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DiNapoli: Health Departments Need to Clean Up Act on Food Safety
… inspectors are identifying hundreds of establishments with serious violations, including food that has not been … to federal authorities, one in six Americans contracts a foodborne illness every year from eating establishments. Failing to hold those with serious violations accountable could be a recipe for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-health-departments-need-clean-act-food-safetyState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… included eight receipts that were held between 11 and 30 days before being deposited in the district’s bank accounts. … elementary child care program approximately 30 years ago as a service staffed by district employees for families …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Effectiveness of the Department of Labor’s Unemployment Insurance System (2014-S9) Auditors found the Unemployment … mission critical. The security policy indicates that all agency information should be classified on an ongoing basis … credit card transactions. Since January 2012, neither agency has completed and submitted a required self-assessment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDiNapoli: NYC Parks Can Do More to Correct Barriers to People With Disabilities
… New York City Parks Department facilities have barriers to people with disabilities and many don’t meet ADA standards, according to an audit by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Federal law demands equal access to public spaces, but we found hundreds of barriers to people …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-nyc-parks-can-do-more-correct-barriers-people-disabilitiesThe Changing Face of Post-Pandemic New York City
… and after the COVID-19 pandemic are changing the face of New York City and highlight significant policy implications … moving forward, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Ongoing … were also leaving the city, largely for other parts of New York and New Jersey. Looking just at domestic migration …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/changing-face-post-pandemic-new-york-cityAudit Faults Justice Center Records, Raises Questions on Accountability
… Special Needs left three individuals who had committed serious acts of abuse or neglect against vulnerable New … The limited testing auditors did complete raised serious questions about whether safeguards are working to … left off the staff exclusion list after committing serious acts of abuse or neglect. The names of two of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/audit-faults-justice-center-records-raises-questions-accountabilityArea #3 – Computer Hardware, Software, and Data Inventories – Information Technology Governance
… Local governments and schools should maintain detailed, up-to-date inventory … include a description of the item including the make, model and serial number; the name of the employee or other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-3-computer-hardware-software-and-data-inventoriesDiNapoli: Localities Spending More to Address Climate Change Hazards
… a 10-year period, with about 55% of the total in response to climate-related hazards such as increased flooding and storm damage, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Climate change poses significant threats to communities in New York. Concerns are growing about severe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-localities-spending-more-address-climate-change-hazardsOversight of Selected Aspects of Traffic Controls
… the ICU an average of ten months (41 weeks) to complete a study, well beyond the four-month time frame specified in the Department’s Resource Guide. In fact, 34 studies took more than one year to … can be made to an intersection. Ensure that intersection study files contain all required documentation, including, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/30/oversight-selected-aspects-traffic-controlsHazard Mitigation and Coordination
… Yorkers without power, damaged critical public and private infrastructure, and left many New Yorkers with limited access … as other City agencies. A mitigation action is a specific project, plan, or procedure that achieves goals and … integrated continuity program. Key Findings We identified significant deficiencies in NYCEM’s HMP. Of the 755 hazard …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/25/hazard-mitigation-and-coordinationVoluntary Compliance Program
… What is Voluntary Compliance? Voluntary compliance provides … Complete Your Self-Audit Checklist Who's eligible First-time reporters of unclaimed funds to the NYS Office of … either internally or by a hired professional service provider. OUF sends invitations to companies who have never …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/voluntary-compliance-programDiNapoli: State Must Improve Management of Medical Equipment Stockpile After Spending Millions During the COVID-19 Pandemic
… these and future medical equipment purchases, so New York is well prepared for the next public health emergency.” To … Steering Committee was created to make recommendations on what quantity and type of DME should be retained in the … DiNapoli’s audit recommended DOH: Maintain basic internal controls during emergency scenarios to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-state-must-improve-management-medical-equipment-stockpile-after-spending-millions-duringDiNapoli: Critical Pre-School Special Education Services Not Reaching All Students Who Need Them
… service program, the services they are receiving in real time, or the number of districts using waitlists. “Providing … of evaluations, IEPs and regional service needs in real time. Identify school districts that need immediate review of … (OSE) is working on a long-term project for a real-time data system that the agency believes will help districts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-critical-pre-school-special-education-services-not-reaching-all-students-who-need-themWest Hill Fire District No. 3 – Financial Condition (2014M-160)
… The District contracts with the City of Elmira and Big Flats Fire District No. 1 to provide fire protection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/15/west-hill-fire-district-no-3-financial-condition-2014m-160City of Olean – Budget Review (B1-16-2)
… budget review letter issued in March 2015. Background The City of Olean, located in Cattaraugus County, issued debt … City of Olean Budget Review B1162 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/03/14/city-olean-budget-review-b1-16-2State Agencies Bulletin No. 990
… Purpose To provide agencies with instructions to pay the Firearms Training and Safety Incentive Program payment. … Officer status who successfully complete agency-directed firearms proficiency and safety training programs as set by … Committee on Health and Safety are eligible for a pilot Firearms Training and Safety Incentive Program payment. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/990-pef-firearms-training-and-safety-incentive-programCity of Glen Cove -- Budget Review (B17-7-12)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the … surplus in the water fund and a $36,751 surplus in the golf and recreation fund. These three funds are projected to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/10/13/city-glen-cove-budget-review-b17-7-12Pension Contribution Rates to Decrease for Fiscal Year 2015-16
… State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) will decline in Fiscal Year 2015-16, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … solid investment performance has delivered another decline in employer contribution rates,” DiNapoli said. “The effects … found here . The actuary for NYSLRS recommended a change in the mortality improvement assumption from Society of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/pension-contribution-rates-decrease-fiscal-year-2015-16SUNY Bulletin No. SU-238
… Actions Prior to processing, agencies must complete a roster identifying employees who will receive a 2016 … Award and must include the payment amount. The roster must be signed by the campus president and forwarded to the SUNY System Administration. A copy of the roster will be provided to OSC in an Excel format. To pay the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-238-2016-suny-discretionary-award-managementconfidentialCity of Troy – Budget Review (B5-14-23)
… that have been authorized to issue obligations to fund operating deficits to submit their tentative budgets for the … City’s resources. The sewer fund continues to display a trend of declining financial position and the proposed … the short-term and long-term liabilities related to the Combined Sewer Overflows Long Term Control Plan. The City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/11/07/city-troy-budget-review-b5-14-23