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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Town officials did not adequately safeguard and account for department assets. Officials did not maintain an … periodic physical inventories, obtain board approval for all disposals or dispose of department assets in … was not properly auditing claims prior to approving them for payment. As a result, the risk is increased that claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … $4,846, or 13 percent, lacked documentation or were for an improper purpose. Town of Cameron – Justice Court and … County) The justice did not deposit, record and account for court moneys accurately and in a timely manner. The board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Oversight of the Farm-to-School Program
… of Agriculture and Markets is adequately overseeing the Farm-to-School Program to ensure funds are used as intended and program goals are achieved. The audit covers the period January 1, 2016 through October 20, … the State’s food supply, land, and livestock. New York’s Farm-to-School Program (Program) was established to increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/04/19/oversight-farm-school-programDiNapoli Announces Results of General Obligation Bond Sale: $329,225,000 Awarded
… all of which have been approved by the voters, will pay for essential investments in transportation and environmental … rate environment translated into favorable pricing for the state.” The winning bids were as follows: Series … bid of 1.743774 percent. The state received eight bids for the $142.6 million of tax-exempt new money bonds. The net …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-announces-results-general-obligation-bond-sale-329225000-awardedState Agencies Bulletin No. 2022
… of the Legislature, including the Legislative staff and for payments of services performed by mentally ill or … are employed in State-operated special employment, work-for-pay or sheltered workshop programs. Note: Pursuant to … the end of June. However, although funds will be released for these agencies, direct deposit advices will not be mailed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2022-paycheck-distribution-april-13-2022-administration-cycle-paychecksDiNapoli: Second Former Mechanic at State Police Garage Pleads Guilty to Felony
… uncovered that he was using State Police resources for personal use including operation of a side business,” … was one of two non-sworn civilian employees responsible for maintaining police vehicles for the Troop D headquarters based in Oneida. Rapasadi was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-second-former-mechanic-state-police-garage-pleads-guilty-felonyMonitoring of Construction Management
… engineering, and construction management services for buildings statewide. To achieve its mission, the Office’s … construction projects. After completing the bid process for services, the construction management consultant with the … valued at approximately $308 million. Key Findings For the five projects we audited, we determined that, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/30/monitoring-construction-managementCompliance With State Arts Education Requirements
… the benefits that research attributes to Arts education. For 87 of the students in our sample, the Arts education that … who lacked the required Arts education certification. For 126 students in our sample, documentation supporting the … of the required units of Arts education was missing. For Arts courses taken by 90 students in our sample, there …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/28/compliance-state-arts-education-requirementsOvertime and Other Time and Attendance Matters Found in the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds efficiently and for authorized purposes and whether the funds were properly … the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) for two of its projects: Atlantic Avenue Viaduct Phase II and … its Recovery Act funds to ensure that they were used for authorized purposes, and that they were properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/24/overtime-and-other-time-and-attendance-matters-found-use-certain-federal-fundsOpinion 88-3
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … -- Distribution by State Comptroller (fines for violations of Workers' Compensation Law) WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-3DiNapoli Releases May State Cash Report
… New York state collected just over $12 billion in taxes during … of $7.8 billion, which was $290.5 million higher than the latest projection and $1.8 billion lower than last May 31. To … on his transparency website called Open Book New York ( www.openbooknewyork.com ). … New York state collected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-releases-may-state-cash-reportOversight of Afterschool and Summer Youth Employment Contracts (Follow-Up)
… the effects of poverty and to provide opportunities for New York City youth and families. To achieve these goals, … between the ages of 14 and 24 with paid summer employment for up to 6 weeks in July and August. The Department … Council, Inc. (Ridgewood) is a Queens County-based not-for-profit provider that offers educational services, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/30/oversight-afterschool-and-summer-youth-employment-contracts-followCity of Troy – Budget Review (B22-5-7)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … Background The City of Troy, located in Rensselaer County, is authorized to issue debt not to exceed $24,706,000 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/11/04/city-troy-budget-review-b22-5-7Elevator Safety (Follow-Up)
… New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) is responsible for regulating the safe and lawful use of more than 1 million … the Metropolitan Transportation Authority is responsible for inspecting and testing its elevators. Annual inspections … inspections and found violations were missed or overlooked for 11 of the 12 sampled elevators. When we reviewed the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/28/elevator-safety-followOversight of Transportation Services and Expenses (Follow-Up)
… seven regional offices that provide support services for parolees (Community Supervision), as well as a Central … facilities, 32 manage the repairs and procurement of parts for their facility or another facility for their assigned vehicles. Five facilities as well as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/31/oversight-transportation-services-and-expenses-followAdult-Use Cannabis (AUC)
… marijuana, in New York State. MRTA also establishes rules for the collection and subsequent distribution of taxes … The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) is responsible for making AUC tax revenue payments to counties and NYC. We … product sales within the county. OSC is not responsible for distributing AUC tax revenue to cities, towns and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/adult-use-cannabis-aucOpinion 2000-10
… General Municipal Law. This is in reply to your request for our opinion regarding the financial implications of a … ("UDC"). In addition, Federal and State moneys were used for the construction of a pedestrian walkway. In the event … the State to the UDC to be made available to the county for development of the civic center and ancillary facilities. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-10West Glens Falls Fire Company No. 1 – Financial Operations (2013M-383)
… properly recorded and that Company moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013. … County. The Board of Directors, which is responsible for the Company’s overall general and financial affairs, … Falls Association (Association), which is a separate not-for-profit corporation operated in accordance with its own …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/04/11/west-glens-falls-fire-company-no-1-financial-operations-2013mDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Pay Hits $787 Million
… said. “As the state confronts increasingly high costs for overtime, New York needs to find ways to better manage … agencies in 2018. OPWDD and DOCCS experienced significant increases in overtime hours per employee over the past decade. Other agencies with comparatively large increases in such hours since 2009 include the Division of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-pay-hits-787-millionSelected Safety and Security Equipment at Subway Stations (Follow-Up)
… Electronic Maintenance Division (EMD) is responsible for maintaining and monitoring the equipment used to ensure … stations. EMD has a CCTV preventive maintenance schedule for all installed CCTV cameras and recording devices. EMD is also responsible for repairing video system equipment, unless it is still …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/18/selected-safety-and-security-equipment-subway-stations-follow