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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… workbooks were ordered. Corning City School District – Claims Auditing (Steuben County) The district’s claims … the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the 2024 proposed budget are reasonable. The county’s proposed … amount budgeted by approximately $440,000. The proposed 2024 budget includes overtime funding of $500,000 for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsOversight of Disability Services
… its facilities are inaccessible. The 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design (ADA Standards) set minimum scoping and technical requirements for newly designed and constructed or altered State and local … accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities. For any new construction or alteration that began on or after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/09/oversight-disability-servicesManagement of Indoor Air Quality for Individuals With Asthma
… Objective To determine if the Department of Health (Department) effectively identified poor housing … public health problem in the United States. It is one of this country’s most common and costly diseases, which … hospital admission and is responsible for a high number of missed school and/or work days. According to the Centers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/02/management-indoor-air-quality-individuals-asthmaXII.8.B Matching – XII. Expenditures
… in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) that compares a voucher to a purchase order referenced on the voucher. Where applicable, … that failed matching and (2) resolving match exceptions by updating the voucher via bulkload. For additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii8b-matchingDiNapoli Calls on Major Corporations to Conduct Racial Equity Audits
… the assets of the New York State and Local Retirement System on behalf of more than one million state and local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-calls-major-corporations-conduct-racial-equity-auditsDiNapoli: State Must Consider Pros and Cons of Gaming Revenues, Problem Gambling
… the state must take a closer look at the impacts of casinos and other gaming already in place, as well as the … occurs among males, African Americans and adults who live in disadvantaged neighborhoods. According to OASAS, … Gambling in New York State Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-state-must-consider-pros-and-cons-gaming-revenues-problem-gamblingDiNapoli: Pandemic Necessity and Opportunity Fuel Business Growth in New York City
… businesses with fewer than five employees grew over 10% in New York City during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a … Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report details the growth in New York City’s small businesses, the industries that were … pandemic took a toll on the city’s economy, but resilient New Yorkers fueled small business growth. Changes to how …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-pandemic-necessity-and-opportunity-fuel-business-growth-new-york-cityDiNapoli: NYC Department of Education is Not Doing Enough to Prepare Students for Higher Education
… The NYC Department of Education (DOE) needs to step up its … in city school districts where large numbers of students do not graduate high school.” DOE considers students college … against the DOE’s definition of college readiness, how they did in elementary and middle school, and whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nyc-department-education-not-doing-enough-prepare-students-higher-educationRequired Documentation
… asking for documentation to prove ownership. by mail , you can attach the required documentation to your claim form. In … Agreements; and List of subsidiaries your organization can claim on behalf of, such as IRS form 851, SEC form 10-K … explaining the disposition of the organization. If You Can't Provide Proof If you don’t have the requested …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/required-documentationSelected State Agencies’ Roles in Financial Literacy (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Selected State Agencies’ Roles … financial literacy offerings. We also sought to determine what data these agencies use to evaluate and improve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/23/selected-state-agencies-roles-financial-literacy-followFinancial Empowerment Resources for New Yorkers
… and education to make informed decisions with their money. In the wake of economic hardships caused by the pandemic, … personal finance information that could help you now and in the future: Financial Counseling and Credit Protection … unemployment fraud, the NYS Department of Labor has set up an online reporting tool to open an investigation. Report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/financial-literacyDiNapoli: NYC Tax Collections Stronger Than Anticipated
… City is projecting a surplus of $3.5 billion in fiscal year (FY) 2019, which it plans to use to help balance the … a reduction in unneeded reserves in the current fiscal year and higher-than-expected revenues, according to a report … of unanticipated tax collections in the current fiscal year could create an opportunity to further increase the size …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/dinapoli-nyc-tax-collections-stronger-anticipatedDiNapoli: Statewide Agency Overtime Tops $337 Million Halfway Into 2015
… incurred in the statewide search for the two escapees from the Clinton Correctional Facility. Most of the overtime …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-statewide-agency-overtime-tops-337-million-halfway-2015DiNapoli: New York State Fourth Nationwide in Credit Card Debt
… element of strong financial health, bad credit standings can lead to damaging consequences," DiNapoli said. "Experts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-new-york-state-fourth-nationwide-credit-card-debtState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … officials did not develop comprehensive written procedures for managing system and network access, and internet usage … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsBecoming a Participating Employer – What Every Employer Should Know
… has participated in NYSLRS for one full State fiscal year (April 1 – March 31), an initial valuation is performed. … with the annual employer contribution, due February 1 each year. If you are considering becoming a participating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/partnership/becoming-participating-employerFormer Bronx Youth Director Pleads Guilty
… the guilty plea of Earnestine Russell to grand larceny in the third degree for stealing grant money from a … middle school children. Russell was sentenced to one year in jail and must pay back $61,098. According to the … Attorney's Office and the State Comptroller's Office, in 2008, Russell--who has run the Baychester Youth Council …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/former-bronx-youth-director-pleads-guiltyErie Community College – Board Oversight and Management of College Resources (2015M-212)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess Board oversight and management of College resources … through July 2, 2015. Background Erie Community College is located in Erie County and has three campuses, in the City … has approximately 11,360 full-time-equivalent students, is governed by a Board of Trustees with nine appointed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2016/01/13/erie-community-college-board-oversight-and-management-college-resourcesGenesee County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2014M-66)
… of 101 “active projects” totaling more than $600 million in reported capital investment. Key Findings The GCIDA Board … critical procedures and policies that are used as criteria in the project evaluation processes. The job report form used to obtain the information did not include all the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/05/14/genesee-county-industrial-development-agency-projectState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively." City of Albany …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1