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DiNapoli: Percentage of New Yorkers With Mental Illness Rose as Available Psychiatric Beds Declined
… a severe mental illness in 2021-2022, according to federal data. Between 2013 and 2022, there was a 23% increase in the … on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). According to SAMHSA’s data, there were more than 3.2 million adult New Yorkers with … a severe mental illness in 20212022 according to federal data …
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
… Incentive Program (Program) to ensure recipients are in compliance with the Program rules and regulations, and … has only made payments on behalf of recipients who are in compliance with Program regulations. The audit covered the … the Program requirements while in college. HESC’s STEM Compliance Procedures included a policy to pro-rate loans for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/28/oversight-stem-incentive-programDiNapoli Launches Audits on School Safety
… going to examine if the laws and programs New York has in place to keep our children safe in schools are being followed. We need to do everything … Parkland, Fla., left 17 dead and another 17 wounded. Field work is expected to begin in June. Find out how your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-launches-audits-school-safetyOpinion 93-12
… (travel expenses - where spouse accompanies school board member) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Reimbursement for Expenses (travel expenses - spouse of school board member attending conference) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §77-b: A school district … of the travel and lodging expenses of the spouse of a member of the board of education who accompanies the board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-12DiNapoli: Two Western NY BOCES Holding Millions in Surplus Funds
… Educational Services (BOCES) withheld millions of dollars in surplus funds that should have been refunded to local … P. DiNapoli. “Excessive amounts of money can sit unused or in unauthorized reserve funds because of flawed budget … to each district the cost allocated to that district in the past year’s budget, the actual expenditures associated …
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
… and Deputy Chief Investigator Antoine J. Karam, who were assisted by Investigator Marcia Hinds of the Office of the …
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
… Purpose To provide SUNY agencies with instructions on how to update a Tier 6 employee’s Retirement Plan page due to the two-year look back Affected Employees Tier 6 SUNY … To provide SUNY agencies with instructions on how to update a Tier 6 employees Retirement Plan page due to …
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 they serve, and what their eligibility requirements are; and to determine … To determine what workforce development programs and services State agencies and public authorities offer who …
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
… and document overtime for non-instructional employees. As a result, there is an increased risk that overtime costs totaling $774,499 … Non-emergency overtime was also not generally preapproved in writing. In addition, officials did not maintain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsBest Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… There are several steps entities can take to improve their … There are several steps entities can take to improve their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practicesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and records, as required. Town of Bainbridge – Justice Court Operations (Chenango County) The justices did not always ensure money due to the court was … major operating funds increased by $811,100 (67%) in the past four years to more than $2 million as of Dec. 31, 2020. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… November of 2020 . The matter is still pending in court. South Butler Fire District – Board Oversight of Financial … tax levies were higher than needed to fund operations. South Butler Fire Department – Oversight of Financial Activities (Wayne County) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Central School District – Fuel Management (Erie, Genesee and Wyoming Counties) District officials did not properly … manage fuel operations. Specifically, the superintendent and business administrator did not establish clear written … the transportation supervisor did not update fuel prices in the system and the bills were calculated based on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsTown of Haverstraw - Financial Condition (2019M-52)
… Determine whether the Board adopted realistic budgets and took appropriate action to address the reasonableness of … maintained. Town officials agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether the Board adopted realistic budgets and took appropriate action to address the reasonableness of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/05/17/town-haverstraw-financial-condition-2019m-52Village of Atlantic Beach - Payroll (2018M-254)
… officials ensured that salaries were paid accurately to employees. Key Findings Village officials: Did not perform … Did not audit and approve the building permit fees paid to the building inspector. Underbudgeted the amount paid to the building inspector by an average of $45,214 (113 …
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)
… 30, 2013. Background The York Fire Department is located in the Town of York in Livingston County. The Department contracts with the Town … law. Provide annual reports to the membership as required in the Department’s bylaws and by statute. Review and approve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/07/18/york-fire-department-controls-over-financial-activities-2014mCity of Cohoes – Purchasing (2014M-192)
… March 31, 2014. Background The City of Cohoes is located in Albany County and has approximately 16,200 residents. The … Key Findings The City’s procurement policy was adopted in 2000 and has not been updated to keep it current. Numerous …
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)
… Background The Shelby Volunteer Fire Company is located in the Town of Shelby, Orleans County, and contracts with the … Audit claims and ensure that approved claims are listed in the official proceedings of the Board. Develop and adopt a …
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)
Pultneyville Fire District Internal Controls Over Financial Operations 2015M80
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/06/26/pultneyville-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsPlymouth Volunteer Fire Department – Missing Funds (2014M-50)
… December 3, 2013. Background The Plymouth Volunteer Fire Department, which is governed by a Board consisting of … four officers, is located in Chenango County and provides fire protection services to Plymouth Fire District residents. The District provides the Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/05/09/plymouth-volunteer-fire-department-missing-funds-2014m-50