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Drug Management and Disposal
… of Environmental Conservation (Department) developed and implemented a public information program on the proper storage and disposal of medications (drugs), and publicly disseminated a notice to pharmacies, retailers, … the Department of Environmental Conservation developed and implemented a public information program on the proper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/27/drug-management-and-disposalComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and fundraising activities. Bovina Fire District – Fund Balance (Delaware County) The district’s available fund balance has accumulated to more than 400 percent of the … the money. The library maintains approximately $627,000 in mutual funds, fixed income securities and cash equivalents …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOversight of Campus Foundations
… Stony Brook Foundation, Inc. (SBF) and University at Buffalo Foundation, Inc. (UBF), controlled $1.1 billion, more … two individuals who were working for the University at Buffalo but were compensated by UBF – and not the University at Buffalo – while also receiving a State pension. UBF paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/26/oversight-campus-foundationsSocial Adult Day Services
… the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) and the Department of Health (DOH), are effectively … to client eligibility, service plans, staffing, training, and physical safety. The audit covers the period April 1, … adults with services such as socialization, supervision and monitoring, personal care, and nutrition in a protective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/02/social-adult-day-servicesDiNapoli Op-Ed: New York Should Opt Into Public Financing of Elections
… simply can’t self-fund a campaign. We need to consider the cost to our state of this system that keeps too many … donors. A new financing system in New York is a relatively low cost tool that allows candidates and elected officials to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-op-ed-new-york-should-opt-public-financing-electionsNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Companies to Adopt Better Workers' Rights Policies
… workers’ freedom of association and collective bargaining rights. The proposals were filed with Walmart Inc., CVS … and collective bargaining are fundamental human rights,” DiNapoli said. “The right to join unions, without … with the exception of Gannett. “Respecting workers’ rights to organize – and not interfering when they do – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-calls-companies-adopt-better-workers-rights-policiesState Agencies Bulletin No. 286
… processing and taxation of educational assistance benefits for 2001 Affected Employees Employees who received a taxable … assistance benefits provided to State employees for undergraduate courses, up to a $5,250 limit during the … In general, educational assistance benefits provided for graduate courses are taxable, unless they can be excluded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/286-educational-assistance-benefitsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… online banking. In 2020, the former bookkeeper received $1,254 in dental and vision insurance through the town and … Services (BOCES) – Cash Management (2023M-40) Over an 18-month period, officials missed an opportunity for BOCES to … revoke unnecessary network user account access. As many as 1,570 accounts were unneeded but were not disabled and four …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsXI.2.K Authorized Signatures – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… those individuals authorized to execute: Contracts on behalf of an agency where the State of New York is a … limitations exist, agencies must identify the limitation on the appropriate authorized signature form. Agencies are … STS or AC 340-S for purchase orders subject to OSC review (OP Transactions). Form AC 1782-S authorizes the head of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2k-authorized-signaturesDiNapoli: Probation Departments Failing to Get Restitution Payments to Victims
… the money that was collected from them didn’t always go to crime victims, with some funds languishing for years, according to a review of more than 340 cases at 13 county probation … a key part of the legal process that allows crime victims to recoup losses caused by the crime,” DiNapoli said. “County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-probation-departments-failing-get-restitution-payments-victimsOversight of Chemical Dependence Residential Services
… Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) properly monitored residential services to ensure conditions are safe and secure … and recovery. OASAS oversees Chemical Dependence Residential Services delivered by certified providers, including Community Residential (CR) and Supportive Living (SL) services. A CR …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/03/oversight-chemical-dependence-residential-servicesHeat and Hot Water Complaints
… June 30, 2019). About the Program Residential building owners must ensure that apartments in their buildings are … is responsible for ensuring that residential building owners comply with NYC’s Housing Maintenance Code (Code) and … Law. In accordance with the Code, residential building owners must supply their tenants with adequate heat from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/24/heat-and-hot-water-complaintsSubway Wait Assessment
… improvements, the MTA released the Subway Action Plan to improve service. One of the changes in the Plan was … Platform Time, the average time that customers wait at a station beyond their scheduled wait time; Additional Train … OP did not include key subway stations such as Penn Station, 59th Street-Columbus Circle, and 14th Street. These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/03/subway-wait-assessmentDiNapoli: Two Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From 86-Year-Old State Pensioner
… for their crimes, and the victim has received needed care and services.” New York State Police Superintendent … property taxes or other bills for four years, causing the home to be placed in foreclosure, his vehicle to be … in deplorable conditions: the toilet and shower in the home were inoperable, animal feces were on the floor and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-two-arrested-stealing-more-200000-86-year-old-state-pensionerDiNapoli: Audit Finds Poor Financial Management by Central New York Regional Market Authority Board
… The Central New York Regional Market Authority’s financial position has deteriorated, and … on the authority’s budget. “The Central New York Regional Market Authority board and officials need to turn its … The Syracuse-based public authority operates a farmers market and flea market to help vendors sell their products to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-audit-finds-poor-financial-management-central-new-york-regional-market-authority-boardState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school audits were issued. Town of Keene – Records and Reports (Essex County) The supervisor did not maintain complete, accurate and timely accounting records. As a result, the board lacked reliable records and reports to manage the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Debt – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… The debt burden of a governmental entity creates fixed costs that directly … increased taxation or additional future borrowing. Limit the capacity to finance future capital assets and grants. New … Second Highest in Outstanding Debt Nationwide At the end of SFY 2021-22, the State reported the following debt levels: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/debtDiNapoli: LIRR Ridership Is Recovering but Service Improvement Must Remain a Priority
… The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) is making a steady recovery from the pandemic with … in 2023 that was better than in 2019. Still, the LIRR had 31% more delays from train car problems last year … from State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli shows. “The LIRR has made improvements in on-time performance since the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-lirr-ridership-recovering-service-improvement-must-remain-priorityDiNapoli Audit: ESD Needs To Increase Transparency of Its Real Estate Holdings and Sales of Properties Below Fair Market Value
… agency (ESD) has not been meeting statutory requirements to provide accurate, annual reports of its real estate … about the economic benefits of the transfer compared to the fair market value of the property, a new audit from State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found. “ESD has to be more transparent about the real estate transactions it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-audit-esd-needs-increase-transparency-its-real-estate-holdings-and-sales-properties-belowEDSS - General Help for All Transactions
… Information Requested – More information is required to complete the review. The Primary Contact will be notified by email. The agency will have the ability to attach the additional documentation required. The status will return to In Progress (OSC) once the additional information is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/edss-general-help-all-transactions