, Inc.: Financial Condition and Selected Expenses …

Oversight of Nurse Hiring and Retention

… care services to more than 1 million New Yorkers annually. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2017, Health and Hospitals … nursing staff and manages agreements with staffing agencies on behalf of Health and Hospitals. These staffing … check requirements for nurses are met prior to their hiring. Ensure facilities maintain complete, readily …

Emerging Manager Definition and Life Cycle

… assist in consistent screening, monitoring and progression of potential candidates for inclusion in the program, independent of asset class considerations. The Fund’s Emerging Manager … professionals Firm’s principals have years of experience working in the strategy and with each other …

NYC Schools Underreporting Bullying and Harassment

… An audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found the NYC … and ensure this law is properly implemented throughout New York State. All students deserve the same opportunity to … DiNapoli and other government leaders monitoring New York state schools’ compliance with the DASA.” “Education …

DiNapoli and Rice Halt Pension Scam

… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice today announced the guilty plea of … public funds,” DiNapoli said. “By partnering with District Attorney Rice’s office, we were able to protect the integrity … to those who try to defraud the system. I thank District Attorney Rice for her diligent work on this case.” “Our …

Capital Program Revenue and Expenses (Follow-Up)

… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the recommendations in our initial audit report, Capital … Franchise Agreement with New York State, a percentage of Resorts’ Video Lottery Terminal (VLT) revenues is to be … To determine the extent of implementation of the recommendations in our initial audit …

Amusement Park and Fair Ride Safety

… and other venues located outside New York City. Each ride must be inspected at least once each year and may be … December 31, 2013, the Department issued over 5,000 ride permits and collected more than $530,000 in permit … Key Findings Over the three-year period, there were 24 ride-related accidents or incidents reported, two of which …

Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials

… board establishes standard work days by adopting and posting a  Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution for … on the employer’s public website or upon request after the posting ends. A  Resolution must be filed  with the Office of the State Comptroller within 15 days after the posting period ends.   Rev. 5/22 …

Assessment and Collection of Selected Penalties

… is properly billing, collecting and promptly depositing, in appropriate accounts, selected legislatively mandated … have provided services to WCB claimants, to notify WCB in writing when the claimant's insurance carrier fails to pay … The proceeds of these penalties are to be deposited in the State's general fund. Key Findings While WCB properly …

Inspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects

… Purpose To determine if the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey … (Department) within one week. The Authority has six weeks to take appropriate action (i.e., close the bridge, repair the defect, or take alternative action to ensure the bridge is safe to use. Less serious safety …

Inspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects

… are classified as "Red Flag," "Yellow Flag," and "Safety Flag." A Red Flag designation pertains to the failure … condition that, if left unattended beyond the next inspection, would become a clear and present danger. A Safety Flag designation pertains to a clear and present …