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ReStacking Occupancy Initiative
… the State’s 2013-2014 Budget included an expectation for $5 million in additional savings, for a total of about $26 million in savings expected by March … would be enhance if OGS were to periodically track and report on the net results of the program. Key Recommendation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/09/restacking-occupancy-initiativeDiNapoli Op-Ed in Democrat & Chronicle Calls for Swift Action to Address Growing Food Insecurity
… and injustice. The long lines of people waiting for food speak to the inequities many face when it comes to accessing food. While uncertainty haunts the pandemic, the need to … U.S. Census Bureau data confirms the stark reality of food insecurity: 1.3 million adult New Yorkers live in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-op-ed-democrat-chronicle-calls-swift-action-address-growing-food-insecurityClimate Act Goals – Planning, Procurements, and Progress Tracking
To determine if the Public Service Commission PSC and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority NYSERDA adequately planned to achieve the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act Climate Act goals followed proper procurement practices for projects designed to
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/16/climate-act-goals-planning-procurements-and-progress-trackingAccounts Payable Advisory No. 72
… Acquisition Payments (formerly “Paying for the Purchase of Land”) informs State agencies how to process vouchers for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/72-land-acquisition-paymentsDiNapoli: State Needs To Do More for Growing Mental Health Crisis in Schools
… the COVID-19 pandemic created a crisis for many students in New York, but not enough is being done to make sure they … Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that in 2020, mental health emergency room visits rose 24% among … 5- to 11-year-olds and 31% among 12- to 17-year-olds. In December 2021, the U.S. Surgeon General issued a warning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-needs-do-more-growing-mental-health-crisis-schoolsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections in October Up Nearly 13% From 2020
… Local sales tax collections in New York grew by 12.9% in October compared to a year ago, State Comptroller Thomas … consistent growth over the last few months is a positive sign of our economic recovery and life moving forward as we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-october-nearly-13-2020DiNapoli: Syracuse City School District Employees Pay Over $31,000 for Submitting False Timecards
… Freedman, and our other partners in law enforcement, for their dedication to ensuring justice is served and that … prosecutions, hold Mr. Cecile and Ms. Murray accountable for stealing money from a federally funded program intended … conduct that could undermine an important safety net for struggling students.” “Mr. Cecile and Ms. Murray not only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-syracuse-city-school-district-employees-pay-over-31000-submitting-false-timecardsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1035
… to certain employee’s taxable income & withholdings for tax year 2010. Legal Reference Pursuant to Internal Revenue … 61, certain fringe benefits are considered income for tax purposes. Affected Employees Employees who participated … Time Entry using earn code CFR . This amount is for tax withholding and reporting purposes only; no additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1035-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2010State Agencies Bulletin No. 1106
… Purpose To inform agencies that earnings code CFR (CLEFR) will be … fringe benefit CLEFR transactions for 2011 and explain how it will affect employee’s taxable income and withholdings. … used for reporting and tax withholding purposes only and does not increase the employee’s compensation. CFR is subject …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1106-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2011State Agencies Bulletin No. 1200
… Purpose To inform agencies that earnings code CFR (CLEFR) will be … fringe benefit CLEFR transactions for 2012 and explain how it will affect employee’s taxable income and withholdings … used for reporting and tax withholding purposes only and does not increase the employee’s compensation. CFR is subject …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1200-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2012Examination of Unemployment Insurance Benefit Payments (January 1, 2018 – December 31, 2018)
… Purpose The objectives of our examination were to determine whether Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefit … and procedures. In addition, we performed data analytics to identify and facilitate the Department’s recovery of UI … the Department offset $97,118 in forfeited benefits against UI payments during the current reporting period. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/16/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefit-payments-january-1-2018-december-31-2018Town of Reading – Financial Management (2013M-217)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s financial condition and budgeting … a policy and Town officials have not developed procedures to govern the level of unexpended surplus funds to be maintained. Additionally, the Board has no policy for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/21/town-reading-financial-management-2013m-217Town of Hopewell – Fund Balance and Budget Monitoring (2013M-231)
… purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial management and budgeting practices, and its resultant … The purpose of our audit was to review the Towns financial management and budgeting practices and its resultant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/01/10/town-hopewell-fund-balance-and-budget-monitoring-2013m-231DiNapoli: Wall St. Profits on Pace to Beat 2017
… gap narrowed after the financial crisis but has remained at least 5 to 1 since 2010, with a ratio of 5.5 to 1 in 2017. … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-wall-st-profits-pace-beat-2017Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities Lacking Access to Advocates
… Many residents of long-term care facilities in New York state lack regular access to ombudsman services due to a … are in most need,” said council Executive Director Maria Alvarez. “New York state is experiencing an increase of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/residents-long-term-care-facilities-lacking-access-advocatesComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Florida Resident for Stealing Over $148k In NYS Pension Benefits
… to Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, a Class D felony, for stealing over $148,000 in pension payments from the New … a New York State pensioner who died in March 2010. “For years, Ms. Kanas spent thousands, living off a pension to … admitted to having stolen the pension benefits intended for Mr. Yudenfreund for almost five years after his death, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-florida-resident-stealing-over-148k-nysDiNapoli: April Sales Tax Collections Decline Over 24 Percent After COVID-19 Shutdown
… data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and commonly requested data. … Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/dinapoli-april-sales-tax-collections-decline-over-24-percent-after-covid-19-shutdownCompliance With School Safety Planning Requirements (2018-N-2) 90-Day Response
To determine whether the New York City Department of Education (DOE) complies with the school safety planning requirements in the Safe Schools Against...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-18n2-response.pdfCompliance With School Safety Planning Requirements (2018-N-2)
To determine whether the New York City Department of Education (DOE) complies with the school safety planning requirements in the Safe Schools Against...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-18n2.pdfCity of Lackawanna – Network Management and Internal Controls (2021M-215)
Determine whether City of Lackawanna (City) officials properly implemented information technology (IT) security controls to safeguard the network against unauthorized access or disruption.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/lackawanna-2021-215.pdf