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Selected Operating and Administrative Practices of the Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement (Follow-Up) (2015-F-6)
We have followed up on the actions taken by officials of the Department of Health (Department) to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report,
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-15f6.pdfDiNapoli: Syracuse City School District Teacher Pleads Guilty in Time Theft Scheme
… William Fitzpatrick announced today that Jason Cecile of the Syracuse City School District’s (SCSD) After-School … with submitting false timecards to SCSD. As part of the plea, Cecile also agreed to resign from his employment at SCSD. This investigation was the result of the coordinated efforts of the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-syracuse-city-school-district-teacher-pleads-guilty-time-theft-schemeVillage of Monticello – Board Oversight (2016M-337)
… number of consecutive estimated readings before an actual water meter reading was done or address how water accounts should be billed for minimum usage. The Board did not have a succession plan in place …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/02/03/village-monticello-board-oversight-2016m-337DiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Sentenced to Jail, Ordered to Pay Over $59,000 in Restitution
… Eileen Steurrys, was sentenced today to serve six months in jail and pay over $59,000 in restitution after her conviction for embezzling from the Court and altering records in an effort to hide her crimes. “Ms. Steurrys thought she … Eileen Steurrys was sentenced today to serve six months in jail and pay over $59000 in restitution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-sentenced-jail-ordered-pay-over-59000-restitutionThe Monthly Report – Enhanced Reporting
… through Retirement Online including their earnings the number of days worked and more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/monthly-reportOversight of Residential Domestic Violence Programs (Follow-Up)
… Prevention Act (Act) of 1987 (Article 6-A of the Social Service Law) requires social services districts to provide … OCFS officials placed constraints on our audit, including delays in and denial of access to records needed to evaluate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/25/oversight-residential-domestic-violence-programs-followBradford Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-253)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District's financial management for the period July 1, 2012 through … not adopted realistic budgets or effectively managed fund balance and, despite the significant amount of accumulated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/10/07/bradford-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-253Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce State Prison Sentence for Florida Woman in $120,000 Pension Fraud Case
… Indictment charging her with the crime of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, a class C felony. Today, she was sentenced to 2 to 6 years in state prison by Supreme Court Judge Roger D. McDonough in Albany County Court. Cizik also agreed to a judgment in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-state-prison-sentence-florida-woman-120000-pensionOversight of Hazardous Materials and Waste (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Hazardous … Oneonta, and Cobleskill), we found significant variation in the adequacy of controls over hazardous materials. At most … the non-university center campuses, we found select areas in which controls over hazardous materials could be improved. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/30/oversight-hazardous-materials-and-waste-followCustodial Service Contract Procurement and Oversight (2020-N-8) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the selected New York City Department of Education contracting practice was effective in procuring the custodial service contracts it has in effect for the 2017–2020 and 2021–2028 fiscal years at the lowest available price, while maintaining the quality of service.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20n8-response.pdfCustodial Service Contract Procurement and Oversight (2020-N-8)
To determine whether the selected New York City Department of Education contracting practice was effective in procuring the custodial service contracts it has in effect for the 2017–2020 and 2021–2028 fiscal years at the lowest available price, while maintaining the quality of service.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20n8.pdfTown of Vestal – Former Police Chief’s Separation Agreement (2023M-58)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Vestal (Town) former police chief’s (former chief) … which included severance payments, due to concerns of potential litigation against the Town. The severance … to provide any written details, such as written evidence of concerns of potential litigation or a cost-benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/11/22/town-vestal-former-police-chiefs-separation-agreement-2023m-58State Agencies Bulletin No. 2178
… Allowance may be processed beginning in Administration Pay Period 18L, paychecks dated 12/20/2023. Eligibility … the employee: Has a Payroll Status of Active, Leave With Pay, or Leave of Absence with an Action/Reason code of Leave … and the amount paid will appear on the employee’s paycheck stub or direct deposit advice. Questions: Questions regarding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2178-2023-uniform-maintenance-allowance-employees-division-military-andState Agencies Bulletin No. 2077
… Allowance may be processed beginning in Administration Pay Period 18L, paychecks dated 12/21/2022. Eligibility … the employee: Has a Payroll Status of Active, Leave With Pay, or Leave of Absence with an Action/Reason code of Leave … and the amount paid will appear on the employee’s paycheck stub or direct deposit advice. Questions Questions regarding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2077-2022-uniform-maintenance-allowance-employees-division-military-andCompliance With Payment Card Industry Standards
… sufficient guidance to the CUNY colleges regarding Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance and whether selected … management, and IT security, including credit card payment processing. All industries that accept credit cards as a method of payment must comply with the Data Security Standards (DSS) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/13/compliance-payment-card-industry-standardsTown of Ossian – Tax Collector (2016M-364)
… of our audit was to verify the accuracy of the Town’s tax collection for the period January 1, 2015 through October … for 2016 totaled approximately $817,000. Key Finding The Tax Collector accurately recorded tax payments and, with minor exceptions that we discussed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/12/23/town-ossian-tax-collector-2016m-364Mental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools (Follow-Up) (2023-F-34)
To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Mental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools (Report 2020-N-7).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f34.pdfOversight of Chronic Absenteeism
… have collected and reported attendance data using average daily attendance (ADA), which measures the average number of … Boards of Cooperative Educational Services, report student daily attendance information, which the Department uses to … The Department also incorporated chronic absenteeism into its recently approved Every Student Succeeds Act plan as one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/18/oversight-chronic-absenteeismDiNapoli: State Agency Mishandled Housing Discrimination Complaints
… The New York State Division of Human Rights (DHR) failed to properly investigate dozens of housing discrimination cases, undermining its mission to … are told they can report it to the state Division of Human Rights and that it will be investigated, but the … The New York State Division of Human Rights DHR failed to properly investigate dozens of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-state-agency-mishandled-housing-discrimination-complaintsOversight of Waste Tire Cleanup and Use of Waste Tire Fees (Follow-Up)
… the State. The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), through its Division of Materials Management and its … enforcement and abatement (cleanup) of waste tire sites. DEC has established an enforcement policy to ensure timely … (Fund) for use in administration of provisions of the Act. DEC is authorized to use the Fund to cover costs associated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/oversight-waste-tire-cleanup-and-use-waste-tire-fees-follow