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DiNapoli: State’s Paid Family Leave Program Helping Millions of New Yorkers
… allowed New Yorkers to care for loved ones, whether it’s a parent bonding with a newborn or someone looking after a sick family member, without losing … government financial records, track state contracts, and find commonly requested data. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-states-paid-family-leave-program-helping-millions-new-yorkersNew York’s Agriculture Industry: A Resilient Part of State and Local Economies
… sector grew in 2021 to reach new highs. In addition, farms contribute to food security in their communities, an … of Agriculture and Markets, there are over 33,000 farms in the State. 2 In addition, nearly 23 percent of the … high of 23,868 in 2021. 4 FIGURE 1: Employment on New York Farms Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics As shown in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-agriculture-industry-resilient-part-state-and-local-economiesCity of Middletown – Selected Financial Operations and Information Technology (2013M-56)
… our audit was to examine the City’s purchasing practices, Council oversight, and IT for the period January 1, 2011, to … The City did not adopt a comprehensive procurement policy. As a result, City officials and employees did not … did not establish an information breach notification policy or a disaster recovery plan to minimize disruption of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/05/31/city-middletown-selected-financial-operations-and-information-technology-2013m-56DiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Arrested for Theft of Nearly $24,000
… Brown, former clerk of the Town of Potter. Brown, 49, was arrested Friday for allegedly stealing nearly $24,000 in cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-arrested-theft-nearly-24000City of Niagara Falls – Financial Management and Information Technology (2013M-47)
… 9, 2013. Background The City of Niagara Falls is located in Niagara County and encompasses approximately 17 square …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/06/04/city-niagara-falls-financial-management-and-information-technology-2013m-47New York City’s Uneven Recovery: An Analysis of Labor Force Trends
… national level, the more prolonged impact of the pandemic on employment in New York City warrants further analysis and … about the City’s labor force and aim to shed light on why the employment situation in the City continues to lag … market outcomes, the pandemic placed an outsized strain on parents of school-age children, particularly young …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/new-york-citys-uneven-recovery-analysis-labor-force-trendsXII.10.E Reporting the Theft, Loss or Misuse of State Assets – XII. Expenditures
… or inappropriate action involving State funds, equipment, supplies and other assets. Improper transactions must be … or improper use of State credit cards; Theft or loss of supplies, equipment or other physical assets in excess of … or inappropriate action involving State funds equipment supplies and other assets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii10e-reporting-theft-loss-or-misuse-state-assetsVillage of Deposit – Fiscal Monitoring and Selected Financial Operations (2013M-205)
… records and reports, including reporting monthly budget-to-actual comparisons and cash balances. Adopt reasonable budgets based on previous years’ actual activity. Monitor the budget-to-actual results throughout the year and amend the budget prior …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/12/13/village-deposit-fiscal-monitoring-and-selected-financial-operations-2013m-205Village of Delanson – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2012M-232)
… of Delanson is located within the Town of Duanesburg in Schenectady County. The Village Board of Trustees (Board) … - the Mayor and two Trustees – governs the Village. In the 2010-11 fiscal year the Village had combined operating expenses in the general and water funds totaling $268,500 and in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/29/village-delanson-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2012m-232Village of Chatham – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2013M-132)
… financial activities, including the Village’s online banking, for the period June 1, 2011, to September 26, 2012. … procedures and agreements were established for online banking and did not provide sufficient oversight of … Develop and implement written procedures to address the maintenance of leave time records. Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/23/village-chatham-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-activities-2013m-132DiNapoli: DOH Needs to Step Up Enforcement of Patient Safety Violations
… Health (DOH) has failed to hold accountable certain health care providers including hospitals, nursing homes and … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Lisa’s Law was created to make health care in New York safer and give patients the knowledge they … generally has improved the public’s access to health care information. Too often, however, it gives negligent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-doh-needs-step-enforcement-patient-safety-violationsTown of Hempstead Sanitary District Number 14 – Board Oversight (2017M-40)
… 2016. Background The Town of Hempstead Sanitary District Number 14 is located in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau … and include a statement in the minutes detailing the total number of claims and total dollar amount approved to be paid … Town of Hempstead Sanitary District Number 14 Board Oversight 2017M40 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2017/06/02/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-number-14-board-oversight-2017m-40Town of Hempstead Sanitary District No. 1 – Selected Financial Activities (2015M-206)
… not entitled. District officials did not properly monitor life insurance benefits and provided certain benefits without … and ensure that any employee who receives additional group life insurance coverage pays the correct premium. Prepare …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/03/18/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-no-1-selected-financial-activities-2015m-206Town of Rossie – Records and Reports and Cash Disbursements (2013M-168)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s financial operations for the period … the Board did not have accurate information on which to base its financial decisions. The Supervisor filed the … on an annual basis. The Board has not established a system to ensure that all claims are presented for audit prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/04/town-rossie-records-and-reports-and-cash-disbursements-2013m-168Town of Sullivan – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-267)
… 31, 2012. Background The Town of Sullivan is located in Madison County and has a population of approximately … The Town Clerk is also the appointed Receiver of Taxes. In 2012, the total tax warrant was approximately $9.9 … million. Key Findings The Town has excessive fund balances in the general – outside village, highway – town-wide and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/27/town-sullivan-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2013m-267Town of Long Lake – Capital Projects and Reserve Funds (2012M-235)
… July 31, 2012. Background The Town of Long Lake is located in Hamilton County and has a population of about 700. The … when the reserves are established. Monitor the balances in specific reserves, amend the maximum amounts if necessary, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/08/town-long-lake-capital-projects-and-reserve-funds-2012m-235Village of Westhampton Beach – Internal Controls Over Information Technology (2013M-173)
… Background The Village of Westhampton Beach is located in the Town of Southampton, in Suffolk County, and has a population of approximately 1,500 residents. The Village is governed by a Board of Trustees which comprises four elected Trustees and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/30/village-westhampton-beach-internal-controls-over-information-technology-2013m-173Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School – School Building Lease (2013M-138)
… Jersey metropolitan area that did not have any apparent real estate experience. We also found that the terms and … Conduct site selection reviews and cost analysis for real estate transactions and ensure transparency in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/07/26/buffalo-academy-science-charter-school-school-building-lease-2013m-138Village of Spring Valley – Financial Activities and Information Technology (2012M-180)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Board’s oversight activities and the … over the Village’s information technology (IT) system for the period June 1, 2011 to May 31, 2012. Background The Village of Spring Valley is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/01/18/village-spring-valley-financial-activities-and-information-technology-2012m-180Village of Scotia – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2012M-148)
… collection, recording, reconciliation, and enforcement of parking ticket fines. The Village does not participate in the … participating, the Village could potentially increase its parking fine revenues by nearly $23,000. The Court’s case … not maintain an accurate computerized bail list or perform monthly bank reconciliations and accountabilities. As a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/01/11/village-scotia-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2012m-148