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DiNapoli Releases Report on Tax Check-Off Donations
… and Prevention; Mental Illness Anti-Stigma; and NYS Teen Health Education. Spending increased in the five-year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-releases-report-tax-check-off-donationsOperational Training and Medical Assessments of Train Crews
… fit; and periodically monitored train crews forcontinued medical fitness. The audit period covered from January 1, … every three years. Train crews are also required to pass a medical assessment prior to assuming new responsibilities, and undergo periodical medical assessments every two years for Train Operators, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/01/operational-training-and-medical-assessments-train-crewsManagement of Selected Special Revenue Funds
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) is effectively managing selected … and promote the health, productivity, and well-being of all New Yorkers. Its vision states that New Yorkers will … revenue funds, which are supported by specific sources of State-generated revenue and are legally restricted to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/02/management-selected-special-revenue-fundsDiNapoli 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-electionsDiNapoli: State Department of AG and Markets Should Improve Pollinator Protection Program
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York’s farmers know how important honey bees and other pollinators are to our … audit found the Department of Agriculture and Markets can do more to detect the diseases and parasites that destroy bee … economy and we should do everything we can to support it. I encourage the Department to implement my recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-state-department-ag-and-markets-should-improve-pollinator-protection-programDiNapoli: More Needs to Be Done to Provide Mental Health Training to School Staff
… 20 school districts found they did not provide mental health training to all staff for the 2020-21 school year by … Eighteen of 20 districts (90%) either did not offer mental health training or provided training that lacked some or all … often the first to notice if a student is having mental health challenges, and they need effective training to help …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-more-needs-be-done-provide-mental-health-training-school-staffMental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (2022-MS-1)
… Crown Point Central School District [pdf] , Dover Union Free School District [pdf] , Eden Central School District … , Goshen Central School District [pdf] , Greenport Union Free School District [pdf] , Harborfields Central School … Central School District [pdf] , Port Washington Union Free School District [pdf] , Rye Neck Union Free School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/mental-health-training-component-new-york-save-act-2022-ms-1DiNapoli: DOH Needs to Step Up Enforcement of Patient Safety Violations
… The State Department of Health (DOH) has failed to hold accountable certain health care providers including … patient safety violations and use its power under the law to impose stronger fines. Additionally, DOH does not ensure amounts collected are directed to increase patient safety, as required, according to an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-doh-needs-step-enforcement-patient-safety-violationsDiNapoli Report Analyzes Regional Trends in Education for School Districts Outside New York City
… and taxpayers about local and statewide issues.” Revenue Picture In the 2017-18 school year, districts received $40.6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-report-analyzes-regional-trends-education-school-districts-outside-new-york-cityState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… implemented both recommendations contained in the initial report. Division of Criminal Justice Services: Monitoring and … is recorded in the Equine Breakdown, Death, Injury and Incident Database; and ensure adherence to drug testing … in correcting the problems identified in the initial report, and additional action is still needed. Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsCorrupt Orange County IDA Officials Ordered to Repay Over $1 Million
… of Corrupting the Government in the third degree, a class D felony. Villasuso today paid $175,000 in restitution … of Corrupting the Government in the fourth degree, a class E felony. Diana was sentenced upon his conviction of … count of Engaging Prohibited Conflict of Interest, both class A misdemeanors. The former county executive today paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/corrupt-orange-county-ida-officials-ordered-repay-over-1-millionDiNapoli: Local Sales Taxes Jump 49.2 Percent in Second Quarter
… for local governments in New York state rose by 49.2% in the second quarter (April to June 2021) compared to the same period last year, a dramatic increase from last year’s weak collections during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-local-sales-taxes-jump-49-point-2-percent-second-quarterDiNapoli: LIRR Must Better Prepare for Severe Weather to Prevent Service Disruptions and Costly Damages
… The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) needs to do more to properly prepare for severe weather … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit found the LIRR delayed a critical weather-related systemwide risk … officials need to be prepared to minimize its impacts. The LIRR is the busiest train system in North America and is the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-lirr-must-better-prepare-severe-weather-prevent-service-disruptions-and-costly-damagesDiNapoli: Major Retailers Agree to Report on Efforts to Protect Human Rights, Workplace Safety
… their overseas apparel suppliers and subcontractors in an effort to protect human and workplace standards. "Human … and YUM! Brands , the parent company of Kentucky Fried Chicken, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, agreed to conduct … and accountability in their supply chains. 2013 - Best Buy and Bed Bath & Beyond agreed to encourage their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-major-retailers-agree-report-efforts-protect-human-rights-workplace-safetyDiNapoli Issues Report on Transparency of Village Fiscal Activities
… “Villages provide critical services to residents, and many are doing a good job of giving the public a transparent look at how they are spending taxpayer money,” DiNapoli said. “Those … 210 villages (40%) filed late, after the statutory due date, and 76 villages (14%) had not filed as of Sept. 13, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-issues-report-transparency-village-fiscal-activitiesTown of Ontario - Information Technology, Financial Management and Procurement (2017M-137)
… - pdf] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s IT controls, financial condition and … 2017. Key Findings The Board has not adopted IT policies to sufficiently protect its IT assets and did not ensure the … fund balance policy; or developed policies and procedures to govern budgeting practices. Lacking established long-term …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/07/06/town-ontario-information-technology-financial-management-and-procurement-2017m-137Delaware County – Assigned Counsel (2016M-384)
… period January 1, 2015 through June 9, 2016. Background Delaware County is located in eastern New York, consists of … Key Findings County officials began working with the Delaware County Bar Association (DCBA) to update the County’s … Delaware County Assigned Counsel 2016M384 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/08/18/delaware-county-assigned-counsel-2016m-38425-Year Benefit (Section 384) – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… as a firefighter or police officer under a 20- or 25-year plan; Service as a member or officer of the New York State … If you are age 55 or older at retirement and your regular plan would provide a greater benefit, the greater benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/25-year-benefit-section-384Sag Harbor Union Free School District – Child Care Program (2016M-211)
… in the Towns of Southampton and East Hampton in Suffolk County. The District, which operates two school buildings … The Director did not maintain a separate record for each family to document if the full or reduced Program rates … to be maintained. Maintain detailed records for each family, including a completed registration form for each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/02/sag-harbor-union-free-school-district-child-care-program-2016m-211Williamsville Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-274)
… of our audit was to review the District’s financial management for the period July 1, 2012 through June 3, 2016. … Williamsville Central School District Financial Management 2016M274 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/02/williamsville-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-274