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Use, Collection, and Reporting of Infection Control Data (Follow-Up)
… COVID-19 infection and death rates among New York State nursing home residents soared. Infection control is an … as facilities), and ensuring they comply with federal and State regulations, including infectious control requirements. Under State regulations, facilities are required to establish and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/20/use-collection-and-reporting-infection-control-data-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… oversight North Babylon Union Free School District – Online Banking (Suffolk County) Auditors determined that online banking transactions were appropriate, but the board … requirements of state law and must improve controls over online banking to ensure these transactions are secure. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0DiNapoli: NYS Pension Fund Commits $1.3 Billion to Sustainable Investment Program
… State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) committed $1.3 billion to two funds as part of its Sustainable Investments and … the Fund well for the future as the world transitions to a low-carbon economy,” DiNapoli said. “The Fund is a … risks and pursuing opportunities created by efforts to address the climate crisis. These latest commitments will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-nys-pension-fund-commits-13-billion-sustainable-investment-programManagement and Maintenance of Non-Revenue Service Vehicles
… cost of $216.7 million. The fleet consists of trucks (light, medium, and heavy), SUVs, vans, cars, and other … extend their useful life. At SFS, PM includes annual and light service operations inspections, the timing of which … Operations (ASOs) are scheduled every 12 months, while Light Service Operations (LSOs) are scheduled based on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/26/management-and-maintenance-non-revenue-service-vehiclesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… audit period. Village of Oyster Bay Cove – Claims Audit (Nassau County) The board did not ensure that claims were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… nine employees did not always record their hours worked or not worked, which resulted in leave balances which may be … did not maintain appropriate IT asset inventory records or establish adequate IT controls over network user accounts. … able to process paychecks, vendor payments, student grades or state aid claims. Silver Creek Central School District – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 884
… Departments and Institutions, the following was added for M/C employees who had separated from State service prior … than thirty-five (35) days. Effective Date(s) Payments for employees who had separated from State service may be … resolution. Deduction Information All general deductions for employees in the above bargaining units whose status is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/884-restoration-and-payment-managementconfidential-mc-vacation-creditsXII.7.B Voucher Denials – XII. Expenditures
… Travel reimbursement not supported by medical bills 26B WCB - Need Contracted Rate 27 Contract expired and needs … 31B Incorrect or insufficient medical fee schedule code 32 WCB - Incorrect benefit dates 33 Incorrect or Missing Product … 5G Incorrect payment amount 5H Incorrect Vendor ID 5I WCB - Incorrect Case Number 5J WCB - Compensation claim not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii7b-voucher-denialsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Auditors reviewed wage investigation activities for a sample of 150 cases opened between April 1, 2016, and Nov. 29, 2019. For 69 of the 150 cases, investigators did not make contact … (OPWDD): Compliance With Jonathan’s Law (Follow-Up) (2020-F-26) An audit issued in November 2019 found OPWDD did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… was either not posted or comprehensive, resulting in a lack of transparency. Officials did not post external … did not establish non-resident tuition (NRT) rates in the best interest of school district taxpayers. The board … non-student user account access to the district’s network. In addition to sensitive IT control weaknesses, auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1776
… considered covered by that plan. Therefore, most rehired retirees (commonly known as Section 211 and 212 employees) … Agency Actions OSC is unable to identify: Pre-PayServ retirees of the State of New York; or Employees who retired … Education Department agencies must carefully review the payroll records of rehired retirees to confirm that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1776-retirement-plan-checkbox-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-tax-year-2019Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing for Rensselaer DPW Employees Who Stole Scrap Metal Proceeds
… Fourth Degree Grand Larceny. Each must repay one-third of what was stolen. The sentencing took place in Rensselaer … theft from the city during the four- year period. Capuano is due in court for sentencing May 21. The Joint Task Force … encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-rensselaer-dpw-employees-who-stole-scrapState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… did not have either the correct check number included on the collection records, or no check number was listed at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1DiNapoli: LIRR Must Better Prepare for Severe Weather to Prevent Service Disruptions and Costly Damages
… Rail Road (LIRR) needs to do more to properly prepare for severe weather events, according to an audit released … systemwide risk assessment of its infrastructure for over a decade and failed to complete several resiliency … was no documentation to support they were ready to be used for at least one of the five seasons reviewed. Superstorm …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-lirr-must-better-prepare-severe-weather-prevent-service-disruptions-and-costly-damagesDiNapoli Analyzes Post-Pandemic Tourism Across NYS
… remains 4.3% below pre-pandemic levels, according to an analysis released by New York State Comptroller Thomas … at state parks 9.1% higher in 2023 than 2020. This is DiNapoli’s third report on the tourism industry after the … While employment bounced back by 36.6% from 2020 to 2023, it is still 4.3% below pre-pandemic levels. Total wages of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-analyzes-post-pandemic-tourism-across-nysDiNapoli Op-Ed in Times Union
… decision points have become increasingly common in the last decade, making federal spending and debt front-page news. In contrast, state and local finances, and particularly debt, … Many states, including New York, have debt limits in place on state bonds. However, the structure and efficacy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-op-ed-times-unionDiNapoli: Archer Daniels Midland Co. Agrees to Shareholders' Request For 'No Deforestation' Policy
… “ADM’s new policy aims to de-link food production from the crude practice of destroying forests, and sets the … recovery of significant stranded reserves of American oil from depleted reservoirs through the Gulf Coast and Rocky …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-archer-daniels-midland-co-agrees-shareholders-request-no-deforestation-policyDiNapoli Audit: ESD Needs To Increase Transparency of Its Real Estate Holdings and Sales of Properties Below Fair Market Value
… economic development, business investment and job creation in New York. The Public Authorities Law (PAL) requires it to … the transfer; and a reasonable statement of the kind and amount of the benefit to the public resulting from the … published a detailed report on its real estate portfolio in December 2022 after the current audit began. Before that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-audit-esd-needs-increase-transparency-its-real-estate-holdings-and-sales-properties-belowEDSS - General Help for All Transactions
… letter attached to the transaction. How do I know if my transaction has been submitted? Your transaction will be in a status of In Progress (OSC). How do I find out if my transaction is Approved or Non-Approved? Your transaction … of what additional information is needed. You will need to login to EDSS, attach the required documents and resubmit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/edss-general-help-all-transactionsXI.12.C Surety Takeovers – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… the contract should the original contractor default. In the event of a contractor default and surety takeover of a … SFS, the agency must select an Audit Type in the SFS that does not require OSC audit. For additional instruction on … Contract Description field. No changes to contract term or amount in SFS, or to pre-encumbrance balances are required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12c-surety-takeovers