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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued: Department of Health: Medicaid Program: … be too low. In a follow-up, auditors found MTA officials have made some progress in correcting the problems … Thomas P DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Conviction in $130,000 Pension Theft
… Eric T. Schneiderman announced today the conviction of John H. Eydeler III, 66, a resident of Glendale, Arizona, on … This case was prosecuted by Assistant Attorney General John R. Healy of the Criminal Enforcement and Financial … Eric T Schneiderman announced today the conviction of John H Eydeler III 66 a resident of Glendale Arizona on his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-130000-pension-theftOpinion 91-12
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMPANY -- Powers and Duties (retention of moneys derived … GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §204-a: Moneys raised by a fire company through activities conducted under the authority of General Municipal Law, §204-a belong to the fire company to be used for the lawful purposes of the fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-12Area #8 – Online Banking – Information Technology Governance
… are collected for malicious use. A key logger collects login information, allowing the perpetrator to impersonate … The different types of malware can capture keystrokes for login information, monitor and capture other data to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-8-online-bankingDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew 12.7% to $22.1 Billion in 2022
… weak collections from the same quarter in 2021, when COVID infection rates were peaking, public vaccinations had not been fully rolled out and travel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-127-221-billion-2022State Agencies Bulletin No. 1977
… No. 1256 ) Effective April 2013, employee contribution rate is to be based on employees’ annual wage as required by … three (3) years of membership, employees’ contribution rate is based on annual pensionable salary from two years … When the query prompts for ‘Calendar Year,’ enter 2020. Charts within the ‘ Background ’ section above should be used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1977-two-year-look-back-tier-6-voluntary-defined-contribution-program-vdcDiNapoli: Pandemic Disrupts Special Education; Many Students Missing Mandated Services
… special education services because of school shutdowns and the shift to remote learning during the pandemic that likely exacerbated pre-existing achievement gaps, … special education services because of school shutdowns and the shift to remote learning during the pandemic that likely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-pandemic-disrupts-special-education-many-students-missing-mandated-servicesDiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Leaders to Seize This Chance to Improve NY’s Finances
… regaining 50% of the jobs lost and surpassing financial plan expectations for state revenues by $5.2 billion through … in debt issuance is now planned through fiscal year 2026. This debt will quickly exceed the statutory cap, adding … of average daily disbursements. Third, carefully consider strategic infrastructure priorities. While New York has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-leaders-seize-chance-improve-nys-financesState Police Bulletin No. SP-217
… of OSC’s automatic processing and provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees … Agreement between New York State and NYSPIA and provides for an increase to the bi-weekly 8 Year Seniority Payment amount effective April 1, 2021 for Investigators and Senior Investigators in Bargaining Unit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-217-april-2021-increase-8-year-seniority-pay-state-police-represented-newDiNapoli: Lagging Ridership Leaves MTA With Hard Choices, Must Adjust to Changing Demand
… to close budget gaps and how it can adjust to continued low ridership levels and shift service to meet changes in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-lagging-ridership-leaves-mta-hard-choices-must-adjust-changing-demandNew York Continues to Send More Federal Tax Dollars to Washington Than It Gets in Return
… New York paid $26.6 billion more in taxes to the federal government in federal fiscal year (FFY) 2018 than it got back in federal spending, ranking it last among the states, according to a report released today by State … New York paid $266 billion more in taxes to the federal government in federal fiscal year FFY 2018 than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/new-york-continues-send-more-federal-tax-dollars-washington-it-gets-returnDiNapoli: 27 NY Local Governments Persistently Delinquent in Filing Required Financial Data to the State
… 27 local governments are three or more years delinquent in meeting one or more annual financial reporting requirements. … undermines confidence and accountability.” In addition to meeting legal requirements, local governments and their … 27 local governments are three or more years delinquent in meeting one or more annual financial reporting requirements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-27-ny-local-governments-persistently-delinquent-filing-required-financial-data-stateDiNapoli: Local Government Debt Levels Off
… second with $2.2 billion in 2018. Nassau County was also home to the town and village with the highest debt in the state. The Town of Oyster Bay reported $744 million in debt outstanding in 2018, an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-government-debt-levels-offState Agencies Bulletin No. 2169
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of a new program that … Withholding agent Type of income OSC Actions: OSC will run a program after the last check of the calendar year has … with an effective date equal to the date the program is run, Switch the Form 8233 indicator from Yes to No, Remove …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2169-new-program-and-control-d-report-ensure-accurate-form-8233-tax-treatyElevator Safety
To determine whether elevator inspections and tests are done timely and properly by inspectors who have the proper credentials
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/06/06/elevator-safetyControls Over Equipment
… assets include land, buildings, and equipment. As of June 30, 2017, H+H reported $8.4 billion in capital assets, of … According to FAM, these 18 items cost $144,828 and had a book value of $17,924 as of June 30, 2017. We also found … Social Services: Oversight of Security Expenses in Single Adult and Adult Family Homeless Shelters ( 2016-N-6 ) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/09/controls-over-equipmentFinancial Condition and Outlook
… determine the financial condition of the State University Hospital of Brooklyn (Hospital). Background The State University of New York Health … Studies, School of Public Health, and the University Hospital of Brooklyn (Hospital). Downstate employs about … determine the financial condition of the State University Hospital of Brooklyn Hospital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/17/financial-condition-and-outlookHeat and Hot Water Complaints (Follow-Up)
… timely, taking an average of 2 to 3 days – with many cases taking 4 days or more – for complaints to be inspected. … were found to be in violation of the law, HPD settled cases for less – in some cases substantially less – than the minimum amount prescribed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/07/13/heat-and-hot-water-complaints-followOversight of Selected Aspects of Traffic Controls (Follow-Up)
… and detect incidents, TMC staff use video surveillance cameras and media broadcasts. DOT is also part of the Joint … utilizing 160 microwave sensors, 50 traffic video cameras, and 100 E-ZPass readers. The objectives of our initial audit, issued on September 30, 2020, were to determine whether DOT monitors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/11/oversight-selected-aspects-traffic-controls-followOversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools (Follow-Up)
… rate for students who have completed two consecutive CTE courses in the same program is about 90% – 15 percentage … did not provide adequate oversight of CTE programs offered through the secondary school system to ensure they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/18/oversight-career-and-technical-education-programs-new-york-state-schools-follow