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State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Former Mahopac Fire Official Guilty Plea
… to buy a yacht, a Mercedes, a Corvette, and Pandora jewels for his wife. My ongoing partnerships with U.S. Attorney … to repay the $5.7 million and is going to federal prison for his crimes." … Michael Klein started stealing from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-former-mahopac-fire-official-guilty-pleaDiNapoli and Investor Group Reach Shareholder Agreement With FirstEnergy
… was also asked to consider innovative technologies and strategies for energy generation, including modeling the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-and-investor-group-reach-shareholder-agreement-firstenergyAppropriateness of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by the New York State of Health System (Follow-Up)
… York State of Health (NYSOH) as a new online marketplace for individuals to obtain health insurance coverage, including Medicaid. Individuals who apply for Medicaid are assigned a Client Identification Number … enrollments of deceased individuals and continued coverage for individuals who died after enrollment; multiple CINs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/07/appropriateness-medicaid-eligibility-determined-new-york-state-health-system-followComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and an administrative assistant to manage this account, sign checks and pay vendors before submitting claims to the … committees. Auditors found that the president did not sign vouchers or appoint members to an audit committee. Also, … capital projects, monitor activity and approve the close out of all completed projects. As a result, there were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli Announces $1.2 Billion in New Commitments to State Pension Fund's Emerging Manager Program
… pension fund,”said DiNapoli. “The recent $1.2 billion in commitments to the program will help strengthen the Fund’s overall investment strategy on behalf of the more than one million members and … retirees and beneficiaries from more than 3,000 state and local government employers. The Fund has a diversified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-announces-12-billion-new-commitments-state-pension-funds-emerging-manager-programDiNapoli: State Correction Commission Falling Short in Tracking Problems or Inspecting Prisons
… state Department of Correction and Community Supervision (DOCCS) facilities, the system does not include daily incident … Implement a system to retain and analyze information for DOCCS correctional facilities, such as incidents, complaints, … may warrant monitoring or targeted reviews; Monitor the DOCCS accreditation results to identify relevant information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-state-correction-commission-falling-short-tracking-problems-or-inspecting-prisonsOversight of School Safety Planning Requirements
… school shooting in Parkland, Florida highlight the need for schools to remain vigilant against threats to student and … (Building Plans). The Law outlines general requirements for the plans, but the specifics are left up to safety teams … School Districts’ compliance with the requirements for school safety planning and, consequently, does not have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/04/08/oversight-school-safety-planning-requirementsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… local government audits have been issued. Village of Canastota – Board Oversight (Madison County) The Board did … before approving them for payment or require annual audits of the Clerk-Treasurer’s records and reports. The Treasurer … Office or the Board in a timely manner. Department of public works (DPW) employees received payroll payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsFood Metrics Implementation
… Purpose To determine if the Office of General Services (OGS) is properly tracking and reporting New York State food … their New York State food purchases, the Law requires OGS and Department of Agriculture and Markets (Ag&Mkts) to … to agency personnel involved in the acquisition process. OGS is also responsible for tracking data on State agencies’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/18/food-metrics-implementationPublic School Safety – Incident Reporting and Unauthorized Student Departures
… students, teachers, visitors, and staff is a high priority for DoE and for government policymakers. New York State’s Safe Schools … plans, codes of conduct, and emergency response plans for each school as appropriate. In conjunction with the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/29/public-school-safety-incident-reporting-and-unauthorized-student-departuresState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… has adopted a procurement policy that requires competition for purchases not subject to bidding requirements, the policy does not clearly establish procedures for procuring professional services. Also, the purchasing … BOCES reported district-based staff who were not eligible for aid reimbursement from SED. As a result, BOCES claimed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1State Police Bulletin No. SP-172
… automatic processing of the 2016 State Police Expertise Pay. Affected Employees Employees of the Division of State … payment. Effective Date(s) The 2016 State Police Expertise Pay will be processed in Administration Pay Period 17L/18C, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-172-2016-state-police-expertise-payState Police Bulletin No. SP-164
… Association of the New York State Troopers (PBA), provides for an annual hazardous duty payment. Effective Date(s) The … (Military Training Stipend) on 11/01/15 are eligible for the Hazardous Duty Pay. OSC Actions OSC will automatically insert a row on the Additional Pay page for employees who meet the eligibility criteria on 11/01/15 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-164-2015-state-police-hazardous-duty-payState Police Bulletin No. SP-163
… automatic processing of the 2015 State Police Expertise Pay. Affected Employees Employees of the Division of State … payment. Effective Date(s) The 2015 State Police Expertise Pay will be processed in Administration Pay Period 17L/18C, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-163-2015-state-police-expertise-payState Police Bulletin No. SP-157
… Association of the New York State Troopers (PBA), provides for an annual hazardous duty payment. Effective Date(s) The … (Military Training Stipend) on 11/01/14 are eligible for the Hazardous Duty Pay. OSC Actions OSC will automatically insert a row on the Additional Pay page for employees who meet the eligibility criteria on 11/01/14 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-157-2014-state-police-hazardous-duty-payOpinion 2002-3
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … HOME RULE LAW §10(1)(i), (ii)(d)(3): A town board may not expand the activities of a public dock district to … facilities such as a playground and swimming pool. You ask whether a town board may expand the activities of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-3DiNapoli: Nearly 700 Authorities Operate With Little Oversight, Limited Transparency
… controls required of municipal governments, it’s difficult for taxpayers to know how effective they are. My audits have … by these entities, sometimes leaving taxpayers on the hook for millions of dollars in inappropriate costs.” Local … authorities. About 279 local authorities are private not-for-profits most of which are local development corporations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-nearly-700-authorities-operate-little-oversight-limited-transparencyState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… did not request proposals within the last five years for 43 professional service contracts (91% of contracts … retain documentation to demonstrate quotes were obtained for 48 purchase and public works contracts (100% of contracts … manage and monitor fuel access and usage or account for fuel inventory. As a result, seven enabled fuel user …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Oversight of Adult Protective Services Programs (Follow-Up)
… Services (APS) – a program of State-mandated services for adults (over age 18) who, because of a mental or physical … Mohawk Tribe Department of Human Services, responsible for addressing APS referrals outside of New York City (rest … offices and/or contractors in New York City, responsible for addressing APS referrals in the five boroughs. Hereafter, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/10/oversight-adult-protective-services-programs-followDiNapoli: NYC Health + Hospitals Struggles With Temporary Staffing Costs
… pressures, particularly a shortage of staff nurses, in NYC Health + Hospitals (H+H) facilities, leading to an … of nurses, forcing them to hire temporary staff to manage demand due to the pandemic and its fallout, which increased salary costs and created training and other challenges.” This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-nyc-health-hospitals-struggles-temporary-staffing-costs