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DiNapoli: Sandy Damage Delayed MTA Electronic Security Program Another Three Years
… Superstorm Sandy added three years to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's (MTA) already … has made important security improvements, the first phase of its capital program is still not finished, more than … after September 11, 2001. The sharp reduction in federal funds for transit security over the past four years has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-sandy-damage-delayed-mta-electronic-security-program-another-three-yearsPurchasing and Procurement Practices
… in the Manual. These deviations allowed a NYRA employee to select his company to do business with NYRA and … almost $200,000. We found weaknesses in NYRA’s purchasing system and processes, a lack of segregation of duties, and a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/16/purchasing-and-procurement-practicesSUNY Bulletin No. SU-326
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for … eligibility criteria are affected. Background Chapter 337 of the Laws of 2019, which implemented the 2019-2023 Agreement between …
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
… increased by 19.1%, or $3.1 billion, in 2021 compared to last year, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This was the highest annual increase on record after a historic low in … and from brick and mortar to online,” DiNapoli said. “While local sales tax collections were robust in 2021 as the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/local-sales-tax-collections-19-percent-2021Management of Internal Controls
… Purpose To determine if the Board of Directors of the Fuller Road … Corporation (FRMC) promoted internal controls that helped to ensure an ethical business climate and compliance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/23/management-internal-controlsSUNY Bulletin No. SU-303
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for … eligibility criteria are affected. Background Chapter 337 of the Laws of 2019, which implemented the 2019-2023 Agreement between …
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)
… (Program) was created in 1955 to provide affordable rental and cooperative (co-op) housing to middle-income families. A … the Program. In exchange for low-interest mortgage loans and real property tax exemptions, the Program required limitations on profit and supervision by the Division of Housing and Community …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/19/administration-mitchell-lama-waiting-lists-followEmployee Incentive and Bonus Payments
… — and paid 16 of its physicians a total of $1,655,359 in these incentives. Also during this period, ECMCC offered a … all MC employees and paid 80 employees a total of $503,022 in bonuses. Key Findings ECMCC did not properly administer … and monitor its incentive and bonus programs, resulting in $76,254 in incentive payments that should be recovered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/13/employee-incentive-and-bonus-paymentsOversight of Persons Convicted of Driving While Intoxicated
… 1192 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law, persons sentenced for DWI on or after August 15, 2010 must install an Ignition … Probation and prohibit the driver from starting the car. For the period August 15, 2010 through December 31, 2014, the courts ordered the installation of 2,166 IIDs for offenders under Probation’s supervision. Key Findings Of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/07/oversight-persons-convicted-driving-while-intoxicatedWindows 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
… budget includes $291 million in federal IDEA funding in FY 2025 and in each year thereafter. This accounted for … 1,165 244 $17,046,033 Queens 1,745 315 $25,535,398 Staten Island 1,293 72 $18,910,802 Citywide Total 8,462 1,375 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/individuals-disabilities-education-actSelected Aspects of Central Office Disbursements From the Tuition and Fees Refund Bank Account
… the amount of a refund, the appropriate bank account for a refund, and the appropriateness of a refund. CUNY made … fraud, waste, and abuse. Overpayments were also identified for large-dollar refunds (i.e., $15,000–$20,000) that were … sample of book advances. However, the level of exceptions for book advances was significantly lower, at 5 percent. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/19/selected-aspects-central-office-disbursements-tuition-and-fees-refund-bank-accountComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Akron Central School District , Duanesburg Central … district and charter school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that … adequate internal controls over separation payments. When an employee leaves district service, the board approves …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1DiNapoli Releases Report on Municipalities Close to Exceeding Tax Limits
… of cities, counties and villages in New York that are close to reaching their Constitutional Tax Limit (CTL) has … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The CTL is the maximum amount of real property tax a local government … position.” New York has two primary mechanisms that limit how much a municipality can raise in property taxes. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-releases-report-municipalities-close-exceeding-tax-limitsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … deposit cash receipts in a timely manner, properly account for bail money held by the court or submit the required … reports. However, the board did not adopt a budget for the fiscal years 2011-12 and 2012-13, as required by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … Operations (Chautauqua County) The town’s unaccounted-for water during the past two years was approximately 38 … and customer meters have contributed to the unaccounted-for water. Water Districts 1, 3 and 7 reported deficit fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Opinion 92-50
… bidder) LOCAL LAWS -- Competitive Bidding (pre-emption by General Municipal Law, §103) -- Pre-emption (preference to local bidder) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-50DiNapoli: New York Jobs Top 9 Million, New Statewide High
… New York reached its highest employment level ever of more … labor force. Bright spots include fast-rising wages in the finance and information sectors, and signs of new growth in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-new-york-jobs-top-9-million-new-statewide-highDiNapoli: Canal Corp. Must Address Gaps
The New York State Canal Corporation has not performed inspections as required on a significant number of critical structures along the systems 524 miles of waterways according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-canal-corp-must-address-gapsDiNapoli: Small Businesses Generate $950 Billion in New York
… Small businesses are a vital part of New York state’s economy, supporting nearly 3.9 million jobs and generating more than $950 billion in annual revenues, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-small-businesses-generate-950-billion-new-york