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DiNapoli Releases Executive Budget Report
… funding provides the backbone of the safety net and funds for a wide array of essential services including health care, … of $8.6 billion, or 3.6%, compared to updated projections for SFY 2024-25. State Operating Funds (SOF) spending is … spending (and corresponding federal aid). Since SFY 2020-21, a total of $60.7 billion in pandemic assistance – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-releases-executive-budget-reportWyandanch Union Free School District - Professional Services, Administrative Expenses and Fuel Inventory (2018M-24)
… services. Expenses for conferences attended by Board of Education (Board) members and cell phones were supported … methods to select nine professionals paid a total of $849,696. Could have saved $3,562 if they had used federal … Revise the District’s policy to indicate which and when competitive methods will be used for professional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/17/wyandanch-union-free-school-district-professional-services-administrativeNFC Development Corporation – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-11)
… the 18 businesses that agreed to create or retain a total of 96 positions actually did so. Three of the eight loans reviewed had delinquent payments totaling … policies and procedures outlining the actions to be taken when loans are delinquent and other terms of the agreements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2021/05/28/nfc-development-corporation-project-approval-and-monitoringEaton No. 1 Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-4)
… or maintain appropriate records and reports. The Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) did not: Ensure basic … were filed in a timely manner. Conduct an annual audit of the Secretary- Treasurer’s accounting records for 2020 … Adhere to statutory requirements by seeking competition when purchasing a truck and related equipment totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/05/17/eaton-no-1-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-4X.3 Overview – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… Statewide Vendor File by VMU in the following instances: foreign vendors single payment vendors special use vendor ID …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x3-overviewArea #6 – Patch Management – Information Technology Governance
… the network and computers have an increased risk of vulnerability to viruses and other problems because known … software are not corrected. Because attackers are aware of these potential weaknesses, they can look for and exploit unpatched software. Additionally, when vendors stop supporting certain software versions, they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-6-patch-managementNYC Construction Noise Complaints Soar
… work permits issued by the city’s Department of Buildings (DOB) increased, according to an audit released today by State … outside those hours are in violation of the code, unless DOB issues a permit to allow such construction. These permits … city’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and DOB are the agencies primarily responsible for handling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/nyc-construction-noise-complaints-soarOpinion 92-47
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other … All surcharge monies remitted to the municipality by a service supplier and all other monies dedicated to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-47DiNapoli: State Needs to Help Addiction Support Providers Better Prepare for Emergencies
… emphasized the current state of the waiting list data does not hinder its decision making or appropriate oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-state-needs-help-addiction-support-providers-better-prepare-emergenciesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… the following audits have been issued: City University of New York (CUNY): Medgar Evers College: Controls Over Bank … (2015-S-92) CUNY officials provided auditors with a list of 24 bank accounts at Medgar Evers. Fourteen accounts were … Treatment program contracts to ensure provider claims do not include state reimbursement for depreciation expenses. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDiNapoli: Critical Pre-School Special Education Services Not Reaching All Students Who Need Them
… Preschool students in need of special education services are not always getting the help … The State Education Department and school districts must do a better job serving these students. I am pleased that SED agreed with our findings and has taken …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-critical-pre-school-special-education-services-not-reaching-all-students-who-need-themState Authority Contract Approval, Reporting and Filing
… review and approval, or filing. For a full description of the contract submission process, read the State Authority … Which Amendments Require Prior Approval or Filing How and When to Submit an Annual Report Every State authority must … year. These annual reports are due 30 days before the end of the authority’s current fiscal year. Authorities must also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/public-authorities/state-authority-contract-approval-reporting-and-filingWilliam Floyd Union Free School District – Check Signing and Online Banking (2022M-192)
… Board of Education (Board) and District officials ensured check signings and online banking transactions were appropriate and secure. Key … the Board and District officials did not ensure check signings and banking transactions were secure. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/02/03/william-floyd-union-free-school-district-check-signing-and-online-bankingX.4 Overview – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… information on their vendor record, including legal business name, address (physical and email), contact … information, banking information and if applicable, the small business certification. When changes are necessary, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x4-overviewMount Pleasant Central School District – Information Technology User Accounts (2021M-31)
… officials established adequate controls over user accounts in order to prevent unauthorized use, access and/or loss. Key … officials established adequate controls over user accounts in order to prevent unauthorized use access andor loss …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/07/16/mount-pleasant-central-school-district-information-technology-userCounty Medicaid Costs
… State legislative approval to increase their sales tax rates to 4 percent or more, and some dangerously close to exhausting their property tax margins, counties are being challenged to … their recently adopted 2005 budgets, indicates that county general fund budgets (outside New York City) are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/county-medicaid-costsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… were proper and supported, and debt service payments were for legitimate Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund … $33,280 or provide timely monthly reports to officials for eight of the 13 months in the audit period; or prepare … increased the risk that employees may have been paid for unnecessary overtime. Auditors reviewed 169 overtime …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsPost-Retirement Death Benefit – Coordinated Plan for ERS Tier 6 Members
Coordinated Plan information for ERS Tier 6 members under Article 15 PostRetirement Death Benefit
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1530/post-retirement-death-benefitPost-Retirement Death Benefit – Non-Contributory Plan for ERS Tier 2 Members
NonContributory Plan information for ERS Tier 2 members under Section 75c PostRetirement Death Benefit
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1506/post-retirement-death-benefitWall Street Bonuses Went Up In 2013
… The average bonus paid to securities industry employees in NYC grew by 15 percent to $164530 in 2013 which is the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/wall-street-bonuses-went-2013