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DiNapoli: School Districts Need to Improve Oversight of Technology Equipment
… records include the details necessary to adequately track and locate assets and that asset records, at a minimum, … to the inventory records. Update inventory records to track assets not included in district records. Develop a … safe from environmental damage. Report IT Asset Management Track state and local government spending at Open Book New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-school-districts-need-improve-oversight-technology-equipmentDiNapoli: MTA Not Holding Paratransit Contractor Accountable
… it is the MTA’s practice to approve a taxi, black car service, livery, or voucher authorization to transport …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-mta-not-holding-paratransit-contractor-accountableAvoiding a Rejected DRO – Divorce and Your Benefits
… establish a separate account for an ex-spouse. Ex-spouse Beneficiary Designation — There is no provision in the RSSL … the rights and privileges of membership to a third party. Spousal Consent — Unlike private pension plans, governmental plans …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/avoiding-rejected-droOpinion 89-10
… section 77-b, "municipality" is defined to include public libraries and a governing board is defined to include the … cash advance may be paid after audit. Therefore, public libraries may provide cash advances in accordance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-10Area #8 – Online Banking – Information Technology Governance
… Fraud involving the exploitation of valid online banking credentials is a significant risk facing any … government or school that processes financial transactions online. Some of the more popular types of electronic fraud targeting online banking are phishing 15 and malware. 16 In a typical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-8-online-bankingMaximizing Incentives for Individuals With Disabilities (Follow-Up)
… for people with disabilities. The New York Employment Service System (NYESS), which is administered by the Office … system. NYESS benefits include centralizing employment service/support information, improving coordination of … are responsible for licensing or contracting with providers for employment-related supports and services. Any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/20/maximizing-incentives-individuals-disabilities-followPublic Welfare – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… monthly number of public assistance recipients in the State increased by 68,614 (14.5 percent) to 540,656, … the federal government, while SNA is largely funded by the State and the counties and comprises 74 percent of public … percent) from the prior year. FA expenditures in New York State increased by $67.4 million (12.3 percent) from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/public-welfareOpinion 88-17
… issues discussed in the opinion. ZONING AND PLANNING -- Park Lands (whether municipality may compel subdivider to dedicate park land) GENERAL CITY LAW, §§33,34; TOWN LAW, … as a condition for approval of a subdivision plat, to compel dedication of park land in the subdivision without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-17Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Atlanta, Ga Resident in Pension Fraud Case
… in the Third Degree, for stealing over $204,000 in state pension benefits issued to his deceased mother. As part of … in January 2016, Cook admitted to stealing $204,315.76 in pension benefits issued to his deceased mother, Yvonne … in March 2009. “Hiding the death of a loved one to steal pension benefits is not only shameful, it is crime," State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-atlanta-ga-resident-pension-fraud-caseComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… taxpayer dollars and the integrity of CUNY's fellowship leave program. In a follow-up report, auditors determined … determined that Metropolitan was overpaid $581,315 because school officials incorrectly certified students as eligible … service costs. State University of New York Downstate Medical Center Review of Growe Technologies Inc. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDiNapoli: Former Chatham Rescue Squad Business Manager Charged With Stealing Over $17k From Squad
… Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka, and the New York State Police today announced the indictment of … ongoing partnership with District Attorney Czajka and the New York State Police, she is now brought to justice.” “We … for their stellar work in exposing this fraud,” Acting New York State Police Superintendent Steven A. Nigrelli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-former-chatham-rescue-squad-business-manager-charged-stealing-over-17k-squadState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits were issued. Hicksville Union Free School … Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits were issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District , Watervliet City School District and the White Plains City School District . “In an era of limited … deficit in the capital projects fund in that amount. White Plains City School District – Procurement of … School District Watervliet City School District and the White Plains City School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits were issued. Town of … were missing and not deposited in an efficient manner. The clerk also did not identify tax collection account errors … for approximately $1,000 in cash from tax collections. The board did not perform an annual audit of the clerk’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Special Education Audit Initiative): Canarsie Childhood Center Inc. (CCC) – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost … Audit Initiative): Kids First Evaluation & Advocacy Center – Compliance with the Reimbursable Cost Manual … Education Audit Initiative): Kids in Action of Long Island Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0Adult Career and Continuing Education Services – Vocational Rehabilitation Supported Employment Program
… do not contain all the required information in sufficient detail. The elements of the IPE that were present often … each participant who requires one and contain sufficient detail. Develop a process to periodically evaluate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/30/adult-career-and-continuing-education-services-vocational-rehabilitation-supportedBenefits Advisement Services for Individuals With Disabilities Seeking Employment
… with disabilities participate in the work force at a rate of less than half that of people without disabilities, … 21-64) with disabilities in New York State. The employment rate of working-age people with disabilities was about 33 … components including an interactive benefits advisement calculator, automated life coaching communications, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/20/benefits-advisement-services-individuals-disabilities-seeking-employmentState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… The former clerk waived fees for 249 certified copies of birth certificates totaling $2,490 without a valid reason. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsNYC Surplus Projected to Reach $550 Million in FY 2020
… personal and business income tax collections during the first four months of the year, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller … will slow during the financial plan period, but they do not anticipate a recession. Although the likelihood of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/nyc-surplus-projected-reach-550-million-fy-2020Selected Aspects of Leasing Practices for Real Estate Department, Aviation, World Trade Center, and Leasing of Properties
… Bridge Bus Station, and the World Trade Center. PANYNJ’s real estate portfolio consists of over 12,000 acres of land … June 2014 through November 2019. This amount included money due to PANYNJ for utilities, amounts due when tenants … specified in leases. During our audit scope, PANYNJ’s Real Estate Department leased seven external spaces for its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/04/selected-aspects-leasing-practices-real-estate-department-aviation-world-trade-center-and