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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … manner. Neither justice properly pursued collections for those cases where defendants failed to appear in court. … on the town's average dismissal rate and average fines for adjudicated VTL cases, auditors estimate these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … Housing authority officials have worked effectively to maintain a strong financial position by controlling … The board did not routinely audit and approve claims prior to payment. Instead, claims were audited and approved for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsPatient Safety Center Activities and Handling of Revenues
… To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) is meeting the goals and objectives of the Patient Safety Center (PSC) and is collecting and utilizing designated revenue for that … including safety goals and best practices. The Department is responsible for monitoring compliance with applicable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/10/patient-safety-center-activities-and-handling-revenuesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1875
… Article 39 of the 2016-2021 DMNA Agreement between the State of New York and the Civil Service Employees Association … receive a regular uniform service; and Is employed by the State at the time of the issuance of the allowance. Works in … is subject to all employment and income taxes. Federal, State, and New York City income tax withholding will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1875-2020-uniform-maintenance-allowance-employees-division-military-andState Agencies Bulletin No. 1779
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the 2019 CSEA … Employees in Bargaining Unit 47 on 10/01/2019 are eligible to receive the 2019 CSEA DMNA Uniform Maintenance Allowance … memorandum for a list of eligible titles) and is required to wear a uniform; and Does not receive a regular uniform …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1779-2019-uniform-maintenance-allowance-employees-division-military-andEnforcement of Commission Orders and Other Agreements
… and water services for New York’s residential and business customers. As part of its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/03/03/enforcement-commission-orders-and-other-agreementsPublic Safety Overtime
… on or after July 1, 2019 by: Active members of the Police and Fire Retirement System who are engaged in police or fire service; and Active members of the Employees’ … directly in criminal law enforcement activities that make up fifty percent of his or her job duties as certified by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/public-safety-overtimeCity of Long Beach – Budget Review (B20-7-3)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Budget Review Determine whether the significant revenue … our budget review issued in May 2019. Background The City of Long Beach, located in Nassau County, has been authorized … would have included, among other things, the scheduled date for formal adoption of the budget. To date, City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/05/13/city-long-beach-budget-review-b20-7-3State Agencies Bulletin No. 1962
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the 2021 CSEA DMNA Uniform Maintenance Allowance. Affected … an Action/Reason code of Paid Leave of Absence/MLS); and Works full-time in an eligible title (see GOER memorandum for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1962-2021-uniform-maintenance-allowance-employees-division-military-andCity of Troy – Budget Review (B21-5-10)
… review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for … general fund for the years ending December 31, 1993, 1994 and 1995. New York State Local Finance Law requires all … are outstanding. Key Findings The significant revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/11/04/city-troy-budget-review-b21-5-10Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … deposited all moneys collected and remitted these moneys to the supervisor, county and other agencies appropriately. … reports provided by the treasurer include only year-to-date information and do not provide detail for the current …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Mental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools (Follow-Up)
… five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Mental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools … charter schools). DOE recognizes the importance of mental health well-being in the school setting, stating on its webpage that “Mental health impacts not only our students but our families, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/mental-health-education-supports-and-services-schools-followDetermination of Residency for Tuition Purposes (Follow-Up)
… Centers)—including research universities, academic medical centers, liberal arts colleges, community colleges, … of the Residency Policy, the flowchart does not address obtaining sufficient proof of residency. For the four … to provide information about any actions planned to address the unresolved issues discussed in this follow-up …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/02/11/determination-residency-tuition-purposes-followSafety of Seized Dogs (Follow-Up)
… of Agriculture and Markets (Department) to set standards for the humane care of seized dogs and inspect municipal dog … licenses are required to establish and maintain a shelter for dogs or contract for those services. Municipalities are also required to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/18/safety-seized-dogs-followOversight of Afterschool and Summer Youth Employment Contracts
… Afterschool System Program (COMPASS) provides school-age youth with academic support, arts, cultural … experiences, and sports/recreation activities when school is not in session. According to Department contracts, … in violation of contract provisions, including a work site supervisor who approved her own daughter’s time sheets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/28/oversight-afterschool-and-summer-youth-employment-contractsAkron Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing FEMA Grant Funding Intended for Education Expenses
… pleaded before U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford to theft of government money. The charge carries a maximum … at the Bank of Akron, $18,000 of grant funds intended to be used for educational expenses for his children. The … June 9, 2015, Lobur provided $15,000 of the grant funds to his children, but also converted more than $1,000 of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/akron-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-fema-grant-funding-intended-education-expensesOversight of Passenger Safety
… revocation, and restoration of driver licenses; traffic convictions; and reportable accidents. Key Findings Because OPWDD drivers repeatedly failed to obey traffic rules, many vehicles assigned to transport OPWDD’s … vulnerable clients were issued violations for serious traffic infractions, such as running red lights and speeding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/01/oversight-passenger-safetyOversight of Contract Expenditures of Phoenix House New York
… is effectively monitoring its contracts with Phoenix House New York (PHNY) to ensure reimbursed claims are … PHNY was one of six affiliates operated by the Phoenix House Foundation (Foundation), a nationally recognized and … for OASAS-Funded Providers (Guidelines), Phoenix House Personnel Policies and Procedures (Policies), and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/09/oversight-contract-expenditures-phoenix-house-new-yorkState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… improve the authority's information security program for cardholder data and to help ensure it meets PCI requirements. … also improve certain other technical safeguards over the cardholder data it processes. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Caledonia-Mumford Central School District , … , Syracuse City School District and the Your Home Public Library . State Comptroller DiNapoli has made it a priority … spent appropriately and effectively. The Comptroller’s audits are designed to help schools improve their financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits