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College Readiness (2021-N-1)
To determine whether DOE is adequately preparing students for post-secondary institutions. Our audit covered the period from September 2015 through March 2022 and included students who were expected to graduate high school by August 2019.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21n1.pdfProject Tracking Systems and Economic Assistance Program Evaluations (2019-S-48) 180-Day Response
To determine if Empire State Development (ESD) maintains adequate information systems for the collection of relevant data to effectively manage and report on the economic assistance programs it administers and ensure programs meet desired outcomes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-19s48-response.pdfDistribution of Utility Arrears in New York State
One impact of the devastating job losses incurred during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic is a significant increase in the number of households in arrears on utilities bills for 60 days or more.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/distribution-of-utility-arrears-in-nys.pdfCompleting Delinquent AFRs
This webinar is designed to help local government employees understand the necessary financial data for completing their Annual Financial Reports (AFR) and where to obtain this data when formal accounting records are limited or unavailable.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/completing-delinquent-afrs-021826.pdfSlate Hill Fire District – Procurement and Claims Processing (2021M-105)
Determine whether the Slate Hill Fire District’s (District) Board ensured that goods and services were procured in accordance with the District’s procurement policy and whether claims were adequately supported, and for a valid purpose before payment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/slate-hill-fire-district-2021-105.pdfImproving Government Efficiency and Effectiveness - Lessons Learned from Past OSC Audits
This report summarizes select audits that highlight SGA’s efforts to promote fiscal responsibility and brings renewed attention to ideas that could result in cost savings or revenue enhancements for the State and New York City.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/improving-government-efficiency-and-effectiveness.pdfProject Tracking Systems and Economic Assistance Program Evaluations (2019-S-48)
To determine if Empire State Development (ESD) maintains adequate information systems for the collection of relevant data to effectively manage and report on the economic assistance programs it administers and ensure programs meet desired outcomes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-19s48.pdfSmithtown Central School District – Claims Processing and Travel-Related Expenses (2021M-25)
Determine whether the Smithtown Central School District’s (District) Board of Education (Board) ensured claims were adequately documented, for appropriate purposes, and properly audited and approved prior to payment, and that any travel expenses were reasonable.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/smithtown-central-2021-25.pdfTechnology Transfer Program and Royalty Payments (Follow-Up) (2020-F-32)
To follow up on the actions taken by officials of the Research Foundation for the State University of New York to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report, Technology Transfer Program and Royalty Payments.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20f32.pdfDiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Arrest in $87K Contractor Theft
… of Department of Health (DOH) contractor George Dunkel for stealing more than $87,000 by padding bills to pay for hotels, education credits and other expenses. DiNapoli … Dunkel defrauded taxpayers and stole over $87,000 intended for children's health,” said Attorney General Eric …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-arrest-87k-contractor-theftComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Schneiderman Announce Three Arrests in $200,000 Contract Fraud
… Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the arrests of three contractors for conspiring to defraud the … into paying more than $200,000 in bloated payments. The arrests are the latest in the combined efforts of the … Integrity which resulted in more than 30 public corruption arrests last year alone and more than $5 million in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-schneiderman-announce-three-arrests-200000-contract-fraudDiNapoli Announces Sale of General Obligation Bonds
… the following voter-approved bond acts: Clean Water/Clean Air (1996), Environmental Quality (1986), Environmental Quality (1972), Rebuild New … the following voter-approved bond acts: Clean Water/Clean Air (1996), Environmental Quality (1986), and Rebuild and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-announces-sale-general-obligation-bondsDiNapoli: Former Assistant Clerk Charged with Stealing Nearly $4,000 from Village of Horseheads
… in September 2022. Miele was arraigned before Judge Christopher Pelchar in the Village of Elmira Heights Court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-former-assistant-clerk-charged-stealing-nearly-4000-village-horseheadsDiNapoli: Fire Chief Charged In Alleged $2,700 Gasoline Theft
… By partnering with the New York State Police and Oswego County District Attorney Gregory Oakes, we are holding this … the VFA due to the lack of treasurer reports for four such events. DiNapoli made 16 recommendations to the VFA board and … report, which can be viewed here: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/firedists/2015/pennellville.pdf …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-fire-chief-charged-alleged-2700-gasoline-theftOversight of Juvenile Detention Facilities (Outside New York City)
… (OCFS) adequately oversees juvenile justice facilities for youth placed in local detention facilities to ensure they meet State regulations for the health and safety of juveniles and staff. The audit … its Bureau of Juvenile Detention Services, is responsible for the certification, oversight, and monitoring of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/21/oversight-juvenile-detention-facilities-outside-new-york-cityState Agencies Bulletin No. 2316.1
… regarding the implementation of a temporary overtime rate for overtime eligible and ineligible employees and a temporary pre-shift briefing rate for eligible employees working in support of DOCCS. Affected … or unscheduled overtime and/or employees eligible for pre-shift briefing are affected: Civil Service Employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/23161-temporary-overtime-and-pre-shift-briefing-rate-eligible-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2316
… regarding the implementation of a temporary overtime rate for overtime eligible and ineligible employees and a temporary pre-shift briefing rate for eligible employees working in support of DOCCS. Affected … or unscheduled overtime and/or employees eligible for pre-shift briefing are affected: Civil Service Employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2316-temporary-overtime-and-pre-shift-briefing-rate-eligible-employeesDiNapoli Releases Analysis of 2022-23 Enacted State Budget
… federal aid and better-than-expected revenues allowed for a steep increase in spending in the $220.5 billion enacted state budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23, according to an analysis … be temporary, much of the year-over-year growth will be for new initiatives and more funding for existing programs. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-releases-analysis-2022-23-enacted-state-budgetDiNapoli Appoints Government Relations Staff
… today he has named Erin Stevens as deputy comptroller for Intergovernmental and Community Affairs, Christina … Community Affairs, and Tad Mack as the regional director for the Finger Lakes. "Erin, Christina and Tad bring an … was most recently the political director in New York for the Hillary Clinton presidential campaign. Stevens was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-appoints-government-relations-staffState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on New York City's Executive Budget
… “New York City’s $98.6 billion executive budget for FY 2022 and its financial plan for FY 2022–FY 2025 … short-term budget outlook, buoyed by more than $15 billion in federal relief since December and better-than-projected … New York Citys $986 billion executive budget for FY 2022 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-new-york-citys-executive-budget