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Technology Transfer Program and Royalty Payments
… Objective To determine if the Research Foundation for the State University of New York (Research Foundation) … in the transfer of technology and royalties received for intellectual property developed at SUNY campuses. The … interest in the transfer of technology and royalties for projects developed at SUNY schools. We found the Research …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/17/technology-transfer-program-and-royalty-paymentsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… $73,794 from April 2015 through August 2017 without board authorization. In August 2017, he reimbursed the town for … to officers and employees totaling $145,671 or certain health insurance benefits provided by the town. Finger Lakes … approximately $4 million from the college’s bank account prior to audit. Auditors also determined that a travel agent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Career and Technical Education
… Objective To determine if the New York City (NYC or City) Department of … post-graduation placement. Key Findings DOE could not show how existing CTE programs aligned with labor market and … made it difficult or impossible for some students to qualify or attend. DOE does not currently report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/20/career-and-technical-educationDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Down 3.9 Percent for First Quarter of 2021
… on our state’s fiscal recovery remain uncertain.” This is the fourth quarter in a row that overall collections have … the COVID-19 pandemic and many people stayed home to avoid infection. Collections for the first quarter of 2021 … all but two counties — Albany and Schuyler — experienced an increase in collections in the first quarter of 2021 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-down-3-point-9-percent-first-quarter-2021State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… following local government audits have been issued. Grand Gorge Fire District – Conflict of Interest and Claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Woman Arrested for Stealing Deceased Sister's Pension Checks
… theft in the first and second degree; 20 counts of criminal possession of a forged instrument in the first degree; 20 counts of criminal possession of a forged instrument in the second … third and fourth degree. She was arraigned in Kings County court and released without bail on her own recognizance. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-woman-arrested-stealing-deceased-sisters-pension-checksCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B21-6-13)
… at a reasonable level to ensure funds are available in case of unanticipated expenditures or a shortfall in revenue. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/11/10/city-newburgh-budget-review-b21-6-13School District Website Transparency (2021-MS-1)
… readily available information to make informed decisions. For the 13 districts we examined: Six did not transparently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/school-district-website-transparency-2021-ms-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… bids and 11 purchases totaling $19,338 without obtaining quotes. The village could have saved nearly $60,000 if they … or sought competition through competitive bids or quotes. Fairport Public Library – Financial Management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOversight of Homeless Shelters
… Twenty-one of those 96 shelters had been visited on prior audits and had been determined to be in poor … excessive garbage in rooms, and missing or malfunctioning smoke detectors. We identified discrepancies between the Office’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/03/10/oversight-homeless-sheltersInappropriate Premium Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Mainstream Managed Care and Family Health Plus (Follow-Up)
… made in our initial audit report, Inappropriate Premium Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in … program. Managed care plans (Plans) receive monthly premium payments for individuals enrolled in their plans. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/25/inappropriate-premium-payments-recipients-no-longer-enrolled-mainstream-managed-care-andDo Not Call Enforcement Efforts (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three … The New York State Do Not Call law (Law) allows consumers to register their personal mobile and landline phone numbers … potential for using Federal Trade Commission resources and strategies to enhance the effectiveness of its Do Not Call …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/19/do-not-call-enforcement-efforts-followComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… rights. District officials also did not disable unneeded network user accounts. In addition, auditors also found that … did not adequately restrict user permissions to the network and computers based on job duties. Auditors also … or 6 percentage points. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsPublic Authorities – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… Public authorities are legally separate public entities that provide services to the public as well as to the State and local governments. … more than $291 billion in debt outstanding. The State’s access to public credit markets could be impaired if certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/public-authoritiesHigher Education – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… percent. Of the 220,103 students in 2019-20 academic year that enrolled in online instruction, 30 percent attended … percent interest rate and stopped collections on defaulted loans until January 31, 2022. … Provides information about New York States public and private higher education institutions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/higher-educationProject Tracking Systems and Economic Assistance Program Evaluations
… ESD programs be evaluated periodically to ensure they are meeting their goals and fulfilling ESD’s mission. Key … its economic assistance programs to ensure they are meeting their intended goals and furthering ESD’s mission. … programs to assess performance and ensure programs are meeting desired outcomes. Identify additional economic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/18/project-tracking-systems-and-economic-assistance-program-evaluationsMedicaid Program – Improper Supplemental Maternity Capitation Payments to Managed Care Organizations
… encounter data or other evidence indicated the maternity case ended in termination or miscarriage; and $2.4 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/29/medicaid-program-improper-supplemental-maternity-capitation-payments-managed-careRestitution Payments (2021-MS-2)
… or appropriately and reasonable efforts were not made to locate victims to disburse as much as $1.6 million the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/restitution-payments-2021-ms-2State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… contracts. Errors occurred in the leave records maintained for 24 of the 33 (73 percent) employees tested. The district overpaid seven employees $29,686 for unused leave accruals. Owego-Apalachin Central School … education programs (IEP). Auditors reviewed IEPs for 28 students who received services in 2018-19. They found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsOversight of School Safety Planning Requirements (Follow-Up)
… Plans). Our initial audit report, which covered the period September 1, 2016 through September 27, 2018, examined whether the State Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/13/oversight-school-safety-planning-requirements-follow