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DiNapoli: Better DEC Oversight of Dams Recommended To Prevent Failures and Safeguard Communities
… New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) should improve oversight and enforcement of compliance … operated and maintained in a safe condition at all times.” DEC has regulatory authority over approximately 6,500 dams … loss of life and property from flooding and dam failures, DEC manages a program that includes safety inspections, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-better-dec-oversight-dams-recommended-prevent-failures-and-safeguard-communitiesDiNapoli: OTDA Needs to Improve Oversight of Services Provided to Those in Homeless Shelters
… case management, access to health care, treatment for substance abuse, childcare services and assistance with finding … delivered to many, as follows: Six of 13 cases requiring substance abuse services (46%). Five of 19 cases requiring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-otda-needs-improve-oversight-services-provided-those-homeless-sheltersState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… and they did not adopt an adequate IT contingency plan. In addition to sensitive IT control weaknesses, officials did … officials did not ensure goods and services were procured in accordance with applicable statutes or district policy and … policy and procedures for 65 percent of the $263,023 in purchases reviewed. The claims auditor did not properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsBayport-Blue Point Union Free School District – Fund Balance Management (2021M-116)
… for by statute, resulting in higher than necessary tax levies. Key Recommendations Discontinue appropriating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/10/bayport-blue-point-union-free-school-district-fund-balance-managementState Contract and Payment Actions in June
… In June, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,520 … Inc. for event booking at the New York State Fairgrounds in Onondaga County. Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse … Wesson Group, LLC to rehabilitate the Stewart Landing Dam in Fulton County. $1.9 million with Tioga Construction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-contract-and-payment-actions-juneState Agencies Bulletin No. 1552
… Purpose To inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April … 001-037) and NS positions (Grade 600) which are equated to a grade (Grade 001-037) are eligible for the April 2017 … years of continuous service* at a base annual salary equal to or greater than the Job Rate of the employee’s grade …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1552-april-2017-public-employees-federation-pef-longevity-lump-sum-llsIrvington Union Free School District – Fixed Assets (2022M-89)
… School District (District) officials properly monitored and accounted for fixed assets. Key Findings District officials did not properly monitor and account for 63 percent of the 105 fixed assets reviewed … These items included a desk, oven, stove, television and television studio equipment. 65 assets had missing, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/30/irvington-union-free-school-district-fixed-assets-2022m-89Opinion 2000-2
Whether a village may authorize the expenditure of moneys to promote performing arts and cultural development for its residents directly or by contract
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-2Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-330
… relating to absences as a result of disciplinary action. In addition, consistent with prior practice, the negotiated changes detailed in the Labor Relations memorandum are extended to Management … Both the Uniform Allowance and Blazer payments were paid in equal amounts in June 2022 and December 2022. Chapter 1 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-330-april-2022-retroactive-ucs-uniform-and-equipment-allowance-andDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar For First Quarter
… today announced a tentative schedule for the planned bond sales for the state, New York City, and their major public … authorities during the first quarter of 2017. The planned sales of $4.27 billion include $2.97 billion of new money and … new money and $400 million is a refunding. The anticipated sales in the first quarter compare to past planned sales of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-first-quarterComptroller DiNapoli Releases Annual Review of MTA Finances
… capital needs. With less than four months before the start of its new fiscal year, there are still questions regarding … grow from $392 million in 2020 to nearly $1.6 billion in 2023. These estimates, however, already assume successful … officer, or other critical staff, or estimated the total cost of implementation. The budget reduction program is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-annual-review-mta-financesBabylon Union Free School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2022M-91)
… services provided. Key Findings The District did not claim any Medicaid reimbursements to which it was entitled, … totaling $268,308. District officials did not: Claim any Medicaid reimbursements, totaling $442,841, for 18 … were likely Medicaid-eligible. Establish Medicaid claim policies and procedures or ensure that sufficient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/01/13/babylon-union-free-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2022m-91Wheelerville Union Free School District – Unused IT Asset Inventory (2022M-2)
… pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Wheelerville Union Free School District (District) officials maintained complete … unused IT assets and ensure that obsolete IT equipment is free from data prior to storage or authorized disposal. … Determine whether Wheelerville Union Free School District District officials maintained complete …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/05/27/wheelerville-union-free-school-district-unused-it-asset-inventory-2022m-2Island Trees Union Free School District - School District Website (S9-19-34)
… ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Island Trees Union Free School District (District) used its resources to … a website that provided the public with transparent and comprehensive financial information. Key Findings … was limited in comprehensiveness. This prevents taxpayers and other interested parties from readily accessing and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/island-trees-union-free-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-34Wyandanch Union Free School District – Budget Review (B21-7-1)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the proposed 2021-22 budget. Background The Wyandanch … The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/04/09/wyandanch-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b21-7-1Other Bulletin No. 37
… Leave on or after the effective date of the payment as the result of new military orders. If the employee received a … receive a stipend but becomes eligible for a stipend as a result of the payment, OSC will insert the following in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-37-april-2017-state-university-construction-fund-scfDiNapoli: Contribute to 529 College Savings Account by Dec. 31 for Tax Benefits
… and the elimination of the $25 minimum contribution fees make it easier to save for continuing higher education. New … and the elimination of the $25 minimum contribution fees make it easier to save for continuing higher education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-contribute-529-college-savings-account-dec-31-tax-benefits55b/c Opportunities for Wartime Veterans and Individuals With Disabilities
… Organizations that provide equal opportunities to wartime veterans and individuals with disabilities have a competitive … for 55b/c eligible positions. Contact recruit@osc.ny.gov for more information. How to Apply No written examination is required for appointment to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/jobs/55bcDiNapoli Finds Opportunities for Improved NYPD Hate Crimes Reporting
… on hate crimes to DCJS, which compiles hate crime data in an annual statewide report and submits summary data to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for its … took place in New York City. The NYPD’s data is drawn from incident reports that are prepared by its Hate Crimes Task …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-finds-opportunities-improved-nypd-hate-crimes-reportingComptroller’s Fiscal Update: State Fiscal Year 2013-14 Trends through the Mid-Year, October 2013
Midway through State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2013-14, overall tax collections are slightly below the latest Division of the Budget (DOB) projections.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-update-mid-year-2013-14.pdf