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Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

… during the period January 1, 2014 through August 7, 2018 and follow-up activities done by the local health departments … can include anemia, hearing loss, lower IQ, growth and behavioral problems, kidney damage, and even death. In New York State, the Department of Health …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/08/08/lead-poisoning-prevention-program

DiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses Slip From 2006 Record

… individual and by firm, ranging from hundreds of dollars for clerical and support staff to tens of millions of dollars for high performers and key executives. Bonuses in 2007 will be dramatically lower for workers in mortgage-related businesses, but higher for …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2008/01/dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-slip-2006-record

DiNapoli: Audit Reveals Issues Behind Broome County's Fiscal Stress

… audit highlighted the need for county officials to develop a balanced budget for 2018 as well as a multi-year financial plan. In September, the county received a designation of "significant fiscal stress" in the latest round of scoring from DiNapoli's Fiscal Stress …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-audit-reveals-issues-behind-broome-countys-fiscal-stress

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… estimates for significant revenues and expenditures in the 2021 adopted budget. Adequacy of 2021 Budgets – Town … estimates for significant revenues and expenditures in the 2021 adopted budget. Adequacy of 2021 Budgets – City … estimates for significant revenues and expenditures in the 2021 adopted budget. Adequacy of 2021 Budgets – …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1

Opinion 88-37

… to replace a similar vehicle which was in service for a year or more. Prior opinions, including 11 Opns St Comp, … usefulness are set forth in section 11.00(a). A five-year period of probable usefulness is established by … quoted language, we have expressed the view that the five-year period of probable usefulness established for motor …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-37

Subway Wait Assessment

… reports that are used within the Operations Planning (OP) unit. The reports are also reviewed on a monthly basis at …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/06/subway-wait-assessment

Area #7 – Access Controls – Information Technology Governance

… such as a particular software program or database. For example, access controls can be implemented to limit who … what level and type of protection is appropriate for various resources (e.g., data) and who needs access to … to very few individuals who have a valid business need for such access; and IT users are restricted from performing …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-7-access-controls

DiNapoli Op-Ed: We Should Be Teaching Financial Literacy in NY's High Schools

… is examining ways to integrate financial literacy across academic disciplines throughout a student’s academic career. Students should learn … its value; how to save, invest and spend; and how to budget as the number of financial decisions increase and as …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-op-ed-we-should-be-teaching-financial-literacy-nys-high-schools

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits

… audits have been issued: Department of Agriculture and Markets: Annual Assessment of Market Orders for 2012, 2013, and 2014 (2014-S-58) The department has adequate procedures … that were not in compliance with various regulations and policies; and $416,314 in improper payments for claims …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits

Oversight of Information Technology Consultants and Contract Staffing

To determine if the Office of Information Technology Services is adequately monitoring information technology services procured from consultants and

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/16/oversight-information-technology-consultants-and-contract-staffing

ADAPT Community Network – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual

… vehicle expenses; $53,505 in overstated investments costs (broker fees); and $33,780 in property costs that were …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/31/adapt-community-network-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manual

DiNapoli: Audit Finds Misuse of Funds in Town of Fishkill

… The former recreation director in the town of Fishkill allegedly misused as much as $50,000 generated by … by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The findings of the Comptroller’s audit and investigation have been … this individual’s bank account,” said DiNapoli. “This type of flagrant behavior went undetected because the town lacked …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-misuse-funds-town-fishkill

DiNapoli: Facilities Using Radioactive Materials or Radiation Equipment in New York City Were Not Always Properly Inspected or Licensed

… The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DoHMH) did not … the need for the city's Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to live up to safety standards for handling …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-facilities-using-radioactive-materials-or-radiation-equipment-new-york-city-were-not-always

Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-46

… Entry procedures. Affected Employees Eligible employees in Bargaining Units SY, SR, DR, F8, 87,G9 and 86 Effective … check dated June 20, 2001 There will be no direct deposit for this payment Background Information Chapters 69, 70, and … bargaining units in the Unified Court System, provide for Uniform Allowance payments to eligible employees. Payment …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-46-june-2001-uniform-allowance-payment

Compliance With the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act

… reporting statistics on crime and incidents to the State Education Department (Department). We also assessed … one is available. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest State Education Department: Reporting of Violent and Disruptive Incidents by Public Schools (2005-S-38) State Education Department: Reporting of Violent and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/13/compliance-safe-schools-against-violence-education-act

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1

XII.6.E Making an Emergency Payment – XII. Expenditures

… a waiver from advertising in the New York State Contract Reporter, OSC must approve the exemption. See Chapter XI, … exemption from advertising in the New York State Contract Reporter. Create a single payment voucher using the emergency …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6e-making-emergency-payment

DiNapoli: MTA Not Holding Paratransit Contractor Accountable

… when the MTA does not hold the contractor accountable for repeated errors,” said DiNapoli. “By not penalizing … and recurring mistakes, there is no real incentive for the contractor to improve its practices. I urge MTA … provides travel planning and transportation accommodations for more than 150,000 eligible AAR customers who are unable …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-mta-not-holding-paratransit-contractor-accountable

State Agencies Bulletin No. 2000

… of this bulletin is to provide agencies with the schedule for payroll submission and the dates for availability of payroll reports and files. Background … to ensure paychecks are issued timely.  To assist agencies in identifying earlier deadlines, those dates are in bold on …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2000-schedule-agency-payroll-submission-and-availability-reports-and-files

DiNapoli: 59 School Districts in Fiscal Stress

… scored the financial stability of school districts. The latest round of scoring designated two school districts in …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-59-school-districts-fiscal-stress