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DiNapoli: Second Former Mechanic at State Police Garage Pleads Guilty to Felony
… public to fund his personal interests,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to our partnership with the New York State Police and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-second-former-mechanic-state-police-garage-pleads-guilty-felonyMonitoring of Construction Management
… 2015 and July 2020 and additional information provided by the Office through August 2021. About the Program The … scope, and function. Construction contracts are managed by D&C staff or construction management consultants who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/30/monitoring-construction-managementState Agencies Bulletin No. 2022
… Purpose: As we await the enactment of the New York State (NYS) fiscal year 2022-23 … and release of direct deposit funds and advices in the event the NYS budget or an extender bill is not passed … (NYSPO) should the NYS budget or an extender bill be late and not passed. Agency Actions: Agencies should notify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2022-paycheck-distribution-april-13-2022-administration-cycle-paychecksState 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
… Objective To determine if the Department of Agriculture and Markets is adequately overseeing the Farm-to-School … contractors are performing as required, including meeting terms of the contracts and goals of the Program, is reduced. … reimbursement and monitoring of contract terms and conditions. Take appropriate action to investigate and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/04/19/oversight-farm-school-programElevator Safety (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the nine recommendations included in our initial audit report, Elevator Safety (Report … of more than 1 million buildings and construction sites in New York City. This responsibility includes the oversight … under DOB’s jurisdiction be inspected and tested annually. In the City, certain elevators are not subject to inspections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/28/elevator-safety-followAdministration of Tenant Complaints
… Purpose To determine whether New York State Homes and Community Renewal’s Office of Rent Administration … complaints taking an average of 14.8 months - and some as long as three years - to be assigned. Of the … than a year to resolve, including 8 percent taking over two years, and some taking as long as four years. Officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/11/administration-tenant-complaintsOpinion 88-3
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FINES AND PENALTIES -- Distribution by State … of villages shall be paid to the state comptroller in accordance with the provisions of section twenty-seven of … to " fines " and has no application to civil penalties . In conclusion, therefore, all fines imposed under the WCL, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-3Compliance With State Arts Education Requirements
… Purpose To determine whether New York City (NYC) Department of Education (DoE) students completed an Arts … from the cohort of 51,874 students who entered high school in 2007 and graduated with high school diplomas in 2011. …
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
… there is a high level of transparency and accountability in the spending of its funds on these projects. Key Findings In certain instances, the LIRR did not efficiently manage its … auditors by stating that an employee was working when, in fact, he was not at work. We identified three employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/24/overtime-and-other-time-and-attendance-matters-found-use-certain-federal-fundsOversight of Transportation Services and Expenses (Follow-Up)
… and Expenses (Report 2021-S-1 ). About the Program DOCCS operates 44 correctional facilities, seven regional … (e.g., inmate buses, tractor trailers) vehicles. Many of DOCCS’s employees operate its vehicles in its day-to-day … (Contract) for fleet management and repair services. DOCCS is responsible for periodically reviewing a sample of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/31/oversight-transportation-services-and-expenses-followAdult-Use Cannabis (AUC)
… The Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA) was signed … for making AUC tax revenue payments to counties and NYC. We anticipate that most of the revenue associated with … AUC tax revenue based on a proportion of AUC product sales within the county. OSC is not responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/adult-use-cannabis-aucOpinion 2000-10
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Mandatory Reserve Fund (need to establish when property sold was funded in part with … a county of its ownership interest in a civic center. Your letter indicates that the civic center was financed from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-10City of Troy – Budget Review (B17-5-13)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … the 2018 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Troy, located in Rensselaer County, is authorized to issue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/10/31/city-troy-budget-review-b17-5-13Village of Suffern – Budget Review (B18-6-4)
… expenditure projections in the Village’s tentative budget for the 2018-19 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The … fund operating deficits to submit their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/04/13/village-suffern-budget-review-b18-6-4Maintenance and Tuition Payments to the Lake Grove School and Mountain Lake Children's Residence
… by Lake Grove and Mountain Lake to establish daily reimbursement rates for services provided to their respective … in inappropriate and/or unsupported costs claimed for reimbursement by these facilities. Such costs included … identified in our report and, as appropriate, revise the reimbursement rates for Lake Grove and Mountain Lake and seek …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/26/maintenance-and-tuition-payments-lake-grove-school-and-mountain-lake-childrens-residenceAccidental Death Benefit – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… accident not due to your own willful negligence, an accidental death benefit may be payable on your behalf. The Benefit The accidental death benefit is a lifetime pension if paid to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/accidental-death-benefitCaledonia Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-356)
… vendor payments reviewed had deficiencies, including payment before the purchase order was approved and lack of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/03/14/caledonia-fire-department-internal-controls-over-financialPutnam County Industrial Development Agency – Management Practices (2013M-257)
… Development Agency’s (PCIDA) management practices for the period January 1, 2012 to May 3, 2013. Background The … Key Findings In 1996, the PCIDA Board established criteria for approving projects, and for evaluating and recapturing benefits from projects that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/03/04/putnam-county-industrial-development-agency-managementSelected Safety and Security Equipment at Subway Stations (Follow-Up)
… Staten Island, carrying an average of 5.4 million passengers per weekday. Transit’s Electronic Maintenance … includes Closed Circuit Television (CCTV), a TV system in which strategically placed cameras’ input is observed on monitors off site. As of May 16, 2019, Transit had installed 9,290 CCTV surveillance cameras, 1,712 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/18/selected-safety-and-security-equipment-subway-stations-follow