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Executive Order 111 – Requirements to Purchase Renewable Energy Summary of Implementation of Recommendations at 15 Audited Entities (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To assess the extent of implementation, as of January 10, 2013, of the 57 recommendations included in our series of 15 audits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/executive-order-111-requirements-purchase-renewable-energy-summary-implementationLongwood Public Library – Bank Account Management (2015M-309)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine Library officials’ management of bank accounts for … monitored the interest earned and service fees charged to achieve optimal return, maintained a minimum number …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/02/05/longwood-public-library-bank-account-management-2015m-309Commack Public Library District – Selected Financial Operations (2015M-132)
… fund in accordance with the bylaws. Consult with its legal counsel and take steps to clarify that the Treasurer’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/08/28/commack-public-library-district-selected-financial-operations-2015m-132XII.10.C Verifying Vendor Licenses, Certifications, Registrations, Insurance, and Qualifications – XII. Expenditures
… Section Overview and Policies: The purpose of this section is to remind Business Units to verify vendor qualifications prior to … the Charities Registration database to verify a charitable corporation's registration and filing status. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii10c-verifying-vendor-licenses-certifications-registrations-insurance-and-qualificationsNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Statement on Arrest of Morris Central School District Official
… of Kristina Hand, former treasurer of the Morris Central School District in Otsego County, following a joint investigation by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-arrest-morris-central-school-district-officialComsewogue Public Library – Cash Disbursements and Procurement (2013M-316)
… in the hamlet of Port Jefferson Station in Suffolk County, is governed by a Board of Trustees which comprises five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/01/31/comsewogue-public-library-cash-disbursements-and-procurement-2013m-316DiNapoli: NYC Projects Surplus in the Current Year but Faces Budget Risks in the Years Ahead
… New York City's 2019 fiscal year (FY) surplus is expected to grow as the year progresses with continued strong revenue … but the gaps projected for fiscal years 2021 and 2022 have grown to $3.5 billion and $3.4 billion, respectively. … Other risks include: The city's pension fund earnings have been disappointing so far in the current fiscal year and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/dinapoli-nyc-projects-surplus-current-year-faces-budget-risks-years-aheadIslip Fire District – Financial Condition (2020M-25)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine if the Board and District officials effectively monitor the … the audit period. Did not properly plan for the funding of and spending from reserves. In addition, the Board transferred unavailable funds to its capital reserves, and expended funds from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2020/05/22/islip-fire-district-financial-condition-2020m-25Vendor Responsibility Review Process
… vendor must have the: integrity to justify the award of public dollars; and the capacity to perform the requirements of the contract fully. Who determines responsibility It is … contracting entity’s duty to evaluate the responsibility of the vendor before awarding the contract. This is an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/vendor-responsibility-review-processDiNapoli: Franklin School District Saves $826,000 in Health Care Costs
… and offering employees a buyout incentive, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … and increasingly tight budgets, school districts need to make every dollar count,” said DiNapoli. “I commend … cost alternative. This evaluation allowed the district to find a new insurance carrier that was less expensive and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-franklin-school-district-saves-826000-health-care-costsOverpayments for Services Also Covered By Medicare Part B (Follow-Up) (2015-F-4)
We have followed up on the actions taken by officials of the Department of Health (Department) to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report, O
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-15f4.pdfCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data)
… functions. The Department also continues to identify new data sets to add to Open Data. However, the Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/08/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-0DiNapoli: Nine Million New Yorkers Employed, Highest Count Since 2008
… or higher compared to 34.7 percent nationwide; and Nearly 24 percent of workers in New York belonged to unions in 2016, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-nine-million-new-yorkers-employed-highest-count-2008DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Growth Accelerates in 3rd Quarter
… Third quarter local sales tax collections in New York state totaled $4.8 billion, an increase of 6.3 percent over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-growth-accelerates-3rd-quarterUse of Vendor-Supported Technology (Follow-Up)
… is a New York State public benefit corporation responsible for the oversight of public transportation in Erie and … availability of information. This includes requirements for ensuring systems are up to date and maintained at … those actions and plans were completed and find solutions for systems that remain unaddressed. Generally, NFTA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/19/use-vendor-supported-technology-followDiNapoli: The Rockaways Shows Signs of Recovery After Pandemic Setback
… than 10 employees. As of 2021, retail trade accounted for the largest number of firms, followed by health care, … employment growth. With the onset of the pandemic in 2020, employment on the peninsula declined, although by a … (28.6%). Housing affordability was a pressing issue for Rockaways residents during this period, as 51% of renters …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-rockaways-shows-signs-recovery-after-pandemic-setbackDiNapoli: Approves $4.7 Million DOT Bridge Contract After Integrity Monitor Put in Place
… million contract with Limnes Corp. of Whitestone, N.Y., to paint 13 state bridges in Nassau and Suffolk counties after the Department of … taxpayers are protected,” DiNapoli said. “DOT officials have also given us assurance that they will carefully manage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-approves-47-million-dot-bridge-contract-after-integrity-monitor-put-placeEast Meadow Public Library – Claims Auditing (2017M-275)
… the Board conducted an effective audit of claims prior to payment for the period July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. … The Board did not audit individual claims prior to payment. Library officials did not obtain the required number … and purchasing policy before approving claims for payment. … East Meadow Public Library Claims Auditing 2017M275 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2018/03/09/east-meadow-public-library-claims-auditing-2017m-275DiNapoli: MTA Financial Outlook in Precarious Balance
… brought on by the COVID-pandemic, but it is not out of the woods yet, according to a report released today by New … Subway Ridership Dashboard MTA Debt Report Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-mta-financial-outlook-precarious-balanceDiNapoli: Heroin, Opioid Overdose Death Rates Rose Faster in New York Than in Most States
… opioid abuse, the report found. Factors in these trends may include New York’s higher-than-average rate of health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-heroin-opioid-overdose-death-rates-rose-faster-new-york-most-states