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DiNapoli Releases Economic Report on the Bronx
… this comprehensive report that not only highlighted many of the underlying issues that our residents faced prior … residents faced the highest rate of hospitalizations and deaths. Cumulative Rates for COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations … recientes e impacto de la COVID-19 en el Bronx Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-releases-economic-report-bronxStatement From New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on Senate Confirmation of Loretta Lynch as U.S. Attorney General
… Loretta Lynch will be a remarkable attorney general for our country and a strong defender of the rights of our … on this historic appointment and commend President Obama for his wise choice. … New York is proud to see one of our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/statement-new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-senate-confirmation-loretta-lynch-us-attorneyOversight of Campus Foundations (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report Oversight of Campus Foundations Report 2016S93
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/06/oversight-campus-foundations-followThe 80/20 Housing Program (Follow-Up)
… audit report concluded that, based on the rents charged for our four sampled developments, the proper number of … available to low-income tenants. Our review of the files for a sample of 43 low-income tenants found that, in most … "reasonable judgment" in determining eligibility. However, for 4 of the 43 tenants, we question whether the developers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/13/8020-housing-program-followOpinion 93-18
… Program (circumstances requiring referendum on program for fire company in fire protection district) VOLUNTEER … district in the town. The authority and procedures for establishing a service award program are set forth in … governing board shall establish a service award program for the volunteer firefighters of the fire departments or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-18DiNapoli: Majority of Cities and Villages Statewide Below Fiscal Stress Threshold
… score which ultimately drives final classifications. For the fiscal year ending 2018, the cities of Amsterdam … score. In January, DiNapoli released fiscal stress scores for school districts. In September, his office will release scores for municipalities with a calendar-year fiscal year, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-majority-cities-and-villages-statewide-below-fiscal-stress-thresholdDiNapoli: Fiscal Stress Remains Low Among Villages
… score which ultimately drives final classifications. For the fiscal year ending 2017, the city of Long Beach … score. In January, DiNapoli released fiscal stress scores for school districts. In September, his office will release scores for municipalities with a calendar-year fiscal year, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-remains-low-among-villagesOpinion 94-11
… a dinner and coincides with the annual inspection dinner for the fire company or companies within the district. You … commissioners of a fire district to expend district funds for a celebration of the anniversary of the creation of the … §64[14]; General City Law, §13-b, authorizing expenditures for such celebrations in counties, towns and cities, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-11Pipeline Safety Oversight
… its authority to states and provides partial reimbursement for the costs they incur. In New York, the PSC operates a federally certified safety program for intrastate and interstate pipelines. Inspections are … reports to the PSC. The PSC manages enforcement actions for intrastate pipelines, while PHMSA handles enforcement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/08/pipeline-safety-oversightSecurity and Effectiveness of Department of Motor Vehicles’ Licensing and Registration Systems
… State agencies and streamline services. ITS is responsible for providing centralized information technology (IT) … Information Security Office (EISO) is responsible for oversight and coordination of security services. ITS … card transactions annually, totaling almost $700 million, for license and vehicle registration processing. During the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/19/security-and-effectiveness-department-motor-vehicles-licensing-and-registration-systemsOpinion 88-32
… may determine to place an advertisement in a newspaper for the purpose of informing the public of the name, office, … we note that there is no express statutory authority for a town clerk to place or cause to be placed an … a necessary incident to a town's power to incur expenses for the publication and distribution of reports relative to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-32Examination of Unemployment Insurance Benefits
… we used data analytics to select 69,646 transactions for audit, including: (i) high risk payment requests DOL … year payments related to those 2015 payment requests. For example, we analyzed the daily UI payment file to … employees hired during calendar year 2015 who owe DOL for UI overpayments received in prior years. DOL has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/16/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefitsDiNapoli: Local Government Employment Outside NYC Fell Nearly 39,000 Since 2007
… pandemic. “We all rely on local government employees for essential services such as education, public safety, … the staff in place to ensure critical services are there for their residents.” DiNapoli’s report shows the state’s … 2009 levels. DiNapoli’s report also found the following for full-time local government workers outside New York City: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-local-government-employment-outside-nyc-fell-nearly-39000-2007State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … authorizing payment. Although payments appeared to be for district purposes, when checks are routinely disbursed … a significant risk that payments could be made in error or for unauthorized purposes. Town of Moira – Fiscal Oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Facility Planning Bureau Project Review (Follow-Up)
… The State Education Department (Department) is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code (Code) for all district construction projects, exclusive of New York … by reviewing and approving plans and specifications for all capital construction projects involving these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/01/05/facility-planning-bureau-project-review-followDiNapoli: Read the Fine Print on Your New Gift Card
… this holiday season to read the fine print on gift cards for details about fees and expiration dates. While some gift … charge inactivity fees unless the card has been inactive for at least 12 months. All terms and conditions for a card must be disclosed directly on it and gift cards …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-read-fine-print-your-new-gift-cardExamples from GASB Statement 34 - Sample City Balance Sheet Governmental Funds
… 1,115,632 1,074,831 16,812,584 Fund balances: Reserved for: Inventories 182,821 182,821 Liens … $13,616,035 $10,478,037 $10,698,303 Amounts reported for governmental activities in the statement of net assets … Other long-term assets are not available to pay for current-period expenditures and therefore are deferred in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/examples-gasb-statement-34-2State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… did not maintain time records to support the hours for which they were paid, and one bookkeeper received $1,751 … (Madison County) The former clerk did not properly account for, deposit, report or remit collections. As of April 13, 2022, the former clerk could not account for cash totaling $3,869. The former clerk also did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Dual Employment
… through February 6, 2013. Background DOCCS is responsible for the confinement and habilitation of approximately 56,000 … among multiple facilities. Employees may also work for other government agencies subject to certain restrictions … time and attendance rules, resulting in improper payments for time not worked. These three cases showed a pattern of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employment-2Medicaid Program – Improper Overlapping Medicaid and Essential Plan Enrollments
… people who, generally, don’t otherwise qualify for Medicaid. As income, household makeup, and other factors … organized under the Department where individuals can apply for and enroll in health insurance plans, including Medicaid … on information from NYSOH to accurately make payments for the Medicaid and EP programs. Key Findings The audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/11/medicaid-program-improper-overlapping-medicaid-and-essential-plan-enrollments