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DiNapoli: Chipotle Needs to Address Concerns Over Racial Equity and Inclusion

… related to civil rights, racial equity, diversity and inclusion, and how these affect the company’s business. “Chipotle has … “More than 60% of Chipotle’s employees are people of color and they have borne the brunt of recent controversies …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-chipotle-needs-address-concerns-over-racial-equity-and-inclusion

Adult Career and Continuing Education Services – Vocational Rehabilitation Supported Employment Program

… Objective To determine whether the Adult Career and Continuing … Program achieved its intended objectives, namely, to provide vocational rehabilitation supported employment …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/30/adult-career-and-continuing-education-services-vocational-rehabilitation-supported

Payroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-009

… OSC will conduct formal interface testing with vendors who have requested it between December 7 and 18, 2020, during … readiness for v 9.2. Agency Testing Coordinators (ATCs) have been identified who will act as liaisons between OSC and … concluded. Questions Questions regarding this bulletin, or any aspect of the project, may be directed to the Payroll …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-009-agency-testing-and-training

Management of Capital Projects

… Objectives To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) Long Island … management process and was successful in completing scope of work timely, with quality, and within budget. The audit … (DPM) Procedures (Procedures); however, project managers do not always comply with, and contractors/consultants are …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/14/management-capital-projects

Compliance With Jonathan’s Law (Follow-Up)

… non-verbal autistic and developmentally disabled boy, died while in the care of a State facility operated by the Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental … residing in facilities operated, licensed, or certified by OPWDD, the Office of Mental Health, or the Office of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/25/compliance-jonathans-law-follow

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1785

… assistance program is excluded from taxable wages. Amounts in excess of $5,250 must be reported and are subject to … is considered the taxable amount and must be reported in PayServ through either Time Entry or the agency … December 19, 2019). Tax Information Educational Assistance in excess of $5,250 is considered a taxable fringe benefit. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1785-educational-assistance-benefits

DiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Compliance with Jonathan's Law

… Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state’s 160,000 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-compliance-jonathans-law

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits

… announced today the following audits and examinations have been issued. Department of Health (DOH): Medicaid … made by DOH for therapy services and drugs that should have been paid for by Medicare. Department of Health: … 2015. In a follow-up, auditors found TBTA officials have made progress in addressing the issues identified. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1785.1

… assistance program is excluded from taxable wages. Amounts in excess of $5,250 must be reported and are subject to … is considered the taxable amount and must be reported in PayServ through either Time Entry or the agency … December 19, 2019). Tax Information Educational Assistance in excess of $5,250 is considered a taxable fringe benefit. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/17851-educational-assistance-benefits

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… fund balance policy, which limits transparency. City of Little Falls – Financial Condition (Herkimer County) The …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits

DiNapoli: Better Oversight Needed at Homeless Shelters

… of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) continues to provide inadequate oversight of homeless shelters, … and drug use. “New York’s homeless population deserves to be housed in a safe and dignified setting,” DiNapoli said. … Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance is failing to ensure a healthy living environment for those that need it …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-better-oversight-needed-homeless-shelters

Controls Over Vehicle Use and Transportation-Related Expenses

… receiving best pricing for services. The Department does little to hold the Contractor accountable for its …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/07/controls-over-vehicle-use-and-transportation-related-expenses

Population Data, Resources and Publications

… 5 percent in most of the counties, with a significant number of residents commuting to New York City. Recent …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/population-data-resources-and-publications

Housing Trust Fund Corporation: Internal Controls and Maximization of Federal Funding for Community Development Block Grant & HOME Investment Partnerships Programs (Follow-Up)

… While CDBG and HOME share the same goals, the programs have different approaches to meeting the needs of low- and moderate-income families and have different rules regarding eligible activities. HCR … of confidential information. Key Findings HCR officials have made progress in addressing the issues we identified in …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/11/housing-trust-fund-corporation-internal-controls-and-maximization-federal-funding-community

Oversight of Selected Aspects of Traffic Controls (Follow-Up)

… traffic conditions and detect incidents, TMC staff use video surveillance cameras and media broadcasts. DOT is also … intersections utilizing 160 microwave sensors, 50 traffic video cameras, and 100 E-ZPass readers. The objectives of our …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/11/oversight-selected-aspects-traffic-controls-follow

Time and Attendance Practices of Selected Employees

… denoted only 1,437 hours worked. These employees appear to have been paid for 6,121 hours, costing $219,476, that were … as appropriate. Ensure that Richmond Hill Shop employees have enough work to fill their scheduled hours and reduce …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/04/time-and-attendance-practices-selected-employees

Oversight of Building Construction Site Safety

… Objective To determine if the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) adequately monitors … in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Key Findings We found DOB’s oversight of building construction sites, including …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/01/oversight-building-construction-site-safety

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… Authority – Cash Receipts (Ontario County) The authority does not follow procedures for depositing cash that exceeds … or unforeseen expenditures. The 2016 proposed budget does not include an allowance for uncollectible taxes. The … improperly remained in the county’s custody that should have been turned over to the State Comptroller’s Office as …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1

CUNY Bulletin No. CU-659

… inform CUNY payroll staff of new PayServ codes to be used for employee Imputed Income. Affected Employees Active CUNY … bargaining unit AJ or GA and who cover a domestic partner for health insurance benefits will be affected. Employees in … CUNY Additional Pay earn codes to identify and accurately report CUNY Imputed Income transactions for CUNY employees …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-659-new-additional-pay-earn-codes-cuny-imputed-income

DiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Leaders to Seize This Chance to Improve NY’s Finances

… rainy day reserve funds. Increases to reserves have been minimal compared to significant increases in …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-leaders-seize-chance-improve-nys-finances