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Oversight of Health and Safety Regulations at Public Pools, Beaches, and Spray Grounds
… pools, beaches, and spray grounds, except those located at DEC campgrounds and State parks, are regulated by DOH. The … State Sanitary Code (Sanitary Code) stipulates health and safety requirements for all facilities under DOH’s … developed procedures to address health and safety issues at each of the facilities it operates or oversees. These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/21/oversight-health-and-safety-regulations-public-pools-beaches-and-spray-groundsDiNapoli Releases July State Cash Report
… All Funds receipts totaled $48.6 billion, an increase of $666.9 million or 1.4 percent from a year earlier. All … totaled $23.1 billion through July 31, a decline of $1.1 billion or 4.6 percent from the same period last … Financial Plan. The General Fund ended July with a balance of $3.8 billion, which was nearly $3 billion lower than a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-releases-july-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: State Health Department Missed $119 Million in Rebates from Drug Companies
… over a 33-month period from prescription drug makers for the Medicaid program because of ineffective policies and … Rebate Program to reduce state and federal expenditures for Medicaid prescription costs. Since January 1991, New York … to ensure the state received all the rebates it could for drugs dispensed to individuals enrolled in managed care, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-state-health-department-missed-119-million-rebates-drug-companiesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and effectively." City of Auburn – Hydroelectric Power Operations and Software Management (Cayuga County) The … did not provide adequate oversight over hydroelectric power operations. They did not adopt policies and procedures … adequate capital plans related to their hydroelectric power facilities. East Kingston Volunteer Fire Company – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Fiscal Stress Remains Low Among Villages
… System has identified 10 villages and two cities in New York in some level of fiscal stress in 2017. The system evaluated all non-calendar year local … System has identified 10 villages and two cities in New York in some level of fiscal stress in 2017 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-remains-low-among-villagesDiNapoli: Contribute to a NY 529 College Savings Account and Deduct Up to $10,000 From Your State Taxes
… New Yorkers that contributions to a New York State 529 College Savings Program account are tax deductible*. New York’s 529 College Savings Program is an investment tool designed to help parents save for college. Contributions made by Dec. 31 can provide up to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-contribute-ny-529-college-savings-account-and-deduct-10000-your-state-taxesContract Award and Performance
… dates to ensure that successor contracts were in place prior to the expiration of the previously existing … expiration dates to ensure that new contracts are in place before the expiration of existing contracts. Other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/22/contract-award-and-performanceSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… the control of agency management, include lodging, meals, car rentals, transportation, fuel, and incidental costs such … replenish E-ZPass accounts, while $11,059 was expended for car rental and other charges. Most of the Fleet Manager's … does not have an accurate means of verifying personal use mileage and therefore the accuracy of the imputed mileage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/25/selected-employee-travel-expensesSelected Financial Management and Administrative Practices
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of the Nassau County Public Administrator (NCPA) operates in … are responsible for administering the estates of individuals who die intestate (without a will) and leave … by a fee set by the Surrogate’s Court on the closing value of each administered estate. As of December 31, 2013, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/28/selected-financial-management-and-administrative-practicesMTA Headquarters and MTA Capital Construction – Travel and Entertainment Expenses
… by the Governor with the advice and consent of the State Senate. The MTA has six constituent agencies, including … 2011 to October 2, 2013, MTAHQ and MTACC spent $1,217,483 on travel and another $85,568 on entertainment. Key Findings … General Services Administration and the U.S. Department of State) pertaining to maximum allowable lodging rates. For the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/02/mta-headquarters-and-mta-capital-construction-travel-and-entertainment-expensesJoin Our Team as a Local Government Auditor
… chief fiscal officer by providing oversight and support for local governments and schools. LGSA auditors play a … and fire districts to identify fraud and opportunities for operational and program improvements. Proactively … competitive salaries and benefits, and opportunities for advancement, continuing education and professional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/jobs/lgsaLicensing and Monitoring of Proprietary Schools (Follow-Up)
… York State. When initially granted, a proprietary school’s license is valid for 2 years. Thereafter, license renewals are granted for a period of 4 years. In order to be approved for the 2-year license, schools are required to submit certain financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/licensing-and-monitoring-proprietary-schools-followOversight of Telemental Health Services (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Oversight of Telemental Health Services (Report 2020-S-16 ). About the Program The Office of Mental Health (OMH) is responsible for developing regulations and … 31 of the Mental Hygiene Law with the delivery of mental health services, including the use of telemental health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/06/oversight-telemental-health-services-followDeath Benefits – Divorce and Your Benefits
… as beneficiary of certain benefits is revoked following a divorce, annulment, or judicial separation, once NYSLRS … is revoked regardless of when the final decree of divorce, annulment or judicial separation was signed, unless … the member must re-designate them after the date of the divorce, annulment, or judicial separation, or include the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/death-benefitsDiNapoli: Potsdam Audit Finds Missing Court Funds
… records and pocketed cash receipts, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. After finding the … DiNapoli’s office shared the findings with the New York State Police and St. Lawrence County District Attorney Mary … town officials, District Attorney Rain and the New York State Police.” Auditors found from May 2009 through May 2013, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-potsdam-audit-finds-missing-court-fundsDiNapoli: Local Government Employment Outside NYC Fell Nearly 39,000 Since 2007
… government workforce levels were most impacted by two key events during this time – the Great Recession of 2007-09 and … said. “But local governments were hard hit by two major events, most recently the pandemic, that have taken their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-local-government-employment-outside-nyc-fell-nearly-39000-2007DiNapoli: 16 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… designated in some level of fiscal stress under New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s Fiscal Stress … in 2019. Increased temporary federal aid and growth in state aid have contributed to the declining number of school … low after significant increases to both federal and state aid over the past few years,” DiNapoli said. “Although …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-16-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: Village of Candor Mayor Arrested for Allegedly Stealing From the Village
… in 2nd degree before Judge Sandra Lute in the Centralized Arraignment Part. His next appearance is scheduled for August …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-village-candor-mayor-arrested-allegedly-stealing-villageDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Slightly Stronger Than Expected in February but Remain Volatile
… of $4.9 billion in February were $21.6 million above the state’s latest estimates, according to the monthly cash report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Through 11 months of … been higher than initially expected,”DiNapoli said. “The state is in a strong fiscal position but there is volatility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-slightly-stronger-expected-february-remain-volatileState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and effectively." Bethpage Fire District – Credit Card and Travel Expenditures (Nassau County) The board needs to improve its policies and procedures over credit card use and travel related expenditures to ensure that all … supported and for necessary district purposes. Credit card charges totaling $32,860 were either not adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1