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DiNapoli: Audit Recommends Additional Steps to Reduce Student Absenteeism
The State Education Department SED has stepped up efforts to combat chronic student absenteeism but an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli identified issues that could hinder SEDs efforts in this area
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-audit-recommends-additional-steps-reduce-student-absenteeismUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-246
… (Uniform Blazer) Payment. Affected Employees Employees of the NYS Unified Court System (UCS) in Bargaining Unit 87 … Be in a title in the Court Clerical series and assigned to trial courts in the First and Second Department; and Have a … Be in a title in the Court Clerical series and assigned to trial courts in the First and Second Department; and Have a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-246-uniform-maintenance-uniform-blazer-lump-sum-payment-and-juneOpinion 93-2
… §15-104[1][c], which prescribes a procedure for village elections in certain villages to be conducted by the board of elections on the day of the general election). Pursuant to … "at a regular or special village election as such elections are defined in the election law" (Village Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-2Opinion 2001-4
… for specified services plus hourly rate for revaluation work to be performed by appointive assessor); (salary … may be temporarily increased to reflect additional work involved in conducting a town-wide revaluation. You … for a limited, fixed number of hours and that the work in connection with the revaluation would cause an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-4Opinion 89-56
… health care services billed but not provided) MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(ii)(a), (d)(3); TOWN LAW, §27; CIVIL … bargaining agreement, whether or not it involves a term or condition of employment subject to mandatory … a provision would not contravene Article VIII, §1 because benefits provided under a collective bargaining agreement are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-56DiNapoli Finds Opportunities for Improved NYPD Hate Crimes Reporting
… people of color, and LGBT individuals,” state Sen. Brad Hoylman, who requested the audits, said. “I commend …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-finds-opportunities-improved-nypd-hate-crimes-reportingOpinion 97 - 12
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Employment Contracts (planning board secretary … Whether the recording secretary of a town planning board may be employed by a local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-12Opinion 97-10
… Law, §109-b[1][a], [2]). Pursuant to section 109-b(3)(d), this Office has promulgated regulations governing, among … thereto" (former General Municipal Law, §109-b[1][d], as added by L 1991, ch 413, §35). The 1994 amendment to section 109-b, however, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-10Opinion 92-2
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … Concerning the permissible means of financing an expenditure to be made on behalf of a zone established within a fire district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-2Opinion 94-1
… 12 and 12-A of the Town Law for the financing of town water districts manifested the Legislature's intent to … relating to the operation of a county sewer district treatment plant. In light of the foregoing, it is our opinion that a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-1DiNapoli Finds Subway Wait Times Got Worse from 2013 to 2014
… Modernizing signal technology could let the MTA run trains closer together. Currently, Transit plans to convert to … (CBTC), a proven technology that permits trains to operate closer together. However, progress toward CBTC will likely be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-finds-subway-wait-times-got-worse-2013-2014DiNapoli: NYC Transportation and Warehousing Sector Fares Better Than Other Sectors in Recovery Amid Shift to E-Commerce
… impacted by the pandemic. For-hire trips, including taxi rides, dropped by 84% in April 2020. According to the Taxi …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-nyc-transportation-and-warehousing-sector-fares-better-other-sectors-recovery-amid-shift-eDiNapoli: NYC Finances Gain Stronger Footing
… to carefully manage the significant relief it received to aid its recovery while also maintaining flexibility as it … new challenges when the federal relief expires. By FY 2025, the city would incur more than $1 billion in recurring … driven by less severe impacts among higher-income workers who could telecommute. City Needs Budget Options and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-nyc-finances-gain-stronger-footingState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… have been issued. Office for the Aging (OFA): Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (Follow - Up) (2020-F-27) An audit … identified in the initial report. Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS): Access Controls Over Selected … for reimbursement. State Education Department (SED): Kids Unlimited, PT, OT & SLP, PLLC – Compliance With the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: People With Disabilities in New York City Have Higher Unemployment Rates and Lower Incomes
… according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The Comptroller … Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities. “There is a stark disparity in employment rates and wages for people with … and look forward to a continuing partnership." “I lost my leg to bone cancer at age 12. Since then, I have fought, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-people-disabilities-new-york-city-have-higher-unemployment-rates-and-lower-incomesMitigation for Extreme Weather Conditions and Flooding
… to identify potential risks to its system from extreme weather conditions and flooding and developed plans to … operate as effectively as possible during minor to severe weather conditions. Severe weather includes thunderstorms, tornadoes, hail, lightning, … to identify potential risks to its system from extreme weather conditions and flooding and developed plans to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/13/mitigation-extreme-weather-conditions-and-floodingCVS Health – Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service
To determine if CVS Health invoiced and remitted commercial rebate revenue related to Empire Plan drug utilization in accordance with its contract with the Department of Civil Service
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/06/cvs-health-accuracy-drug-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civil-serviceEast Brentwood Fire District – Control Environment and Expenditures (2015M-112)
… auditor’s recommendations. The Secretary posted public election notices without ensuring they were complete and … meeting minutes did not include information related to pay raises. The Chief and Assistant Chief never provided … policy to include specific allowable lodging and meal rates and communicate it to District personnel. Adopt a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/08/14/east-brentwood-fire-district-control-environment-and-expenditures-2015m-112State Agencies Bulletin No. 1683
… checks, salary exchange checks, direct deposit returns, and retirement refunds. Effective Date(s) Immediately Payroll Notification … Direct Deposits) Payroll Garnishment Officers (Garnishment Refunds) Payroll Reissued Checks (State Payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1683-new-payroll-check-notification-reportCortlandville Fire Department – Internal Controls (2014M-3)
… November 2013 the Treasurer had not recorded the monthly lottery transactions since February 2013. The board did not … Implement mitigating controls over the Treasurer’s and Lottery Account Clerk’s financial activities, such as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/21/cortlandville-fire-department-internal-controls-2014m-3