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DiNapoli: Capital Planning Problems Persist at NYRA
… “An organization that has recently emerged from bankruptcy protection needs to do a much better job of minding its … that these projects were formally approved by NYRA’s Board of Trustees. Auditors identified another 114 projects … June 2007, prior to NYRA’s reorganization under bankruptcy court protection. DiNapoli’s auditors also found NYRA’s food …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-capital-planning-problems-persist-nyraState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Richmond County D.A. Michael E. McMahon: President of Staten Island Special Needs Pre-School and Wife Indicted for Stealing Approximately $771,000 in Public Funds
State Comptroller DiNapoli and Richmond County District Attorney McMahon announced that Dennis Mosesman and Elsie Mosesman have been indicted on Grand Larceny charges for stealing approximately $771000 in public funds
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-and-richmond-county-da-michael-e-mcmahon-president-staten-islandOpinion 97-7
… the moneys may be disbursed only upon further court order. You indicate that the county treasurer's office holds funds … may be disbursed only upon further order of the court. You have asked whether such clauses prohibit or otherwise … State for the benefit of the entitled party (see, e.g. In Re Menschefrend's Estate , 283 App Div 463, 128 NYS2d 738, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-7DiNapoli Finds Major Problems with Rochester School District Payments
… The Rochester City School District's payroll processes are disorganized, highly decentralized and … needs to substantially overhaul how it is managing payroll and purchasing of goods and services," DiNapoli said. … with state aid, aid from the city of Rochester and grants. Payroll payments totaled approximately $640.4 million for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-finds-major-problems-rochester-school-district-paymentsShareholders to Exxon: It's Time to Address Climate Change
… by more than 60 institutional investors — will urge the company to address climate change risk. At the meeting, ExxonMobil's board of directors … will hear directly from major shareholders who want the company to assess and report on how its business model will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/shareholders-exxon-its-time-address-climate-changeArea #10 – Firewalls and Intrusion Detection – Information Technology Governance
… segments. Firewalls control network communications using rules that specify which communication types are allowed … the network administrator should configure firewall rules to allow only those communication types that are needed … by comparing communication characteristics to defined rules. Understanding the capabilities of each type of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-10-firewalls-and-intrusion-detectionComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former City of Rensselaer Department of Public Works Commissioner on Felony Charges For Stealing Scrap Metal Proceeds
… four year period. The Joint Task Force on Public Integrity is a cooperative effort between Attorney General … Division of Investigations. Prosecuting the case is Assistant Attorney General Christopher Baynes of the … General Colleen Glavin. The Public Integrity Bureau is led by Bureau Chief Daniel Cort and Deputy Bureau Chief …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-city-rensselaer-department-publicDiNapoli: Public Authorities Borrow and Spend Billions With Limited Transparency, Accountability
… and oversight. As a result, New York is shouldering a huge debt load issued by public entities operating in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-public-authorities-borrow-and-spend-billions-limited-transparency-accountabilityDebt – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… creates fixed costs that directly affect its ability to provide current services, as well as its long-term fiscal … health. High borrowing levels may: Indicate an inability to support current programs with current revenues. Force … or additional future borrowing. Limit the capacity to finance capital assets and grants. New York State Ranks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/debtPurchasing Practices at the Linden Plaza Mitchell-Lama Housing Development
… Purpose To determine whether Linden Plaza was procuring goods, supplies, and services at … with approximately 47,000 total units (apartments). Linden Plaza, a Mitchell-Lama rental development in Brooklyn, is owned by Linden Plaza Housing Company, Inc. and managed by RY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/06/purchasing-practices-linden-plaza-mitchell-lama-housing-developmentOversight of Selected Fiscal Aspects of Homeless Shelter Services
… services for eligible homeless families and individuals in the City and for fiscal oversight of the homeless … homeless shelters for single adults and families. In August 2016, following a comprehensive 90-Day Review of … We recognize that this audit was conducted while DHS was in the midst of implementing the structural and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/10/oversight-selected-fiscal-aspects-homeless-shelter-servicesUniversity at Albany – Sabbatical and Other Paid Leave
… purposes consistent with the needs and interests of the school. There are several specific guidelines and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/30/university-albany-sabbatical-and-other-paid-leaveOversight of Persons Convicted of Driving While Intoxicated
… Driving While Intoxicated. Significant emphasis was placed on the Office’s administration of the Ignition Interlock … manufacturer and prevent the driver from starting the car. Once the vehicle is running, drivers will be prompted to … IIDs signed court affidavits stating that they would not drive a motor vehicle during the period of conditional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/29/oversight-persons-convicted-driving-while-intoxicatedQuality Services for the Autism Community – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… whether the costs reported by Quality Services for the Autism Community (QSAC) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report … organization that supports children and adults with autism. QSAC’s administrative office for all programs is … Itinerant Teacher (SEIT) program services to children with autism between three and five years of age. Both the SC and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/31/quality-services-autism-community-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualControls Over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative
… Objectives To determine whether the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance’s controls over the … Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) is part of the Executive’s comprehensive plan for affordable and … Yorkers have access to safe and secure housing. As part of this plan, ESSHI’s goal is to develop 20,000 units of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/08/controls-over-empire-state-supportive-housing-initiativeShareholders Send Exxon a Strong Message on Climate Change
… ExxonMobil shareholders showed significant support for a motion asking the company to report on how its business will be affected by worldwide efforts to combat climate change, despite the board of directors’ opposition. The … ExxonMobil shareholders showed significant support for a motion asking the company to report on how its business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/shareholders-send-exxon-strong-message-climate-changeCUNY Bulletin No. CU-434
… Amount of Deduction requested on the authorization card is the amount to be deducted from each paycheck, not the … page, insert a row and continue with Step 6. If there is not an existing row for the United Way of CUNY Deduction … on line enrollments that occur after the electronic file is transmitted to OSC, agencies will receive deduction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-434-2012-united-way-cuny-campaignCUNY Bulletin No. CU-454
… amount of deduction requested on the authorization card is the amount to be deducted from each paycheck, not the … page, insert a row and continue with Step 6. If there is not an existing row for the United Way of CUNY Deduction … online enrollments that occur after the electronic file is transmitted to OSC, agencies will receive deduction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-454-2013-united-way-cuny-campaignState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… artwork and historical treasures, and intangible assets. To improve management of these assets, the state established … dump trucks; and auditors found instances of properties where addresses were marked as state owned in tax parcel data … including those that cover minimum wage and overtime, illegal deductions, day-of-rest and meal period requirements, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Details Progress on Corporate Political Spending Disclosure
… corporate funds to influence the political process in a way which can adversely impact their reputation, value, and … is a corporate accountability priority for our state pension fund. As a shareholder, the Fund questions whether … or vote had spurred action. DiNapoli noted that 26 of the 104 companies that the Fund filed proposals with are now …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-details-progress-corporate-political-spending-disclosure