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Audit Finds Operational and Oversight Failures Led to Financial Instability in Mount Vernon
… The city of Mount Vernon faced financial uncertainty and problems because … to complete basic financial functions contributed to Mount Vernon’s fiscal crisis,” DiNapoli said. “It is time for … full responses are included in the audit. Audits City of Mount Vernon – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2021M-163) Audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/audit-finds-operational-and-oversight-failures-led-financial-instability-mount-vernonSelected Financial Management and Administrative Practices
… heirs who are not qualified or willing to administer the estate. They are responsible for collecting, securing, and liquidating each assumed estate’s assets in order to pay valid claims against that estate. After all reasonable expenses have been paid, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/28/selected-financial-management-and-administrative-practicesCorcraft's Textile Procurement Practices
… at competitive prices. Corcraft employs about 2,000 of the State's 55,000 incarcerated offenders in the industry … facilities. Sales were about $49 million for the State fiscal year ended March 31, 2013. We focused our audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/16/corcrafts-textile-procurement-practicesControls Over and Revenues From .nyc Generic Top-Level Domains
… .com, .net, or .org. In March 2012, DoITT entered into a franchise agreement with a vendor to apply for the “.nyc” … amendment that resulted in a decrease in revenues. DoITT’s Franchise Administration Team (Franchise Team), tasked with managing the contract and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/25/controls-over-and-revenues-nyc-generic-top-level-domainsControls Over Capital Improvements at City-Owned Homeless Shelters (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Controls Over Capital … services for eligible homeless families and individuals in the City and for fiscal oversight of the homeless … shelters. DHS contracts with public and private entities in its mission to: prevent homelessness when possible; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/22/controls-over-capital-improvements-city-owned-homeless-shelters-followLicensing and Monitoring of Proprietary Schools (Follow-Up)
… York State. When initially granted, a proprietary school’s license is valid for 2 years. Thereafter, license renewals are granted for a period of 4 years. In order to be approved for the 2-year license, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/licensing-and-monitoring-proprietary-schools-followPatient Safety Center Activities and Handling of Revenues (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Patient Safety Center Activities and Handling of Revenues (Report 2019-S-15 … to the Public Health Law (PHL), a Patient Safety Center (PSC) was established within the Department of Health … included in our initial audit report Patient Safety Center Activities and Handling of Revenues Report 2019S15 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/03/patient-safety-center-activities-and-handling-revenues-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2010
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2010-2022-special-assignment-duty-pay-calendar-year-2021Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … the solicitation of multiple quotations or use of requests for proposals (RFPs) before awarding professional service … provide evidence that they had obtained quotations or RFPs for eight purchases totaling $194,308. Town of East Hampton – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… paid 20 employees overtime totaling $524,934, primarily for routine services, including $123,113 for cleaning services. With appropriate scheduling, over … Officials also overpaid 20 employees a total of $11,961 for overtime. Carle Place Union Free School District – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… in the initial report. State Education Department (SED): Birch Family Services Inc.: Compliance with the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2016-S-74) Birch is a New York City-based not-for-profit organization … in compensation paid to employees who did not work for Birch’s SED preschool cost-based programs. Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Two commissioners purchased vacation packages for a conference in Florida and charged an additional $1,095 for … officials in 2016 and 2017. Locust Valley Fire District – Conference and Travel Expenditures (Nassau County) Conference and travel expenditures totaling $8,396 were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: NYS Pension Fund Announces $400 Million in Sustainable Investments
… renewable assets including onshore and offshore wind and solar, as well as climate infrastructure assets that support … will target investments in renewable power assets such as solar and wind. Background on Climate Investment Actions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-nys-pension-fund-announces-400-million-sustainable-investmentsTown of Hanover – Procurement (2025M-58)
… Board (Board) use a competitive process when procuring professional services? Audit Period January 1, 2024 – April 1, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area Professional services generally require specialized skills, training and expertise; the use of professional judgment and/or a high degree of creativity. For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/09/26/town-hanover-procurement-2025m-58City of Glen Cove – Budget Review (B7-15-17)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s preliminary budget for the 2016 fiscal year are … reasonable. Background The City of Glen Cove is located in Nassau County. Our Office completed a review of the City’s … refunds, which have averaged $848,000 over the last three years. City officials told us they intend to use debt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/10/16/city-glen-cove-budget-review-b7-15-17State Agencies Bulletin No. 1989
… Nurse 005594 5500200 Licensed Psychlgst 005975 6160300 Maintenance Assistant 006803 7202000 Maintenance Assistant (Carpenter) 006805 7202100 Maintenance … Specialist (Carpenter) 023168 7120100 Trades Specialist (Electrician) 023172 7120120 Trades Specialist (Locksmith) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1989-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Underwood Announce Indictment of Former NYC Council Candidate Alberto Alvarez and Former Non-Profit Director Anna Mendez
… Joel Rivera. In 2013, Alvarez ran for Rivera’s seat in the 15th Council District, but was unsuccessful in the Democratic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-underwood-announce-indictment-former-nyc-council-candidate-albertoDiNapoli: NYC Finances Strong But Slowing Economy Presents Risks
… economy given current developments. To their credit, Mayor de Blasio and the City Council have prudently increased the city’s reserves in recent years.” In January, Mayor de Blasio released his preliminary executive budget for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-nyc-finances-strong-slowing-economy-presents-risksDiNapoli: New York State Ranked First Nationwide in Nonprofit Jobs And Organizations
… New York state ranked first nationwide in nonprofit jobs and organizations, with nearly … In 2012, when nonprofits paid over $532 billion in wages nationwide, New York nonprofits ranked first in the country, … state on an average annual basis versus nearly 3 percent nationwide. “The Comptroller’s report underscores the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-new-york-state-ranked-first-nationwide-nonprofit-jobs-and-organizationsDiNapoli: Former Essex County Fair Treasurer and Willsboro Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $90,000 From the Essex County Agricultural Society and Town
… James announced that Bridget Brown, the former treasurer of the Essex County Agricultural Society and former Willsboro … society and the town. “Bridget Brown exploited the trust of her community and used her two positions to enrich herself … case — holding Bridget Brown accountable for her betrayal of the public trust when she used her position as tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-former-essex-county-fair-treasurer-and-willsboro-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly