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Selected Aspects of Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Tolls and Fees (Follow-Up) (2019-F-1)

To determine the extent of implementation of the nine recommendations included in our initial report, Selected Aspects of Collection of Bridge and Tunnel...

Town of Andes - Conflict of Interest and Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2019M-194)

Determine whether Town officials ensured that the Supervisor’s disbursements were proper and the Clerk’s cash receipts were properly billed, collected and depos

Town of Geddes - Account Clerk's Salary and Benefits and Cash Disbursements (2019M-56)

Determine whether the salary and benefits paid to the account clerk (clerk) were accurate and authorized. Determine whether the Board and Supervisor provided ad

Homeless Housing and Assistance Program – Project Selection and Maintenance (2018-S-4) 90-Day Response

To determine if the Homeless Housing and Assistance Program (HHAP) is selecting feasible projects to provide permanent supportive housing to the homeless and...

Registration and Enforcement of Automotive Service, Sales, and Salvage Facilities (Follow-Up) (2018-F-25)

To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Registration and Enforcement of Automotive Service, Sales, and Salvage Facilities (2016-S-71).

DiNapoli and Rice Halt Pension Scam

… a piggy bank for those looking to game the system while drawing a higher salary than the law allows,”  Rice said. …

Audit Committee Charter Guidance and Template

… or close family member (parent, sibling or nondependent child) of an individual who is an employee, officer or …

Cost-Saving Ideas: Overtime Planning and Management

… Reducing the cost of employee salaries and benefits by even a small percentage … school districts. These costs represent nearly 57 percent of annual budget expenditures, on average. Overtime wages can … service 1  and pension costs. For example, 8 to 30 percent of wages paid to highway employees in New York State are for …

Wage Subsidy and Transitional Employment Programs

… April 1, 2011 through November 18, 2015. Background The federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) … opportunities to needy families by granting states the federal funds and flexibility to develop and implement their … to the State to support the Wage Subsidy Program (WSP) and Transitional Employment (TE) program. For State fiscal years …

Examination of Penalties and Interest Payments

… to which NYSIF was penalized by the Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) for late payment of medical and compensation … to which NYSIF was penalized by the Workers Compensation Board WCB for late payment of medical a …

Oversight of Weights and Measures Programs

… consumers get what they pay for and that competition is fair. Department regulations specify that all commercial … the municipalities’ and Department’s ability to ensure fair competition and provide producer and consumer confidence …

Inmate Sentence Calculation and Release Practices

… regulations regarding the sentencing and incarceration of inmates in New York State, including Penal Law Section 70.30, … at each facility are responsible for determining the inmates’ release dates, as well as any credits that reduce … from Department facilities. This total includes 13,628 inmates who were released multiple times while serving a …

EDSS - Create Users and Assign Roles

… To help manage the account, you can grant access and delegate authority to other staff in … To help manage the account you can grant access and delegate authority to other staff in …

Oversight of Procurements and Loan Programs

… into electricity. In addition, DANC administers several State-funded loan programs that promote job creation and … During our audit period, DANC also received payments on a total of 70 loans it had awarded for various purposes, … and tourism enhancements. The outstanding balance on these loans was almost $35 million as of December 31, …

Amusement Park and Fair Ride Safety

… timing of our testing which inhibited us from conducting site visits during most of the operating season, precluded us … during the 2014 operating season. Key Finding We conducted site visits at 53 locations across the State covering almost …

Leaves of Absence and Service Credit – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans

… A member’s service credit only accumulates for any period of time you receive earnings, therefore no service credit is … Authorized, unpaid medical leaves of absence; or Unpaid leave taken under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act. Tier 2, 3, 5 and 6 members receive half credit for sick leave at half pay. …

Eligibility, Your Vested Benefit and Filing – Article 14 Benefits

… pension at the earliest possible date, file a retirement application within 90 days before you first become eligible. If we receive your retirement application after you first become eligible, your vested retirement is effective the date the application is received. Remember, it is up to you to file a …

Special 20- and 25-Year Plans – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans

Selected Financial Management and Administrative Practices

… Purpose To determine whether the Office of the Nassau County Public Administrator (NCPA) operates in … are responsible for administering the estates of individuals who die intestate (without a will) and leave … by a fee set by the Surrogate’s Court on the closing value of each administered estate. As of December 31, 2013, the …

Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials

… establishes standard work days by adopting and posting a  Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution for Elected and Appointed Officials (RS2417-A) . Here is a  sample Resolution  you can use as a guide if … work day for elected and appointed officials by adopting a resolution …