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Opinion 2011-1
… the opinion. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES -- Officers and Employees (serving as staff of not-for-profit corporations) -- Powers and Duties (hiring employees to serve as staff of … development agency lacks authority to hire employees and assign them to serve as the staff of not-for-profit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2011-1DiNapoli: ESD Falls Short in Evaluation of Nearly $2 Billion of Economic Development Programs
… Empire State Development (ESD), the public authority responsible for administering many of New York state’s economic development programs, has failed to fully evaluate most of its programs … Empire State Development ESD the public authority responsible for administering many of New York states economic development programs has failed to fully evaluate most of its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-esd-falls-short-evaluation-nearly-2-billion-economic-development-programsElwood Union Free School District – Electronic Transfers (2014M-133)
… was to evaluate the District’s controls over electronic transfers for the period July 1, 2012 through August 31, 2013. Background The Elwood Union Free School District is located in the Town of Huntington, Suffolk … procedures or Board resolutions to govern electronic transfers. As a result, the Treasurer and a payroll clerk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/11/elwood-union-free-school-district-electronic-transfers-2014m-133XI-A.1.A Separation of Duties – XI-A. Purchasing
… for 24 cases of 20 pound weight copier paper at a specific price. A second employee would receive the paper, verify it … vendor invoice for the paper and compare the information on the invoice to the purchase order and receiving … access References and Resources in SFSSecure for guidance on managing system roles, assignments, and access to data. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a1a-separation-dutiesUnitedHealthcare – Out-of-Network Providers Upcoding Selected Evaluation and Management Services (Follow-Up) (2019-F-46)
To assess the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Out-of-Network Providers Upcoding Selected Evaluation...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19f46.pdfBrighton Central School District – Separation Payments Audit Follow Up (2016M-119-F)
… Background The District serves the Towns of Brighton and Pittsford in Monroe County. An elected seven-member Board … action, two recommendations were partially implemented and one recommendation was not implemented. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/03/03/brighton-central-school-district-separation-payments-audit-follow-2016mAn Economic Snapshot of the Greater Sunset Park Area - September 2016
The Greater Sunset Park is an area with residential communities, strong commercial corridors and one of NYC’s largest manufacturing and industrial centers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-5-2017.pdfDiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Admit to Stealing $22,000 of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… 60, and Mary Nash, 59, who hid their mother’s death to collect nearly $22,000 in her state pension payments from 2013 to 2015. The two Westchester County residents each pleaded guilty to one count of felony grand larceny in the fourth degree. … Bigelow 60 and Mary Nash 59 who hid their mothers death to collect nearly $22000 in her state pension payments from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-admit-stealing-22000-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsAn Economic Snaphot of the Bedford-Stuyvesant Neighborhood - September 2017
Bedford-Stuyvesant is one of the many neighborhoods in Brooklyn to experience a resurgence.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-5-2018.pdfTown of Jay – Records and Reports (2023M-22)
… accurate and timely accounting records and reports to allow the Town Board (Board) to effectively manage the Town’s financial operations. Key … records, and inadequate financial reports were provided to the Board. As a result, the Board lacked reliable records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/06/30/town-jay-records-and-reports-2023m-22IX.7.C Fringe Benefits and Indirect Costs – IX. Federal Grants
… Budget will enter the new fringe benefit and indirect cost standard rates into the State Financial System. In some … rate for distinctive programs instead of using the standard rate determined by the Division of Budget. For … For programs or funds that require a rate other than the standard rate, or require a waiver, agencies should enter a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7c-fringe-benefits-and-indirect-costsTown of Chester – Time and Attendance Records (2017M-287)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Town officials … 1, 2016 through October 2, 2017. Background The Town of Chester is located in Orange County. The Town is governed … Town of Chester Time and Attendance Records 2017M287 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/03/02/town-chester-time-and-attendance-records-2017m-287Oversight of Waste Tire Site Cleanup and Use of Waste Tire Fees
… each new tire sold, and DEC is authorized to use collected fees for the administration and enforcement of the … of the Act as well as the collection, treatment, and disposal of refuse and other solid waste, excluding inactive hazardous waste disposal sites. For the five-year period April 1, 2013 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/08/29/oversight-waste-tire-site-cleanup-and-use-waste-tire-feesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… have exceeded 210 days, but have been open for more than 300 days, and do not have an extension request. Auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsOversight of Study Abroad Programs
… Objective To determine whether the State University of New York (SUNY) has efficient and effective oversight of its study abroad programs throughout its campuses. The … in educational opportunities globally. The SUNY Office of Global Affairs (SUNY OGA) is responsible for the oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/12/24/oversight-study-abroad-programsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have been issued. Nassau Board of Cooperative … P DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have been issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Utilization of the Arch Street Yard and Shop Facility (Follow-Up) (2019-F-19) 30-Day Response
To determine the extent of implementation of the one recommendation included in our initial report, Utilization of the Arch Street Yard and Shop Facility ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19f19-response.pdfEaton No. 1 Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2024M-4-F)
… District’s financial activities. Background The District is located in the Town of Eaton in Madison County the Board … with one member being appointed as Chairperson. The Board is responsible for the District’s overall financial … management. The Board-appointed Secretary-Treasurer is the chief fiscal officer and is responsible for receiving, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/05/29/eaton-no-1-fire-district-audit-follow-2024m-4-fChild Care in NY Challenged by Staff Shortages, High Prices and Too Few Slots
… pandemic’s disruption of the state’s child care industry is far from over,” DiNapoli said. “Prices in New York are … of their operation and service. Care requires personnel on site, and cannot be substituted by technology or capital … in child care facilities across the state. The SFY 2025-26 Executive Budget also includes a new proposal for $100 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/child-care-ny-challenged-staff-shortages-high-prices-and-too-few-slotsSelected Safety and Security Equipment at Train Stations (Follow-Up) (2019-F-8)
To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial report, Selected Safety and Security Equipment at Train Stations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-19f8.pdf