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Oversight of Child Protective Services (Follow-Up)
… (Report 2021-S-17 ). About the Program The New York State Child Protective Services Act of 1973 was established … incidences of child abuse and maltreatment received by the SCR are referred to as “calls”). The SCR, established by New York Social Services Law, is available 24 hours a day, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/06/oversight-child-protective-services-followCounty Medicaid Costs
… Across the State, growing Medicaid costs continue to place significant pressure on local fiscal conditions. … already seeking or receiving State legislative approval to increase their sales tax rates to 4 percent or more, and some dangerously close to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/county-medicaid-costsTuition Assistance Program – DeVry College
… DeVry operates three campuses in New York – two in Manhattan and one in Queens. The school’s academic calendar …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/06/tuition-assistance-program-devry-collegeStart Saving for Retirement
… may seem far into the future but the steps you take now to save for retirement can make a huge difference when that day finally arrives. Your … An Important Part of Your Post-Retirement Income Not sure how much you’ll need to save for retirement? It’s helpful to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/saving-for-retirementDiNapoli: Two Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From 86-Year-Old State Pensioner
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Rensselaer County … and Zielinski as caregivers. I applaud the work done by our State Police members, the State Comptroller’s Office, … to an overdue balance. Meanwhile, the defendants used the money for their personal entertainment. The victim was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-two-arrested-stealing-more-200000-86-year-old-state-pensionerDiNapoli Audit: MTA Transit Capital Projects Plagued by Cost Overruns and Delays
… of six Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) New York City Transit (Transit) capital projects found errors … failure to follow its own procedures or properly oversee contractors. “This audit found numerous problems in the MTA’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-audit-mta-transit-capital-projects-plagued-cost-overruns-and-delaysTown of Otto – Town Clerk and Tax Collector (2012M-214)
… Background The Town of Otto is a rural community located in Cattaraugus County, with a population of 800 residents. … including her own, which totaled $950 and is included in the $4,134. Furthermore, the Clerk discarded tax stubs … apparent duplicate payments for tax bills resulting in overpayments totaling approximately $2,600 that have not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/18/town-otto-town-clerk-and-tax-collector-2012m-214Sullivan County – Time and Attendance (2017M-55)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review controls over the County’s … from recording their time, and there were 174 workdays when the Director of Probation did not log in to his work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/11/22/sullivan-county-time-and-attendance-2017m-55XI.9 Intergovernmental Agreements – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… OVERVIEW This section provides information related to types of intergovernmental agreements and whether they are subject to the Office of State Comptroller (OSC) review and approval. … (SFS) is provided for intergovernmental agreements subject to OSC review and approval. AGREEMENTS BETWEEN A STATE AGENCY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi9-intergovernmental-agreementsDiNapoli: Taxpayers Moving Out of State Spiked in 2020, Led by Those Leaving NYC
… PIT filers are residents; 10% were non-residents who only pay New York PIT on income received from work, businesses or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-taxpayers-moving-out-state-spiked-2020-led-those-leaving-nycBirch Family Services, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Birch Family Services, Inc. (Birch) on its Consolidated … rent expenses, $9,599 in staff reimbursements, $5,487 in legal expenses, and $3,000 in utility expenses; $38,096 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/20/birch-family-services-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualKinderhook Central School District - Procurement (2018M-137)
… Determine whether the District procured goods and services in accordance with District policy and procedures. Key … action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response letter. … Determine whether the District procured goods and services in accordance with District policy and procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/11/kinderhook-central-school-district-procurement-2018m-137State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the … based on the amount and quality of information provided by OCFS, that the agency did not maintain adequate oversight … more than $6.3 million. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsAutomated Phone Service
… Below is a list of the phone menu options available to NYSLRS members. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/automated-phone-serviceNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Subscribe for Latest Updates The State Comptroller’s Office is committed to keeping New Yorkers regularly updated on the State’s economy and … Executive Budget Financial Plan are discussed in the New York State Budget and Spending section of this update below. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-january-21-2021Compliance With the Enough is Enough Act
… (DSP) are complying with the requirements under the Enough is Enough Act (Act). The audit covers the period July 7, 2015 … Institutions are also required to adopt an amnesty policy for alcohol and drug use; a students’ bill of rights; and comprehensive training requirements for administrators, staff, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/24/compliance-enough-enough-actComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… granted benefits if job creation, economic goals or other terms of the agreements are not met. Town of Hebron … improvements. For example, the board did not complete, or contract with an independent accountant to complete, an … auditors did not find any questionable bank withdrawals or payments. For access to state and local government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Employee Qualifications, Hiring, and Promotions (Follow-Up)
… Transit officials also hire and promote using JVNs when a list is not available. MTA also allows interagency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/26/employee-qualifications-hiring-and-promotions-followXII.7.D Expedite Requests – XII. Expenditures
… SECTION OVERVIEW The Bureau of State Expenditures’ (BSE) standard business process is to … may request that BSE expedite our review and approval of vouchers to create a payment sooner than the standard … normal business process. Process and Document Preparation: When an agency determines the need to expedite voucher …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii7d-expedite-requestsFare Evasion
… (MTA) Bus Company (MTA Bus) reported accurate estimates of revenue losses from fare evasion to the MTA Board of … In 2019, the MTA and the New York City Police Department (NYPD) combined their resources to introduce a task force to … Protection Task Force (Task Force) is made up of the NYPD, Transit (including EAGLE Teams), MTA Bridges and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/04/15/fare-evasion