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DiNapoli: NYC Pre-K Special Education Provider Claimed Nearly $3 Million In Ineligible Expenses
… “Schools for special needs children must properly account for their use of public funds,” DiNapoli said. “We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-nyc-pre-k-special-education-provider-claimed-nearly-3-million-ineligible-expensesDiNapoli: Archer Daniels Midland Co. Agrees to Shareholders' Request For 'No Deforestation' Policy
… “ADM’s new policy aims to de-link food production from the crude practice of destroying forests, and sets the … recovery of significant stranded reserves of American oil from depleted reservoirs through the Gulf Coast and Rocky …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-archer-daniels-midland-co-agrees-shareholders-request-no-deforestation-policySelected Employee Travel Expenses
… agencies spend between $100 million and $150 million each year on travel expenses. These expenses, which are … incurred over $100,000 in travel expenses during our three-year audit period and/or exhibited unusual travel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/07/selected-employee-travel-expensesDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for August 2014
… financial officer, DiNapoli’s office reviews contracts for all state agencies and certain contracts for state public authorities and audits all state payments. … playing field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. The independent audits ensure payments are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-august-2014SUNY Bulletin No. SU-141
… and may be made to employees who are incumbents on the payroll on June 30, 2007. Note: Effective the paycheck dated … of Ceramics are no longer paid through the New York State payroll system. Effective Date(s) SUNY System Administration … Questions about this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Audit mailbox. … To provide instructions to agencies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-141-uup-1-discretionary-increaseCost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing - Roles, Responsibilities and Resources
… yourself with the different roles and responsibilities in the audit process. Understanding the different roles Each … Auditor – Performs risk assessments and helps the board in developing internal controls to reduce financial risk. … properly itemized and documented before payments are made by the treasurer. Audit Committee – Assists the board with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-roles-responsibilities-and-resourcesDiNapoli: ESD Falls Short in Evaluation of Nearly $2 Billion of Economic Development Programs
… the public authority responsible for administering many of New York state’s economic development programs, has failed to fully evaluate most of its programs to determine if they are boosting the state’s … Thomas P. DiNapoli. ESD spends about $1.8 billion a year in taxpayer money for loans, grants, tax credits and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-esd-falls-short-evaluation-nearly-2-billion-economic-development-programsIV.5.A Operating and Other Transfers – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… revenues to a fund through which disbursements will be or have already been made. These transfers are authorized by §4 of the State Finance Law and annual budget bills which specifically identify the fund from which transfers are made and the fund receiving the transfer-in. All operating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv5a-operating-and-other-transfersInternal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations
… allows DMNA to be reimbursed by NGB for expenses it incurs in operations and training of the State Army and Air National Guard. Key Findings Weaknesses in DMNA’s handling of reimbursement requests to NGB resulted in nearly $1.27 million in lost reimbursements. DMNA did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/27/internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operationsLewis County – Court and Trust Funds (2024-C&T-1)
The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1 2021 through January 24 2024
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/03/22/lewis-county-court-and-trust-funds-2024-ct-1Westchester County – Court and Trust Funds (2024-C&T-3)
… pursuant to court orders commonly involve surplus money from foreclosures and contract disputes resulting in a … Clerk’s (Clerk) office when payments are deposited as required by court order. Pursuant to New York State Finance Law, county treasurers are required to submit a report on an annual basis to the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2024/08/23/westchester-county-court-and-trust-funds-2024-ct-3DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for November
… improprieties. Cumulatively through November for calendar year 2016, DiNapoli’s office has approved 17,541 contracts … or heat-related emergencies. Department of Transportation $16.3 million to Skanska-Kiewit-Ecco III JV to replace the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-novemberDiNapoli: Capital Planning Problems Persist at NYRA
… P. DiNapoli. “Sound business practices include both long-term and short-term capital project planning, but my auditors discovered … law, a percentage of VLT revenue from the casino goes to fund education. For the period January 1, 2012 through June …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-capital-planning-problems-persist-nyraMTA's Fiscal Challenge: Fill the Gap, But Not at Riders' Expense
… than double the amount in 2003 — even before taking into account any new borrowing for the proposed capital program. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/mtas-fiscal-challenge-fill-gap-not-riders-expenseDiNapoli: Thousands of Young Children With Disabilities Not Receiving Early Intervention Services
… New York’s Early Intervention (EI) Program are vital for infants and toddlers with disabilities, but an audit … developmental and learning delays, and the need for more special education services in the future,” DiNapoli … the program at the local level. Services are available for children under 3 years of age who have a confirmed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-thousands-young-children-disabilities-not-receiving-early-intervention-servicesVI.3.A Overview – VI. Budgets
… §6-9 govern the movement of budget authority for the NYS Legislature appropriations. State Finance Law §179-H governs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi3a-overviewPrivacy and Security of Student Data (2021-S-29) 180-Day Response
To determine if the State Education Department consistently follows all laws and regulations regarding the safety and privacy of students’ data and is monitoring New York State school districts to ensure they are complying with the legislation and regulations that govern data privacy and security.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s29-response.pdfPrivacy and Security of Student Data (2021-S-29)
To determine if the State Education Department consistently follows all laws and regulations regarding the safety and privacy of students’ data and is monitoring New York State school districts to ensure they are complying with the legislation and regulations that govern data privacy and security.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s29.pdfTechnology Transfer Program and Royalty Payments (2019-S-10)
To determine if the Research Foundation for the State University of New York (Research Foundation) has taken the appropriate steps to protect the State University of New York’s (SUNY) interest in the transfer of technology and royalties received for intellectual property developed at SUNY campuses.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s10.pdfDiNapoli Appoints Government Relations Staff
… impressive range of experience to our government relations staff," DiNapoli said. "The Office of the State Comptroller … the state on fiscal, policy and other issues. We need staff that can quickly and effectively help people and … director of the Monroe County Democratic Committee and staff director for the Democratic Caucus of the Monroe County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-appoints-government-relations-staff