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Cost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing - Roles, Responsibilities and Resources
… of education (board), you’re responsible for ensuring the school budget is well managed and operations are cost … hire or appoint immediate or close family members of a school board member, school district (district) employee or contractor. This … CostSaving Ideas School District Auditing Roles Responsibilities and Resources …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-roles-responsibilities-and-resourcesCost-Saving Ideas: Evaluating Solid Waste Collection Options
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluating-solid-waste-collection-optionsPreferred Source Contracting (Follow-Up)
… organizations that serve and employ the blind, severely disabled, and veterans. The intent of the Program is to … opportunities for these groups. The Office of General Services (OGS) is the State’s central procurement agency and … preferred sources. The New York State Industries for the Disabled (NYSID) is the facilitating agency designated by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/09/preferred-source-contracting-followPatient Safety Center Activities and Handling of Revenues
… and Quality Improvement Act of 2000 (Act), enacted October 6, 2000 and known as Lisa’s Law, was named after Lisa …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/10/patient-safety-center-activities-and-handling-revenuesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… clerk’s tenure. The former clerk did not complete monthly bank reconciliations, issue or properly prepare duplicate … November of 2020 . The matter is still pending in court. South Butler Fire District – Board Oversight of Financial … tax levies were higher than needed to fund operations. South Butler Fire Department – Oversight of Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Coal Investments Under Review
… capital expenditures on coal; setting long-term targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions; improving climate reporting; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-coal-investments-under-reviewComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that …
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
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced the guilty … . "Thanks to our Operation Integrity partnership with Attorney General Schneiderman, Mr. Wills was convicted and is … dealings. He's now in prison, paying the price," said Attorney General Schneiderman . "No public servant is above …
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
… the year at $660 million – an increase of $105 million, or 19 percent, from 2012. Municipal property taxes accounted … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by DiNapoli to …
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
… are collected for malicious use. A key logger collects login information, allowing the perpetrator to impersonate … The different types of malware can capture keystrokes for login information, monitor and capture other data to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-8-online-bankingDiNapoli: Pandemic Disrupts Special Education; Many Students Missing Mandated Services
… by abrupt shutdowns in March 2020 and a substantial reliance by school districts on hybrid learning models during … in their IEP or none in November 2020, with the number declining to 24% in January 2021. An additional 28% … general education students met or exceeded the proficiency standard compared to just 14% of students with disabilities. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-pandemic-disrupts-special-education-many-students-missing-mandated-servicesPublic-Private Partnerships Potentially a "Good Option" but Financial Risks for Taxpayers Must Be Addressed
… sure taxpayers are not short-changed by an artificially low valuation; Keep private sector profits within reason and …
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
… into public-private partnership (P3) projects or goes forward with private financing of public projects. DiNapoli’s … enter into publicprivate partnership P3 projects or goes forward with private financing of public projects …
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
… enforcement and collection provisions of New York’s Do Not Call Law. The audit covers the period January 1, 2014 to April 20, 2018. Background The New York State Do Not Call law (Law) allows consumers to register their personal … (FCC) collaborated to create the National Do Not Call Registry (Registry), and consumers’ phone numbers that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/28/do-not-call-enforcement-effortsControls Over Vehicle Use and Transportation-Related Expenses
… to effectively monitor and ensure accountability over its vehicle use and maintenance expenses. The audit covered the Department’s vehicle use and maintenance expenses for the period from … repair shops for parts and/or service, depending on the vehicle type and service needed. As of March 2020, the …
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
… 747 contract employees supporting ITS functions and spent $50 million on contract labor. Generally, contracts contain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/16/oversight-information-technology-consultants-and-contract-staffingDiNapoli: New York's Higher Education Sector Boosts State and Local Economies, but Job Recovery Lags
A new report by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli highlights the higher education sectors importance to New Yorks local economies and to the states overall economic health
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-new-yorks-higher-education-sector-boosts-state-and-local-economies-job-recovery-lagsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… charge, resulting in a loss of collectible town revenues. Pembroke Central School District – Investment Program … investments or formally solicit interest rate quotes. Pembroke Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activity … requirements during the audit period totaling $314,619; 10 purchases totaling $57,898 which were subject to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued. New York City Department of Education … and Procurement Practices (2020-S-67) NYRA does not have adequate monitoring and oversight over its purchasing … competition is not fully promoted, and overspending may have occurred. Auditors found NYRA made a significant number …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits