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DiNapoli Orders Divestment of Russia Holdings
… investments in them. On March 1, following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, DiNapoli announced the Fund would freeze … “For over a month, Russia’s unconscionable and immoral invasion has brought devastation and destruction to Ukraine,” … with the Comptroller’s fiduciary duty. Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, DiNapoli has written to several U.S. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-orders-divestment-russia-holdingsDiNapoli: Former Town Supervisor Sentenced to Prison for Embezzlement
… Dennis Brown was sentenced to serve one to three years in a state prison. In June, Brown pleaded guilty to stealing $240,000 in public funds after his thefts were revealed through a … Dennis Brown was sentenced to serve one to three years in a state prison …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-town-supervisor-sentenced-prison-embezzlementDiNapoli: Lax Oversight of Summer Jobs and After School Programs Provider Led to Contract Violations
… millions by New York City to provide summer jobs and after school programs for youth, violated its contract by charging … cultural experiences and sports/recreation activities when school is not in session. Providers, such as Ridgewood, get … millions by New York City to provide summer jobs and after school programs for youth violated its contract by charging …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-lax-oversight-summer-jobs-and-after-school-programs-provider-led-contract-violationsRailroad Bridge Inspection Program (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the six recommendations included in our original report, Railroad Bridge Inspection Program … whether the Department properly oversaw railroads in the State to ensure they meet the bridge inspection … Commissioner. Key Finding The Department has made progress in implementing the recommendations identified in our prior …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/04/railroad-bridge-inspection-program-followAccounts Payable Advisory No. 63
… defaults onto the transaction, (ii) validate purchases and (iii) accurately track and report spending information. Please refer to GFO, Chapter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/63-category-codesSyracuse Academy of Science Charter School – Purchases from Selected Vendors and Enrollment and Billing (2012M-219)
Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School – Purchases from Selected Vendors and Enrollment and Billing (2012M-219)
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/lgsa-audit-school-2013-syracusecharter.pdfSteuben County Soil and Water Conservation District – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2013M-97)
Steuben County Soil and Water Conservation District – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2013M-97)
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/lgsa-audit-special-district-2013-steuben-co-soil-water.pdfOversight of Registration, Licensing, and Inspection of Radioactive Materials Facilities and Radiation Equipment Facilities (2019-S-64)
The objectives of this audit were to determine if the Department of Health is ensuring that the registration, licensing, and inspection of radioactive materials facilities and radiation equipment facilities are completed as required.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s64.pdfAccounting and Financial Reporting for Pensions as Required by GASB 68 and Updated by GASB 82
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide updated information regarding pension accounting treatment and guidance.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/bulletin-gasb-68-reporting-pensions.pdfAccounting and Financial Reporting for Pensions as Required by GASB 68 and Updated by GASB 82
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide updated information regarding pension accounting treatment and guidance.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/gasb-68-reporting-for-pensions-0320.pdfNew York City School-Based Health Centers: Security and Controls Over Medications and Related Supplies (2013-S-34)
To determine whether New York City School-Based Health Center (SBHC or Center) facilities have implemented proper controls over their medications and related
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-13s34.pdfReal Property Tax Levies, Taxable Full Value and Full Value Tax Rates - Schools 2001 and 2000
Real Property Tax Levies, Taxable Full Value and Full Value Tax Rates - Schools 2001 and 2000
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/data/pdf/2001orptbook.pdfSelected Aspects of Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Tolls and Fees (2016-S-64) 90-Day Response
To determine whether the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority has taken action to collect unpaid tolls and fees, whether it has fully implemented the...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-16s64-response.pdfDiNapoli: NYC Emergency Management Failing to Ensure the City is Prepared for Disasters
… evacuation plan and building little capacity, which could lead to incalculable loss when the next disaster occurs. I … under the City Charter and NYCEM’s own protocols it is the lead and responsible agency for coordinating resources in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nyc-emergency-management-failing-ensure-city-prepared-disastersDelaware County – Vehicle Usage and Disposal (2014M-258)
… of our audit was to assess the controls over the County’s vehicle fleet operations for the period January 1, 2013 … $129.6 million. Key Findings Although the Board-adopted vehicle policy specifies that each department head is … used. None of the six departments adequately monitored vehicle usage. Key Recommendations Amend the vehicle policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/04/24/delaware-county-vehicle-usage-and-disposal-2014m-258Orleans County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-043)
… abandoned property are paid to the State Comptroller in a timely manner. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/02/14/orleans-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-043DiNapoli Launches Audits on School Safety
… has begun audits of the State Education Department (SED) and the New York City Department of Education (DoE) to … if they are doing enough to ensure schools have adequate and up-to-date safety plans in the event of a school shooting or major … has begun audits of the State Education Department SED and the New York City Department of Education DoE to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-launches-audits-school-safetyOpinion 95-28
… which are supervised by the Federal Housing Finance Board (see 12 USC §1422a), provide loans, in the form of advances, … with the conditions specified in the letter of credit (see Uniform Commercial Code §§5-103[1][a]; 5-114[1]). The … its customer and the beneficiary of the letter of credit (see Uniform Commercial Code §§5-109[1][a], 5-114[1]; Gillman …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-28IX.8.C Payments to the U.S. Treasury and U.S. Department of Education – IX. Federal Grants
… The procedures that follow pertain to the refund or return of federal funds to the U.S. Treasury or U.S. Department of Education due to: Excessive cash balances on deposit that … the award. SINGLE PAYMENT VOUCHER To generate a refund of federal funds by check to the U.S. Treasury or U.S. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix8c-payments-us-treasuryOpinion 89-42
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Deposits and Investments (authority to invest in Treasury Bills under "Treasury Direct" program) GENERAL … FINANCE LAW, §165.00: A village may temporarily invest in short term United States Treasury bills issued in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-42