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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office … obtaining the required number of quotes as required by their purchasing policy. The board did not follow its … did not seek routine competition for services provided by an insurance agency that was paid $86,013 during the audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-359
… paychecks dated 1/15/09 OSC Actions To process the new employees, OSC will create the following data: Bargaining … for Bargaining Unit CA will be CAC Dues Code will be 467 Agency Shop Code will be 468 Benefit Program Code will be CAP … for Certain Employees who Work for CUNY Educational Opportunity Centers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-359-establishment-new-bargaining-units-and-benefit-programsYork College – Time and Attendance Practices for Public Safety Staff
… had adequate controls over the time and attendance of Public Safety employees to provide reasonable assurance that … and Attendance Matters Found in the Use of Certain Federal Funds (2012-S-104) … To determine whether York College had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/06/york-college-time-and-attendance-practices-public-safety-staffPublic Safety – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… Number of Crimes and Crime Rates Leveled Off in 2021 According to preliminary data, the number of crimes … 2022); 63 county jail and correctional facilities; and 12 New York City correctional facilities. Over the last 10 … Fiscal Year 2019-20, statutory changes to eliminate cash bail for most misdemeanor and non-violent felony offenses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/public-safetyCUNY Bulletin No. CU-403
This bulletin informs agencies of new Additional Pay codes and to provide instructions for payment of the CUNY PSC Advanced Degree Differentials
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-403-cuny-psc-advanced-degree-differentialsTuition Assistance Program – Metropolitan College of New York
… TAP is an entitlement program designed to provide funds for paying tuition costs to eligible students. Schools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/25/tuition-assistance-program-metropolitan-college-new-yorkMedgar Evers College – Controls Over Bank Accounts (Follow-Up)
… June 3, 2016, found that all 14 accounts were opened after CUNY’s bank authorization policy was established in 2008. However, CUNY Central did not have any of the required notification … $118,782 were either improper (did not comply with CUNY and/or State and City policies and procedures) and/or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/29/medgar-evers-college-controls-over-bank-accounts-followCollege at Cortland – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… employees was appropriate, we audited travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State as well as other … costs totaling $696,909. Key Findings The travel expenses for the five College employees selected for audit were documented and adhered to State travel rules …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/13/college-cortland-selected-employee-travel-expensesOpinion 93-9
… the State Legislature and is authorized to receive direct payment of foreign fire insurance tax moneys, the moneys may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-9Brighter Choice Charter School for Girls – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2023M-72)
audit, charter school, brighter choice
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/brighter-choice-charter-school-for-girls-2023-72.pdfAlbany Leadership Charter School for Girls – Cash Collections (2022M-165)
audit, charter school, school district, cash collections
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/albany-leadership-charter-schoof-for-girls-2022-165.pdfOpinion 97-2
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. INSURANCE -- Health Insurance (authority to … reimburse a former school board member who participates in a municipal cooperative health benefit plan for Part B … reimburse a former school board member who participates in the school district's local health insurance plan for Part …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-2DiNapoli: NYC Transit Must Ensure Cameras and Security Equipment Are Maintained and in Working Order
… is an environment that demands CCTVs and other devices get inspected and maintained regularly. When security equipment fails it can have severe consequences.” MTA has taken steps to secure … 14% had no maintenance scheduled as they should have. They also found that Transit had no documentation to show that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-transit-must-ensure-cameras-and-security-equipment-are-maintained-and-working-orderUlster County Community College - Retiree Health Insurance and Payroll (2018M-123)
… (officials) established adequate internal controls over: The retiree health insurance contribution billing process. … process. Key Findings Officials did not: Properly account for retiree health insurance billings. Ensure the continued … eligibility of retirees, and inappropriately paid $2,092 in premiums for two deceased individuals. Segregate payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2018/10/26/ulster-county-community-college-retiree-health-insurance-and-payrollTuition Assistance Program – CUNY York College
… Purpose To determine whether York College complied with the Education Law and the … certifying students for State financial aid. Background York College (York) is a senior college within the City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/11/tuition-assistance-program-cuny-york-collegeCompliance With the Clery Act
… informed decisions when choosing a college for educational or employment purposes. The Clery Act requires all public and … statistics to DoE, and 19 published ASRs with missing and/or incomplete policy and procedure statements. Non-compliance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/22/compliance-clery-actDiNapoli: CUNY Students Need Better Access to Required Courses to Help Improve Graduation Rates
… Limited course offerings and lack of access to advisors may be keeping students at the City University of … prior semesters. In addition, 13 of 25 officials said they do not offer online or hybrid courses (courses encompassing both classroom …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-cuny-students-need-better-access-required-courses-help-improve-graduation-ratesBorough of Manhattan Community College – Controls Over Bank Accounts (Follow-Up)
… identified multiple internal control weaknesses that CUNY and BMCC officials need to improve related to the use of bank … colleges are required to notify CUNY Central when opening and closing bank accounts. Of the 23 bank accounts that CUNY … were either improper (did not comply with CUNY, State, and/or City policies and procedures) and/or were unsupported. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/06/borough-manhattan-community-college-controls-over-bank-accounts-followSUNY Bulletin No. SU-141
… Laws of 2004 implements the agreement between the State of New York and United University Professions (UUP) and provides … the paycheck dated 8/22/07, the State University of New York College of Ceramics at Alfred University (BU41, … of the College of Ceramics are no longer paid through the New York State payroll system. Effective Date(s) SUNY System …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-141-uup-1-discretionary-increaseState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… list is incomplete and inaccurate. Auditors found 75 of 85 property owners did not submit either six month or annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits