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DiNapoli: NYC Forecasts $965 Million Surplus Fueled by Federal Aid
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The latest numbers are good news for the city, thanks to strong market returns and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-nyc-forecasts-965-million-surplus-fueled-federal-aidState Contract and Payment Actions in March
… Management Corporation for costs associated with the Buffalo high-tech manufacturing innovation hub at RiverBend Park in Buffalo. $14 million to Economic Development Growth … ENtrepreneurs & Innovators in UpState New York (GENIUS NY) business competition. $1.1 million to USA Niagara …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-marchState Contract and Payment Actions in October
… Comptroller approved 1,469 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $44.7 billion and approved nearly 12.4 million payments worth nearly $12.4 billion. The office rejected 112 contracts and related transactions valued at $2.2 billion and nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/state-contract-and-payment-actions-octoberState Contract and Payment Actions in July
… Comptroller approved 1,440 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $11.1 billion and approved nearly 16.6 million payments worth nearly $13.7 billion. The office rejected 144 contracts and related transactions valued at $242.9 million and more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-contract-and-payment-actions-julyState Contract and Payment Actions in August
… University. $10.2 million with BFSS LLC to lease a parking lot on Corliss Avenue in Johnson City at Binghamton …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-contract-and-payment-actions-augustState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… problems identified in the initial report. Department of Health (DOH): Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care (Follow-Up) (2019-F-59) An audit released in December … ranged from 32 percent in District 9 (located in the South Bronx) to 4 percent in District 11 (Northeast Bronx). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on MTA's July Financial Plan
… Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has a duty to be clear with riders and toll payers on how the $15 billion hole in its 2020-2024 capital program will impact services. The … July plan makes clear that hundreds of millions of dollars in operational risks have been created by the funding hole, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-mtas-july-financial-planCity of Oneonta – Departmental Collections (2013M-13)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review selected cash receipts processes for the period January 1, 2011, to November 15, 2012. Background The City of Oneonta has … the risk will remain increased that all moneys due to the City will not be received, recorded and deposited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/04/12/city-oneonta-departmental-collections-2013m-13Travel/Conference Claim Requirements – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… has returned from his or her travel, an itemized claim or voucher 8 must be submitted for audit. The claim should be … proper charge. The governing board may require that the voucher be certified or verified by the employee. The same … claim is spread among multiple vouchers. For example, a voucher is prepared for lodging expenses paid by credit card …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/travelconference-claim-requirementsTransforming the Procurement Function
… whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) took action to comply with the MTA Board-approved Transformation Plan, resulting in improved … January 2017 through August 2023. About the Program The MTA comprises the nation’s largest bus fleet and more subway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/26/transforming-procurement-functionEstablishing the Standard Work Day – Enhanced Reporting
… as few as six hours per day (for Tiers 2 through 6) or as many as eight. In some circumstances, such as creating a new … . ( Here is an example .) For more information, including how to submit a resolution, visit our Reporting Elected and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/establishing-standard-work-daySouth Colonie Central School District – Internal Controls Over Timekeeping Procedures (2013M-298)
… the period July 1, 2011 to April 30, 2013. Background The South Colonie Central School District is located in the Towns … South Colonie Central School District Internal Controls Over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/01/10/south-colonie-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-timekeepingReal Estate Portfolio
… all of its property holdings. Specifically, the Authority's property reports significantly understate its holdings. The Authority has not established a current market value for its property holdings. The Authority does … Transportation Authority: Real Estate Portfolio (2009-S-10) Metropolitan Transportation Authority: Real Estate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/27/real-estate-portfolioSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… Transportation Authority (Authority) was created by an Act of the New York State Legislature in 1967 to promote the … discretionary in nature. Each public authority should have formal policies and procedures specifying which types of … should state what type of supporting documentation and formal approvals are necessary for such costs. We reviewed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spendingKeene Central School District – Transportation State Aid (2021M-63)
Determine whether Keene Central School District (District) officials applied for all applicable transportation aid for new bus acquisitions in a timely manner.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/keene-2021-63.pdfCompliance With Payment Card Industry Standards
… the PCI Security Standards Council (Council). The PCI DSS is a set of technical and operational requirements designed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/02/06/compliance-payment-card-industry-standardsBus Driver Licensing (2012-S-30), 90-Day Response
To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s bus drivers met the requirements of Article 19-A of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2012-12s30-response.pdfContract Participation of Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
… properly established annual contract participation goals for minority- and women-owned business enterprises and … public authorities are required to establish annual goals for such participation, make a “good faith” effort to achieve … of the Empire State Development. DED is responsible for the certification of MWBEs. The Dormitory Authority of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/08/contract-participation-minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprisesTown of Homer – Conflict of Interest (2022M-148)
… Town of Homer (Town) officials had prohibited interests in Town contracts. Key Findings One Board member is the … the Board member had a prohibited conflict of interest in the welding company’s contracts with the Town pursuant to … Adopt procedures to help prevent prohibited interests in contracts. Town officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/23/town-homer-conflict-interest-2022m-148Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-143)
… County Industrial Development Agency (TCIDA) Board of Directors (Board) evaluated projects prior to approval and subsequently monitored the performance of businesses that received financial benefits. Key Findings … is accurate. The Board did not ensure payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) were billed and paid in accordance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/17/tompkins-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoring