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DiNapoli: Vendor Boosted Fuel Costs During Superstorm Sandy Recovery
… In the emergency response to Superstorm Sandy, the state Division of Military and Naval … which tacked on $20,000 in excessive costs, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … “In times of disasters, most New Yorkers pull together to help each other, not to make a quick buck,” DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-vendor-boosted-fuel-costs-during-superstorm-sandy-recoveryDiNapoli: Alexandria Clerk Charged In Theft of Town Fees
… The former town clerk of the town of Alexandria was arrested today for grand larceny related to … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Ellen S. Peck, 64, of Alexandria Bay, was charged with grand larceny in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-alexandria-clerk-charged-theft-town-feesTown of Harmony – Justice Court (2014M-004)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over the … 1, 2012 through December 24, 2013. Background The Town of Harmony is located in Chautauqua County and is governed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/04/18/town-harmony-justice-court-2014m-004Continuity of Operations Planning
… of State agencies’ continuity of operations planning for major unexpected events. Our audit scope included the … Security and Emergency Services (Division) is responsible for coordinating emergency management planning efforts in New … which each State agency is required to have in place for each of its facilities, and has developed a series of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/21/continuity-operations-planningAwarding and Oversight of Statewide Interoperable Communications Grants
… of Interoperable and Emergency Communications (Office) is responsible for administering the Statewide Interoperable … toward statewide interoperability. The Division does not have procedures in place to conduct regular site visits to … grant extension requests is not clearly stated, nor does it strictly enforce its documentation requirements. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/18/awarding-and-oversight-statewide-interoperable-communications-grantsLiberty Central School District – Information Technology (2022M-73)
… the Liberty Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials adequately … network user accounts. As a result, the District’s risk of a system compromise is increased. Establish adequate … vendors. As a result, the roles and responsibilities of each vendor providing services may not be understood and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/09/liberty-central-school-district-information-technology-2022m-73Young Women’s College Prep Charter School of Rochester – Network and Financial Software Access Controls (2022M-147)
… whether Young Women’s College Prep Charter School of Rochester (School) officials ensured network and financial … whether Young Womens College Prep Charter School of Rochester School officials ensured network and financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/01/06/young-womens-college-prep-charter-school-rochester-network-and-financialHorseheads Central School District – Network Access Controls (2021M-127)
… but did not enter into a service level agreement (SLA) to clearly identify BOCES responsibilities and services to be provided. As a result, officials were unable to determine exactly what services they paid for, if the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/11/12/horseheads-central-school-district-network-access-controls-2021m-127City of Johnstown – Information Technology (2020M-127)
… safeguard IT resources to ensure PPSI was protected. The failure to protect PPSI can have significant consequences on the City, such as reputation damage, lawsuits, a disruption … a written contract or service level agreement (SLA) with the IT service provider to define responsibilities. Develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/03/19/city-johnstown-information-technology-2020m-127York Central School District – Online Banking (2016M-295)
… period July 1, 2014 through August 5, 2016. Background The York Central School District is located in the Towns of Leicester and York in Livingston County and the Town of Perry in Wyoming …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/25/york-central-school-district-online-banking-2016m-295Internal Control
… (B-350 ) DOB Budget Bulletin for 2015 Certification NYS Office of the State Comptroller Policies and Procedures … Association (ISACA) Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) NYS Internal Control Association (NYSICA) State & Federal Agencies NYS Division of Budget (DOB) NYS Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/guidance/internal-controlNew York’s Paid Family Leave Program
New York State recently began providing 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for certain State employees to bond with a newborn, adopted or foster child.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/ny-paid-family-leave-program.pdfDiNapoli: Lack of Oversight Hinders Home Meal Delivery Program for Vulnerable Seniors
… high-quality meals, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The agency’s failure to … . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-lack-oversight-hinders-home-meal-delivery-program-vulnerable-seniorsDiNapoli: End of Continuous Medicaid Enrollment Requirement Poses Risks to State Financial Plan
… in the Division of the Budget’s (DOB) Mid-Year Update to the Enacted Budget Financial Plan, adding costs to the state budget. “Increased enrollment in Medicaid is one … insurance programs – have not had to renew their coverage due to COVID-19 public health emergency continuous coverage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-end-continuous-medicaid-enrollment-requirement-poses-risks-state-financial-planComptroller DiNapoli: Positive Financial Indicators in Middletown
… the city of Middletown, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report is part of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-positive-financial-indicators-middletownState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… had a sufficient number of treatment programs available for problem gamblers or whether OASAS’ limited resources were … of Health, Medicaid Program: Opioid Prescriptions for Medicaid Recipients in an Opioid Treatment Program … also receiving opioids as part of a Treatment Program for opioid use disorder. These recipients may have received …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOverlap, Duplication, Gaps, and/or Fragmentation of Workforce Development Programs and Services (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Overlap, Duplication, Gaps, … State-level and local and contracted providers have roles in coordinating or providing services. Together, these … and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funding. WIOA took effect in October 2016 and is designed to strengthen and improve the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/11/overlap-duplication-gaps-andor-fragmentation-workforce-development-programs-and-servicesDiNapoli: Major Retailers Agree to Report on Efforts to Protect Human Rights, Workplace Safety
Corporate retailers Macys and Ross Stores have agreed to shareholder proposals filed by the New York State Common Retirement Fund Fund that asked the companies to report on how they monitor their overseas apparel suppliers and subcontractors to protect human and workplace standards
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-major-retailers-agree-report-efforts-protect-human-rights-workplace-safetyStraight Talk About Financial Planning For Your Retirement
… — Take a peek into the future — the retirement benefit calculator & benefit projections The retirement benefit … maximum retirement benefit of 50 percent of final average salary. Your Social Security benefit and retirement savings … get tips on planning for retirement. Review your Member Annual Statement carefully to ensure we have the correct …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/straight-talk-about-financial-planning-your-retirementDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Improved Oversight of Nurse Licensing by State Education Department
… The State Education Department (SED) should improve its process … misconduct, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The … such as Pennsylvania and Florida, have addressed this risk by requiring licensees to report new convictions within 30 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-audit-recommends-improved-oversight-nurse-licensing-state-education-department