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Audit Recommends Improvements to NFTA Capital Planning
… prioritizes capital improvements, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … them. The authority’s response is included in the full audit. Read the report Capital Planning: Niagara Frontier … authority prioritizes capital improvements according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/audit-recommends-improvements-nfta-capital-planningComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Blooming Grove , Village of Cayuga Heights , Greenville Fire District #1 , Hauppauge … P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Blooming Grove Village of Cayuga Heights …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Opinion 88-72
… §250; TOWN LAW, §§190, 209: The establishment of a county sewer district would not necessarily preclude the subsequent establishment of a town sewer district within the county district. This is in reply to your inquiry regarding the formation of a town sewer district within the boundaries of an existing county …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-72Opinion 99-1
… in the opinion. VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS -- Service Award Program (requirement that program assets be held in … who have not earned a nonforfeitable right to a service award) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§217(j), 218(e), 219(f): (1) The assets of a service award program for volunteer firefighters must be held in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-1DiNapoli: Georgia Woman Sentenced to Over a Year in Prison and Ordered to Pay $459K in Full Restitution for Stealing NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… $459,050 in New York state pension and federal social security payments from her deceased mother-in-law’s bank … Ryan K. Buchanan, and Inspector General for the Social Security Administration Gail S. Ennis announced today. “The … to defraud New York’s retirement system and the Social Security Administration,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to the work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-georgia-woman-sentenced-over-year-prison-and-ordered-pay-459k-full-restitution-stealing-nysXII.6.O Paying Retainage – XII. Expenditures
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES This section provides Business Units with instructions on … Section 4.A - Department Operations - Personal Service of this Guide. A few screen shots are provided below to assist … for the total to be retained on the current voucher. In this example, we are holding $20,000 for retainage. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6o-paying-retainageDiNapoli: Finger Lakes Group Homes Overpaid for Food and Supplies, Wasting Taxpayer Money
… group homes across eight counties. Employees at each group home routinely purchase food and household items necessary to … local retailers and, six months later, from Finger Lakes Home Supply (Home Supply) without competitive bidding. In addition, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-finger-lakes-group-homes-overpaid-food-and-supplies-wasting-taxpayer-moneyDiNapoli: SED Makes Progress on Implementation of Dignity for All Students Act
… schools had not implemented some critical requirements of the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA). Several schools … who are bullied or harassed are more likely to miss days of school, experience higher rates of depression, and have … in incident investigation records. Other improvements address SED’s School Safety and the Educational Climate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-sed-makes-progress-implementation-dignity-all-students-actNew York City Department of Homeless Services – Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Church Avenue Merchants Block Association, Inc.
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is effectively monitoring its contract with … the Program DHS, an administrative unit of the New York City Department of Social Services (DSS), is the agency … To determine whether the New York City Department of Homeless Services DHS is effectively …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/14/new-york-city-department-homeless-services-oversight-contract-expenditures-church-avenueComplaint Processing (Follow-Up)
… 211 and 248 days, on average, to fully investigate and close cases in 2018 and 2019, respectively. Investigation … averages of 317 and 430 days to fully investigate and close cases in 2020 and the first half of 2021, respectively. … to address the unresolved issues discussed in the follow-up report within 30 days of the report’s issuance. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/05/complaint-processing-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2117
… available to process a Report of Check Returned for Refund or Exchange (AC-230) until after the SFS blackout period … the payroll office of a direct deposit account change or closure during the SFS black out period, ensure the … may be directed to the DD Returns and Reversals mailbox or the Payroll Reversal and Exchange mailbox, as appropriate. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2117-payroll-check-reissues-reversals-exchanges-and-direct-deposit-returnsCost-Saving Ideas: Containing Employee Health Insurance Costs
… include discounts for non-smokers, walking programs and employee health fairs. Employee awareness – This includes offering incentives for … Insurance Department NGA Center for Best Practices: State Employee Wellness Initiatives Government Finance Officers … CostSaving Ideas Containing Employee Health Insurance Costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-containing-employee-health-insurance-costsUnitedHealthcare – Improper Payments for Medical Services Designated By Modifier Code 59 (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the implementation status of the three recommendations made in our audit report, … To determine the implementation status of the three recommendations made in our audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/27/unitedhealthcare-improper-payments-medical-services-designated-modifier-code-59-followOversight of Sex Offenders Subject to Strict and Intensive Supervision and Treatment
… and that results in their difficulty in controlling this behavior. The goals of civil management are to protect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/17/oversight-sex-offenders-subject-strict-and-intensive-supervision-and-treatmentOversight of Private Career Schools
… the State Education Department's (Department) Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision (Bureau) provided sufficient oversight of private career schools in New York State. The audit covers … private career schools in New York State. The intent of these career schools is to provide graduates with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/07/oversight-private-career-schoolsImplementation of the Security Guard Act
… – 130,244 original registration applications and 187,219 renewal registration applications. Key Findings The … with the Division’s policies and procedures. Twenty-four renewal forms were received and processed in excess of six … their expiration date, contrary to the Division’s renewal policy. Key Recommendations Develop processes to effectively …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/06/implementation-security-guard-actSelected Aspects of Subway Station Safety (Follow-Up)
… planned to address the unresolved issues discussed in this review. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/20/selected-aspects-subway-station-safety-followDivision of Housing and Community Renewal: Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments Located Outside New York City – Sunnyside Manor: Unauthorized Bank Account
… mat, a cooking apron, and toys) totaling $2,512 and restaurant payments totaling $1,723, including a single payment of $1,149 at one restaurant. This Board-held account was not included on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/03/division-housing-and-community-renewal-physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchellAccountability and Surplussing of Vehicles
… Objectives To determine whether the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) properly accounted for and surplussed its New York City region vehicles, and whether staff used those vehicles solely for official State business. The audit covered the period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/08/15/accountability-and-surplussing-vehiclesPayroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-010
… bulletin is to inform users of changes to Retirement Plans in PayServ 9.2. Affected Employees PayServ users entering or … were terminated after January 1, 2015 will be converted at Go Live. Background The Office of the State Comptroller is … Effective Dates All changes for 9.2 are effective at Go Live, scheduled for March 15, 2021. Conversion Changes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-010-changes-pension-plans-payserv-92