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DiNapoli Launches Audits on School Safety
… and up-to-date safety plans in the event of a school shooting or major emergency. "The epidemic of deadly school … at a Santa Fe, Texas, high school. In February, a mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, … and uptodate safety plans in the event of a school shooting or major emergency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-launches-audits-school-safetyLeading the Way on Climate Investment
… critical to ensuring that the Fund is best-positioned for market changes stemming from the transition. Comptroller … change-related investment risks and pursuing opportunities for the Fund’s investments. Climate Action Plan In 2019, … released a Climate Action Plan that laid out a path for the Fund to address climate risk in its portfolio. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/leading-way-climate-investmentReporting on Foreclosure of Real Property Funds – Kings County (Follow-Up)
… for foreclosure funds. Referees deposited surplus funds late in five of the 10 sales sampled and the Reports of Sale were late for two of these 10 sales. Reports of Sale for 9 of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/31/reporting-foreclosure-real-property-funds-kings-county-followRestrictions on Consecutive Hours of Work for Nurses (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report Restrictions on Consecutive Hours of Work for Nurses (Report 2017-S-14 ). About the Program The … To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/09/restrictions-consecutive-hours-work-nurses-followMultiple Same-Day Procedures on Ambulatory Patient Groups Claims (Follow-Up)
… the implementation status of the five recommendations made in our initial audit report, Multiple Same-Day Procedures on Ambulatory Patient Groups Claims (Report 2012-S-163). Background The … of service. The Department of Health (Department) phased in the APG methodology beginning with hospital outpatient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/12/multiple-same-day-procedures-ambulatory-patient-groups-claims-followPollution Testing on Exhaust Emissions from Heavy-Duty Diesel Vehicles (Follow-Up)
… audit report, issued on March 22, 2010, examined whether DEC adequately fulfilled its testing program … advancements in newer diesel engines may have made the State's testing process questionable on engines … manufactured after 1996. Key Finding DEC officials have made progress addressing the issues we identified in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/26/pollution-testing-exhaust-emissions-heavy-duty-diesel-vehicles-followFiscal Oversight Responsibilities of the Governing Board
This guide covers the following key fiscal oversight responsibilities of a governing board: developing policies, monitoring fiscal operations and conducting audits.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/fiscal-oversight-responsibilities-of-the-governing-board.pdfComptroller DiNapoli Statement on Earth Day 2016
… On Earth Day 2016, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli urged individuals, government and businesses to seek out creative solutions and … historic day, as leaders from around the world celebrate Earth Day by signing the Paris Agreement to limit global …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-earth-day-2016Federal Impact on Higher Education – Federal Funding and New York
… Recent and anticipated federal actions will have a significant … has long benefited from an outstanding network of colleges and universities that serve as anchors for our communities by … of thousands of people, conducting world-class research and development, attracting new residents, training the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/federal-impact-higher-educationComptroller DiNapoli Statement on Earth Day 2015
… an important opportunity to focus attention on the health of our planet,” DiNapoli said. “We are facing … policy among its suppliers of palm and soy products. Last week, he called on the Securities and Exchange Commission to … Environmental Protection Fund, Open Space Conservation, Green Purchasing Programs, Farmland Protection and Funding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-earth-day-2015DiNapoli Urges Focus on Addressing Rural Challenges
… distances. Of the 56 crisis programs in New York, there is only one in a rural county (Sullivan), and it has capacity … among the most challenging to reach, and frequently the only available internet providers utilize satellites for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-urges-focus-addressing-rural-challengesMedicaid Program – Multiple Same-Day Procedures on Ambulatory Patient Groups Claims
… APG claim payments totaling $10,195,755 for dental clinic claims that were processed without sufficient scrutiny …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/12/medicaid-program-multiple-same-day-procedures-ambulatory-patient-groups-claimsCazenovia Central School District - Information Technology (2019M-46)
… Findings District officials did not: Provide cybersecurity awareness training to employees. Disable and/or remove … Provide employees with periodic cybersecurity awareness training. Adopt policies and procedures for adding, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/07/03/cazenovia-central-school-district-information-technology-2019m-46Reporting on Foreclosure of Real Property Funds – Kings County
… on the appointed date and time and sells the property at auction, closes the sale, distributes the proceeds of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/12/reporting-foreclosure-real-property-funds-kings-countyDiNapoli Releases Report on Tax Check-Off Donations
… of contributions, with more than 16,000, while Breast Cancer Research received the largest amount of donations, nearly … check-off options were available; one went into effect in 2020 and two more will be effective this year. Report Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-releases-report-tax-check-off-donationsCost Saving Opportunities on Payments of Medicare Part C Claims (Follow-Up)
… copayments. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) allows state Medicaid programs to determine the payment … fee, or a rate between those two amounts approved by CMS. In New York, Medicaid pays 85% of dual-eligibles’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/08/cost-saving-opportunities-payments-medicare-part-c-claims-followAlbany Water Board – Software Management (2020M-159)
… stores. Maintain application and software inventories for all mobile devices. Key Recommendations Ensure that only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/03/26/albany-water-board-software-management-2020m-159Forestville Central School District - Information Technology (2019M-170)
… Personal Internet use was found on computers assigned to employees who routinely accessed PPSI. Network and … control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to District officials. Key Recommendations Provide periodic … Develop and implement written administrative regulations to further define the District’s acceptable use policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/02/21/forestville-central-school-district-information-technology-2019m-170DiNapoli Releases Report on Tax Check-Off Donations
… Department of Health has publicly posted an annual report on its website and only for one of the multiple reports it is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-releases-report-tax-check-off-donationsFocus on Facts
… and Opportunities, September 2023 New Federal Dollars for Broadband Deployment, July 2023 Making Strides on … December 2023 “Nation’s Report Card” Underscores NY’s Need for Academic Recovery, March 2023 Agriculture & Markets / … Accessibility, August 2023 NYC/DPR, Park Accessibility for People with Disabilities, March 2023 Environmental …
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