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DiNapoli: State Department of AG and Markets Should Improve Pollinator Protection Program
… and Markets should step up efforts to ensure honey bee populations are protected, according to an audit released … do more to detect the diseases and parasites that destroy bee colonies. Agriculture is a key part of New York’s economy … to this audit.” Over the past three decades, the honey bee population in New York has declined drastically, in large …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-state-department-ag-and-markets-should-improve-pollinator-protection-programDiNapoli: NYS Pension Fund Commits $1.3 Billion to Sustainable Investment Program
… today. “These investments will position the Fund well for the future as the world transitions to a low-carbon … created by efforts to address the climate crisis. These latest commitments will help us protect the Fund’s long-term … portfolio to net zero emissions by 2040 and position it for changes already happening in the markets.” The Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-nys-pension-fund-commits-13-billion-sustainable-investment-programState Agencies Bulletin No. 2048
… be mailed to all employees with a 2021 uncashed payroll check greater than $19.99 in September of 2022. A second … mail to all employees with a 2021 uncashed payroll check greater than $999.99 in October of 2022. Signed … the funds will be remitted to the New York State Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF). Effective Dates Effective for payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2048-outreach-and-escheatment-2021-uncashed-payroll-checksOpinion 93-23
… issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Electrical Services (chair of planning board who performs … (chair of planning board in contract with town for electrical services) ZONING AND PLANNING -- Planning Boards (electrical contractor as chair of board) GENERAL MUNICIPAL …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-23Ulster County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-8)
… reviewed had uncollected restitution totaling $12,495. 26 outstanding checks totaling $2,242 were not properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/ulster-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-8Town of Southold – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-10)
… elected officials. Of the 45 total individuals we tested (26 selected employees and all 19 elected officials), six …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/09/08/town-southold-sexual-harassment-prevention-training-s9-23-10Town of Putnam Valley – Purchasing (2013M-193)
… internal controls over the Town’s purchasing practices for the period January 1, 2012 to March 6, 2013. Background … members and the Town Supervisor. Budgeted appropriations for the 2013 fiscal year were approximately $5.09 million for … appropriate competition when soliciting purchases from 26 vendors who were paid more than $20,000 each and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/16/town-putnam-valley-purchasing-2013m-193Charter School of Educational Excellence – Middle School Capital Project and Board Oversight of the Management Company (2015M-7)
… with the School’s academic and financial operations for the period July 1, 2013 through August 19, 2014. … 640 students as of June 30, 2014. Operating expenses for the 2013-14 fiscal year totaled approximately $10 … Key Findings School officials did not seek competition for approximately $6.8 million in project-related expenses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2015/05/08/charter-school-educational-excellence-middle-school-capital-project-andCorning City School District – Procurement (2016M-222)
… audit was to review the District's procurement practices for the period July 1, 2014 through April 26, 2016. Background The Corning City School District is … nine-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $102.5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/10/07/corning-city-school-district-procurement-2016m-222Village of Waverly – Parks and Recreation Department Financial Activities (2021M-12)
… financial activities, resulting in $16,525 in unaccounted for collections. Cash receipt processes and oversight were … and held nine fundraisers. However, no money was deposited for 11 of the tournaments and two of the fundraisers. Registration forms for 26 of 36 sports leagues were not maintained. The former …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/04/07/village-waverly-parks-and-recreation-department-financial-activities-2021m-12Town of Pitcairn – Claims Auditing (2024M-69)
… $38,138 were paid without evidence of an audit and 26 claims totaling $15,593 did not include adequate … This increased the risk that claims could have been paid for inappropriate purposes. 24 claims for diesel fuel totaling $66,516 and one paving claim …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/09/20/town-pitcairn-claims-auditing-2024m-69Village of Port Chester – Payroll (2017M-115)
… our audit was to evaluate the accuracy of payroll payments for the period June 1, 2015 through January 26, 2017. Background The Village of Port Chester is located … seven-member Board of Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year totaled approximately $38.6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/10/13/village-port-chester-payroll-2017m-115Avon Central School District – Information Technology (2016M-123)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the District’s IT for the period July 1, 2014 … notification. Develop a formal disaster recovery plan to maintain or restore critical operations as quickly as … the event of a disaster. This plan should be distributed to all responsible parties, periodically tested and updated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/01/avon-central-school-district-information-technology-2016m-123State Health Department Unnecessarily Paid over $1 Billion for Patients Covered by Private Insurance
… managed care premiums over a nearly six-year period for enrollees who already had private insurance, according to … disadvantaged or have special health care needs. For the state fiscal year ended March 31, 2017, New York's … pays managed care organizations (MCOs) a monthly premium for each enrolled Medicaid recipient and the MCOs arrange to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-health-department-unnecessarily-paid-over-1-billion-patients-covered-private-insuranceMitchell Lama Applicants Charged $200 for Virtually No Chance of Apartment in Their Lifetime
… Despite waiting lists for Mitchell Lama apartments being very long and turnover very slow, some … we’ve found. Collecting fees with virtually no chance for an apartment gives applicants false hope and compromises … Despite waiting lists for Mitchell Lama apartments being very long and turnover …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/mitchell-lama-applicants-charged-200-virtually-no-chance-apartment-their-lifetimeDiNapoli Releases July State Cash Report
… through July were $479.5 million lower than collections for the same period last year, primarily reflecting lower … in settlement revenue provides solid financial footing for the time being,”DiNapoli said. “State leaders need to … to address a variety of needs, but it should not be used for ongoing purposes.” Total receipts increased 7.4 percent, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-releases-july-state-cash-reportState Agencies Bulletin No. 2128
… to the $300 maximum monthly amount currently allowed for commuter highway vehicle transportation and transit … in paychecks dated April 20, 2023 (Institution) or April 26, 2023 (Administration) for the June 2023 benefit month. OSC Actions OSC will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2128-new-deduction-code-511-new-york-state-nys-ride-pre-tax-parkingTown of Seneca Falls - Town Hall Capital Project (2018M-220)
… adequate oversight and management of the Town hall capital project. Key Findings The Board established an initial amount to be used from its capital reserve for the project of nearly $2.6 million. However, it did not prepare an itemized project budget and did not appropriately monitor the project. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/22/town-seneca-falls-town-hall-capital-project-2018m-220Amherst Central School District –Financial Condition (2016M-167)
… review the District’s management of financial activities for the period July 1, 2012 through May 31, 2016. Background … The District’s general fund budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year were $53.6 million. Key Findings The Board did not appropriately budget for certain expenditures totaling approximately $1.4 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/02/amherst-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-167Genesee Community Charter School – Revenue Billing and Collection (2013M-61)
Genesee Community Charter School Revenue Billing and Collection 2013M61
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/05/10/genesee-community-charter-school-revenue-billing-and-collection-2013m-61