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Audit Faults Justice Center Records, Raises Questions on Accountability
… legislative leaders asking them to amend the law and give his office explicit authority to review all records. "New … said. "Even though the Justice Center is over three years old, we don't know how effectively it is operating or whether … needed. This isn't about finger-pointing if some of the old system's problems still exist. It is about keeping New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/audit-faults-justice-center-records-raises-questions-accountabilityOpinion 95-19
… 606, 268 NYS2d 564; cf . Cherey v City of Long Beach , 282 NY 382 at 390). Accordingly, it is our opinion that a city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-19Oneida-Herkimer-Madison Board of Cooperative Services (BOCES) – Information Technology (2020M-99)
… provided, Information technology (IT) assets were accessed for appropriate purposes, and IT controls over BOCES’ network … assess computer usage to confirm IT assets were used for appropriate purposes or establish adequate controls to safeguard information contained in the network and financial system. Personal Internet use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2020/12/18/oneida-herkimer-madison-board-cooperative-services-boces-information-technologyDiNapoli: Needles, Birth Control Go Missing From NYC School Health Centers
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced that an audit of the New York State Department of Health DOH found that medications and potentially hazardous medical supplies were unaccounted for at its SchoolBased Health Centers Centers
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-needles-birth-control-go-missing-nyc-school-health-centersDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Problems with Volunteer Firefighters’ Benefit Program
… calculating credits for Length of Service Awards Programs (LOSAP) and as a result local volunteers may be shortchanged … today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. LOSAP is a pension-like benefit program established by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-audit-reveals-problems-volunteer-firefighters-benefit-programState Audit Recommends Improvements to NYC's Oversight of Agencies Placing Foster Children
… after the initial 90 days. Auditors found CONNECTIONS does not have a built-in feature to allow agencies to … initial and comprehensive follow-up FASPs, which assess how foster children and their foster families are doing, were often completed late. For example, initial FASPs for 18 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-audit-recommends-improvements-nycs-oversight-agencies-placing-foster-childrenIX.6.A Drawdown Overview – IX. Federal Grants
… Prior arrangements have been made with most state agencies to have OSC act as agent for the agency to … grant funds. Most federal grants drawn by OSC are drawn on a daily basis using online federal financial management … 07/31/2015 … Prior arrangements have been made with most state agencies to have OSC act as agent for the agency to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix6a-drawdown-overviewDiNapoli Releases Analysis of Enacted State Budget
… The $168.3 billion State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2018-19 Enacted … but allows more borrowing and limits transparency of state spending, according to a report released today by … options for saving for retirement," DiNapoli said. "But I am concerned that the budget expands public authority … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-releases-analysis-enacted-state-budgetComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… former district treasurer attempted to manipulate her paid leave accruals by adding 60 unauthorized sick days valued at approximately $10,000. District officials … that they discovered through an informal review of leave records that the former treasurer attempted to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: Report Finds Persistent Problems at Long Island Power Authority
… to rise. DiNapoli noted that concerns regarding the cost and reliability of electric service on Long Island have … from regulatory oversight, access to information, and cost control mechanisms that other New York utility customers … renegotiated agreement. These include budget oversight and cost control mechanisms, performance metrics, storm cost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-report-finds-persistent-problems-long-island-power-authorityNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Moody's Upgrade of New York State General Obligation Bonds
… brings New York’s rating for its General Obligation bonds and the state’s other major bonding programs to Aa1, its … upgrade is a positive reflection on the steps the Governor and the Legislature have taken in recent years to strengthen … cash position, better align ongoing levels of spending and revenues, and reduce out-year budget gaps, which are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-moodys-upgrade-new-york-state-generalXVII.2.C Transactions Against Lapsing Appropriations – XVII. Lapsing Appropriations
… timely processing of contracts and amendments that utilize funds with near-term lapse dates within the date ranges … more information see Chapter XI, Section 2.C - Contract Funds Reservation. Transaction Submittal Date Range Lapse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvii/xvii2c-transactions-against-lapsing-appropriationsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2062
… 410 Health Care Spending Account 416 Deferred Comp 420 NY Dependent Care Contribution 425 Repay State Loans/Debt 426 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2062-changes-calculation-overtime-and-pre-shift-briefing-eligible-employeesDiNapoli: New York City Continues to Rebound and Regain Share of State Economic Activity
… to a standstill. While the city’s economy has rebounded in many ways, some important indicators show there is more … activity.” The city is a major contributor to growth in the state’s economy, even as its population is smaller … and economic indicators released today shows that in many areas New York City has returned to, and in some …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-new-york-city-continues-rebound-and-regain-share-state-economic-activityDiNapoli: Mount Vernon Officials Failed to Establish Basic and Routine Financial Policies
… state's 180,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-mount-vernon-officials-failed-establish-basic-and-routine-financial-policiesOlean Firefighter Charged With Stealing Over $116,000 From City's Fire Department
… District Attorney and State Police. “Gaylor Jr. betrayed his duty to his community by allegedly stealing funds meant to protect the citizens of Olean to fund his personal business and lifestyle,” DiNapoli said. “Now, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/olean-firefighter-charged-stealing-over-116000-citys-fire-departmentDiNapoli Praises NYC Comptroller Stringer's City Pension Fund Reforms
… and doing the right thing for New York City's public pension funds. His multi-faceted plan to protect the city's public pension funds will do much to ensure the funds operate with greater transparency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-praises-nyc-comptroller-stringers-city-pension-fund-reformsValley Stream Union Free School District Thirteen – Disbursements (2023M-178)
… appropriately and securely executed check signatures for non-payroll checks. Key Findings The Board and Treasurer … not appropriately and securely execute check signatures for non-payroll checks between July 1, 2021 and June 30, 2023. Although the checks we reviewed were disbursed for what appear to be legitimate District purposes, when the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/08/valley-stream-union-free-school-district-thirteen-disbursements-2023m-178IX.12.S Questions – IX. Federal Grants
… copies of CMIA documents may be addressed to either the OSC Bureau of State Accounting Operations at FederalGrants@osc.ny.gov , or to the Division of the Budget at (518) 474-7020. Guide to Financial Operations REV. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12s-questionsWilliamson Central School District – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2021M-58)
… did not seek competition or provide documentation to support their verbal assertions that some providers were … with competitive bidding statues and the District’s policies, regulations and procedures. Seek competition for … action. Appendix B includes our comment on the District’s response. … Determine whether Williamson Central School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/07/16/williamson-central-school-district-non-payroll-disbursements-2021m-58