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Oversight of Persons Convicted of Driving While Intoxicated
… or operate. In addition, the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) adds an “ignition interlock restriction” to their … in 70 of 100 sampled cases, there was no evidence that DMV checks of offenders were performed upon intake. Further, in 32 of the 70 cases, there was no evidence that DMV checks were performed by the POs during the offender’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/07/oversight-persons-convicted-driving-while-intoxicatedDiNapoli, McGill Announce Arrest of Man Who Allegedly Stole Deceased Mother's Retirement Payments
… Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-mcgill-announce-arrest-man-who-allegedly-stole-deceased-mothers-retirement-paymentsExamination of Unemployment Insurance Benefits
… (i) Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefit payment requests and payments made by the Department of Labor (DOL) were appropriate and in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws and … efforts. This includes $260,163 in forfeited UI benefits from claimants who made false statements or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/07/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefitsDiNapoli: New York State Common Retirement Fund Reaches Agreements with Companies on Disclosing Political Spending
… Retirement Fund is one of the largest public pension funds in the United States with assets of approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-new-york-state-common-retirement-fund-reaches-agreements-companies-disclosing-politicalPurchasing and Procurement Practices
… for goods and services. Key Findings Our audit found NYRA does not have adequate monitoring and oversight over its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/16/purchasing-and-procurement-practicesSUNY Bulletin No. SU-326
… Downstate Location Stipend. Affected Employees Employees in the State University Graduate Student Negotiating Unit … Downstate Location Fund based on the number of employees in BU28 to be paid in Administration 1L. Employees who are part time (less than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-326-suny-downstate-location-stipend-gsnu-employees-representedLocal Sales Tax Collections Up 19% in 2021
… $19.6 billion increased by 19.1%, or $3.1 billion, in 2021 compared to last year, according to a report released … the highest annual increase on record after a historic low in 2020 when local sales tax collections declined by 10%. Annual growth in 2019 was 4.7%. “The pandemic substantially changed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/local-sales-tax-collections-19-percent-2021SUNY Bulletin No. SU-303
… Downstate Location Stipend. Affected Employees Employees in the State University Graduate Student Negotiating Unit … Downstate Location Fund based on the number of employees in BU28 to be paid in Administration 1L. Employees who are part time (less than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-303-suny-downstate-location-stipend-gsnu-employees-representedAdministration of Mitchell-Lama Waiting Lists (Follow-Up)
… eligibility requirements such as income limits and family size, before taking occupancy of a unit. In addition, while …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/19/administration-mitchell-lama-waiting-lists-followDiNapoli: Sandy Damage Delayed MTA Electronic Security Program Another Three Years
… Transportation Authority's (MTA) already overdue and over budget post-9/11 security program, according to a … security program — safeguarding the most vulnerable and busiest stations, bridges and tunnels — by June 2014. … capability and the other two are receiving important benefits from the portions of the program that have been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-sandy-damage-delayed-mta-electronic-security-program-another-three-yearsOvertime at State Agencies Reached All-Time High in 2020
… high at more than $850 million, continuing an upward trend over the last decade and spurred on by the COVID-19 … payroll spending in 2020, an increase from the 4.2 percent average from 2011 through 2019. “State agency overtime …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/overtime-state-agencies-reached-all-time-high-2020Local Sales Tax Collections Up
… Sales tax collections rose fastest during the second half of 2019, growing 6.3 percent in the third quarter and 5.6 … City had year-over-year growth above the statewide average of 4.7 percent. New York City’s 5 percent increase continues a pattern of strong collections over the past several years. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/local-sales-tax-collectionsManagement of Internal Controls
… and the UAlbany Foundation are equal founding members in the mission of FRMC. FRMC has an unpaid Board of Directors … of assets. FRMC has reported that, since its creation in 1993, about $14 billion of public and private investment has been made in facilities and programs of the CNSE. According to FRMC, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/23/management-internal-controlsDual Employment
… mission is to promote the safety, permanency, and well-being of children, family, and communities. To achieve … (28 percent) violated time and attendance rules, resulting in payroll payments for time not worked. Each case showed a … controls, sometimes with management's knowledge. In most cases, due to poor supervision and record-keeping …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employment-1Windows Domain Administration and Management (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the six confidential recommendations included in our initial audit report Windows Domain Administration and Management Report 2022S19
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/09/windows-domain-administration-and-management-followIndividuals with Disabilities Education Act – Federal Funding and New York
… including IDEA. Funds to New York City The City’s fiscal year (FY) 2026 preliminary budget includes $291 million in federal IDEA funding in FY 2025 and in each year thereafter. This accounted for 13.9 percent of the … bringing total IDEA revenues to $304 million. Out-year projections remain at the lower levels assumed in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/individuals-disabilities-education-actComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… written cash receipts and disbursements policies. Town of Guilford – Justice Court Accountability (Chenango County) … to identify outstanding balances. The Court has a shortage of $370 and unidentified funds of $8,207. Town of Lloyd – Financial Condition (Ulster …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsWyandanch Union Free School District - Budget Review (B19-7-1)
… $47.1 million estimated revenues and $22 million property tax levy are insufficient to finance the $78.2 million in … million budget would require the District to exceed the tax cap because it would need to levy an additional $9 … and make the appropriate changes to the budget and/or tax levy limit calculation. Be mindful of the legal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/29/wyandanch-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b19-7-1Borough of Manhattan Community College – Controls Over Bank Accounts (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial report, Borough of Manhattan Community College: Controls Over Bank Accounts ( …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/06/borough-manhattan-community-college-controls-over-bank-accounts-followDiNapoli Estimates LIRR Strike Could Cause Up to $50 Million in Economic Loss Daily
… a reasonable settlement so we can avoid the costly impact of a strike and the millions of dollars in lost economic … that about 300,000 riders rely on the railroad every day when traveling between Long Island and New York City, and … The impact of a strike would affect even those who do not rely on the LIRR because roads, subways and buses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-estimates-lirr-strike-could-cause-50-million-economic-loss-daily