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DiNapoli: NYC Parks Can Do More to Correct Barriers to People With Disabilities
… accessible, but many of the problems we found have existed for years and should have been addressed long ago.” Nearly … or parking spaces, to Not Achievable (Priority Level 5) for historic sites or hilltop parks where a fix was not … basis of an accessibility Transition Plan, a requirement for public entities under the ADA, but the Plan was never …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-nyc-parks-can-do-more-correct-barriers-people-disabilitiesDiNapoli: 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 … pandemic restrictions and staffing shortages as the cause for timeliness problems, the majority of the cases sampled … late or missing assessments and ILPs have been an issue for more than seven years as cited in prior audit reports. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-otda-needs-improve-oversight-services-provided-those-homeless-sheltersState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… Oversight (Tioga County) The board did not adequately plan for long-term capital and financial needs totaling $5.6 … board also did not receive accurate monthly cash balances for the audit period and did not identify the discrepancies … Auditing (Onondaga County) While the claims reviewed were for appropriate village expenditures, the board did not audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0DiNapoli: Better DEC Oversight of Dams Recommended To Prevent Failures and Safeguard Communities
… maintain dams in a safe condition. Dam failures can occur for a host of reasons, including floods, construction … certain condition ratings require the dam owner to act. For example, a condition rating of unsafe requires immediate … drain the reservoir to reduce or eliminate the potential for a dam failure. DiNapoli’s audit also recommends DEC: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-better-dec-oversight-dams-recommended-prevent-failures-and-safeguard-communitiesEnforcement of the Mitchell-Lama Surcharge Provisions (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the recommendations in our initial audit report, … to substantiate self-reported income. Additionally, DHCR is several years behind in generating the match between …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/06/enforcement-mitchell-lama-surcharge-provisions-followControls Over CUNY Fully Integrated Resources and Services Tool (Follow-Up)
… legacy systems, is an Enterprise Resource Program used for various applications including student administration, … only to functions that were necessary to meet their needs. For example, CUNY Central Office granted 60 roles to … without adequate justification. The business needs for the ASLs to have the roles in question were unclear. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/25/controls-over-cuny-fully-integrated-resources-and-services-tool-followCapital Planning (Follow-Up)
… is a multi-modal transportation authority responsible for air and public transportation in Erie and Niagara … to support their decisions on the projects they selected for the capital plan. Also, NFTA had not established a documented system for ranking assets by importance, nor a schedule of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/04/capital-planning-followWebsite Accessibility
… Most software vendors offer versions of their plug-ins for each computer platform type. For your convenience, we have listed the most common plug-ins … an endorsement of the products and are provided merely for convenience. Questions on use or installation should be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/website-accessibilityDiNapoli: Cohocton Town Clerk Pleads Guilty In $36,000 Theft
… also admitted taking tax penalty payments and other cash for six years. Sentencing is scheduled for March 2. Riley is expected to be sentenced to jail time, probation and payment of restitution in full. “For six years, Ms. Riley treated the public’s money as her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-cohocton-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-36000-theftDiNAPOLI: Unadilla Valley schools save more than $300,000 on special education
… the district’s special education costs to the costs for providing the same services in nearby school districts … Auditors determined the tuition charges were appropriate for recovering the costs to the district of providing these … For access to state and local government spending, public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-unadilla-valley-schools-save-more-300000-special-educationHughsonville Fire Company – Financial Activities (2014M-201)
… volunteer manpower to operate the fire equipment and fire house owned by the Hughsonville Fire District. Gross receipts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/01/02/hughsonville-fire-company-financial-activities-2014m-201Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Capital Region BOCES , Skaneateles Central School … the Tuckahoe Union Free School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it’s … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Capital Region …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Property Tax Credits
… homeowner’s primary residence. The qualifications for these credits vary between programs. Further, each … and returned 15,313 questionable or inappropriate credits for $5,779,567 due to calculations errors, deceased … and/or establish controls to ensure credits sent to OSC for approval are appropriate . Continue to work with local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/12/property-tax-creditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … County) The board did not adopt policies and procedures for cash receipts and disbursements, processing of user … a breach notification policy or a disaster recovery plan. For access to state and local government spending, public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsControls Over Computers (Follow-Up)
… Department of Environmental Conservation is responsible for the protection of the environmental health, welfare, and … asbestos monitoring and removal. As the agency responsible for the City's environment, the Department also regulates air … the risk that equipment may be misappropriated, or used for personal use outside of the Department, without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/21/controls-over-computers-followAssessment and Collection of Selected Fees and Penalties (Follow-Up)
… had not collected about $3.8 million in fees and penalties for the Public Work Enforcement Fund (Fund), the boiler … in addressing the issues identified in our initial report. For example, the Department has: Improved its methods used to … supported, opposed nor recommended a bill submitted for a legislative change in the asbestos abatement fee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/05/assessment-and-collection-selected-fees-and-penalties-followComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … implemented appropriate procedures establishing employee salary rate schedules. Individuals paid through the payroll … are excessive in comparison with the town’s expenditures for those funds. For access to state and local government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Baldwinsville Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-65)
… to examine the District’s financial management practices for the period July 1, 2014 through October 31, 2015. … Board of Education. The District’s operating budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $99 … requirements. Develop and adopt a multiyear financial plan for a three- to five- year period that addresses the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/baldwinsville-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-65Village of Sag Harbor – Board Oversight and Justice Court Operations (2015M-107)
… operations and to review the Court’s financial operations for the period June 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014. … five-member Board of Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for 2014-15 were approximately $9.1 million. The Village … address the weaknesses associated with properly accounting for parking tickets. Key Recommendations The Board should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/08/14/village-sag-harbor-board-oversight-and-justice-court-operations-2015m-107State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… treasurer properly filed required annual update documents for fiscal years 2019 through 2021. Tioga Fire District – … filed the district’s required annual update documents for fiscal years 2015 through 2021. Town of Seneca Falls – … 2019 identified certain conditions and opportunities for town management’s review and consideration. Auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0