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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… adopted budgets that did not include estimated expenses for recurring revenues and realistic estimates for expenditures. As a result, the district has accumulated … and approved before payment, appropriately supported and for valid business purposes. However, two tuition claim …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Processing of Sexual Offense Evidence Collection Kits
… of sexual assault. Once a victim consents to release a kit for testing, the investigating law enforcement agency … possession to a forensic laboratory by December 28, 2017 for analysis. The amendment further required kits received by … only CLS laboratory that processes kits, and it does so for all jurisdictions across the State, excluding New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/27/processing-sexual-offense-evidence-collection-kitsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… ECA and scholarship funds were not properly accounted for and appropriately used. A lack of adequate oversight, … of duties and lack of written policies and procedures for scholarship funds allowed the former treasurer to use funds donated for scholarships and funds collected from other revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsLead Contamination of State Armories (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the five … Guard Bureau’s Army National Guard (ARNG) issued guidance to all states regarding a possible lead dust hazard in ARNG …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/16/lead-contamination-state-armories-followDiNapoli Appoints Navyug Patel Deputy Chief Investment Officer of the New York State Common Retirement Fund
… nation’s strongest, ready to provide retirement security for our 1.1 million members, retirees and their … York,” Patel said. “My thanks go to Comptroller DiNapoli for his trust in appointing me to this position.” Patel was … University. He worked as a technologist and consultant for IBM Global Services in San Francisco prior to working in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-appoints-navyug-patel-deputy-chief-investment-officer-new-york-state-common-retirement-fundEthics Oversight (2020-MS-1)
… and should do more to ensure proper ethics oversight. For the 20 local governments we examined: 95 percent of local … on time. 50 percent did not review disclosure statements for potential conflicts of interest and completeness. 50 … requirements are met. Ensure ethics training is provided for all Ethics Board members, officers and employees. Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2020/12/30/ethics-oversight-2020-ms-1Appointment of Claims Auditor – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Establishing a separate position with the responsibility for auditing claims may increase the effectiveness of this … of a claims auditing official would be beneficial for your locality. Several sections of law (see Appendix A) … would then be forwarded to the officer responsible for preparing and signing checks. After the claims auditing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appointment-claims-auditorCompliance With the Clery Act
… training. The audit covered the crime reporting component for calendar year 2012. Background Security on the college campus has long been an important issue for students and their families. To address this concern, in … the public make informed decisions when choosing a college for educational or employment purposes. The Clery Act …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/22/compliance-clery-actAmusement Park and Fair Ride Safety
… Department of Labor (Department) is adequately monitoring and enforcing safety conditions of amusement park and fair rides. The audit … Department is responsible for protecting the safety and health of workers and the public. As part of this role, its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/12/amusement-park-and-fair-ride-safetyComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed an audit of the Town of Hume , Town of Marilla , Village of Round Lake , Village of Shortsville …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… the monitoring and authorization of bank accounts, which increase the risk that Lehman personnel could conduct … in the monitoring and authorization of bank accounts which increase the risk that Lehman personnel could conduct …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDiNapoli: Guess Inc. Agrees to Report on Workplace Safety, Environmental Risks
… risks including workplace safety and environmental risks in its supply chain. As a result of the corporation’s … business practices that help protect long-term value. In Bangladesh, we’ve witnessed the devastating loss of life … and accountability in their supply chains. 2013 - Best Buy and Bed Bath & Beyond agreed to encourage their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-guess-inc-agrees-report-workplace-safety-environmental-risksAvoca Central School District – Payroll (2025M-14)
… board-established rates. The payroll clerk is responsible for entering and adjusting employee salary, pay rates and hours worked into the financial … 1 We discussed the lack of support for one employee’s salary and wage payments during the audit period. … District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/13/avoca-central-school-district-payroll-2025m-14Oversight of Select High-Technology Projects (Follow-Up)
… to ESD officials, high-technology (high-tech) sectors are highly valued targets of economic development due to a … partially implemented. Key Recommendation ESD officials are requested, but not required, to provide information about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/15/oversight-select-high-technology-projects-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2353
… garnishments. Tax Information: The TRT and CLE earn codes increase the employees’ taxable gross and are subject to all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2353-new-earn-codes-tuition-reimbursement-and-certification-and-licensureDiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $300,000
… Jonnell Rose, former Treasurer of the Vernon Center Fire Department, pled guilty to stealing more than $300,000 from the department, State Comptroller Thomas P. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-300000Holocaust Survivors
… survivors and the heirs of Holocaust victims with funds that are rightfully theirs. We are committed to … completing a claim form. The NYS Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds works in conjunction with the HCPO to ensure … a thorough search of our records. Write to: Office of Unclaimed Funds Re: Holocaust Era Accounts 110 State Street …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/holocaust-survivorsControls 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 …
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