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DiNapoli: Calls to Investigate Violations of Do Not Call Law Going Unanswered
… Do Not Call registry complaints by New York state residents have … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "The Do Not Call Registry was created to help consumers avoid unwanted, … putting unwanted calls on mute." The New York State Do Not Call Law allows consumers to register their mobile and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-calls-investigate-violations-do-not-call-law-going-unansweredState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsSoftware Management (2015-MR-3)
… budgeted a total of $12.7 million for IT appropriations in the 2014-15 fiscal year. Key Findings Corning Community …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2015/09/25/software-management-2015-mr-3Collection of Lease and Permit Revenues
… Department of Transportation is collecting all lease and permit revenues it is owed. The audit covers the period … use continuously. Interested parties can pay a fee for a permit to use such land temporarily. The Department is responsible for billing permit holders and collecting the amount due. As of May 2012, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/03/12/collection-lease-and-permit-revenuesDiNapoli: Property Tax Exemptions Top $450 Billion
… In this category, the state's School Tax Relief program (STAR) – which applies to a large portion of owner-occupied … outside of New York City – represents the majority share. STAR accounted for 2.4 million partial exemptions in 2016, worth $141 billion, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-property-tax-exemptions-top-450-billionFacility Oversight and Timeliness of Response to Complaints and Inmate Grievances (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial report, … To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/18/facility-oversight-and-timeliness-response-complaints-and-inmate-grievances-followOpinion 98-16
… "on or before" in connection with the payment of moneys is that the money must be paid immediately on the designated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-16Best Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… There are several steps entities can take to improve their ability … There are several steps entities can take to improve their ability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practices-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… across the state were qualified and had completed required training. The follow-up audit found that Department officials … education provider located in Roosevelt. Among other programs, CPN provides preschool education services to young … the New York City Administration for Children’s Services’ Early Learn program. Auditors found that on its annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli Identifies Problems With Low-Cost Power Program
… (NYPA) made errors and overrode applicant scores when it distributed low-cost power to companies, according to an … efforts to monitor whether customers met job targets. It allowed 12 customers, who refused to provide payroll … expansion. Overall, NYPA has 910 megawatts (MW) of power it can allocate statewide for economic development. Fifty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-identifies-problems-low-cost-power-programXII.8.H Voucher Mass Approval – XII. Expenditures
… agencies with guidance on how to request voucher mass approval functionality for use on specialized vouchers. The Statewide Financial System (SFS) has mass approval functionality available for the following: … agencies with guidance on how to request voucher mass approval functionality for use on specialized vouchers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii8h-voucher-mass-approvalDiNapoli: Improved Guidance Needed for State Agencies Using AI To Avoid Risks
… implemented systems for fairness and equity. ITS also does not have an inventory of AI systems in use by state … 2024, but it has not yet issued any formal policies. DMV does have internal policies to assess AI risks and oversee … its consent and owns the recordings. However, the agency does not have a plan for addressing potential AI risks, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-improved-guidance-needed-state-agencies-using-ai-avoid-risksStraight Talk About Financial Planning For Your Retirement
… help in finding a certified financial planner, contact: National Association of Personal Financial Advisors 8700 West …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/straight-talk-about-financial-planning-your-retirementNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… 17, with steep increases in payments following the onset of the pandemic. In the most recent weeks for which data are available, approved payments during the first half of July added $5.7 billion to those in the preceding months … shown in the nearby chart. By comparison, during all of calendar year 2019, approved Unemployment Insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-july-22-2020State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the district could have saved $3,800 if it had purchased propane at state contract prices. Auditors also determined … and unused appropriated fund balances in the general, water and sewer funds. In addition, the board maintained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsArrochar Meats, Inc.
… direction and oversight of DMNA. Arrochar Meats is a food catering business located in Staten Island, New York, that regularly provides food to the New York Army National Guard (National Guard). We … to fuel and 16 vouchers totaling $78,062 related to food DMNA purchased from Arrochar Meats during the period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/29/arrochar-meats-incState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Practices Used by the Transit Adjudication Bureau (TAB) to Collect Fines and Fees (Follow-Up) (2018-F-20) An … that approximately half the fines and fees assessed by the TAB are never fully collected. In addition, inaccurate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsXII.4.B.1 Supporting Information – XII. Expenditures
… I, Part 6.7 of the NYCRR requires agencies to support any claim for payment entered in to the Statewide Financial … but not limited to, a vendor invoice or a vendor claim and a receiving report. As part of these requirements, … pose a higher risk of being incorrect. To determine if a claim for payment is appropriate to pay prior to being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii4b1-supporting-informationInformation Technology Governance Security Self-Assessment
The Security Self- Assessment is intended to help personnel responsible for the day-to-day management of IT operations exercise effective IT operation oversight. The Self-Assessment addresses key areas of IT internal controls such as policy, training, access and contingency planning.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/IT-Governance-Self-Assessment-Form.pdfOversight of Smart Schools Bond Act Funds
… Education Department (Department) is monitoring the use of Smart Schools Bond Act funds to ensure that school districts … 1, 2015 through August 27, 2019. About the Program The Smart Schools Bond Act (Act) was approved by New York State … school aid they received. Districts must develop a Smart Schools Investment Plan (Plan) that details how they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/06/10/oversight-smart-schools-bond-act-funds