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DiNapoli: Number of New Yorkers Behind on Utility Bills Soared During Pandemic
… customers statewide owed $1.8 billion with customers from New York City and Long Island comprising 60% of those in arrears … effects continue to be felt in multiple aspects of life, including the elevated number of New Yorkers who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-number-new-yorkers-behind-utility-bills-soared-during-pandemicOpinion 92-56
… -- Compensation (payment of flat monthly allowance for use of private automobile on official business) WORDS AND … a town from providing compensation, in addition to salary, to its officers and employees if the additional … security contributions and computation of final average salary for purposes of the New York State and Local Employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-56CUNY Bulletin No. CU-736
… provide agency instructions for processing the CUNY rate increases for Painters and Supervisor Painters. Affected … Local Union 1969, Civil Service Employees, I.U.P.A.T. for retroactive raises for employees in the titles of Painter and … 11/25/2018, and 12/25/2019 as contained in the attached Salary Rate Chart . Effective Dates: The retroactive rate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-736-cuny-painter-and-supervisor-painter-retroactive-rateDiNapoli Announces New Technology Investment Through Contour Venture Partners
… Fund has partnered with Contour Venture Partners for a total of twenty investments through the In-State … opportunities are proof that the program is a win for the Fund and a win for companies in communities around the state.” "This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-announces-new-technology-investment-through-contour-venture-partnersDiNapoli: Investment in Upstate Company Returns $33.8 Million to State Pension Fund
… fund dollars into New York companies and it is paying off for the companies and for the state pension fund, which made six times our original … the In-State Program helps provide retirement security for state employees and retirees around the state. The added …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-investment-upstate-company-returns-338-million-state-pension-fundExamination of Pitts Management Associates, Inc. Travel Expenses
… was to determine whether the travel expenses claimed for reimbursement by Pitts Management Associates, Inc. (PMA) were incurred for business purposes and were reasonable in price. … to Downstate. On a monthly basis, PMA was reimbursed for professional fees and the consultants’ travel-related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/08/examination-pitts-management-associates-inc-travel-expensesComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… $60 billion in federal, state and local funds. For additional background or a comment on a specific audit, … wages or separation payments. However, opportunities exist for the board and district officials to improve internal … not provide evidence to indicate that the established fees for the adult education services were reasonable or related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli Op-Ed: The Double-Edged Sword of Pandemic-Driven Technological Acceleration
… at an accelerating pace. New York City and state agencies, for example, have experienced a broad expansion of AI … AI systems designed or implemented irresponsibly. For instance, a faulty automated fraud detection system in … insurance recipients of fraud, causing financial ruin for many. Similar issues have plagued other systems related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-op-ed-double-edged-sword-pandemic-driven-technological-accelerationState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… account errors totaling $64,959 and could not account for approximately $1,000 in cash from tax collections. The … to ensure all collections were accurately accounted for and discrepancies could be properly identified. As a … report in November 2018 identifying certain opportunities for improvement related to the collection of season passes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… because they did not provide detailed guidance for the treasurer or audit committee when collecting and … secretary also inappropriately used a company credit card for personal purchases of at least $1,100 without detection … Auditors found the former clerk did not properly account for fees. The former clerk waived fees for 249 certified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsHebrew Academy for Special Children, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Objective To determine whether the costs reported by the Hebrew Academy … (CFRs) were reasonable, necessary, directly related to the special education programs, and sufficiently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/04/hebrew-academy-special-children-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualCUNY Bulletin No. CU-659
… inform CUNY payroll staff of new PayServ codes to be used for employee Imputed Income. Affected Employees Active CUNY … bargaining unit AJ or GA and who cover a domestic partner for health insurance benefits will be affected. Employees in … of Civil Service. Background If active employees pay for health insurance coverage for a domestic partner or other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-659-new-additional-pay-earn-codes-cuny-imputed-incomeProtection of Managed Pollinators (Honey Bees) (Follow-Up)
… Honey bees are essential to the agricultural industry for the pollination services they provide. However, the … contact information of the individual(s) responsible for the care of the honey bees, and whether they intend to … to meet its responsibility to certify nucs and queens for sale and to meet the needs of beekeepers requiring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/12/protection-managed-pollinators-honey-bees-followAddiction Support Services During Emergencies (Follow-Up)
… of 730,000 individuals per year. Programs are certified for a specified period that can be between 6 months and 3 … providers requiring them to maintain waiting lists for clients awaiting treatment. Additionally, certain … an Emergency Preparedness Plan (Plan) to help them prepare for, respond to, and/or recover from an internal or external …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/addiction-support-services-during-emergencies-followCuba-Rushford Central School District – Cafeteria Purchases (2025M-28)
… Central School District (District) cafeteria purchases for proper District purposes? Audit Period July 1, 2022 – … is the chief executive officer (CEO) and is responsible for the District’s day-to-day management under the District’s … place without detection or reimbursement drastically increases and could potentially lead to taxpayers unknowingly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/cuba-rushford-central-school-district-cafeteria-purchases-2025m-28Dutchess County – Financial Condition (2013M-370)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the County’s budgeting practices … two cities, and covers approximately 802 square miles. As of November 2013, the County had approximately 1,800 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/03/14/dutchess-county-financial-condition-2013m-370Germantown Fire District – Board Oversight (2014M-166)
… examine internal controls over the District’s operations for the period January 1, 2013 through March 4, 2014. … expenditures were $273,071 and budgeted appropriations for 2014 are $272,446. Key Findings The Board did not properly award a contract for cleaning services for $4,800 when it renewed its contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/29/germantown-fire-district-board-oversight-2014m-166Keeseville Volunteer Fire Department – Financial Operations (2017M-100)
… recorded and reported and Department money was safeguarded for the period January 1, 2015 through January 31, 2017. … not review the bank statements and canceled check images for the bank accounts managed by the Treasurer and Fire … Captain. Department officials did not deposit or account for all donations received or deposit money received from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2017/09/15/keeseville-volunteer-fire-department-financial-operationsTown of Angelica – Justice Court Operations (2018M-11)
… The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Town Justice collected, recorded, deposited, disbursed and reported all fines and fees in a timely and accurate manner for the period January 1, 2016 through October 31, 2017. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/04/27/town-angelica-justice-court-operations-2018m-11Victor Central School District – Information Technology (2016M-117)
… audit was to review Information Technology (IT) security for the period July 1, 2014 through March 4, 2016. Background The Victor Central School District is located in the Town of Perinton in Monroe County, the Towns of East … seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for IT for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/victor-central-school-district-information-technology-2016m-117