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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in all potable water outlets as required by state law and Department of … 136 of the 410 (33%) water outlets identified at select areas, which students, staff and the public may have access … because district officials did not have a sampling plan to identify all water outlets for sampling or exemption. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsPerformance of Duty Disability – State University Police Plan
… Eligibility You may be entitled to this disability benefit if you are found permanently … file an application for a performance of duty disability retirement benefit within one year following the alleged … or occurrence; or Your employer within 30 days of the date of the incident or occurrence. The written notice must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1823/performance-duty-disabilityTown of Wolcott – Financial Management (2020M-131)
… manage the Town’s financial condition is further hampered by not requiring regular financial reporting. Key Recommendations Ensure taxpayer equity by budgeting and recording revenue and expenditures in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/06/11/town-wolcott-financial-management-2020m-131Genesee Valley Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Reserve Funds (2022M-39)
… and officials: Unnecessarily restricted funds that could have been refunded to school districts. Overfunded two reserves totaling $1.9 … practices withholds funds from school districts that may have been used in a more beneficial way for respective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/07/08/genesee-valley-board-cooperative-educational-services-reserve-funds-2022m-39Village of Stamford – Claims Audit (2022M-197)
… prior to payment. As a result, disbursements were made for unsupported and/or improper claims and were not in the taxpayers’ best interest. During the audit period, the … audit of claims. Ensure that Village personnel involved in the procurement process are aware of, and comply with, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/04/07/village-stamford-claims-audit-2022m-197Farmingdale Union Free School District – Payroll (2024M-22)
… is a significant risk that employees may have been paid for unnecessary overtime work that could have been avoided … was preapproved and monitored. Paid 20 employees $167,034 for nonemergency overtime work, including routine job duties … work. Ensure all nonemergency overtime is preapproved in writing and properly documented. Properly budget for and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/06/28/farmingdale-union-free-school-district-payroll-2024m-22DiNapoli Releases April State Cash Report
… projection and $549.1 million higher than last April 30. See the April Cash Report , or go to: … as funds from the federal government. The report is now accessible in Excel and Adobe formats. Since becoming … contracts and other fiscal issues. These are easily accessible on his transparency website called Open Book New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-releases-april-state-cash-reportFire Safety (2015-MS-1)
… government officials’ use of municipal resources resulted in an effective enforcement of the Fire Code (i.e., fire … at least once a year, or as necessitated by changes in staff assignments, occupancy or building layout. The … Review and approve all fire plans and evacuation plans in accordance with the Fire Code. Keep documented evidence …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/05/27/fire-safety-2015-ms-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Jamaica Economic Snapshot
… pace, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The Greater Jamaica … will maximize the benefits seen by neighborhood residents. State Comptroller DiNapoli should be commended for producing … to build a Jamaica that works for working families,” said State Senator Leroy Comrie. “State Comptroller DiNapoli’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-jamaica-economic-snapshotCity of Long Beach – Budget Review (B20-7-3)
… City officials have not developed or adopted a budget calendar which would have included, among other things, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/05/13/city-long-beach-budget-review-b20-7-3Controls and Management of the Unemployment Insurance System (2021-S-3) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Labor (Department) has taken appropriate steps to oversee and manage the Unemployment Insurance system and to comply with selected portions of the New York State Information Security Policy and Standards.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s3-response.pdfControls and Management of the Unemployment Insurance System (2021-S-3)
To determine whether the Department of Labor (Department) has taken appropriate steps to oversee and manage the Unemployment Insurance system and to comply with selected portions of the New York State Information Security Policy and Standards.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s3.pdfOpinion 96-1
… Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there … Similarly, pursuant to Local Finance Law, §104.10(6), no fire district meeting those criteria may issue bonds, bond … on behalf of the State, consents thereto. There is no analogous consent requirement if current budget moneys of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-1Additional Service Credit for Sick Leave (Section 341[j]) – New Career Plan
… optional sick leave benefit. If your employer has chosen to offer this benefit, you may receive service credit for your unused, unpaid sick leave days at retirement. To be eligible for this benefit, you must retire directly … for some members), by 260. Contact your employer or refer to your Member Annual Statement to determine if this benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/additional-service-credit-sick-leave-section-341jAdditional Service Credit for Sick Leave (Section 341[j]) – Police and Fire Plan
… optional sick leave benefit. If your employer has chosen to offer this benefit, you may receive service credit for your unused, unpaid sick leave days at retirement. To be eligible for this benefit, you must retire directly … for some members), by 260. Contact your employer or refer to your Member Annual Statement to determine if this benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/additional-service-credit-sick-leave-section-341jAdditional Service Credit for Sick Leave (Section 341[j]) – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… optional sick leave benefit. If your employer has chosen to offer this optional benefit, you may receive service … for your unused, unpaid sick leave days at retirement. To be eligible for this benefit, you must retire directly … for some members), by 260. Contact your employer or refer to your Member Annual Statement to determine if this benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/additional-service-credit-sick-leave-section-341jValley Stream Thirteen Union Free School District – Purchasing (2016M-204)
… to competitive bidding and quotes for the period July 1, 2014 through December 31, 2015. Background The Valley Stream …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/05/valley-stream-thirteen-union-free-school-district-purchasing-2016m-204Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District – Facilities Department Overtime (2023M-120)
… Audit Objective Determine whether Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District (District) officials properly approved and … Determine whether Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District District officials properly approved and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/01/dobbs-ferry-union-free-school-district-facilities-department-overtimeState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Executive Budget
… that actions are taken to improve the long-term stability of the state’s finances, while ensuring adequate funding for … to develop clear guidelines on the appropriate use of these reserves. In addition to protecting reserve funds, … “I remain concerned about the state’s debt burden, one of the highest in the nation and which continues to grow. I …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-executive-budgetPutnam Northern Westchester County Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Overtime (2023M-82)
… Employees’ Association collective bargaining agreement (CBA) supports a Tuesday through Saturday work week. … worked Tuesday through Saturday, as outlined by the CBA. Paid $5,445 to employees who charged a full day to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/11/17/putnam-northern-westchester-county-board-cooperative-educational-services-overtime