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DiNapoli: State Correction Commission Falling Short in Tracking Problems or Inspecting Prisons
… state Department of Correction and Community Supervision (DOCCS) facilities, the system does not include daily incident … Implement a system to retain and analyze information for DOCCS correctional facilities, such as incidents, complaints, … may warrant monitoring or targeted reviews; Monitor the DOCCS accreditation results to identify relevant information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-state-correction-commission-falling-short-tracking-problems-or-inspecting-prisonsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… procurement policy is outdated and the current process does not comply with the procedures outlined in the policy. … and did not contain itemized vouchers. Also, the treasurer does not provide budget status reports to the board and there …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 1818
… 2020-21 State budget or a budget extender bill to provide for the continuing operation of State government by close of … the electronic direct deposit file on Monday evening for the paycheck dated the same week. This allows the funds … 2020-21 State budget or a budget extender bill to provide for the continuing operation of State government. Due to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1818-possible-delay-direct-deposit-funds-and-paycheck-distribution-april-1DiNapoli: ESD Falls Short in Evaluation of Nearly $2 Billion of Economic Development Programs
… Empire State Development (ESD), the public authority responsible for administering many of New York state’s economic development programs, has failed to fully … allow for greater efficiencies in compiling and reporting on relevant data. DiNapoli recommended ESD: Conduct and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-esd-falls-short-evaluation-nearly-2-billion-economic-development-programsSecurity Self-Assessment – Information Technology Governance
… inventory listing and review it for reasonableness (i.e., does the inventory make sense given what you know about the … For example, if the inventory of computer hardware does not include any laptop computers, yet you have observed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/security-self-assessmentMedicaid Program – Reducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients Who Are Eligible for Medicare
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) took sufficient steps to control the Medicaid costs of recipients who were eligible for Medicare based on age but were not enrolled in Medicare. … are eligible to receive Medicaid. When SSA receives an SSI application for someone who is 65 years of age, it also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/14/medicaid-program-reducing-medicaid-costs-recipients-who-are-eligible-medicareComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… one-time expenditures, funding reserves, reducing district property taxes or paying off debt. In a follow up audit, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsOpinion 93-2
… a village board of trustees may upon its own motion, and shall upon petition, cause a proposition on the question … which a petition could be filed" pursuant to article 9 and that the proceedings thereunder "shall be the same as if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-2Opinion 96-23
… it is liable, or to recover damages for any inquiry to any property or rights for which it is liable, shall be in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-23XIV.5 Employee Award Programs – XIV. Special Procedures
… agency officials. Business Units may use the meal per diem allowances for a geographic region to guide their … a guest of their choice will receive meals valued at $19 per plate. Result - All costs associated with the awards and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv5-employee-award-programsDiNapoli: Audit Finds State Falling Short in Helping People with Disabilities Find Work
… opportunities and other benefits because the state Office of Mental Health (OMH) failed to include key features in its … “New Yorkers with disabilities suffer much higher rates of unemployment and poverty than the general public, and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-state-falling-short-helping-people-disabilities-find-workOpinion 90-23
… million dollars, heretofore or hereafter contracted by the city of Buffalo or the city of Rochester and indebtedness not exceeding in the … Local Finance Law is explained as follows: This section is new. Section 12 of article 8 of the State Constitution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-23DiNapoli: New York Must Do More To Reduce Maternal Deaths
… The New York State Department of Health (DOH) needs to do more to ensure maternal deaths and morbidity rates … rates have increased since a taskforce was established in 2018 to address maternal health and racial disparities. … help determine whether its efforts are working and guide how it moves forward. Additionally, two recommendations from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-new-york-must-do-more-reduce-maternal-deathsAdministration of the CityFHEPS Program for Department of Homeless Services Shelter Residents
… the Welfare Management System, the system of record for various social services programs in New York. For … from the match are issued a letter, otherwise known as “Shopping Letters,” enabling them to initiate the search for housing. Once an apartment is identified and all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/30/administration-cityfheps-program-department-homeless-services-shelter-residentsTown of Pamelia – Financial Management (2015M-276)
… multiyear financial and capital plan. The clerk does not maintain detailed revenue and expenditure subsidiary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/01/15/town-pamelia-financial-management-2015m-276East Aurora Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-247)
… for a fund-raiser did not maintain an accountability of ticket sales. The Treasurer did not prepare adequate monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/11/07/east-aurora-volunteer-fire-department-inc-controls-over-financialMore About This Retirement Plan – Police and Fire Plan
… under Article 14. The information in this publication does not apply to you. Throughout this publication, you will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/more-about-retirement-planPerry Central School District – Financial Management (2017M-118)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period … $1.5 million of fund balance that was not needed to finance operations. The District’s recalculated … that benefits District taxpayers. Update the reserve plan to clearly describe the conditions under which reserve funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/10/06/perry-central-school-district-financial-management-2017m-118Orange County – Motor Vehicle Oversight (2015M-314)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the County’s controls over motor vehicles for the period January 1, 2014 through July … It is governed by an elected 21-member Legislature. The Department of Public Works is responsible for purchasing, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/04/15/orange-county-motor-vehicle-oversight-2015m-314Town of Marbletown – Financial and Capital Planning (2017M-234)
… 2016 of approximately $3.1 million. Key Findings The Board does not have a comprehensive multiyear financial and capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/12/29/town-marbletown-financial-and-capital-planning-2017m-234