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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-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 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-auditsTown 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: 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-nearlyOpinion 2004-6
… ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS LAW §57.07: A village may not permit an historical society to use an unneeded portion of a … Law §57.07(2) and, as consideration under the contract, permit the historical society to use the unneeded space in a … the space in the building. You ask whether a village may permit an historical society to utilize vacant space in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-6Opinion 93-7
… service. March 3, 1993 Geoffrey E. Chanin, Esq., Chief Assistant County Attorney County of Orange …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-7SUNY Bulletin No. SU-325
… Actions Prior to processing, agencies must complete a roster identifying employees who will receive a recruitment … and must include the earnings code and payment amount. The roster must be forwarded to SUNY System Administration. A copy of this roster will be provided to OSC in an Excel format. To pay the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-325-suny-recruitment-and-retention-payments-gsnu-employeesIX.9.C Transfer Procedure – IX. Federal Grants
… Once it is determined that a statutory transfer account authorization is provided and needed, … A child budget with the Activity and the Budgetary Transfer account code (60801) must exist); Analysis Type … Once it is determined that a statutory transfer account authorization is provided and needed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix9c-transfer-procedureDiNapoli: New York City Budget Surplus on Pace to Grow Another $2.4 Billion from April Projections
… Strong revenue growth may allow New York City to generate at least an additional $2.4 billion … into reserves and protect itself against uncertainty. “New York City’s revenues continues to outpace expectations, … continue to create economic opportunities.” The release of New York City’s $99.7 billion FY 2023 Budget - $104.9 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-new-york-city-budget-surplus-pace-grow-another-24-billion-april-projectionsNext Generation 911 Services
… and whether the Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) has controls in place to ensure that data used by 911 … In New York State, several agencies, including DHSES, ITS, and the New York City Office of Technology and … advising on 911. DHSES administers these duties through its Board and its Office of Interoperable & Emergency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/04/next-generation-911-services