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DiNapoli: State Department of AG and Markets Should Improve Pollinator Protection Program
… Department to implement my recommendations and thank them for the positive response to this audit.” Over the past three … and climate change. This decline has major implications for New York’s agricultural industry, food supply and … enables the Department to perform inspections of apiaries for the presence of infections, diseases and organisms …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-state-department-ag-and-markets-should-improve-pollinator-protection-programOversight of Child Protective Services (Follow-Up)
… Oversight of Child Protective Services (Report 2021-S-17 ). About the Program The New York State Child Protective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/06/oversight-child-protective-services-followDiNapoli: Major Retailers Agree to Report on Efforts to Protect Human Rights, Workplace Safety
… denial of labor rights. Greater corporate accountability for workers' rights can create stronger companies and … office has worked closely with the NYU Stern Center for Business and Human Rights to urge companies to develop … business leaders as well as shareholders to set standards for human rights performance across multiple industries. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-major-retailers-agree-report-efforts-protect-human-rights-workplace-safetyOpinion 88-29
… the IDA's successor in interest. In view of the close connections between an IDA and the village, local officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-29NY State Comptroller DiNapoli Doubles Low Emissions Index Investment to $4 Billion
… Risk at the United Nations announced a $2 billion increase to the New York State Common Retirement Fund's (Fund) low … that match broad market performance. "As we continue to face significant climate and environmental challenges, GSAM … calling on companies to address climate change risks they face, to report on and reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-doubles-low-emissions-index-investment-4-billionOversight of the STEM Incentive Program
… the scope of our audit, recipients could attend any State University of New York or City University of New York two-year or four-year college or statutory colleges at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/28/oversight-stem-incentive-programDiNapoli: Two Western NY BOCES Holding Millions in Surplus Funds
… Orleans/Niagara BOCES http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/schools/2016/orleansniagaraboces.pdf …
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
… T. Schneiderman today announced the arrest and unsealing of a one-count indictment charging Graycelia Cizik, 64, a … in the Second Degree, a class C felony, in Albany County Court. Cizik is alleged to have stolen over $50,000 in … the charge. She was arraigned on the indictment before Supreme Court Justice Roger McDonough in Albany County Court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-and-indictment-defendant-accused-theft-overDiNapoli Launches Audits on School Safety
… children safe in schools are being followed. We need to do everything we can to prevent senseless tragedies." "When … prevention training. DiNapoli will also be auditing how several school districts across the state have … 17 wounded. Field work is expected to begin in June. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-launches-audits-school-safetySUNY Bulletin No. SU-244
… This tier applies to employees joining a retirement system after March 31, 2012. Effective with the first checks in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-244-two-year-look-back-tier-6-suny-tiaa-optional-retirementBest Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… and demand immediate attention. For example, if the payroll process is identified as a critical function, the plan should include an explanation of how payroll processing will continue in the event of an unplanned IT incident that renders the current payroll system inoperable and/or electronic data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practicesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… clerk did not deposit, report and remit all collections to the appropriate parties in a timely and accurate manner. … policies. As a result, the treasurer lacked guidance to adequately perform financial duties and did not maintain … no recommendations as a result of this audit. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOverlap, Duplication, Gaps, and/or Fragmentation in Workforce Development Programs and Services
… Workforce Development Dashboard Objectives To determine what workforce development programs and services State … requirements are; and to determine whether there is overlap, duplication, gaps, and/or fragmentation among … system (System). The Department is the lead State agency in the System. Workforce development is particularly critical …
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
… were issued. Longwood Central School District – Overtime (Suffolk County) District officials did not appropriately approve and … Village Central School District – Financial Operations (Suffolk County) District officials did not provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… realistic budgets, maintain reasonable levels of fund balance or properly plan for equipment replacement. The board … underestimated revenues. As a result, unrestricted fund balance in the four major operating funds increased by … policies: a multiyear financial plan; capital plan; fund balance policy; or reserve policies. Track state and local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… clear written guidance or provide adequate oversight of fuel management including verifying the quantity of fuel purchased, controlling fuel access, monitoring fuel … periodic inventory reconciliations and were not aware of fuel inventory valued at $3,500. Therefore, they could not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsOpinion 2000-15
… the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer … a volunteer firefighter who resides in another state and is a member of an out-of-state volunteer fire department … agreement is subject to the approval of the New York State Attorney General (General Municipal Law §469) and the fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-15Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Financial Operations (Livingston County) The company board does not provide adequate oversight of financial activities. … Allegany Co Carle Place Water Dist Circleville Fire Comp Vil of Hempstead Hoags Corners Vol Fire Comp Humphrey FD …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Report Details LIRR Delays in 2017
… In 2017, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) had its worst on-time performance in 18 years, with an estimated 9.2 million riders …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-report-details-lirr-delays-2017Opinion 91-60
… the accounts of public corporations, including OTBs (NY Const, art X, §5; Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and … authority in connection with political subdivisions (NY Const, art V, §1) is different from his constitutional authority over other public corporations (NY Const, art X, §5; Patterson , supra ), we believe that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-60