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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Contract Procurement and Oversight (2020-N-8) A not-for-profit corporation affiliated with DOE – New York City … Manual (2021-S-21) Empowering Minds is an SED-approved, for-profit special education provider located in Holbrook … with disabilities who are between 3 and 4 years of age. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015, auditors identified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsPublic Safety – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… in 2020, according to preliminary data reported to the State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS). Motor … 63 county jail and correctional facilities; and 13 New York City correctional facilities. Between March 2012 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/public-safetyDiNapoli: Wall Street 2022 Bonuses Fell 26% From Previous Year, Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels
… pandemic. While lower bonuses affect income tax revenues for the state and city, our economic recovery does not depend … restaurants and construction must continue to improve for the city and state to fully recover.” The $33.7 billion bonus pool for 2022 was 21% lower than the previous year’s record of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-wall-street-2022-bonuses-fell-26-previous-year-return-pre-pandemic-levelsDiNapoli: 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 … agencies in 2018. OPWDD and DOCCS experienced significant increases in overtime hours per employee over the past decade. Other agencies with comparatively large increases in such hours since 2009 include the Division of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-pay-hits-787-millionProtection of Child Performers (Follow-Up)
… the Child Performers Unit (Unit) is responsible for monitoring compliance with Part 186 of the New York … system (System) and comprehensive permit requirements for child performers and certification of employers. System … created a sound and effective system of internal controls for the Unit, and did not have the necessary controls to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/protection-child-performers-followNursing Home Surveillance (Follow-Up)
… Division of Nursing Homes and Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities Surveillance … (Division). The Division also acts as an agent for the federal government’s Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in monitoring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/08/nursing-home-surveillance-followBilinguals Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… ended June 30, 2011, Bilinguals' Programs reported a total of $13.3 million in reimbursable costs. Key Findings We … including: $243,950 in compensation paid to 17 individuals who did not provide services to the Programs during the audit … expenses for unqualified individuals and for individuals who did not come to work for the Programs. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/26/bilinguals-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualRensselaer City School District – Internal Controls Over Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2013M-153)
… present in the student treasurer’s and central treasurer’s records. None of the 22 disbursements were adequately … and maintaining adequate and appropriate accounting records. Take action to correct weaknesses identified as a … that student treasurers maintain appropriate accounting records for all receipts and disbursements. … Rensselaer City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/06/rensselaer-city-school-district-internal-controls-over-extra-classroomNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces Second Quarter Results
… by the Fund in 2009 as part of his on-going efforts to increase accountability and transparency. About the Common …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-second-quarter-resultsTown of Seneca Falls – Justice Court (2013M-89)
… internal controls over the Court’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2012 to March 4, 2013. Background … fines and surcharges. Key Findings The Justice was absent for the majority of our audit period; during this time, the … by the Justices and clerks, that documents the reason for all changes and/or deletions made within the system. Open …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/28/town-seneca-falls-justice-court-2013m-89State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… remitted and reported all tax collections, she did not always record dates of receipts or deposit or remit … the clerk did not remit real property tax collections to the town supervisor or the county treasurer in a timely … not always seek competition for professional services or have adequate written agreements for the services provided. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Compliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data)
… whether the Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) is complying with Executive Order 95 (EO 95), including … in a timely manner, publishable State data to the Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) under EO 95. The … 2020, there were over 4,800 data items on Open Data. ORDA is responsible for operating and maintaining facilities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/08/compliance-executive-order-95-open-dataDiNapoli: Employment Recovery for New Yorkers with Disabilities Lags Nation
… in 2022. New York has recently taken new steps to increase opportunities for people with disabilities, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-employment-recovery-new-yorkers-disabilities-lags-nationCity of Amsterdam – Budget Review (B24-5-5)
… an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2024-25. Background Chapter 531 of the Laws of 2019 … it was authorized to issue the deficit obligations, and for each subsequent fiscal year during which the deficit obligations are outstanding, its proposed budget for the next succeeding fiscal year. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/05/13/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b24-5-5NYS Common Retirement Fund Announces Second Quarter Results
… of the state fiscal year 2017-2018 was 3.67 percent for the three-month period ending Sept. 30, 2017, with an … that provide consistent returns and retirement security for our members, retirees and beneficiaries for decades to come." The Fund's estimated value reflects …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-second-quarter-resultsBenefit Eligibility Assessment Process
… by counties and local governments. HRA is responsible for administering these public programs in New York City. As … the governing regulations. Develop accurate outcome codes for all resolved cases. To HRA: Take action to reduce the HRA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/28/benefit-eligibility-assessment-processDiNapoli: Former Alexandria Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Theft
… P. DiNapoli. “For years, Ms. Peck violated the trust of her neighbors and stole thousands of dollars,” DiNapoli … grand larceny in the fourth degree (a class E felony) and is expected to be sentenced to five years’ probation and full … enforcement. The investigation and audit found that Peck, who collected funds for the town of Alexandria and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-former-alexandria-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theftState Agencies Bulletin No. 1784
… of the processing of the taxable fringe benefit CLEFR for 2019. Legal Reference Pursuant to Internal Revenue Code … Affected Employees Employees who participated in the PEF or CSEA Certification, Licensure and Exam Fee … Time Entry using the earn code CFR .This amount is used for reporting and tax withholding purposes only and does not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1784-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2019NYC Construction Noise Complaints Soar
… (DEP) and DOB are the agencies primarily responsible for handling construction noise complaints. DEP is responsible for responding to 311 construction noise complaints. DOB … building inspections; and issues permits, including those for after-hours work. Auditors found there was minimal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/nyc-construction-noise-complaints-soarState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… on financial operations while developing estimates for significant revenues and expenditures in the 2021 adopted … on financial operations while developing estimates for significant revenues and expenditures in the 2021 adopted … However, the failure to review disbursement activities increases the risk for unauthorized and inappropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits