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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… City of Niagara Falls – Sexual Harassment Prevention (SHP) Training (Niagara County) SHP training was not provided to … the fire department cancelled the annual SHP Training for all 131 of its uniformed personnel. City of Watertown – … employees from SHP training. Kiryas Joel Village Union Free School District – Network User Account and Shared …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… employees were recorded incorrectly or not at all in the payroll system. Auditors also determined that four separation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1NY ABLE Program Helps New Yorkers With Disabilities Cover Costs
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Dutchess … The NY ABLE legislation was signed into law by Governor Andrew Cuomo in December 2015. The bill authorized the Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/ny-able-program-helps-new-yorkers-disabilities-cover-costsSocial Media Use Policy
… OSC welcomes and encourages you to participate in the discussion on our social media sites. We encourage … you grant OSC permission to share or reproduce your post. In addition, by contributing to this site, you agree not to … compromise the safety or security of the public. Comments in support of or opposition to political campaigns or ballot …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/social-media-use-policyCost-of-Living Adjustment
… A Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) is a permanent annual increase to your pension to help offset the impact of inflation. Once you are … September. How COLA is Determined In accordance with State law, the annual COLA percentage is 50 percent of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/cost-living-adjustmentState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… related costs or the circumstances under which reserve funds will be replenished. Three of the district’s six …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Equine Health and Safety
… The Commission regulates all aspects of gaming activity in the State, including horse racing and pari-mutuel … program. Key Findings The Director has implemented many new measures to improve the Commission’s practices to … document daily operating policies and procedures; improve how incident information is recorded in the Equine Breakdown, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/13/equine-health-and-safetyCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B18-6-6)
… approved by the Board of Education and City Council before it can be used. If the fund balance is not approved or … of receiving $5 million in specialized State aid and amend it as necessary. Develop a plan to maintain fund balance at a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/05/18/city-yonkers-budget-review-b18-6-6Collection of Special Hauling and Divisible Load Overweight Permit Fees
… legal dimensions for the highway but cannot be broken down into smaller shipments. Special hauling permits are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/15/collection-special-hauling-and-divisible-load-overweight-permit-feesPerformance Incentive Program
… by far, even though it already compensates its executive team at levels that often exceed those of its peers. Based on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/27/performance-incentive-programState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … sales. Marina employees did not issue duplicate receipts for all money collected. Auditors also found that probation … sales. Marina employees did not issue duplicate receipts for all money collected. Auditors also found that probation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1082
… transactions using the new Earnings Codes beginning in Pay Period 11L, paychecks dated 9/22/11 Background New Extra … and to differentiate regular extra service straight pay and overtime payments for 7.5 and 8 hour employees. OSC … REH EP1 REO ER2 REB ER3 REN Agency Actions Beginning in Pay Period 11L, agencies must submit Extra Service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1082-new-extra-service-earnings-codes-office-mental-health-omhNew NY Broadband Program
… (ESD) has effectively monitored and managed the New NY Broadband Program and whether the Program has achieved … 2016 through November 2021. About the Program In 2015, New York State established the $500 million New NY Broadband … complete outstanding projects as soon as practical. Ensure any future State-funded projects are based on reliable and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/07/01/new-ny-broadband-programAlbany Community Charter School – Financial Operations (2013M-185)
… related financial terms for the building space needed for school operations and the effectiveness of the School’s compact contract with the Foundation for the period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/10/25/albany-community-charter-school-financial-operations-2013m-185Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… District and the Waterford Volunteer Fire Department . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … procedures for auditing claims and signing checks were not in compliance with town law. Pultneyville Fire District – … was created by Comptroller DiNapoli to promote openness in government and provide taxpayers with better access to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2DiNapoli Announces Results of General Obligation Bond Sale: $329,225,000 Awarded
… all of which have been approved by the voters, will pay for essential investments in transportation and environmental … rate environment translated into favorable pricing for the state.” The winning bids were as follows: Series … bid of 1.743774 percent. The state received eight bids for the $142.6 million of tax-exempt new money bonds. The net …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-announces-results-general-obligation-bond-sale-329225000-awardedMonitoring of Construction Management
… engineering, and construction management services for buildings statewide. To achieve its mission, the Office’s … construction projects. After completing the bid process for services, the construction management consultant with the … valued at approximately $308 million. Key Findings For the five projects we audited, we determined that, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/30/monitoring-construction-managementMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Misclassified Patient Discharges
… meets the definition of a transfer). These claims are at a high risk of overpayment if the first hospital … and recover as appropriate. Review the remaining 2,017 high-risk claims totaling $28 million identified in this … Medicaid overpayments for FFS inpatient claims that have a high risk of incorrect patient status codes such as those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-misclassified-patient-dischargesArea #12 – Information Technology Contingency Planning – Information Technology Governance
… Written IT Contingency Plan Because no computer system can be … help enable the recovery of operations after an unexpected IT disruption are collectively referred to as IT contingency planning. An unplanned IT disruption involving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-12-information-technology-contingency-planningOpinion 88-3
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FINES AND PENALTIES -- Distribution by State … of villages shall be paid to the state comptroller in accordance with the provisions of section twenty-seven of … to " fines " and has no application to civil penalties . In conclusion, therefore, all fines imposed under the WCL, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-3