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XI.11.F Contract Monitoring – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… ensure those funds are spent appropriately. Every agency should have a process to monitor and evaluate contractors’ … terms: variety, typically, usually, can, may, periodic, often, and good faith effort. To determine whether the agency … Where is the contractor to perform required activities? How will the contractor communicate to the agency that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11f-contract-monitoringCollection of Fines Related to Tenant Complaints (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the six … in our initial audit report, Collection of Fines Related to Tenant Complaints (Report 2018-S-58 ). About the Program … To assess the extent of implementation of the six … in our initial audit report Collection of Fines Related to Tenant Complaints 2018S58 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/10/collection-fines-related-tenant-complaints-followOversight of Building Construction Site Safety (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Oversight of Building Construction Site Safety (Report 2021-N-3 ). About the … for regulating the safe and lawful use of buildings and construction sites to promote the safety of all people who visit, live, and work in NYC. This requires construction managers, contractors, and subcontractors to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/10/oversight-building-construction-site-safety-followDiNapoli: Middletown Chiropractor Sentenced to Nine Years for Insurance Fraud
… announced James “Jay” Spina was sentenced in federal court for running a large-scale health care insurance fraud scheme. … systematically double-billed insurers, charged for services never rendered, created shell companies and … Spina and three others were charged with billing insurers for medically unnecessary services and procedures, submitting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-middletown-chiropractor-sentenced-nine-years-insurance-fraudState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… issued. Village of Airmont – Claims Auditing (Rockland County) The board did not audit claims before payment to … were not filed. Town of Exeter – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (Otsego County) The clerk generally recorded collections … a timely manner. However, the clerk did not always deposit real property taxes in a timely manner and did not remit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOversight of Campus Foundations
… to contract with foundations, which are private, not-for-profit corporations, to support fundraising efforts, real … of SUNY’s System Administration (SSA). OUA is responsible for conducting periodic audits of the foundations, while UCO is responsible for ensuring the foundations have the required contracts with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/26/oversight-campus-foundationsPayroll Users Group Organizational Charter
… issues of common concern. Develop and support the payroll profession in State government by: Surveying the condition of … of payroll in the enterprise; and Developing the payroll profession as an identified career option in State … office’s vote, no agency shall have more than one vote on a Steering Committee issue. Section 2.Standing Committees: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll/payroll-users-group-organizational-charterDiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores
… financial statements, eight entities have received the highest designation of “significant fiscal stress.” This … Fourteen communities have been listed in the second highest category of “moderate fiscal stress.” This includes: … contracts, visit Open Book New York . The easy-to-use website was created by DiNapoli to promote openness in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scoresOversight of Sidewalk Sheds (Follow-Up)
… of more than 1 million buildings and construction sites in NYC. This includes enforcing provisions of the NYC Administrative and Building Codes, the Rules of the City of New York, and NYC Local Laws in order to promote the safety of all people …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/06/oversight-sidewalk-sheds-followDiNapoli Announces Change in Leadership of State Pension Fund's Real Estate Advisory Committee
… as Chairman of the Real Estate Advisory Committee (REAC) for the New York State Common Retirement Fund. DiNapoli also … pleasure to help guide real estate investments for the state’s pension fund,” Peirez said. “My gratitude goes to Comptroller DiNapoli for appointing me to the chairmanship, to the pension fund’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-announces-change-leadership-state-pension-funds-real-estate-advisory-committeeBeaver Dams Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. - Financial Activities (2018M-17)
… Treasurers did not maintain complete, accurate, and up-to-date accounting records and reports or perform monthly … The Treasurer should maintain complete, accurate and up-to-date records and reports, and perform monthly bank … The Board should develop and adopt policies and procedures for fundraising activities. Company officials generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/06/15/beaver-dams-volunteer-fire-company-inc-financial-activitiesTrash Can Free Stations Pilot Program
… effectively evaluated the various Phases of the Trash Can Free Stations Pilot Program, intended to improve … In October 2011, Transit’s SEO began the “Trash Can Free Stations Pilot Program” (or Pilot Program) to reduce … effectively evaluated the various Phases of the Trash Can Free Stations Pilot Progra …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/22/trash-can-free-stations-pilot-programDiNapoli: The Rockaways Shows Signs of Recovery After Pandemic Setback
… Peninsula is an 11-mile-long barrier in Southwestern Queens. The communities along the peninsula are Far Rockaway, … firms in 2021. This was substantially greater than the borough of Queens (43.8%) and citywide (28.5%) business … the devastation wrought by COVID-19," said Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. "Still, much more needs to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-rockaways-shows-signs-recovery-after-pandemic-setbackState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… of the Long Beach City School District , Lynbrook Union Free School District , North Collins Central School District … , North Salem Central School District , Southampton Union Free School District and the Valley Stream Thirteen Union Free School District . State Comptroller DiNapoli has made it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli: Nearly 1 in 3 Students Were Chronically Absent From School
… new report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli details how chronic absenteeism rates among New York public and … A new report by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli details how chronic absenteeism …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-nearly-1-3-students-were-chronically-absent-schoolDiNapoli: New York Drug Overdose Deaths Surged During Pandemic
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. The surge is largely due to a sharp increase in deaths from opioids related to illicit … opioids. Overdose deaths statewide from opioids and all drugs (5,841) in 2021 surpassed the previous 2017 peak by … critical that we recognize this crisis has moved steadily into communities of color and future funding decisions should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-new-york-drug-overdose-deaths-surged-during-pandemicTown of Dayton - Fund Balance Management (2019M-221)
Determine whether the Board has properly managed fund balance
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/31/town-dayton-fund-balance-management-2019m-221Montezuma Fire District No. 1 - Board Oversight (2018M-54)
… records and ensure that all required reports are submitted in a timely manner. Ensure that the Treasurer annually …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/08/10/montezuma-fire-district-no-1-board-oversight-2018m-54Best Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… There are several steps entities can take to improve their chances of quickly recovering from an IT disruption. Assemble a Team – Assemble a team … plan is the organization’s recovery strategy. It can include, among other items deemed necessary by the … There are several steps entities can take to improve their chances of quickly recovering from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practicesSouthside Academy Charter School – Board Oversight (2013M-318)
… $9 million. Key Finding While the Board meets regularly to deal with a range of issues, its oversight of the School’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/southside-academy-charter-school-board-oversight-2013m-318