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DiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Public Campaign Financing Commission to Keep Fusion Voting and Open Up Political Process
… op-ed from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on fusion voting and adopting public financing by 2022. The full op-ed … has held hearings around the state to collect ideas on what changes might work. Some of the ideas are smart, some … an oped from New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli on fusion voting and adopting public financing by 2022 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-public-campaign-financing-commission-keep-fusion-voting-and-openReimbursement of Homeless Shelter Providers – Westhab Inc.’s Coachman Family Center
… Objective To determine if the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (Office) adequately monitors and properly approves reimbursement of claims by homeless … the period January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019 and select expenses from 2020. About the Program Homeless …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/01/reimbursement-homeless-shelter-providers-westhab-incs-coachman-family-centerSalmon River Central School District – Foster Care Student Tuition (2022M-168)
… District (District) officials accurately paid tuition for foster care students enrolled at other school districts. … overpaid tuition by $58,277 for 11 foster care students and underpaid tuition by $1,007 for three foster care … care student tuition payments, which resulted in over- and underpayments. Key Recommendations Provide oversight to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/02/10/salmon-river-central-school-district-foster-care-student-tuition-2022mBolton Fire District – Credit Cards (2017M-180)
… Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if claims for credit card bills were audited and paid timely and the purchases were for appropriate … The Bolton Fire District provides fire protection services for the Town of Bolton in Warren County. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/11/10/bolton-fire-district-credit-cards-2017m-180Amagansett Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2014M-91)
… audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013. … is located in the Town of East Hampton in Suffolk County and is governed by an elected five-member Board of Education. … with 108 students attending kindergarten through grade six and pays tuition for 75 students in grades 7 through 12 who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/03/amagansett-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-91Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Meals Provided at Meetings (2023M-183)
… Hamilton-Essex Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) officials ensured meals and refreshments (meals) provided at BOCES meetings and events (meetings) were appropriate. Key Findings BOCES … Board of Cooperative Educational Services BOCES officials ensured meals and refreshments meals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2024/03/29/washington-saratoga-warren-hamilton-essex-board-cooperative-educational-servicesVillage of Stillwater – Capital Project and Settlement Award Accounting (2017M-163)
… capital project and settlement proceeds were accounted for and monitored appropriately for the period April 21, 2009 through April 30, 2017. … appropriations and water fund budgeted appropriations for the 2017-18 fiscal year totaled $837,800 and $418,500, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/12/01/village-stillwater-capital-project-and-settlement-award-accounting-2017m-163Cohoes Housing Authority – Internal Controls Over Payroll (2013M-373)
… of our audit was to assess the Authority’s payroll process for the period October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013. … is located in the City of Cohoes (City) in Albany County and was established to provide low-rent housing for qualified … Board of Commissioners is comprised of seven Commissioners and is responsible for the general management and control of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/03/07/cohoes-housing-authority-internal-controls-over-payroll-2013m-373Oneida City School District – Controlling Access to the Student Information System (2016M-53)
… technology (IT) access controls over personal, private and sensitive information (PPSI) in its Student Information System (SIS) for the period July 1, 2014 through October 30, 2015. … City School District is located in the City of Oneida and the Towns of Lenox and Lincoln in Madison County and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/oneida-city-school-district-controlling-access-student-information-systemOswego County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-8)
… bridges to ensure the safety of those who travel on them for the period January 1, 2007, to December 31, 2011. Background The County covers 952 square miles and has approximately 122,000 residents. The County is … Highway Department is responsible for the maintenance and monitoring of bridges. This department includes a Highway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/oswego-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-8Town of Hempstead Sanitary District No. Six – Professional Services and Fuel (2014M-246)
… homes in Elmont, Franklin Square, North Valley Stream, Garden City South, Lakeview, South Floral Park, West … a competitive process. Enter into written contracts or pass detailed Board resolutions for all individuals and firms …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2015/01/02/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-no-six-professional-services-and-fuel-2014m-246Village of Sinclairville – Water Operations (2014M-362)
… if the Village’s water system was operating effectively for the period June 1, 2013 through October 24, 2014. … of Sinclairville is located in the Towns of Charlotte and Gerry in Chautauqua County and has a population of approximately 600. The Village is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/04/24/village-sinclairville-water-operations-2014m-362Bilinguals Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… (CFRs) were calculated properly, documented adequately, and allowable pursuant to the State Education Department's … provides Special Education Itinerant Teacher (SEIT) services and Preschool Integrated Special Education Services … State Education Law, SED establishes reimbursement rates for special education providers based on the financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/26/bilinguals-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualMinds in Motion, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… (CFR) were properly calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED) … (RCM). We audited the costs that MIM reported on its CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015. About the Program … in Newburgh. MIM provides preschool special education services to children with disabilities who are between three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/31/minds-motion-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualWadsworth Center Environmental Laboratory Approval Program
… including: Drinking (Potable) Water; Non-Potable Water; Solid and Chemical Materials (Solid and Hazardous Waste); Air and Emissions; and Medical Marijuana. As of July …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/09/wadsworth-center-environmental-laboratory-approval-programTown of Deerfield – Financial Management and Fuel Inventory (2012M-253)
… of our audit was to assess the Town's financial management and fuel inventory records for the period January 1, 2011, to … The Town of Deerfield is located in Oneida County and has a population of 4,273 residents. An elected … five-member Town Board which comprises the Town Supervisor and four Board members governs the Town. The Town's budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/15/town-deerfield-financial-management-and-fuel-inventory-2012m-253DiNapoli Announces Oil Spill Fund Agreement with Dutchess County and the Town of Hyde Park
… York Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation Fund (Oil Spill Fund), Dutchess County and the Town of Hyde Park to … located at 1381 Route 9G to community green space. The Oil Spill Fund, which is administered by DiNapoli, has paid … will assess whether any additional cleanup is needed. The Oil Spill Fund will then pay for the completion of any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-announces-oil-spill-fund-agreement-dutchess-county-and-town-hyde-parkAvailable Options – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… your retirement benefit at the time of retirement. If you live long enough, you will receive your initial value amount … your lifetime, with the additional guarantee that if you live for less than five years or ten years after retirement, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/available-optionsFrequently Asked Questions – Understanding Your Responsibilities: Elected & Appointed Officials
… record of activities (ROA) before. Was I supposed to? When do I have to submit my ROA to the clerk of the governing board? What should I do if I take a two-week vacation during the … about following the regulation? You can always email our Pension Integrity Bureau if you are unsure about how to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/ea-officials/frequently-asked-questionsPublic Housing Modernization Program – Administration of Selected Projects Outside of New York City
… To assess the effectiveness of the Division of Housing and Community Renewal’s administration of Public Housing … January 4, 2016. Background The Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) is responsible for the supervision, maintenance, and development of affordable low- and moderate-income …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/12/public-housing-modernization-program-administration-selected-projects-outside-new-york-city