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Protection of Child Performers (Follow-Up)
… the Child Performers Unit (Unit) is responsible for monitoring compliance with Part 186 of the New York … system (System) and comprehensive permit requirements for child performers and certification of employers. System … created a sound and effective system of internal controls for the Unit, and did not have the necessary controls to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/protection-child-performers-followFood Metrics Implementation (Follow-Up)
… in the acquisition process. OGS is also responsible for tracking data on State agencies’ food purchases – both from inside and outside the State – and for providing a Food Metrics Annual Report to the Governor … Since the Law was implemented, OGS has issued reports for three years: 2014, 2015, and 2016. Our initial audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/food-metrics-implementation-followOversight of Obesity and Diabetes Prevention Programs
… on impact or identify performance patterns and trends for many of the outputs it funds. The Department made … $5,811 to two contractors. One contractor received $5,751 for personal service costs that were not allowable and a … are outcome-based and correlate to Department expectations for the individual programs it is funding. Ensure that costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/17/oversight-obesity-and-diabetes-prevention-programsDiNapoli: Tax Collector Faked Her Personal Tax Payments
… Mary Rain and the St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office for their hard work and partnership with my staff to bring … a Class D felony, and official misconduct, a misdemeanor, for crimes dating back to 2011. As tax collector, Sheppard is responsible for recording, depositing, remitting and reporting all real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-tax-collector-faked-her-personal-tax-paymentsDiNapoli: NYC Tax Collections Stronger Than Anticipated
… New York City is projecting a surplus of $3.5 billion in fiscal year (FY) 2019, which it … help balance the $92.5 billion proposed 2020 budget, but tax collections continue to exceed expectations. The surplus … record $5.7 billion level. The likelihood of unanticipated tax collections in the current fiscal year could create an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/dinapoli-nyc-tax-collections-stronger-anticipatedState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… payments totaling $516,017 during the audit period. Except for minor discrepancies which were discussed with district … continued reliance on fund balance to fund operations increases the risk of future deficits and financial condition … County) Auditors discovered errors in accrual records for 70 percent of the employees tested, confirming that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli Releases January State Cash Report
… economic conditions that we are watching closely, but for now our financial position remains strong.” Year-to-date … billion were $4.4 billion, or 7.5 percent, over last year for the same period. Tax receipts were $547.2 million over … totaling over $8 billion received since April 2014. For a detailed breakdown, go to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-releases-january-state-cash-reportState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … officials did not develop comprehensive written procedures for managing system and network access, and internet usage … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli Appoints Top Retirement System Staff
… from 2013 to 2014. Prior to joining government, she worked for the New York State AFL-CIO for 23 years. Crawford … Bachelor of Science degree. She resides in Niskayuna. Her salary is $152,000. Whinnery first joined the State … from Marist College. She resides in Niskayuna. Her salary is $150,000. … New York State Comptroller Thomas P …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-appoints-top-retirement-system-staffBecoming a Participating Employer – What Every Employer Should Know
… 430 of the Retirement and Social Security Law [RSSL]), for consideration by your governing body. If you decide to … NYSLRS, including enrolling members and reporting their salary and service to us. Once an employer becomes a … deficiency depends on your employees’ years of service, salary and age at the time you become a participating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/partnership/becoming-participating-employerOpinion 97-8
… claims be certified) CLAIMS -- Certification of (necessity for in city) LOCAL LAWS -- Claims (certification requirement) … Cities Law, §64 prescribes the audit of claims procedures for most claims against cities governed by that provision … language was added by chapter 550 of the Laws of 1983 for the express purpose of making vendor certification or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-8Facility Structure, Safety, and Health Code Waivers
… Department. The Department is the State agency responsible for enforcing compliance with these codes and regulations and for granting exceptions. Regulations permit the Department to … and controls, including the assignment of responsibility for monitoring compliance and maintaining adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/18/facility-structure-safety-and-health-code-waiversOversight of Construction Management Contracts (Follow-Up)
… and Historic Preservation (Parks) is responsible for operating and maintaining the State park, recreation, and … term contracts with private firms totaling $24.6 million for 108 projects, of which 44 are completed. The objective of … we found Parks officials do not receive detailed support for payments made under the DASNY contracts; therefore, they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/08/oversight-construction-management-contracts-followXV.7 Budget Allocations – XV. End of Year
… the end of March All necessary segregations are in place for any mandatory payments that are required to be paid … highest agency level so the transactions workflow to OSC for approval or delete them, if not needed. Find transactions … > Monitor Worklist > Review Work Items Via Context. For additional instruction on this topic, visit the job aids …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv7-budget-allocationsTown of Prattsville – Justice Court (2012M-243)
… internal controls over the Court’s financial activity for the period January 1, 2011, to June 29, 2012. Background … Robert Blain and Donald Olson, who shared a court clerk. For the audit period, the Justices collected approximately … partial payments, did not issue press-numbered receipts for all payments collected by the Court, and did not enter …
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 … was $4.8 billion, or 38.8 percent, higher than last year for the same period, primarily due to higher Medicaid costs … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
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
… the location of stored backup data, the specific method for backing up and any other important details relating to … unusable. Some organizations contract with a third party for backing up data, applications and/or operating systems. … with the vendor that clearly describes the expectations for safeguarding the data, especially if it contains …
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 … Zuckerman. Bigelow and Nash are due back in court Jan. 6 for sentencing. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has …
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
… employees was appropriate, we audited travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State as well as other … travel payments. Key Findings The travel expenses for the five College employees selected for audit were documented and adhered to State travel rules …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/28/college-fredonia-selected-employee-travel-expenses