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City of Mount Vernon – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2021M-163)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether City of Mount Vernon (City) officials provided proper oversight of non-payroll disbursements and the former City Comptroller … and other City officials did not provide proper oversight of non-payroll disbursements. The former Comptroller did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/01/31/city-mount-vernon-non-payroll-disbursements-2021m-163State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Joins Lawmakers in Applauding New Law to Fight Government Waste
… Andrew Hevesi that enhances the Comptroller's ability to access state data to identify and prevent fraud, waste and abuse. The new law … enables the Office of the State Comptroller to implement a modern electronic fraud prevention and … Andrew Hevesi that enhances the Comptrollers ability to access state data to identify and prevent fraud waste and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-joins-lawmakers-applauding-new-law-fight-government-wasteDiNapoli Urges Consumers to Read the Fine Print on Gift Cards This Holiday Season
… on gift cards this holiday season for details about fees and expiration dates. Unused gift cards issued by New York … or spending gift cards can help you avoid unnecessary fees and protect your money. If you have old gift cards that you … card has been inactive for at least 12 months. All terms and conditions for a card must be disclosed directly on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-urges-consumers-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonDiNapoli Statement on Governor's Veto of Transparency Legislation
… P. DiNapoli released the following statement regarding Gov. Kathy Hochul’s veto of legislation that would have … P DiNapoli released the following statement regarding Gov Kathy Hochuls veto of legislation that would have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-statement-governors-veto-transparency-legislationStandardized Forms – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… arrival points. Lodging charges – dates and amounts for hotel charges and method of payment of such charges (paid by … Sample travel forms can be viewed at the Office of the New York State Comptroller’s website . From our homepage, click …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/standardized-formsResponsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to Construction Projects (Follow-Up) (2019-F-37)
To determine the extent of implementation of the recommendations in our initial audit report, Responsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to Construction...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19f37_1.pdfOversight of the Farm-to-School Program (Follow-Up)
… schools. The Program is intended to connect schools with local farms and food producers, strengthen local … established. Each grant recipient enters into a contract with the Department for eligible projects, which align to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/08/oversight-farm-school-program-followPort Washington Union Free School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-33)
… (District) used District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against … to staff. Key Findings The District did not provide mental health training as required to all staff for the 2020-21 … at the middle school were offered the middle school mental health training. Six of the 12 recommended components of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/port-washington-union-free-school-district-mental-health-trainingDiNapoli: Wall St. Profits on Pace to Beat 2017
… rise in profits has carried into 2018 and the industry is on track for another good year absent a setback later in the year," DiNapoli said. "The securities industry is a major source of revenue for New York City and New York State, and is an important part of the city's economy. Ten years after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-wall-st-profits-pace-beat-2017Village of Harriman – Water Department Billing (2014M-311)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s water billing process for the period … Key Recommendations Ensure that all late fees are applied to the customer accounts according to the Village code. Develop clearly written policies and procedures for how the average consumption should be calculated and billed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/01/09/village-harriman-water-department-billing-2014m-311DiNapoli: Some NYC Schools Failing to Report Violent, Disruptive Incidents
… students returned to their classrooms on their own. How Incident Reporting Works Under the 2000 SAVE Act, state … state that there were 989 violent and disruptive incidents at the schools. The schools showed a significant drop from … have been classified in a more serious category, including 17 incidents that qualified as assaults with physical injury …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-some-nyc-schools-failing-report-violent-disruptive-incidentsDiNapoli Announces Sale of $916 Million State of New York General Obligation Refunding Bonds
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the details of the upcoming competitive sale scheduled for October 28 of State … Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the details of the upcoming competitive sale scheduled for October 28 of State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-announces-sale-916-million-state-new-york-general-obligation-refunding-bondsDiNapoli: Thruway Authority Owed More Than $275 Million in Unpaid Tolls and Fees
… of the unpaid tolls and related fees, $119.3 million, is owed by out-of-state drivers. A substantial portion of that money is from vehicles registered in New Jersey ($34.2 million) and … has a negative balance for over 30 days. If no payment is made in the next 30 days, the account is canceled and a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-thruway-authority-owed-more-275-million-unpaid-tolls-and-feesCollection and Use of the Motor Vehicle Law Enforcement Fee
… measures. The Division has completed only seven audits of seven grantees and as of March 2012, the last one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/12/collection-and-use-motor-vehicle-law-enforcement-feeSelected Aspects of Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Tolls and Fees (Follow-Up)
… did not fully utilize the new Department of Motor Vehicles registration suspension program, submitting only a limited … period. In 23 weeks in 2016, TBTA submitted 225 plates for registration suspension out of the 4,645 that were eligible. … As of May 15, 2017, the number of plates submitted to DMV rose to 736, out of 10,421 eligible. Finally, officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/selected-aspects-collection-bridge-and-tunnel-tolls-and-fees-followMilitary Service Credit
… credit toward your retirement benefit for your military service. Because service credit is a factor in calculating a NYSLRS retirement benefit, in most cases buying military service credit will increase your pension. You can receive … credit toward your retirement benefit for your military service Find out who is eligible and how to apply …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/military-service-creditCity of Hornell – Information Technology (2017M-293)
… 8,500. The City is governed by a 10-member City Council. Budgeted appropriations for the 2017-18 fiscal year total approximately $13 million. Key Findings The Council and City officials did not develop adequate … IT security awareness training for City employees. The Council did not develop a disaster recovery plan. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/03/23/city-hornell-information-technology-2017m-293Tax Check-Off Technical Amendment
… – A.9290 (Farrell) – Corrects language relating to the committee chair who is appropriately designated to receive … Corrects language relating to the committee chair who is appropriately designated to receive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/tax-check-off-technical-amendmentVillage of Brookville – Board Oversight (2015M-45)
… Findings The Village has accumulated unexpended surplus funds totaling $2.4 million without a long-term plan for its … Village will use surplus moneys accumulated in operating funds and establish policies that address maintaining a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/06/12/village-brookville-board-oversight-2015m-45Village of Pittsford – Board Oversight (2017M-51)
… Board’s oversight of the Village’s financial operations for the period June 1, 2015 through November 16, 2016. … is located in the Town of Pittsford in Monroe County and has a population of approximately 1,400. The Village is … five-member Board of Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year totaled approximately $1.3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/07/21/village-pittsford-board-oversight-2017m-51