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DiNapoli Calls for State Procurement Reform

… New York state must take credible steps to reestablish the public’s faith in government and address the broader … $50,000 and certain contracts over $1 million for state public authorities. The Comptroller’s independent oversight … should either be held directly by a state agency or public authority and subject to independent oversight. SUNY’s …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-calls-state-procurement-reform

Annual Audit

… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether claims were appropriate and complied … automated payment system, where the claims are subjected to various system edits and validation checks, approved by the Board and submitted to our Office for approval prior to payment. Key Findings We …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/26/annual-audit

Town of Throop – Oversight of the Supervisor’s Cash Collections and Disbursements (2022M-172)

… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Throop (Town) Supervisor and Town Board (Board) ensured … used to record cash transactions upon leaving elected office. The computer was eventually returned; however, all …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/05/03/town-throop-oversight-supervisors-cash-collections-and-disbursements-2022m-172

IX.12.M Journal Vouchers – IX. Federal Grants

… state voucher payments between state and federal funds. In very rare cases, it may be necessary to finance payments … expenditures/disbursements and increase the cash balance in the federal fund which results in a state CMIA interest liability. Guide to Financial …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12m-journal-vouchers

Life Changes: Getting Your Affairs in Order and A Guide for Survivors

… copy your burial instructions. Complete our form, Where My Assets Are (VO1848) , to help your survivors find …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/getting-your-affairs-order-and-guide-survivors

Oversight of Persons Convicted of Driving While Intoxicated

… license suspension or revocation, significant fines, and possible jail time. Also, pursuant to the Child Passenger … Act (Act), as prescribed by Section 1192 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law, persons sentenced for DWI on or after August … preset into the IID (.025), the IID will notify Probation and prohibit the driver from starting the car. For the period …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/07/oversight-persons-convicted-driving-while-intoxicated

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits

… today announced the following school district audits have been issued. Alexander Central School District – … In addition, when unused appropriated fund balance is added back, surplus fund balance exceeded the limit each … found the online banking policy does not clearly indicate how online transfers will be authorized and processed. In …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0

Restrictions on Consecutive Hours of Work for Nurses

… and Regulations (NYCRR) were established to protect the public health and quality of patient care by limiting …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/23/restrictions-consecutive-hours-work-nurses

Dual Employment

… Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) employees who are dually employed at multiple … period April 1, 2010 through February 6, 2013. Background DOCCS is responsible for the confinement and habilitation of … 60 facilities across the State. As of September 1, 2012, DOCCS had 29,796 employees. To ensure adequate staffing at …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employment-2

Wyandanch Union Free School District – Budget Review (B23-7-1)

… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the proposed 2023-24 budget. Background The Wyandanch …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/04/07/wyandanch-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b23-7-1

Opinion 92-39

… partnerships and corporations owning such property are only entitled to a single vote. Any such person or entity owning more than one parcel within the proposed district is entitled only to a … guarantees of either the State or Federal Constitutions (NY Const, art I, §11, US Const, 14th amend), or the voter …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-39

Dual Employment

… (28 percent) violated time and attendance rules, resulting in payroll payments for time not worked. Each case showed a … controls, sometimes with management's knowledge. In most cases, due to poor supervision and record-keeping … findings, actions by OCFS officials have already resulted in the resignation or termination of three of these …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employment-1

Tioga County – Social Service Contracts (2023M-162)

… Determine whether Tioga County (County) Department of Social Services (Department) officials adequately … we reviewed totaling $344,210 did not meet contract terms. Officials were either unaware that the agencies did … termination as follows: One agency provided monthly service records that indicated 51 percent of program …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/03/29/tioga-county-social-service-contracts-2023m-162

Freeport Union Free School District – Financial Management (2024M-49)

… Audit Objective Determine whether the Freeport Union Free School District’s (District) Board of Education (Board) and … response. … Determine whether the Freeport Union Free School Districts District Board of Education Board and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/11/01/freeport-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2024m-49

Falconer Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-52)

… in excess of the statutory limit and missed opportunities to lower real property taxes. The continued practice of … and appropriating fund balance that will not be used to finance operations as a means to accumulate surplus funds in excess of the legal limit or …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/08/09/falconer-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-52

Maternal Health

… a maternal mortality review board (Board). In 2019, Public Health Law Section 2509 officially established the … and best practices to DOH’s Commissioner; and issue a public report at least every 2 years. The report, released in … The recommendations required a collaboration between both public and private entities, with DOH being a main player in …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/30/maternal-health

DiNapoli Releases Economic Snapshot of Staten Island Highlighting Borough's Resilience and Progress

… across various sectors - and the potential for further job creation on the horizon. But these numbers also speak to … place to live and work proves to all New Yorkers that our county is one that both government and the private sector … sector employment in 2017. Major employers include the Richmond University Medical Center, the Staten Island …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-releases-economic-snapshot-staten-island-highlighting-boroughs-resilience-and-progress

Town of Ashland – Long-Term Planning (2024M-114)

… capital and financial plans, which provide a framework to assess the Town’s capital and financial needs and identify appropriate funding and financing approaches to address them. Officials also have not developed a fund balance or a reserve fund policy to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/12/24/town-ashland-long-term-planning-2024m-114