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DiNapoli: City of Troy's Finances in Precarious Position
… steps to remedy the multitude of problems identified in the audit. Auditors noted recent combined operating deficits in the city’s general, water and sewer funds have approached … that addresses the findings and recommendations contained in our audit. While Mayor Madden is new to his position, he …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-city-troys-finances-precarious-positionDiNapoli Audit Highlights Need for Better Compliance with School Violence Reporting Law
… its enforcement of the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) after a state audit found schools … today. “The SAVE Act was passed by the state Legislature in 2000 to boost school safety and address violence in our … designate schools on the 2014-15 persistently dangerous list. While SED has used this data in the past to identify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-audit-highlights-need-better-compliance-school-violence-reporting-lawDiNapoli: Silencing Excessive NYC Noise a Major Challenge
… Noise complaints to New York City's 311 system rose from approximately 200,000 to about 384,000 between 2010 and … City a less noisy and healthier place in which to live." From 2010 through 2015, New Yorkers made 1.6 million noise … noise, and helped develop audit objectives. Highlights from the survey results are included in the Noise in New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-silencing-excessive-nyc-noise-major-challengeDiNapoli: Thruway Authority Owed More Than $275 Million in Unpaid Tolls and Fees
… The state’s Thruway Authority has to do a better job of identifying, billing, and collecting … of the unpaid tolls and related fees, $119.3 million, is owed by out-of-state drivers. A substantial portion of that money is from vehicles registered in New Jersey ($34.2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-thruway-authority-owed-more-275-million-unpaid-tolls-and-feesDiNapoli: Medicaid Billing Errors Cost State More Than $1.5 Billion
… Department of Health (DOH) allowed more than $1.5 billion in improper Medicaid payments over the course of several … deserve, and taxpayers’ dollars are spent effectively.” For the state fiscal year that ended March 31, 2020, New … professionals providing services through the Medicaid fee-for-service program to be enrolled as participating providers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-medicaid-billing-errors-cost-state-more-15-billionDiNapoli: New York’s Workforce Development Programs Lack Governance and Coordination
… New York state has more than 500 workforce development programs … manage these programs and get our state back to work. Employment recovery in New York is lagging behind the rest of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-new-yorks-workforce-development-programs-lack-governance-and-coordinationControls Over CUNY Fully Integrated Resources and Services Tool
… that are assigned to these functions. For example, in the Admissions Office one of the roles would be to allow … The business needs for the ASLs to have the roles in question were unclear. In addition, there were 27 roles that were removed from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/02/controls-over-cuny-fully-integrated-resources-and-services-toolAudit Finds Construction Delays in Public Housing Program Across New York State
… the public housing modernization program run by New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) have led to … Renewal (DHCR) together with the state’s Housing Trust Fund Corporation (HTFC) provides grants to local public … Modernization Program , or by go to: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/audits/allaudits/093016/15s5.pdf … Problems with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/audit-finds-construction-delays-public-housing-program-across-new-york-stateDiNapoli: New York Must Do More To Reduce Maternal Deaths
… rates decline, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. While DOH … data warehouse to monitor and track perinatal outcomes by race, ethnicity and insurance status to improve maternal … rates decline according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-new-york-must-do-more-reduce-maternal-deathsDiNapoli: Governor Cuomo's Proposed Budget Continues Fiscal Progress
… special education funding. Such reforms are intended to address serious issues identified in a series of audits by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-governor-cuomos-proposed-budget-continues-fiscal-progressOversight of the Title Insurance Industry
… Program DFS is responsible for regulating all insurance in New York State, including title insurance. Title insurance … lender against future claims for any unknown defects in the title to the property at the time of sale. The cost of title insurance is higher in New York State than in comparable states, as noted by DFS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/21/oversight-title-insurance-industryControls Over the Collection of the Public Safety Communications Surcharge
… at the point of sale. This surcharge becomes effective in December 2017. Examples of devices subject to the … months. In addition, Providers are required to maintain a list of customers who refuse to pay the Surcharge, along with … it is based only on WCS-1 returns received. We compiled a list of Providers that remit the County E-911 Surcharge from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/04/controls-over-collection-public-safety-communications-surchargeState Contract and Payment Actions in July
… In July, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,580 … million with Dow Electric Inc. for Job Order Contracting in various regions. $1.2 million with Normandeau Associates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/state-contract-and-payment-actions-julyDiNapoli: Federal Housing Aid Going Unused Despite New York's Affordable Housing Crisis
… New York City, counties and towns administer HCV programs at the local level. DiNapoli’s audit found that improvements … HCR did not meet HUD’s standard that states should use at least 95% of vouchers it funds. The audit also found that … under contract with HCR. Inspections are supposed to occur at a tenant’s initial occupancy and at least annually to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-federal-housing-aid-going-unused-despite-new-yorks-affordable-housing-crisisVIII.1 Overview – VIII. Accounts Payable Journal Vouchers & General Ledger Journal Entries
… adjustments to payments and deposits should be submitted in either the Accounts Payable (AP) or the General Ledger … Contracts and Due To State Receipts must be submitted in the Accounts Receivable (AR) module and must be … that is needed and any system constraints will determine in which module a transaction should be submitted. See the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-viii/viii1-overviewDiNapoli: SED Oversight of Career Training Programs Falling Short
… auditors determined a high-salary occupation to be at or above the state average salary (excluding NYC) for all … high school students in grades 9-12 participated in at least one CTE course, including 41,227 students who took a … In addition, not all CTE classrooms are operating at capacity, resulting in a reduced number of students that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-sed-oversight-career-training-programs-falling-shortContracted Programs With Puerto Rican Organization to Motivate, Enlighten and Serve Addicts, Inc.
… 1, 2009 through June 30, 2014, totaling $12.5 million, to in part conduct a Methadone to Abstinence Residential … (see Exhibit), which provides various community services in the New York City metropolitan area. Under the MTAR … program, PROMESA administers methadone by prescription, in conjunction with a variety of other rehabilitative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/08/contracted-programs-puerto-rican-organization-motivate-enlighten-and-serve-addicts-incPassenger Vehicle Fleet Management
… pursuant to Executive Order No. 4 to review and assess New York State government with the goal of saving taxpayer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/17/passenger-vehicle-fleet-managementArchived: Legislative Session 2017–2018
… comptroller to oversee certain contracts of the Research Foundation of the State University of New York, prohibiting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/archived-legislative-session-2017-2018DiNapoli: SED Needs To Improve Oversight of School Districts' English Language Learners Programs
… school districts are providing the required services for students learning English, according to an audit released … to English Language Learners (ELLs). "New York can do a better job when it comes to helping students who are learning English …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-sed-needs-improve-oversight-school-districts-english-language-learners-programs