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County of Orleans Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2014M-345)
… purpose of our audit was to review the Agency’s process for evaluating, approving and monitoring projects for the period January 1, 2013 through October 10, 2014. … management did not formally document and adopt procedures for calculations of cost-benefit ratios and the determination …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/04/28/county-orleans-industrial-development-agency-projectOneida County Department of Social Services – Contract Monitoring and Payments (2015M-244)
… controls over the Department’s contracts with agencies for the period January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014. … a 23-member Board of Legislators. Budgeted appropriations for 2015 totaled approximately $392 million. The County Department of Social Services is responsible for providing temporary assistance to eligible individuals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/02/12/oneida-county-department-social-services-contract-monitoring-and-payments-2015mErie Community College – Board Oversight and Management of College Resources (2015M-212)
… assess Board oversight and management of College resources for the period September 1, 2013 through July 2, 2015. … and one elected student trustee. Budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 fiscal year were $112 million. Key Findings … were one. The President assumed the Board’s responsibility for establishing salaries and authorizing benefits for senior …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2016/01/13/erie-community-college-board-oversight-and-management-college-resourcesVillage of Deposit - Nonpayroll Disbursements and Real Property Tax Enforcement (2018M-99)
… Did not ensure all disbursements were supported and for proper purposes. Began to effectively enforce the … law. 1 Ensure disbursements are adequately supported and for proper purposes. Annually audit the Clerk-Treasurer’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/08/03/village-deposit-nonpayroll-disbursements-and-real-property-tax-enforcement-2018mCity of Albany Industrial Development Agency - Project Approval and Monitoring (2018M-65)
… Board of Directors (Board) approved projects that provide for net tax exemptions with appropriate and measurable goals. … The CAIDA did not monitor project performance for investment or revitalization goals. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/09/21/city-albany-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoring-2018m-65City and Town of Poughkeepsie Joint Water Project – Board Oversight (2014M-236)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Joint Water Project’s … January 1, 2013 through May 31, 2014. Background The City of Poughkeepsie and Town of Poughkeepsie entered into an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/12/12/city-and-town-poughkeepsie-joint-water-project-board-oversight-2014m-236DiNapoli Announces Vicki Fuller's Retirement as CIO of NYS Common Retirement Fund
… is more important than her sincere and tireless concern for the more than one million New York state workers, retirees and families who rely on the Fund for financial security," DiNapoli said. "Since Vicki joined … one of the largest and best in the country. I thank her for her contributions and wish her the best," DiNapoli added. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-announces-vicki-fullers-retirement-cio-nys-common-retirement-fundDiNapoli: Contamination of New York's Waterways From Combined Sewer Overflows Remains a Challenge
… of aging infrastructure through continued funding for these priorities, thoughtful capital planning and more … There are 46 CSO communities in New York responsible for 807 outfalls – locations where excess untreated or … systems are overwhelmed. New York City is responsible for about half of the outfalls, and just three other metro …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-contamination-new-yorks-waterways-combined-sewer-overflows-remains-challengeDiNapoli: Energy Companies Agree to Report on Impact of Paris Agreement Goals
… levels and pursue efforts to limit temperature increases to 1.5°C. In order to meet the 2°C goal, climate … change, addressing material risks and opportunities for the Fund's investments. At his direction, the Fund … the Fund's investment decisions, including: $4 billion for the low emissions index; $3 billion in sustainable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-energy-companies-agree-report-impact-paris-agreement-goalsOffice of Temporary and Disability Assistance SSP Payments Made to State Employees
… other qualifying New York State residents. To be eligible for SSP, individuals must be at least 65 years old, blind or … System – the State’s repository of recipient information for multiple benefit programs, and self-certification by … the SSA contained incorrect income eligibility information for an additional 3,000 SSP recipients. Officials planned to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/09/office-temporary-and-disability-assistance-ssp-payments-made-state-employeesOffice of Temporary and Disability Assistance - SSP Payments Made to Deceased Individuals
… other qualifying New York State residents. To be eligible for SSP, individuals must be at least 65 years old, blind or … individuals before checks are reported to the OUF. For a complete copy of Report 2016-BSE7-01, click here … The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/09/office-temporary-and-disability-assistance-ssp-payments-made-deceased-individualsEducators for Children, Youth and Families, Inc. – Use of Contract Funds (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Educators for Children, Youth and Families, Inc. - Use of Contract … was issued on August 20, 2010, examined whether Educators for Children, Youth and Families, Inc. (Educators) … Children and Family Services (OCFS) under grant contracts for the period July 1, 2002 through June 4, 2008. New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/educators-children-youth-and-families-inc-use-contract-funds-followState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the Death of Chief Justice Kaye
… “New York lost one of our legal pioneers today. Former Chief Judge Judith Kaye … difficult decisions and rightly pushed the boundaries of the law and tradition. Her contribution to New York will … make a difference for years to come.” … New York lost one of our legal pioneers today …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-death-chief-justice-kayeState Audit Recommends Improvements to NYC's Oversight of Agencies Placing Foster Children
… New York City's Administration for Children's Services (ACS) should improve oversight to … are safe from harm." In New York City, ACS is responsible for ensuring the safety of children who are placed in foster … with relatives or with foster parents approved by not-for-profit, community-based voluntary agencies. The agencies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-audit-recommends-improvements-nycs-oversight-agencies-placing-foster-childrenState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Election of Carl Heastie as Speaker
Our state is facing great opportunities and challenges in the year ahead and New Yorkers need strong leaders
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-election-carl-heastie-speakerDiNapoli: Contractor Sentenced in Federal Court for Defrauding State of Over $360,000
… A former state contractor who pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges earlier this year, as a result of a … the Southern District Preet Bharara, was sentenced today to a year and one day in prison and ordered to pay a total of $721,112 in restitution and criminal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-contractor-sentenced-federal-court-defrauding-state-over-360000City of Little Falls – Internal Controls Over Selected City Operations (2013M-214)
… Office and accountability over the water operations for the period January 1, 2011 to July 31, 2012. Background … budgeted operating fund expenditures totaled $5.9 million for the 2013 year. Key Findings The Council and Treasurer … or used, leaving 388 million gallons of unaccounted-for water. The cost of unaccounted-for water for 2011 is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/11/29/city-little-falls-internal-controls-over-selected-city-operations-2013m-214Le Roy Fire Department Inc. – Oversight of Fire Department Finances (2014M-025)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over the … provides fire protection services to the Village and Town of Le Roy in Genesee County. The Board of Directors generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/06/le-roy-fire-department-inc-oversight-fire-department-finances-2014m-025Town of Oneonta Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-243)
… and reported and that District moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2012 through July 8, 2013. … general fund budget totaled approximately $941,000 for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board did not … an investment policy or a code of ethics, Issue a W-2 form for the Treasurer’s wages and take out withholdings from her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/31/town-oneonta-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsTown of Olean Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, Inc., - Controls Over Financial Activities
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether controls were adequate … Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, Inc. is located in the Town of Olean, Cattaraugus County, and provides fire protection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/04/03/town-olean-volunteer-fire-company-no-1-inc-controls-over