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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Town of Brunswick – Justice Court (Rensselaer County) Case files were properly maintained with all supporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli Appoints Top Retirement System Staff
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli has named Colleen … Comptroller and Melanie Whinnery as Deputy Comptroller of the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS). … in business management and economics from Empire State College and a master’s degree in public administration from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-appoints-top-retirement-system-staffBecoming a Participating Employer – What Every Employer Should Know
… that an employee may purchase, which would increase their pension benefits. The amount of the deficiency depends on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/partnership/becoming-participating-employerOpinion 97-8
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CITIES -- Powers and Duties (requirement that … be certified) CLAIMS -- Certification of (necessity for in city) LOCAL LAWS -- Claims (certification requirement) … HOME RULE LAW, §10(l)(ii)(a)(5): A city is not required by general State statute to accept only vouchers which have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-8Facility Structure, Safety, and Health Code Waivers
… To determine if the Department of Health’s (Department) waiver practices are effectively addressing safety and risks … are achieved. Key Findings We found the Department’s waiver practices do not effectively ensure that safety and … lacking and led to a backlog of at least 179 unprocessed waiver requests at the time of our audit. Some of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/18/facility-structure-safety-and-health-code-waiversOversight of Construction Management Contracts (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our … York (DASNY) to serve as the construction manager of a $25 million Niagara Falls State Park revitalization project. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/08/oversight-construction-management-contracts-followXV.7 Budget Allocations – XV. End of Year
… will need to be proactive in working with the Division of Budget as early as possible in the allocation of funds to ensure that: There is sufficient segregation … SFS so all payments can be properly processed by the end of March All necessary segregations are in place for any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv7-budget-allocationsTown of Prattsville – Justice Court (2012M-243)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review internal controls over the Court’s … Background The Town of Prattsville is located in Greene County, and has a population of approximately 700. During our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/01/town-prattsville-justice-court-2012m-243Town of Pulteney – Financial Management and Information Technology (2012M-177)
… management and controls over information technology (IT) for the period January 1, 2010, through May 30, 2012. … and the Supervisor has not developed detailed procedures, for ensuring that financial duties are adequately segregated … or disaster recovery. There is no system in place for monitoring IT activity or changes in the system, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/26/town-pulteney-financial-management-and-information-technology-2012m-177DiNapoli: Tax Revenues Through May $4 Billion Over Enacted Budget Projections
… of the state fiscal year is good news and gives reason for optimism about the economic recovery. The state is … higher than the same period last year. State Operating Funds spending through May totaled $17.1 billion, which was … and general state charges. Spending from State Operating Funds was $1.1 billion lower than projected. As of May 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-tax-revenues-through-may-4-billion-over-enacted-budget-projectionsBest Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… There are several steps entities can take to improve their ability to quickly restore electronic data. … transporting data offsite). The policy should also address how the organization will periodically verify that the data has been backed up and how it will test its ability to restore backup data. Back Up …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practices-0DiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Admit to Stealing $22,000 of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… said. “Bigelow and Nash covered up their mother’s death for two years to steal from the New York State and Local … accountable. I thank Westchester County D.A. Scarpino, Jr. for prosecuting these thefts.” “This is another instance … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-admit-stealing-22000-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsCollege of Fredonia – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… the period April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2011. Background New York State’s executive agencies spend between … The five employees are athletic coaches, professors or administrative staff whose travel consisted primarily of team travel, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/28/college-fredonia-selected-employee-travel-expensesDiNapoli:Two Fortune 500 Retailers Agree to Increased Use of Renewable Energy
… request that they increase the use of renewable energy in their operations and supply chain. “More Fortune 500 … competitively priced and will provide them with options in times of volatile fossil fuel prices. This commitment to … Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United States, with estimated assets of $178.3 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapolitwo-fortune-500-retailers-agree-increased-use-renewable-energyComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Brookhaven Fire District – Procurement and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 7% in First Quarter
… as high inflation, continues to bolster statewide numbers. For the rest of the state, collections growth has generally … New York City’s collections totaled nearly $2.5 billion for the quarter, an increase of 11.3%, or $252 million, … of double-digit growth in city collections. Collections for the counties and cities outside New York City, in total, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-7-percent-first-quarterXI.18.I Sexual Harassment Prevention Certification – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… not contain the above certification may not be considered for award; provided however, that if the bidder cannot make … submitting transactions to the OSC Bureau of Contracts for approval. If the selected bidder cannot provide the … their assessment as to why the bidder’s justification for not providing the certification is reasonable. Guide to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18i-sexual-harassment-prevention-certificationTown of Newstead – Joint Highway Facility Project (2012M-260)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Town Board’s management of the Joint Highway … 2008, to August 31, 2012. Background The Town of Newstead is located in Erie County with a population of approximately 11,400 residents. The Town is governed by the Town Board, which comprises five elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/15/town-newstead-joint-highway-facility-project-2012m-260State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… City School District , Fulton City School District , Perry Central School District and the Sachem Central School … have also adequately segregated wire transfer duties. Perry Central School District – Financial Management (Wyoming …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Disposition of Farm Assets
… At the time of closure, the Department was responsible for the disposition of all farm assets, including equipment, … and livestock on hand at the time of the farm closures in 2009, we did identify more than 3,300 farm equipment items … generated almost $570,000 of one-time revenues for the State. The Department has also leased a significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/disposition-farm-assets