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Compliance 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
… AND PENALTIES -- Distribution by State Comptroller (fines for violations of Workers' Compensation Law) WORKERS' … to the Chairman of the Workers' Compensation Board for payment into the Uninsured Employers' Fund. Accordingly, … of the Workers' Compensation Board. The WCL provides for a different disposition for civil penalties imposed under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-3DiNapoli Releases May State Cash Report
… May 31 included $4.3 billion in local assistance grants for public schools – an increase of 6 percent from last year. May is the third largest month for school aid expenditures after March and September, when … May 30, $2.7 billion or 13.7 percent higher than last year for the same period, primarily because of a $1.8 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-releases-may-state-cash-reportOversight of Afterschool and Summer Youth Employment Contracts (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Oversight of Afterschool and Summer Youth Employment Contracts (Report 2017-N-7 ). … the effects of poverty and to provide opportunities for New York City youth and families. To achieve these goals, … activities when school is not in session. COMPASS services are administered by local providers. The Greater …
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)
… and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2023 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City … liquidate cumulative deficits in the City’s general fund for the years ending December 31, 1993, 1994 and 1995. New … fund operating deficits to submit their proposed budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review …
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)
… both passenger (e.g., cars, SUVs, vans, pickup trucks) and large transportation (e.g., inmate buses, tractor trailers) … been completed at State-owned facilities instead of commercial fueling stations. Employees operated vehicles with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/31/oversight-transportation-services-and-expenses-followAdult-Use Cannabis (AUC)
… these funds distributed to a separate bank account should log into the Statewide Financial System (SFS) Vendor … AUC retail dispensaries by county and AUC revenues, broken out by New York City and the rest of the State. OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/adult-use-cannabis-aucDiNapoli: Coney Island and Brighton Beach Jobs Doubled Over Last Decade
… Coney Island’s back." “From world-famous beaches to the home of America’s Playground, Coney Island and Brighton Beach … Coney Island’s back." “From world-famous beaches to the home of America’s Playground, Coney Island and Brighton Beach … and age-related health conditions. Notably, the area is home to at least three naturally occurring retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-coney-island-and-brighton-beach-jobs-doubled-over-last-decadeWest 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 … and the Department of Health. Overtime has accounted for 3.9 percent of all state payroll costs from 2009 to 2018, … more than $6.1 billion. New York state policy calls for overtime work to be held to a minimum consistent with …
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-followPutnam 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-managementAccidental Death Benefit – Police and Fire Plan
… in this order: First, to your surviving spouse, for life; Second, where there is no surviving spouse or in … surviving spouse or minor children, to a dependent parent for life. If all the beneficiaries listed above become ineligible for benefit payments, and the payments made to that time do …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/accidental-death-benefitComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … the highway superintendent with bonuses totaling $1,200 for services already rendered. Further, the board … as committees, but as one individual making decisions for the entire company without sufficient oversight. Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Accidental Death Benefit – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… in this order: First, to your surviving spouse, for life; Second, where there is no surviving spouse or in … surviving spouse or minor children, to a dependent parent for life. If all the beneficiaries listed above become ineligible for benefit payments, and the payments made to that time do …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/accidental-death-benefitState Agencies Bulletin No. 777
… OSC will automatically increase the biweekly deduction for Dues (Code 201 ) and Agency Shop Fee (Code 212 ) based on … salary factors. Dues and Agency Shop Fee amounts for part-time, annual salaried employees are calculated based … part-time percentage. Dues and Agency Shop Fee amounts for employees who receive a raise, increment or longevity pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/777-civil-service-employees-association-csea-dues-and-agency-shop-feeCity of Troy – Budget Review (B17-5-13)
… and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2018 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City … liquidate cumulative deficits in the City’s general fund for the years ending December 31, 1993, 1994 and 1995. New … fund operating deficits to submit their proposed budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review …
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-b18-6-4