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DiNapoli: MTA's Plan to Pull Trash Cans Didn't Make Stations Cleaner
… the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's controversial, and seemingly counterintuitive, experiment to reduce exposed … of improving straphangers' experience and making stations cleaner and there's no evidence it reduced the number of rats …
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
… often disengaged, falling behind academically and at risk for dropping out of school entirely," said DiNapoli "The … as missing at least 10 percent of enrolled school days in a year for any reason – excused or unexcused. SED figures … spending, the state's 150,000 contracts, billions in state payments, and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-audit-recommends-additional-steps-reduce-student-absenteeismComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District and the Wappingers Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … District – Claims Audit (Herkimer County) The treasurer does not oversee the application of her signature on checks … million of fund balance to finance district operations in fiscal years 2011-12 through 2013-14. Cuba-Rushford …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Village of Quogue and the Shelby Volunteer Fire Company . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … have full access rights to record financial transactions in the accounting system with no oversight. Facility … The significant revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget appear reasonable. The proposed …
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
… Joy LaBarr, was charged with stealing nearly $32,000 in New York State pension payments intended for her deceased father-in-law, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Broome … “The defendant allegedly took advantage of her father-in-law’s death to personally profit, buying clothing, making …
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
… The East Ramapo Central School District continues to face … district’s progress with implementing recommendations made in previous audits in August 2011 and July 2013 . Auditors … follow-up report shows some progress has been made, too many major budget problems remain. Moving forward, careful …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-east-ramapo-school-budget-hampered-deficits-inadequate-rainy-day-fundsXI.11.A Agency Contracts, Non-Personal Service and Capital Spending Controls – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… contract and amendment transactions submitted to OSC for pre-audit and contract reporter exemption requests submitted to OSC for approval must be accompanied by a properly completed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11a-agency-contracts-non-personal-service-and-capital-spending-controlsExecutive Director of Baychester Youth Council Indicted for Stealing More Than $100,000 From Federal Grant
… denied betting, then explained the figures also showed winnings she bet. Russell also told investigators that she …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/executive-director-baychester-youth-council-indicted-stealing-more-100000-federal-grantSelected Aspects of Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Tolls and Fees (Follow-Up)
… punitive to drivers. TBTA also did not fully utilize the new Department of Motor Vehicles registration suspension … would allow law enforcement to locate vehicles of out-of-state violators, was not implemented because other change orders for ORT and other New York E-ZPass agencies took priority. However, ORT has existed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/selected-aspects-collection-bridge-and-tunnel-tolls-and-fees-followManual Therapy Center, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… who are between the ages of three and five years. In addition to this cost-based program, Manual Therapy … 2014, Manual Therapy reported approximately $15.6 million in reimbursable costs for the SEIT cost-based program. Key … fiscal years ended June 30, 2014, we identified $818,286 in reported costs that did not comply with the requirements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/31/manual-therapy-center-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualState Agencies Bulletin No. 1707
… termination of employees who have not received a paycheck in over one (1) year. To provide agencies instructions for … code to identify employees who should not be included in the automatic system termination program. Affected Employees Employees who have records in PayServ and meet the following criteria may be effected: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1707-automatic-system-termination-employees-inactive-more-one-yearFormer Chief of Briarcliff Manor Fire Department Sentenced to 12 Months in Prison for Embezzling More Than $120,000
… was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Cathy Seibel to 12 months in prison for charges arising out of his … $120,000 from the BMFD, after his prosecution by United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York … personal bank accounts. He used the embezzled proceeds to pay personal expenses. Garcia cover up his thefts by making …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/former-chief-briarcliff-manor-fire-department-sentenced-12-months-prison-embezzling-more-120000Cost-Saving Ideas: How to Reduce Energy Costs
… and Development Authority (NYSERDA) or the New York Power Authority (NYPA) for more information. Use an energy … hire a private contractor to perform energy services, like installing a more efficient energy system. You can use a … lights with more energy efficient models. Use Energy Star power management software on your computers. Turn on power …
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
… Who will be responsible for overseeing the plan's development and implementation? How will an asset inventory … or reconstructed? Who will be involved during the plan's development (for example, board members, department heads, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-capital-planning-local-governments-and-school-districtsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-607
… Purpose To notify CUNY agencies of the 2018 Pre Tax Transit and Parking rate changes pursuant to IRS Release, … Employees CUNY employees enrolled in the CUNY Transit and Parking Benefit Transportation Spending Account Program … Account Program should be directed to the CUNY University Benefits Office at (646) 664-3337 or (646) 664-3350. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-607-2018-cuny-pre-tax-transit-and-parking-rate-changesDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-70
… and are subject to all employment taxes and income taxes. Payroll Register and Employee’s Paycheck/Advice The … Earnings Code and the amount paid will be displayed on the Payroll Register. The appropriate Earnings Description and … regarding this bulletin should be directed to the Payroll Earnings mailbox. … To provide the Division of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-70-2014-csea-pef-and-rrsu-over40-comp-time-ii-cash-outDiNapoli Audit: State Oversight of Animal Shelters Found to Be Adequate, But Better Safeguards Needed Before Dogs Are Euthanized
… and proper care for seized dogs, but officials could do more to make certain dogs are not inappropriately … and proper care for seized dogs but officials could do more to make certain dogs are not inappropriately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-audit-state-oversight-animal-shelters-found-be-adequate-better-safeguards-needed-dogs-areState Agencies Bulletin No. 1128
… reduced and reported to the Employees’ Retirement System in accordance with the Deficit Reduction Plan. Affected Employees CSEA employees in the following bargaining units who are enrolled in ERS (Retirement Plan 7Y): Administrative Services BU02 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1128-deficit-reduction-reporting-employees-retirement-system-ers-employeesCompliance With Payment Card Industry Standards
… Industry (PCI) Security Standards Council. The PCI DSS is a comprehensive set of technical and operational … proactively protect customer credit card data that is either stored, processed, or transmitted through its … connected to, the Cardholder Data Environment (CDE) – that is, the people, processes, and technologies that store, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/19/compliance-payment-card-industry-standards