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Copenhagen Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Financial Activities (2021M-114)
… activity was properly recorded and supported, and that money was safeguarded. Key Findings Department officials did … activity was properly recorded and supported, and that money was safeguarded. The Board of Directors (Board) did not … activity was properly recorded and supported and that money was safeguarded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2021/12/22/copenhagen-volunteer-fire-department-inc-financial-activitiesDavenport Fire District – Financial Activities (2020M-147)
… There were no records to support the collection of hall rental receipts. As a result, the Board of Fire … (Treasurer) or we are unable to verify whether all hall rental receipts were collected and deposited in a … but does not. Key Recommendations Establish controls over hall rental activity. Prepare and provide monthly financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/02/26/davenport-fire-district-financial-activities-2020m-147Responsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to New York City Nightlife Establishments
… Purpose To determine whether the New York City Police Department … (SLA) have effectively addressed noise complaints related to nightlife establishments in New York City (NYC). Our audit … To determine whether the New York City Police Department and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/09/responsiveness-noise-complaints-related-new-york-city-nightlife-establishmentsOpinion 2002-15
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- … to Town Law §64(19) and Highway Law §327 are raised on a townwide basis. Similarly, as a rule, the cost of … building used for the offices of town officials is raised on a townwide basis. You ask whether the cost of expenses for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-15-0New York Continues to Send More Federal Tax Dollars to Washington Than It Gets in Return
… it last among the states, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “For every … 90 cents back in federal spending, compared to the national average of $1.21,” DiNapoli said. “We’re already … from New York were more than a third higher than the national average, partly because of higher incomes in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/new-york-continues-send-more-federal-tax-dollars-washington-it-gets-returnElevator Safety
… that are subject to the New York City Administrative Code, Building Code, and the Rules of the City of New York. … elevators are tested, and monitors the results. The Building Code requires elevators under DOB’s jurisdiction to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/06/06/elevator-safetyDiNapoli: MWBE Participation in the State’s Pension Fund Rose to All-Time High in State Fiscal Year 2020-21
… Business Enterprise (MWBE) managers grew from $20 billion to approximately $27 billion in state fiscal year 2020-21 and the Fund’s Emerging Manager program grew from $6.7 billion to $9 billion, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee … Business Enterprise MWBE managers grew from $20 billion to approximately $27 billion in state fiscal year 202021 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-mwbe-participation-states-pension-fund-rose-all-time-high-state-fiscal-year-2020-21Opinion 92-43
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Policies and Procedures … and Duties (authority to require prior board approval in procurement policies and procedures) HIGHWAY LAW, §§140, … Municipal Law, §104-b. The town board may not, however, in these policies and procedures supersede any other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-43DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Will Vote Against Board Members at Corporations With No Women Directors
… Fund) plans to vote against all board directors standing for re-election at companies that have no women on their boards. In situations where a company has just … members of the board's governance committee standing for re-election. DiNapoli also announced agreements with four …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-will-vote-against-board-members-corporations-no-women-directorsDiNapoli: New State Funds Open Door for MTA to Ease Debt, Build Stronger Future Budgets
… New sources of recurring revenue in the state’s final budget and other aid, including expected revenue from congestion pricing, give the Metropolitan Transportation Authority an … New sources of recurring revenue in the states final budget and other aid including expected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-new-state-funds-open-door-mta-ease-debt-build-stronger-future-budgetsDiNapoli: Investment in Upstate Company Returns $33.8 Million to State Pension Fund
… fund dollars into New York companies and it is paying off for the companies and for the state pension fund, which made … in the last five years, the program has helped generate jobs and private sector investment in New York. Since its … and used in 93 countries. The company is headquartered in East Greenbush, New York and has offices in Chicago, Los …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-investment-upstate-company-returns-338-million-state-pension-fundLifespire, Inc.: Compliance With the Consolidated Fiscal Reporting and Claiming Manual
… intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, autism spectrum disorders, and other neurological … and residential, behavioral, prevocational, mental health, and family support. Lifespire receives funding from … contract year, which is not allowed per contract terms. Our conclusions are based on a review of all 408 family …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/14/lifespire-inc-compliance-consolidated-fiscal-reporting-and-claiming-manualMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Managed Long Term Care Partial Capitation Plans
… program made inappropriate capitation payments to Managed Long Term Care Partial Capitation plans for recipients who … 1, 2010 through January 31, 2015. Background Managed Long Term Care Partial Capitation plans (Plans) provide … program made inappropriate capitation payments to Managed Long Term Care Partial Capitation plans for recipients who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/30/medicaid-program-improper-payments-recipients-no-longer-enrolled-managed-long-term-careDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director Sentenced in Embezzlement Scheme; Over $48,000 in Restitution Recovered
… allowed her to steal over $48,000 in WCHA funds, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Jefferson County District Attorney Kristyna S. Mills, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of the Inspector General (HUD OIG) and the New York State Police announced. Hoffman was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-sentenced-embezzlement-scheme-overBorrowing Against Your Contributions – Article 14 Benefits
… Article 14 information for PFRS Tier 3 members Covers pension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/borrowing-against-your-contributionsHomeless Outreach Program at the Long Island Rail Road
… Purpose To determine whether the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) has appropriate oversight … over its homeless outreach services contract, and whether the LIRR has met its goal in assisting homeless clients to … appropriate shelters off MTA property. Our audit covered the period of November 1, 2015 to September 30, 2018. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/16/homeless-outreach-program-long-island-rail-roadDiNapoli: Problems Caused by Outdated System Left State's Unemployment Insurance Program Vulnerable to Fraud
… Auditors also found that while DOL repeatedly pointed to identity theft as the major cause of fraud within the … programs, it did not implement a critical system to stop identity theft, a program called ID.me, until February 2021, … that certain groups may encounter difficulties with the verification process using ID.me, but did not capture …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-problems-caused-outdated-system-left-states-unemployment-insurance-program-vulnerable-fraudOpinion 93-2
… §15-104[1][c], which prescribes a procedure for village elections in certain villages to be conducted by the board of elections on the day of the general election). Pursuant to … "at a regular or special village election as such elections are defined in the election law" (Village Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-2Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency – Community Benefit (2014M-344)
… and meeting minutes, the Agency had 34 active projects with more than $227 million in total projected capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/04/28/cattaraugus-county-industrial-development-agency-communityCayuga County - Procurement and Claims Audit (2018M-274)
… $2.7 million. Allowed the credit card company to directly withdraw 25 payments totaling $77,615 from the bank account. … Discontinue allowing third-party access to directly withdraw funds from County bank accounts. County officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2019/04/12/cayuga-county-procurement-and-claims-audit-2018m-274