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DiNapoli: Audit Reveals Questionable Financial Decisions, Lack of Transparency in Hempstead School District
… concerns. This includes the current superintendent Susan Johnson receiving biweekly paychecks that were $7,000 to … than four months. On Nov. 1, 2012, the board appointed Johnson as interim superintendent and set her pro-rated … to $2,307 per pay period. Instead, the district paid Johnson $13,333 biweekly, or $11,026 more per paycheck than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audit-reveals-questionable-financial-decisions-lack-transparency-hempstead-school-districtState Medicaid Bought Erectile Dysfunction Drugs for Sex Offenders
… The state’s Medicaid program paid more than $60,000 for sexual and erectile dysfunction (ED) drugs and treatments for 47 sex offenders, according to an audit released today by … In total, Medicaid made more than $930,000 in payments for ED drugs and treatments for recipients, including sex …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/state-medicaid-bought-erectile-dysfunction-drugs-sex-offendersComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … when procuring goods and services not subject to bidding. For eight of the nine professional service contracts reviewed … board has not adopted any written policies and procedures for financial operations and the company's financial duties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Opinion 93-24
… ask whether the fire district may permit such facilities to be used by residents of the district, as well as members … the purpose of providing fire protection and responding to certain other types of emergencies (see Town Law, §176[1], … 13, authorizing towns, villages, cities and counties to provide playgrounds and neighborhood recreation centers). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-24DiNapoli: NYC's Fiscal Picture Improves Short Term, but Significant Risks Lie Ahead
… $13.9 billion in FY 2027 (18% of city-fund revenues), even when adjusting for stronger revenue collections. “The city’s steps to close … of New York Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-nycs-fiscal-picture-improves-short-term-significant-risks-lie-aheadDiNapoli: NYC’s Restaurant, Retail and Recreation Sectors Continue to Struggle During Pandemic
… restaurant, retail and recreation (RRR) sectors continued to struggle during the COVID-19 pandemic, even before the … fewer jobs in November than from two years ago, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … those in disadvantaged communities, are likely to need continued support, especially in light of the recent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-nycs-restaurant-retail-and-recreation-sectors-continue-struggle-during-pandemicDiNapoli: NYC Department of Education Must Do More to Combat Mental Health Crisis Among Youth
… The latest in State Comptroller DiNapoli’s series of audits of health and safety in schools finds that, in the face of a mental health crisis among youth, the NYC Department of Education (DOE) can do more to ensure that public school students receive the … The latest in State Comptroller DiNapolis series of audits of health and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-nyc-department-education-must-do-more-combat-mental-health-crisis-among-youthNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Selected Economic Trends Job Losses Are Concentrated in Lower-Paid Sectors Six months into the COVID-19 recession, New Yorkers working in lower-paid sectors continue to suffer a disproportionate … share of job losses statewide and especially in New York City. Among the nearly 1.3 million net jobs the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-september-30-2020Investigation of Housing Discrimination Complaints
… Division of Human Rights reviewed and addressed housing discrimination complaints timely and in accordance with its … life of the State. Among other things, the Law prohibits discrimination in housing based on age, race, lawful source … and other protected classes. Under the Law, housing discrimination occurs when sellers, owners, landlords, real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/15/investigation-housing-discrimination-complaintsIdentifying, Reporting, and Providing Services for Youth at Risk of Sexual Human Trafficking in New York City
… Objective To determine if the New York City Administration for Children’s Services and the New York City Department of … Development identify, report on, and provide services for victims of child sex trafficking and those at risk of … covered the period from January 2017 through January 2022 for ACS and from January 2017 through September 2021 for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/06/identifying-reporting-and-providing-services-youth-risk-sexual-human-trafficking-new-yorkHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Various Section 8 Housing Programs and the COVID Rent Relief Program
… Objectives To determine whether Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) has established and maintains … adequate internal controls to oversee and monitor the federally funded Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program … Performance-Based Contract Administration Program (PBCA), and the COVID Rent Relief Program (COVID RRP) to ensure they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/16/housing-trust-fund-corporation-internal-controls-over-and-maximization-federal-fundingCUNY Bulletin No. CU-641
… All general deductions for employees whose Payroll Status is Terminated, Retired or Deceased will be automatically … will be included in the employee’s taxable gross and is subject to all employment and income taxes. Federal, State … check to the employee but the check has been returned and is undeliverable, the agency must complete form AC3340 , …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-641-cuny-retroactive-salary-rate-increases-plumbers-supervisorCUNY Bulletin No. CU-644
… the agency should submit requests in effective date order from oldest date to current date. For example, if … Adjustments for All Miscellaneous Earnings The agency must calculate and report the retroactive adjustment for all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-644-cuny-retroactive-salary-rate-increases-supervisor-mechanicsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-645
… the agency should submit requests in effective date order from oldest date to current date. For example, if … Adjustments for All Miscellaneous Earnings The agency must calculate and report the retroactive adjustment for all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-645-cuny-retroactive-salary-rate-increases-city-laborerDiNapoli Audit: Next In Line For Mitchell-Lama Apartments Were Skipped
… Applicants who were next in line for coveted Mitchell-Lama apartments were skipped over for people farther down the … agents for Mitchell-Lama buildings who let residents have apartments without the required approval from the New York … (HPD) as well as co-op owners renting out their apartments on Airbnb. “New York is facing a dire shortage of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-audit-next-line-mitchell-lama-apartments-were-skippedDiNapoli: New York Must Do More To Reduce Maternal Deaths
… The New York State Department of Health (DOH) needs to do more to ensure maternal deaths and morbidity rates decline, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … The New York State Department of Health DOH needs to do more to ensure maternal deaths and morbidity rates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-new-york-must-do-more-reduce-maternal-deathsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… and five years of age in western New York. The center is reimbursed for these services through rates set by SED. … are properly accounted for, that vehicles are used for official state business only, and that Developmental … are properly surplussing vehicles following a process that is fair and complies with state requirements. In a follow-up, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 748
… a Merit Step payment, the Merit Step payment becomes part of the employee’s base salary. An employee’s Geographic … and includes the EmplID, Employee Record Number, Employee Name, Effdt, Eff Seq, Grade, Bargaining Unit, Pay Basis Code, Part-time Percentage, Action Reason, Old Comprate, New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/748-october-2007-merit-step-payments-employees-represented-public-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 817
… with the exception of the following: Code Narrative 410 Health Care Spending Account 420 NY Dependent Care … Deficiency GARNSH Garnishments HIATRG Regular After Tax Health HIATSP Special After Tax Health Adj HIBTRG Regular Before Tax Health HIBTSP Special …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/817-location-pay-location-pay-mid-hudson-and-inconvenience-pay-seasonalState Agencies Bulletin No. 829
… with the exception of the following: Code Narrative 410 Health Care Spending Account 420 NY Dependent Care … Deficiency GARNSH Garnishments HIATRG Regular After Tax Health HIATSP Special After Tax Health Adj HIBTRG Regular Before Tax Health HIBTSP Special …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/829-location-pay-location-pay-mid-hudson-and-inconvenience-pay-seasonal