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Language Access Services (2022-S-38)
To determine if the Department of Motor Vehicles is adequately serving the needs of individuals with Limited English Proficiency, including complying with Executive Order 26.1 and New York State Executive Law Chapter 18, Article 10, Section 202-A.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s38.pdfLanguage Access Services (2022-S-38) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Department of Motor Vehicles is adequately serving the needs of individuals with Limited English Proficiency, including complying with Executive Order 26.1 and New York State Executive Law Chapter 18, Article 10, Section 202-A.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s38-response.pdfDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3% in Second Quarter
… totaled $5.7 billion in the second quarter of 2023 (April-June), an increase of 3%, or nearly $167 million, compared to … pandemic period,” DiNapoli said. DiNapoli’s report found: June Collections Drove Growth: Second quarter growth was driven by strong collections in June of 5.8% after April and May grew by a more modest 1.5% …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-3-percent-second-quarterComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Canandaigua City School District , Fonda-Fultonville Central School District , Monroe 2 – Orleans BOCES and the Newcomb … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli Finds Schools Falling Short on Emergency Planning
… Schools are not doing enough to prepare for emergency situations like shootings, according to an audit of … to make sure our children and school personnel are safe. Emergency planning must be a priority for all New York … to develop comprehensive safety plans and building-level emergency response plans. SED regulations were developed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-finds-schools-falling-short-emergency-planningDiNapoli: Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Brazen Public Theft
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the guilty plea of former Bennington Town Clerk Tina Metz in a string of thefts that intensified even after DiNapoli’s office … official misconduct. She was ordered to pay restitution of $33,189 for the money she stole from town fees and tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-brazen-public-theftComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the board has not implemented policies that address remote access to the district’s financial system. Fair Haven … were not always supported with adequate documentation. For access to state and local government spending and 50,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsXI.16 Vendor Responsibility – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… OVERVIEW This section reminds New York State contracting entities of their legal … to be considered include authority to do business in New York State, licensing (e.g. with the Education Department … partners. Subcontractors are required to obtain a New York State Vendor Identification Number (Vendor ID) to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi16-vendor-responsibilityXI-A.1.A Separation of Duties – XI-A. Purchasing
… According to the Standards for Internal Control in New York State Government , separation of duties is a basic … According to the Standards for Internal Control in New York State Government separation of duties is a basic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a1a-separation-dutiesDiNapoli: Renewable Energy Projects Taking Years To Become Operational in NYS
… energy projects have been taking more than three years to receive siting permits due to application delays, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … energy projects have been taking more than three years to receive siting permits due to application delays according …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-renewable-energy-projects-taking-years-become-operational-nysDiNapoli: 16 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… as one-time federal funds are depleted and state aid is uncertain.” In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the … by school districts (excluding New York City and the Big Four) increased from $15.1 billion in SY 2021-22, to … DiNapoli’s report also found that twenty-two districts are considered to be chronically stressed, having been designated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-16-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressLead Contamination of State Armories (Follow-Up)
… equipment. In September 2015, the National Guard Bureau’s Army National Guard (ARNG) issued guidance to all states …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/16/lead-contamination-state-armories-followVehicle and Heavy Equipment Purchase Program (Follow-Up) (2014-F-2), 30-Day Response
We have followed up on the actions taken by officials of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (Port Authority) to implement the recommendations contain
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-14f2-response.pdfVehicle and Heavy Equipment Purchase Program (Follow-Up) (2014-F-2)
We have followed up on the actions taken by officials of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (Port Authority) to implement the recommendations contain
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-14f2.pdfDiNapoli: Local Sales Taxes Jump 49.2 Percent in Second Quarter
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in New York state … according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli . Sales tax collections during this period grew by just over … of the state, much of which had begun to see increasing sales tax collections starting as soon as the third quarter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-local-sales-taxes-jump-49-point-2-percent-second-quarterTown of Waterloo – Financial Management (2022M-7)
… (Supervisor) ensured the Town had adequate financial records and reports to effectively manage Town finances. Key … the Supervisor did not maintain accurate accounting records and reports. In addition, the Board did not: … such as inadequate financial policies, procedures, records and reports. Conduct, or contract for, an annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/07/29/town-waterloo-financial-management-2022m-7Town of Evans – Employee Benefits (2024M-53)
… whether Town of Evans (Town) officials maintained leave records and paid separation and health insurance opt-out … supported and approved. Key Findings The Town’s leave records and separation payments were generally not accurate, … were not properly supported or approved. We reviewed leave records for 27 of the Town’s 80 employees and determined that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/09/20/town-evans-employee-benefits-2024m-53Retirement and Savings Plans Overview – Welcome
… Retirement and Savings Plans Defined Benefit Plans: A … Benefit Plans: New York State Employees’ Retirement System New York State Police and Fire Retirement System New … retirement plan, like a 401(k), where the employee and/or their employer contributes to an individual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll/payroll-manual/retirement-and-savings-plans-overviewState Agencies Bulletin No. 1743
… with information regarding OSC’s revised tax refund policy for employees who were/are on a paid Workers’ Compensation … method on the annual basis (refer to IRS Publication 15 for additional information). Due to late reporting of … taxable gross adjustment. This adjustment, when annualized for income tax purposes, can generate excessive refunds of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1743-late-reporting-workers-compensation-leaveDiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Mother's Pension
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney Miriam E. Rocah announced the sentencings of Annette Bigelow, 61, and Mary Nash, 59, who hid their mother’s death to pocket … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney Miriam E Rocah …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-sentenced-stealing-deceased-mothers-pension