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Town of Mina – Financial Management and Vehicle Fuel Procurement (2014M-34)
… of our audit was to assess the Town’s financial management and fuel procurement practices for the period of January 1, … The Town of Mina is located in Chautauqua County and has a population of approximately 1,100. It is governed … The Town could have saved approximately $3,900 if diesel and ethanol blended gasoline was purchased from State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/06/06/town-mina-financial-management-and-vehicle-fuel-procurement-2014m-34Westchester Library System – Procurement (2015M-199)
… policy does not address New York State General Municipal Law bidding or best value requirements when procuring goods …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/10/02/westchester-library-system-procurement-2015m-199Rockland County – Court and Trust Funds (2019M-45)
… and abandoned property. Pursuant to New York State Finance Law, the Commissioner is required to submit a report on an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2019/05/24/rockland-county-court-and-trust-funds-2019m-45Greene County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-294)
… established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2013 … $66,637 in funds that have not been turned over to the State Comptroller as abandoned property, even though the … that all moneys deemed abandoned property are paid to the State Comptroller in a timely manner. … The purpose of our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/12/12/greene-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-294Area #2 – IT Security Training and Awareness – Information Technology Governance
… laws. There have been many accounts of users whose actions caused significant IT system harm or financial losses. They … been tricked into performing actions that threatened or caused harm to their systems. The success of social …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-2-it-security-training-and-awarenessDiNapoli: Public Must Be Alerted to Sewer Overflow Problems
… to DEC and the local health department within two hours of discovery and to notify the public and nearby municipalities within four hours of discovery. Exposure to untreated sewage can cause serious …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-public-must-be-alerted-sewer-overflow-problemsDiNapoli: NYC Retail Sector Battered by Pandemic
… to help these stores survive into next year and beyond.” In 2019, the city’s retail sector had 32,600 businesses that provided 344,600 jobs, paid $16 billion in total wages citywide, and contributed $55 billion in … Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) and the Small Business Administration’s Loan Forgiveness programs, while …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-nyc-retail-sector-battered-pandemicClimate Act Goals – Planning, Procurements, and Progress Tracking
… designed to address the negative impacts of climate change in the United States. The Climate Act builds on the 2015 New … steps to plan for the transition to renewable energy in accordance with the Climate Act and CES, their plans did … to electric vehicles by 2035 and the cancellation or delay in renewable energy projects. Between 2005 and April 2023, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/16/climate-act-goals-planning-procurements-and-progress-trackingCost-Saving Ideas: How to Reduce Energy Costs
… You can realize significant savings for your school district or local government by paying less for energy and consuming less energy. Reducing energy … consumption also makes communities greener. Pay Less for Energy In the competitive retail energy market, you’re no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-how-reduce-energy-costsDiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his … any bearing on the number of students at the school or the state Education Department’s charter school tuition rate. … less than what had been estimated. ### For access to state and local government spending and nearly 50,000 state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli Appoints Government Relations Staff
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today … organizations." A long-time advisor to DiNapoli, Stevens was most recently the political director in New York for the … positions in New York government and politics. She started her career in 1997 with the newly elected Congresswoman …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-appoints-government-relations-staffCompliance With Jonathan's Law
… and developmentally disabled boy, died while in the care of a State facility operated by the Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities … operated, licensed, or certified by OPWDD, the Office of Mental Health, or the Office of Alcoholism and Substance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/18/compliance-jonathans-lawComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of Former Highway Superintendent in Public Corruption Case
… resources of each office. Attorney General Schneiderman thanks the staff at Comptroller DiNapoli’s Office for their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-former-highway-superintendent-publicUnitedHealthcare – Improper Payments for Medical Services Designated By Modifier Code 59
… 1, 2012 to August 31, 2013. Background The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides health … coverage to more than 1.2 million active and retired State, participating local government and school district … Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP. The State Department of Civil Service administers the NYSHIP …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/08/unitedhealthcare-improper-payments-medical-services-designated-modifier-code-59Opinion 2001-10
… in the opinion. CLAIMS -- Audit (necessity of vendor certification) TOWN BOARD -- Powers and Duties (authority to … of goods and services. Town Law §118 relates to the form of claims against a town. Section 118(1) provides that, … and correct in a statement signed by or on behalf of the claimant" and that in lieu of certification, the town board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-10DiNapoli: Job Creation Increases for IDA Projects
… and policies for recapturing financial assistance if project goals are not met. The new law, developed with … For comprehensive data showing project, financial and debt data for IDAs, visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-job-creation-increases-ida-projectsComptroller DiNapoli: Schools Must Do More to Limit Access to Sensitive Student Databases
… York school districts had inappropriate computer access to sensitive student data and were able to change student grades and attendance records without … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-schools-must-do-more-limit-access-sensitive-student-databasesCollection of Petroleum Business Tax and Motor Fuel Excise Tax (Follow-Up)
… Transactions exempt from PBT include sales to federal, state, and local governments and sales of certain types of … imported or when diesel fuel is first sold or used in the State. Effective January 1, 2022, the MFT rate is 8 cents per … is imposed on gasoline and similar motor fuels. For the 2 State Fiscal Years ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, PBT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/08/collection-petroleum-business-tax-and-motor-fuel-excise-tax-followCUNY Bulletin No. CU-549
… Repay State Loans/Debt 582 CUNY SS/Med Deficiency GARNSH Garnishment 603 TIAA Before Tax Arrears 604 TIAA After Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-549-cuny-rate-increase-supervisor-mechanicsOversight of Hotels and Motels Used for Homeless and Mixed-Use Temporary Residency (Follow-Up)
… York State, 13,002 live in areas outside of New York City (NYC). Counties throughout the State utilize hotels and motels … to local Social Services Districts (SSDs) and to the NYC Department of Homeless Services, but remains responsible … and county health offices across the State, excluding NYC, which are responsible for permitting and inspecting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/24/oversight-hotels-and-motels-used-homeless-and-mixed-use-temporary-residency-follow