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DiNapoli: Audit Reveals Questionable Financial Decisions, Lack of Transparency in Hempstead School District
… and set her pro-rated annual salary as $60,000. This agreement should have equated to $2,307 per pay period. … frame, the district approved a confidential “separation agreement” with former superintendent Dr. Patricia Garcia. … individual contracts for employees who do not belong to collective bargaining units; Refrain from approving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audit-reveals-questionable-financial-decisions-lack-transparency-hempstead-school-districtDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Alleged Theft of Nearly $13,000 in Pension Payments
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced the arrest of a 68-year-old Rochester woman for allegedly stealing … in Monroe County Centralized Arraignment Court on a charge of grand larceny in the third degree before Judge Cook. “Ms. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-alleged-theft-nearly-13000-pension-paymentsTown of Canandaigua – Fund Balance, Water Operations and Information Technology (2017M-109)
… to evaluate the Town’s financial management, oversight of water district financial operations and IT controls for the period January 1, 2015 through April … reserves, or require a cash flow analysis. While certain water operations are tracked in the Town’s accounting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/09/29/town-canandaigua-fund-balance-water-operations-and-information-technology-2017m-109Examination of Official Station Designation
… 2014. Background According to the State’s travel rules and regulations, travel between an employee’s residence and … not made in accordance with the State’s travel rules and regulations and not in the best interest of the State. … the State in accordance with the State’s travel rules and regulations. Ensure the Department’s travel policies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/examination-official-station-designationAccountability and Surplussing of Vehicles
… four DDSOs had a fleet of about 484 vehicles. While each residence is assigned its own vehicles, the DDSOs’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/08/15/accountability-and-surplussing-vehiclesProcessing of Paper Tax Returns
… processing the State's approximately 10.9 million income tax returns. About 2 million (20 percent) of all personal … or service desired by a State agency is available from a preferred source at a price that is no more than 15 … Interest Department of Taxation and Finance: Sales Tax Audit Practices (2010-S-33) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/09/processing-paper-tax-returnsSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… Purpose To determine whether the State University Construction Fund’s discretionary … period was April 1, 2010 to December 31, 2012. Background The State University Construction Fund (Fund) was created in 1962 to expedite the completion of the $700 million master plan for the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/19/selected-aspects-discretionary-spendingSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… York. RIOC was created by the New York State Legislature in 1984 to take responsibility, pursuant to a General … 147 acres comprising the former Welfare Island, located in New York City’s East River. RIOC assumed the role of the … $1.7 million of RIOC spending that was discretionary in nature. Each public authority should have formal policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-3Selected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… Purpose To determine whether the Capital District Transportation Authority’s discretionary … period was April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2013. Background The Capital District Transportation Authority (Authority) was … benefit corporation, to provide transportation services in the Capital District and surrounding areas. The Authority’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/29/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-1Public Posting of Certain Contracts
… subject to the approval of the State Comptroller. Memo Bill Text Status …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/public-posting-certain-contractsExpedited Payments of Unclaimed Funds
… – Relates to expedited payments of abandoned property under a certain monetary threshold. Memo Bill Text … Relates to expedited payments of abandoned property under a certain monetary threshold …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/expedited-payments-unclaimed-fundsSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… Purpose To determine whether the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation’s … reasonable, adequately supported, and properly approved. The audit covers the two fiscal years ended March 31, 2012. Background New … To determine whether the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/29/selected-aspects-discretionary-spendingSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… discretionary spending complied with its guidelines and was reasonable, adequately supported, and properly approved. Our audit period was April 1, 2010 to … (Authority) was created in 1969. Its mission is to provide and continuously improve public transportation services in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-0Selected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… Buffalo region. The Authority currently operates bus and light rail services, two airports, and a small boat harbor. The majority of its revenues are earned … accomplish its mission, the Authority incurs direct costs for specific program purposes, and it incurs indirect or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spendingOversight of Homeless Shelters (Follow-Up)
… – estimated at more than 80,000 and comprised of families, couples, and single adults – while guiding them to … oversees these larger-scale facilities, and is responsible for inspecting these certified shelters and ensuring they … and Regulations. In contrast, it has delegated authority for oversight of smaller, uncertified shelters to the Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/27/oversight-homeless-shelters-followEffectiveness of Cost Containment Initiatives
… Purpose To determine what cost containment initiatives the New York … State Thruway Authority (Authority) has undertaken and how effective it has been in reducing overall costs. The … NY Bridge Project), including approximately $711 million to support Thruway operations, $281 million for its capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/17/effectiveness-cost-containment-initiativesOversight of Kendra’s Law (Follow-Up)
… Treatment (AOT) to ensure that individuals with severe mental illness and a history of hospitalizations or violence … Enacted Budget for the State Fiscal Year ending March 31, 2026 includes more than $18 million to enhance both county … and collaboration among the Office of Mental Health (OMH), its five regional Field Offices (Field …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/11/06/oversight-kendras-law-followPublic Posting of Certain Contracts
… DiNapoli's Legislative Program Legislative Session 2025-2026: Public Posting of Certain Contracts – A.6707 (Solages) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/public-posting-certain-contracts-0Selected Aspects of Travel Expenses
… otherwise available). MTA has a Business Services Center (BSC) to administer certain financial functions for its … travel request forms and travel expense reports with the BSC. During our review period, Transit, MTA Bus, and B&T …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/18/selected-aspects-travel-expensesManagement of Energy Consumption (Follow-Up)
… of the two recommendations made in our initial report, Management of Energy Consumption ( 2011-S-4 ). Background Our initial report, issued May 9, 2013, determined OCFS officials were … has implemented both recommendations made in our initial report. OCFS has developed and implemented a centralized plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/06/management-energy-consumption-follow