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DiNapoli: Report Finds Persistent Problems at Long Island Power Authority
… Island have driven repeated reform efforts by the state. In 2013, state legislation was enacted in a renewed effort to stabilize rates, improve service and … “one-time” limitation and in its place capped the total amount of debt that could be issued by UDSA at $4.5 billion. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-report-finds-persistent-problems-long-island-power-authorityAttorney General James and Comptroller DiNapoli Announce Guilty Verdict of Former Mount Vernon Government Official in $365,000 Corruption Scheme
… of former Mayor Richard Thomas' criminal case," said State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "He also failed to … Tom DiNapoli for his continued partnership in rooting out corruption and bringing bad actors to justice at every … was sought from the City’s Board of Estimate and Contract on multiple dates in April and May of 2018 but was never …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/attorney-general-james-and-comptroller-dinapoli-announce-guilty-verdict-former-mount-vernonDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-92
… Purpose To inform agencies of OSC’s processing of the October 2016, April 2017 and October 2017 DC37 LLS … Eligible employees in NS positions where the equated grade does not appear on the Position Data page. Agencies must … the effective date of the payment, the payroll system does not consider the AC-230 when calculating the automatic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-92-october-2016-april-2017-and-october-2017-districtDiNapoli: Potential Changes in Federal Policies Pose Risks for New York City's Budget
… New York City projects a surplus of nearly $4.2 billion in FY 2017, the largest since FY 2008, but faces uncertainty with potential policy changes in Washington, as well as slowing growth in tax collections … an economic setback grows due to inevitable changes in the business cycle. DiNapoli’s report notes the city’s Health and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-potential-changes-federal-policies-pose-risks-new-york-citys-budgetCUNY Bulletin No. CU-456
… Purpose To inform agencies of a new Time Entry code and to provide instructions for payment … for Executive Compensation (ECP) staff members to exchange up to five (5) days accrued leave for an equivalent amount of … GARNSH Garnishment 603 TIAA Before Tax Arrears 604 TIAA After Tax Arrears Undeliverable Paychecks If the agency has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-456-cuny-executive-compensation-programecp-vacation-exchangeState Health Department Should Improve Enforcement of Nursing Home Violations
… examining issues impacting New York’s senior citizens. In December, DiNapoli released an audit that called for more … problems are found.” DOH oversees nursing home facilities in New York and acts as an agent for the federal government’s … Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in monitoring quality of care in nursing homes. DOH is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/state-health-department-should-improve-enforcement-nursing-home-violationsBrookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District - Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2021M-181)
… funds. Key Findings Unapproved ECA clubs were operating in the District and District officials did not establish an … and deposited, and disbursements are for valid purposes. The Board did not: Adopt a comprehensive ECA policy or … tested totaling $321,554 are not properly accounted for by the ECA club. Properly appoint faculty auditors and ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/17/brookhaven-comsewogue-union-free-school-district-extra-classroom-activityCortland Enlarged City School District – Oversight of Financial Operations (2012M-230)
… Background The Cortland City School District is located in the City of Cortland and five towns in Cortland County. The District is governed by the Board of … and Treasurer assign financial duties so that one person does not have custody, recordkeeping responsibilities, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/02/01/cortland-enlarged-city-school-district-oversight-financial-operationsRed Flags – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… reasonable skepticism when any claim appears to be out of the ordinary. Even when all required documentation is … Particular attention should be paid to claims with the following characteristics: Missing documents … in providing requested information Tips or complaints about possible fraud. Understanding the symptoms of errors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/red-flagsTown of Bergen – Town Supervisor (2024M-30)
… provided accurate and timely financial information to the Town Board (Board), and filed the annual financial … complete and accurate accounting records but needs to provide more oversight over the individuals carrying out … did not annually submit sufficient accounting records to the Board for audit and while he filed the AFR in a timely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/06/14/town-bergen-town-supervisor-2024m-30City of Batavia – Awarding Contracts for Goods and Services (2013M-296)
… 6, 2013. Background The City of Batavia is located in Genesee County and has a population of 15,645. The City is … ($36,915) and financial software support ($19,116). In addition, the City paid another professional service … as required, and update as needed. Execute all contracts in accordance with the Charter. Periodically seek requests …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/01/24/city-batavia-awarding-contracts-goods-and-services-2013m-296Gouverneur Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-351)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the District’s financial condition for the period … balance appropriated in the general fund not being used to finance operations. The District’s reported unrestricted … not develop a formal multiyear financial or capital plan to help identify developing revenue and expenditure trends …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/18/gouverneur-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-351Earnings – Enhanced Reporting
… types of member earnings may or may not be pensionable and there may be limits to what can count toward a members …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/earningsDiNapoli Releases Annual IDA Report
… businesses and job markets,” DiNapoli said. “The tax breaks they provide businesses can impact local tax collections, however, and New Yorkers should be mindful … 204,147 as of 2022, an increase of 15.2% from 2021. Total tax exemptions for IDA projects in 2022 amounted to nearly $2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-releases-annual-ida-reportArea #2 – IT Security Training and Awareness – Information Technology Governance
… Educational agencies are required to annually provide data privacy and security awareness training to their officers and … opening harmful attachments or visiting malicious websites. Even system administrators, who are typically … your IT policies and training and can focus attention on security in general or some narrow aspect of security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-2-it-security-training-and-awarenessState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… not maximize Medicaid reimbursements by submitting claims for all eligible Medicaid services provided. The district … were submitted and reimbursed. Claims were not submitted for 1,251 eligible services totaling $26,637. Had these … supported. ECA disbursements were properly accounted for. The faculty auditor did not adhere to the district’s ECA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0DiNapoli: Wall Street Bonus Pool Reaches Record High of $47.5 Billion in 2024
… industry for 2024 reached $244,700, up 31.5% from last year, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … broader finance and insurance sector would increase by 16.4% in SFY 2024-25, while the city’s FY 2025 financial plan assumed an increase of 16.5% in the city’s securities industry bonuses. Based on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-wall-street-bonus-pool-reaches-record-high-475-billion-2024Opinion 91-12
… as used in section 204-a means "a method of raising funds to effectuate the lawful purposes of a fire company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-12New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Vincent Graber
… of the aisle. He will be missed. He was a powerful voice for western New York and championed important safety …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-passing-vincent-graberNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Senate Republican Health Care Bill
… health care bill calls for billions of dollars of cuts in future health care funding for New Yorkers. This bill is identical to the House proposal in its threat to eliminate health coverage for countless … budget. It’s time for the President and the majorities in both houses of Congress to get serious about making health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-senate-republican-health-care-bill