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Technology Transfer Program and Royalty Payments (Follow-Up) (2020-F-32)
To follow up on the actions taken by officials of the Research Foundation for the State University of New York to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report, Technology Transfer Program and Royalty Payments.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20f32.pdfDiNapoli: MTA's Plan to Pull Trash Cans Didn't Make Stations Cleaner
… straphangers' "poor customer experience of exposed trash bags in stations and to eliminate the accompanying presence … trash cans meant no overflowing trash or full trash bags lying around for customers to see or smell or attract … at the stations. The MTA didn't count exposed trash bags, despite the program's stated purpose. Instead, it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-mtas-plan-pull-trash-cans-didnt-make-stations-cleanerDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Additional Steps to Reduce Student Absenteeism
… falling behind academically and at risk for dropping out of school entirely," said DiNapoli "The State Education … vital it is for our children to be in school and learning, I urge the department to do even more and reexamine the guidelines provided to local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-audit-recommends-additional-steps-reduce-student-absenteeismComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Ausable , Fishers Island Waste Management District , Town … The board did not approve any of the water and sewer rates that were used for the districts within the town. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… holding public office, and is not compensated through the payroll, as are other library officers and employees. Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … also found four claims totaling $2,267 that did not have sufficient supporting documentation. These claims were … in significant village-wide dysfunction. Officials have not addressed the repeated deficiencies to previous …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… his office completed audits of the Central Valley School District , Cornwall Central School District , Cuba-Rushford … As a result, the district cannot properly account for how much fuel is pumped into specific vehicles and by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli Releases Report on Municipalities Close to Exceeding Tax Limits
The number of cities counties and villages in New York that are close to reaching their Constitutional Tax Limit CTL has more than doubled since 2012 according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-releases-report-municipalities-close-exceeding-tax-limitsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … information on 130,000 state contracts, visit Open Book New York . The easy-to-use website was created to promote … provide taxpayers with better access to financial data. … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: Health Departments Need to Clean Up Act on Food Safety
… found that food safety inspectors are identifying hundreds of establishments with serious violations, including food … them target their limited resources to areas of greatest need or at highest risk. DiNapoli’s auditors did find that … performance of designated health department functions that need improvements; identify patterns and/or areas of concern …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-health-departments-need-clean-act-food-safetyComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … better access to the financial workings of government. … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … County) Both the clerk-treasurer and her deputy were able to perform all cash disbursement functions and have full access rights to record financial transactions in the accounting system …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Binghamton Woman Charged With Stealing Deceased Father-in-Law's Pension Payments
… nearly $32,000 in New York State pension payments intended for her deceased father-in-law, State Comptroller Thomas P. … buying clothing, making online purchases, and taking out cash from the deceased’s bank account,” DiNapoli said. … payments after his death. However, she predeceased him, so payments should have stopped upon his death in December …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-binghamton-woman-charged-stealing-deceased-father-laws-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Canal Corp. Must Address Gaps
… significant canal structures that have not been inspected in many years – and some not at all, possibly elevating risks … repair needs are being met. It is encouraging that in response to the audit, canal officials largely concur with … of the New York State Thruway Authority, was created in 1992 to operate and maintain the state canal system. State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-canal-corp-must-address-gapsDiNapoli: East Ramapo School Budget Hampered By Deficits, Inadequate Rainy Day Funds
… funds, according to a follow-up audit issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report assesses the district’s progress with implementing recommendations made in previous …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-east-ramapo-school-budget-hampered-deficits-inadequate-rainy-day-fundsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… his office completed audits of the Beaver River Central School District , Clymer Central School District , Pittsford Central …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1XI.11.A Agency Contracts, Non-Personal Service and Capital Spending Controls – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… New York State Division of the Budget (DOB) Bulletin B-1184, titled Agency Contracts, … Service and Capital Spending Controls , impacts the Office of the State Comptroller’s (OSC) audit of contracts and review of contract reporter exemption …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11a-agency-contracts-non-personal-service-and-capital-spending-controlsManual Therapy Center, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… to children with disabilities who are between the ages of three and five years. In addition to this cost-based … served about 313 students. The New York City Department of Education refers students to Manual Therapy and pays for … allocated to the SEIT cost-based program instead of the Related Services fixed-fee program; $53,855 in OTPS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/31/manual-therapy-center-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualCost-Saving Ideas: How to Reduce Energy Costs
… what your utility currently offers. The New York State Office of General Services (OGS) may have contract prices … Star website . Eliminate unnecessary equipment. Turn off office equipment, computers and lights at the end of the day. … management software on your computers. Turn on power save features in office equipment such as copiers and printers. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-how-reduce-energy-costsCost-Saving Ideas: Capital Planning for Local Governments and School Districts
… within your budget. By developing a structured approach for assessing and funding capital assets, you can help avoid … versus acquiring new assets; Develop a structured approach for making decisions to fund capital assets; Identify which … think about these questions: Who will be responsible for overseeing the plan's development and implementation? How …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-capital-planning-local-governments-and-school-districts