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Patient Safety Center Activities and Handling of Revenues
… (Department) is meeting the goals and objectives of the Patient Safety Center (PSC) and is collecting and utilizing designated revenue for that purpose. Our audit covered the period from April 1, 2015 through May 16, 2019. About the Program The Patient Health Information and Quality Improvement Act of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/10/patient-safety-center-activities-and-handling-revenuesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… former clerk was arrested in November of 2020 . The matter is still pending in court. South Butler Fire District – Board Oversight of Financial … a result of this audit. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Coal Investments Under Review
… Retirement Fund (Fund) is reviewing 27 thermal coal mining companies to determine whether they are taking steps to … with the growing low carbon economy. The review of coal companies is part of DiNapoli’s Climate Action Plan to … minimum standards for transition readiness at coal mining companies first, because they face the greatest risk as the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-coal-investments-under-reviewDiNapoli: 14 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… Fourteen school districts statewide were designated in some level of … P. DiNapoli’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring System for the school year (SY) ending on June 30, 2022, down from 23 … recorded for schools since the system’s inception (2012-13 school year). “The number of districts designated in a fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-14-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea of Former NYC Council Member Ruben Wills
… Eric T. Schneiderman announced the guilty plea today of former New York City Councilman Ruben Wills. Wills pleaded … Eric T Schneiderman announced the guilty plea today of former New York City Councilman Ruben Wills …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-nyc-council-member-ruben-willsDiNapoli: Tax Exemptions Jump While Job Gains Slow for IDA Projects
… taxpayers know if their community is receiving promised jobs and economic benefits.” In 2013, the most recent full … taxes. All but one of these agencies filed audited financial data with the State Comptroller’s office. Three … For comprehensive data showing project, financial and debt data for both IDAs and LDCs, visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-tax-exemptions-jump-while-job-gains-slow-ida-projectsArea #8 – Online Banking – Information Technology Governance
… and reporting mechanism is installed on the recipient’s computer, or the recipient is prompted to input their … recurring information security awareness training to all computer users. In addition, malware protection should be … or consent. Such software is specifically designed to harm computer systems and electronic data, often by deleting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-8-online-bankingPublic-Private Partnerships Potentially a "Good Option" but Financial Risks for Taxpayers Must Be Addressed
… facilities than is normal under traditional procurement practices. DiNapoli’s report noted that in order for … DiNapoli recommends policy makers must first: Identify the best practices for valuation of public assets and make sure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2011/01/public-private-partnerships-potentially-good-option-financial-risks-taxpayers-must-be-addressedDiNapoli Issues Report on Public-Private Partnerships
… for a limited number of projects, including the replacement of the Tappan Zee bridge. Under the design-build … To protect taxpayers, DiNapoli recommends that any P3 expansion include provisions to: Create a specialized entity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/06/dinapoli-issues-report-public-private-partnershipsCost-Saving Ideas: Evaluate the Efficiency of Your Water Delivery System
… Establishing an effective water accounting system is a necessary first step in controlling water losses and reducing water system costs. The Federal Environmental Protection … CostSaving Ideas Evaluate the Efficiency of Your Water Delivery System …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluate-efficiency-your-water-delivery-systemDo Not Call Enforcement Efforts
… consumers to register their personal mobile and landline phone numbers on a central national registry to reduce … in 2001. Initially, New York consumers registered their phone numbers on a statewide registry. In 2003, the Federal … to penalties up to a maximum of $11,000 per violation. The number of Do Not Call complaints has been increasing, both in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/28/do-not-call-enforcement-effortsControls Over Vehicle Use and Transportation-Related Expenses
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Transportation (Department) has established adequate … sound transportation system. The Department is composed of 11 regional offices across the State, of which 10 operate repair shops responsible for the … To determine whether the Department of Transportation has established adequate controls to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/07/controls-over-vehicle-use-and-transportation-related-expensesOversight of Information Technology Consultants and Contract Staffing
… (ITS) is adequately monitoring information technology (IT) services procured from consultants and contract staff to … April 29, 2019. About the Program ITS provides statewide IT strategic direction, directs IT policy, and delivers … for the International Business Machines (IBM) Service Desk contract as compared to the others in our sample that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/16/oversight-information-technology-consultants-and-contract-staffingTown of Spencer – Disbursements (2025M-35)
… adequate oversight of non-payroll disbursements? Audit Period January 1, 2023 – September 30, 2024 Understanding the … totaling approximately $2.1 million during the audit period. It is the responsibility of the Board to conduct a … and deliberate audit of all claims paid during the audit period. As a result, we identified claims being paid without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/07/18/town-spencer-disbursements-2025m-35State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… totaling over $153,000 from money on deposit in its 15 bank accounts at two financial institutions, which had an … officials considered other legally permissible investment options, the district may have earned approximately $390,000. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… may have occurred. Auditors found NYRA made a significant number of purchases without competitive bidding, made over 15,000 transactions under $1,000 each to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: Employer Contribution Rates Stable for State Fiscal Year 2019-2020
… Employer contribution rates for the state's pension system in State Fiscal Year … "Solid investment returns help keep contribution rates stable and that provides predictability for employers … the PFRS will remain at 23.5 percent of payroll. Employer rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-employer-contribution-rates-stable-state-fiscal-year-2019-2020NYS Comptroller DiNapoli Appoints First Director of Sustainable Investments and Climate Solutions
… from Cornell University. A photo of Siwo is available for download here …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-appoints-first-director-sustainable-investments-and-climate-solutionsDiNapoli: Pandemic Disrupts Special Education; Many Students Missing Mandated Services
… New York students with disabilities lost partial or full special education services because of school shutdowns and the shift to remote learning during the … learning disrupted the entire educational system, but the students who need special education services were especially …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-pandemic-disrupts-special-education-many-students-missing-mandated-services