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DiNapoli Calls for Reforms to State Fiscal Practices
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today called for changes to the state’s fiscal practices, including … said. “The Governor and the Legislature deserve credit for putting the state on stronger financial footing, but it … justification or identifying how projects were selected for funding. DiNapoli’s proposal would prohibit lump sum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-calls-reforms-state-fiscal-practicesOversight of Registration, Licensing, and Inspection of Radioactive Materials Facilities and Radiation Equipment Facilities (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Registration, Licensing, and Inspection of Radioactive Materials Facilities and Radiation Equipment … To determine the extent of the four recommendations included in our initial audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/10/oversight-registration-licensing-and-inspection-radioactive-materials-facilities-andOversight of Selected Aspects of Traffic Controls (Follow-Up)
… study requests from various sources, including the City’s 311 system, the DOT website, letters from the public, … intersections to be studied as a proactive initiative. DOT’s Traffic Management Center (TMC) is a 24/7 operation … studies determined it took DOT an average of 10 months (41 weeks) to complete a study – well beyond the 4-month time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/11/oversight-selected-aspects-traffic-controls-followOversight and Enforcement of the Rechargeable Battery Law (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight and Enforcement of the … Law (Report 2021-S-19 ). About the Program Every year in the United States, millions of single-use and rechargeable … batteries are bought, used, and recycled or disposed of in the trash. The increased demand for batteries can be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/21/oversight-and-enforcement-rechargeable-battery-law-followDiNapoli: Pennsylvania Man Who Impersonated Deceased Father to Steal $194K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison
… fraud charges in February. “Timothy Gritman shamelessly hid his own father’s death, going so far as to attempt to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-pennsylvania-man-who-impersonated-deceased-father-steal-194k-nys-pension-and-social-securityMaximizing Incentives for Individuals With Disabilities (Follow-Up)
… approximately 491 employment service providers can sign up to be included in NYESS. NYESS is also an employment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/20/maximizing-incentives-individuals-disabilities-followHousing Trust Fund Corporation: Internal Controls and Maximization of Federal Funding for Community Development Block Grant & HOME Investment Partnerships Programs (Follow-Up)
… of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Housing Trust Fund Corporation: Internal Controls … of Federal Funding for Community Development Block Grant & HOME Investment Partnerships Programs (Report 2021-S-10 ). … of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report Housing Trust Fund Corporation Internal Controls Over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/11/housing-trust-fund-corporation-internal-controls-and-maximization-federal-funding-communityDiNapoli: East Ramapo School Budget Hampered By Deficits, Inadequate Rainy Day Funds
… The East Ramapo Central School District continues to face significant fiscal stress … not addressed or only partially implemented. “East Ramapo school district officials must do a better job managing their … Stress Monitoring System has previously designated the school district in “significant fiscal stress” for both …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-east-ramapo-school-budget-hampered-deficits-inadequate-rainy-day-fundsPublic Health – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… monthly DOH Medicaid enrollees, but only 43 percent of the costs of DOH Medicaid claims for the State in SFY 2022-23. … expects enrollment to grow to over 1.2 million by March 2026. In 2015, New York State joined Minnesota to become the … to establish a Basic Health Program, a new low-cost health insurance option authorized by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/public-healthAutomated Phone Service
… information, view and update beneficiaries, apply for a loan, estimate your pension and payment option amounts, … Retirement Online 2 – To access information concerning loan services For loan eligibility For information about a recent loan application To request a loan application or hear information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/automated-phone-serviceMonitoring of Select Programs (Follow-Up)
… administered at the county level through a network of 59 Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs), which provide services either … programs for older adults, including the Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program (EISEP) and Community … who need assistance to maintain their independence at home. Examples of services offered by both programs include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/12/monitoring-select-programs-followDiNapoli: Retired Westchester County Police Officer Indicted for Forging State Records to Illegally Double-Dip From State Pension Fund
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Ulster County District Attorney David J. Clegg today announced the indictment of former Ulster County BOCES criminal justice instructor Anthony Sciacca, a retired Westchester County Police Officer. Sciacca allegedly stole over $163,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-retired-westchester-county-police-officer-indicted-forging-state-records-illegally-doubleState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and/or disbursed funds. Town of Hancock – Transfer Station Operations (Delaware County) Town officials are not ensuring that transfer station revenues are sufficient to cover the costs of operating the transfer station. Users of the station were required to obtain a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… completed audits of the Arkport Central School District , Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Board of Cooperative … practices and ensure proper policies and procedures are in place to protect taxpayer dollars from waste, fraud and … to improve internal controls over the payroll process. Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Board of Cooperative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0SUNY Bulletin No. SU-339
… to update Tier 6 employees’ Savings Plans pages due to the two-year look back. Affected Employees Tier 6 ORP … to update Tier 6 employees Savings Plans pages due to the twoyear look back …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-339-two-year-look-back-tier-6-suny-optional-retirement-planXI.6.A Quick Contracting–Commodity, Printing, Miscellaneous Services and Equipment – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… To participate in the Office of the State Comptroller’s (OSC) Quick Contracting Program for … or equipment procurements, State agencies must use the Quick Contract Boilerplate Agreement AC 3278-S and … To participate in the Office of the State Comptrollers OSC Quick Contracting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi6a-quick-contracting-commodity-printing-miscellaneous-services-and-equipmentAdult Career and Continuing Education Services – Vocational Rehabilitation Supported Employment Program
… Objective To determine whether the Adult Career and Continuing … Program achieved its intended objectives, namely, to provide vocational rehabilitation supported employment … To determine whether the Adult Career and Continuing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/30/adult-career-and-continuing-education-services-vocational-rehabilitation-supportedIX.6.B OSC Draw Procedures – IX. Federal Grants
… For most grants, drawdowns on grants cash-managed by OSC BSAO are based on an award’s … are associated with an “ACTIVE” customer contract whereas for non-managed grants the contract is “PENDING”. This status … For most grants drawdowns on grants cashmanaged by OSC BSAO …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix6b-osc-draw-proceduresDiNapoli Restricts Investments in 21 Shale Oil & Gas Companies
… Fund (Fund) will restrict investments in 21 shale oil and gas producing companies, including Pioneer Natural Resources … the Fund’s investment portfolio to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 . “As market forces and new policies … and dynamic future,” DiNapoli said. “The shale oil and gas industry faces numerous obstacles going forward that pose …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-restricts-investments-21-shale-oil-gas-companiesIX.12.O Refunds – IX. Federal Grants
… the refund to the date the funds are returned to the U.S. Treasury or offset against program disbursements. In order to … return all refunds, immediately upon receipt, to the State Treasury for credit to the appropriate federal funds … that immediately remit original refund checks to the State Treasury pursuant to state statute will not have to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12o-refunds