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DiNapoli: Percentage of New Yorkers With Mental Illness Rose as Available Psychiatric Beds Declined
… by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, the rising need for mental health services coincided with a loss of 990 beds, … services are urgently needed to meet the rising demand for care,” DiNapoli said. “With the COVID pandemic behind us, … nearly 5.1% in 2021-2022, or about 783,000 individuals. For those between 18 and 25 years of age the rate was 8.6%. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-percentage-new-yorkers-mental-illness-rose-available-psychiatric-beds-declinedOversight of the STEM Incentive Program
… STEM degree and agree to work in a STEM field in the State for five years after graduation. During the scope of our … Recipients must meet multiple eligibility requirements for the award, both before and after receiving it. Key … STEM field and maintaining residency in the State for five years after graduation. Recipients who fail to meet …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/28/oversight-stem-incentive-programDiNapoli Launches Audits on School Safety
… district in New York and across the country has to plan for the unthinkable," DiNapoli said. "My auditors are going … Development. "I applaud State Comptroller DiNapoli for launching these audits and recognizing the importance of … our top priority from here on out as we lead the charge for safety in our schools." The audits announced today will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-launches-audits-school-safetyOpinion 93-12
… member) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Reimbursement for Expenses (travel expenses - spouse of school board member … any officer or employee to attend a conference conducted for the betterment of the municipality. Authorization must be … (General Municipal Law, §77-b[2]). Section 77-b provides for the payment by the municipality of all actual and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-12DiNapoli: Two Western NY BOCES Holding Millions in Surplus Funds
… districts, according to separate audits issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Excessive … BOCES officials consistently overestimated appropriations by an average of $4.4 million (or 6.6 percent) each year. As … no specific purpose. A 2009 audit of Orleans/Niagara BOCES by the Comptroller’s office revealed similar findings. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-two-western-ny-boces-holding-millions-surplus-fundsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest and Indictment of Defendant Accused of Theft of Over $50,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… while she utilized a power of attorney to access his account and withdraw pension benefits paid on his behalf. The … Office for their assistance. The case is being handled by Assistant Attorney General Benjamin Clark of the Criminal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-and-indictment-defendant-accused-theft-overSUNY Bulletin No. SU-244
… on how to update a Tier 6 employee’s Retirement Plan page due to the two-year look back Affected Employees Tier 6 … SUNY campus is required to update the Retirement Plans page to change the Benefit Plan based on the agency’s review … Plan are as follows: Open the Retirement Plans page. (Home>Benefits>Enroll In Benefits>Retirement Plans). Enter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-244-two-year-look-back-tier-6-suny-tiaa-optional-retirementOverlap, Duplication, Gaps, and/or Fragmentation in Workforce Development Programs and Services
… To determine what workforce development programs and services State agencies and public authorities offer, who … Investment Board (SWIB). The State must also submit, for federal approval, a 4-year plan (Plan) that describes its … System, including a governance body that has been dormant for 5 years and a delay in approval of the guiding Plan for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/19/overlap-duplication-gaps-andor-fragmentation-workforce-development-programs-and-servicesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… The district did not maximize Medicaid reimbursements by submitting claims for all eligible Medicaid services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsBest Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… disruption. Assemble a Team – Assemble a team responsible for drafting an IT contingency plan for management’s review and approval. The team should include … are of greater severity and demand immediate attention. For example, if the payroll process is identified as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practicesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… exceeded liabilities by $4,129. The justices cannot account for the source of this money. Town of Clifton Park – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and remit all collections to the appropriate parties in a timely and accurate manner. Auditors identified a cash … receipts, or retain receipts for all collections. In addition, the town board did not annually audit the … subsequent investigation, the former clerk was arrested in November of 2020 . The matter is still pending in court. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… the transportation supervisor did not update fuel prices in the system and the bills were calculated based on the outdated prices resulting in billing errors totaling $9,176. Officials also did not … gaps. However, the district incurred operating surpluses in all five years auditors reviewed. Appropriating fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsTown of Haverstraw - Financial Condition (2019M-52)
… Key Recommendations Prepare a realistic budget that allows for current revenues to fund current expenditures to avoid … Establish a comprehensive fund balance policy as guideline for the level of fund balance to be maintained. Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/05/17/town-haverstraw-financial-condition-2019m-52Village of Atlantic Beach - Payroll (2018M-254)
… the budget did not reflect realistic appropriations for the building inspector’s permit fees each year, based on … fixed salaries or wages and review the payment arrangement for the building inspector position to ensure all salary and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/05/03/village-atlantic-beach-payroll-2018m-254York Fire Department – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-112)
… and reporting of the Department’s financial activity for the period January 1, 2012 through October 30, 2013. … Board of Directors. The Department’s revenues and expenses for the 2013 fiscal year totaled approximately $213,000 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/07/18/york-fire-department-controls-over-financial-activities-2014mCUNY Bulletin No. CU-383
… Lvl 1 SV $19.60 Campus Peace Off, Lvl 2 SW $25.65 Campus Public Safety Sgt SB $28.93 Campus Security Assistant SE …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-383-international-brotherhood-teamsters-local-237-dues-andCity of Cohoes – Purchasing (2014M-192)
… of our audit was to examine the City’s purchasing process for the period January 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014. … and six elected councilpersons. Budgeted appropriations for fiscal year 2014 total approximately $18.2 million. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/11/14/city-cohoes-purchasing-2014m-192Shelby Volunteer Fire Company – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-372)
… and reported and that Company money was safeguarded for the period January 1, 2013 through July 10, 2014. … governed by an elected 12-member Executive Board. Expenses for 2013 totaled $222,263. Key Findings The Treasurer does …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/05/08/shelby-volunteer-fire-company-internal-controls-over-financialPultneyville Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2015M-80)
… adequate oversight of the District’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2014 through April 1, 2015. … Board of Fire Commissioners. Budgeted appropriations for 2015 total $132,950. Key Findings The Board has not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/06/26/pultneyville-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations