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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… today the following audits have been issued. Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance – Controls Over the … of the ESSHI program, including insufficient monitoring of contract requirements, inadequate conditions at some housing … case management for support services. New York City Civilian Complaint Review Board – Complaint Processing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsArchived: Legislative Session 2015 –2016
… of the New York state and local employees’ retirement system and the New York state and local police and fire retirement system (the Retirement System or System) on the basis of … procurement purposes; clarifying the use of best and final offers for invitations for bids and requests for proposals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/archived-legislative-session-2015-2016Housing Trust Fund Corporation – Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Various Section 8 Housing Programs and the COVID Rent Relief Program (Follow-Up)
… and Maximization of Federal Funding for Various Section 8 Housing Programs and the COVID Rent Relief Program ( … the State. HCR also offers Security Deposit Assistance (SDA), which covers the cost of security deposits for tenants entering into new lease agreements. SDA was a temporary initiative started as a result of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/04/housing-trust-fund-corporation-internal-controls-over-and-maximization-federal-fundingContact Us
… contact us by completing the form below. How much is my claim? To protect your privacy and prevent fraud, we … to the address provided on your claim form within 30 days. What is the status of my claim? You can check the status of … do not have any more information about your claim than what’s included in your status or correspondence from us, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/contact-usOpinion 98-21
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. AMBULANCE SERVICE -- Contracts (by fire district for emergency ambulance service) -- Fire Districts (contracts for emergency ambulance service) FIRE DISTRICTS -- Ambulance Service … local fire district may jointly contract with a private ambulance company for ALS service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-21Opinion 90-53
… ministerial responsibilities) VILLAGE BOARD -- Powers and Duties (authority to contract out discretionary as opposed to ministerial functions) REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Assessment Procedures (authority to retain … out functions of village building inspector) STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Independent Contractor (authority to contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-53New Yorkers in Need: The Housing Insecurity Crisis
… adequate housing is one of the most essential necessities in our society. Beyond providing shelter, our homes are … finding and keeping an adequate and affordable place to live has become all too difficult — stretching household … or even hazardous conditions. The consequences of this housing insecurity are wide-ranging, with economic, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-housing-insecurity-crisisSlaterville Springs Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-315)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the District’s controls are adequate to ensure that financial … recorded and reported to safeguard District moneys for the period January 1, 2012 through September 18, 2013. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/24/slaterville-springs-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financialDiNapoli Estimates LIRR Strike Could Cause Up to $50 Million in Economic Loss Daily
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today estimated a potential Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) strike could cause up to $50 … rely on the railroad every day when traveling between Long Island and New York City, and within Long Island for work and other activities, such as shopping …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-estimates-lirr-strike-could-cause-50-million-economic-loss-dailyVested Retirement Benefit – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… if you leave public employment before retirement age and you have five years of credited service. When you reach … be entitled to a retirement benefit based on your service and salary earned when you were an active member. 1 Tier 1 members under the alternative age 55 plan may receive their full …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/vested-retirement-benefitUse of State Appropriations
… Purpose To determine whether the New York Wine and Grape Foundation (Foundation) has spent State funding in compliance with … the period April 2012 through March 2016. Background The Foundation is a public authority, located in Canandaigua, … To determine whether the New York Wine and Grape Foundation has spent State funding in compliance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/16/use-state-appropriationsOrange County Community College – Information Technology and Financial Activities (2017M-111)
… or the financial software application. The servers and server rooms were not adequately protected, backups were not … policies and the financial software application. Improve server rooms’ physical security by installing fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2017/09/29/orange-county-community-college-information-technology-and-financialHealth Sciences Charter School – Procurement (2013M-211)
… services such as janitorial services, school uniforms and kitchen supplies. Key Recommendations Develop and adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/10/25/health-sciences-charter-school-procurement-2013m-211Almond Volunteer Fire Department – Cash Shortage (2014M-113)
… internal controls over its financial operations for the period January 1, 2009 through March 13, 2014. … governing body with the following positions responsible for Department operations: President, Vice President, Chief, … Department bylaws state that the Treasurer is responsible for all financial activity, they do not detail the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/08/almond-volunteer-fire-department-cash-shortage-2014m-113South Fallsburg Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-181)
… for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings While the District does have adequate financial policies, it does not have … not filed the required annual financial report with the Office of State Comptroller since the 2008 fiscal year. … the Office of the State Comptroller within 60 days of the close of the fiscal year. Reconcile the District’s accounting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/09/13/south-fallsburg-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsOlcott Fire Company, Inc. – Financial Operations (2013M-124)
… with his personal credit card and for unsubstantiated restaurant purchases. Key Recommendations Establish an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/16/olcott-fire-company-inc-financial-operations-2013m-124Lakeland Fire District – Travel and Conference Costs (2013M-145)
… January 1, 2011, to November 30, 2012. Background The Lakeland Fire District is located in the Town of Islip in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/23/lakeland-fire-district-travel-and-conference-costs-2013m-145Jericho Fire District – Professional Services (2012M-236)
… the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Oyster Bay and the County of Nassau in which it is located. The … million. Key Findings The District’s procurement policy does not require the use of competitive methods when procuring professional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/02/01/jericho-fire-district-professional-services-2012m-236Eagle Matt Lee Fire Company Number One Inc. – Financial Operations (2012M-213)
… April 1, 2011, to June 13, 2012. Background The Eagle Matt Lee Fire Company is a volunteer organization located in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/01/11/eagle-matt-lee-fire-company-number-one-inc-financial-operations-2012m-213Security Over Critical Information Systems
… over its critical systems. Key Recommendations Develop strategies to enhance security controls over critical … systems. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest Central New York Regional Transportation Authority: Compliance With …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/19/security-over-critical-information-systems