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New Customer-Focused Subway Metrics
… Objective To determine whether New York City Transit’s (Transit) new metrics provide customers with better information about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/17/new-customer-focused-subway-metricsCompliance With Executive Order 88 – Energy Efficiency of State Buildings (Follow-Up)
… is the centerpiece of BuildSmart NY – the State’s program for pursuing energy efficiency in certain New York State … by creating green jobs and stimulating the marketplace for clean energy and energy-efficient products and services. … office space in the Capital Region. OGS is responsible for 19 buildings and two campuses. Of the 19 buildings, 11 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/15/compliance-executive-order-88-energy-efficiency-state-buildings-followOpinion 91-61
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Bail Moneys (1% fee to fund an approved county alternatives to incarceration service … as its general intent (see McKinney's Consolidated Laws of NY, Book 1, Statutes §§98[a], 177[c]). In this regard, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-61Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … consistently appropriates fund balance that is not needed to fund operations. Two of the district’s reserves totaling $1.14 million appear to be overfunded. The district’s tentative budget complies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0CUNY Bulletin No. CU-123
… employees. Affected Employees Tier 3 and Tier 4 members of NYCERS with 10 years of membership or credited service who … Effective Date Immediately - based on the date provided by NYCERS in the Certification Letter Agency Actions NYCERS will provide agencies with Certification Letters to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-123-contribution-status-change-tier-3-and-tier-4-members-nycersOpinion 89-63
… issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Exemption From (housing authority) PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITIES -- Fees … Court, a County Court, the Civil Court of the City of New York or the City Courts outside of the City of New York. … 75; 1983 Opns St Comp No. 83-20, p 22; Civil Practice Law and Rules, §§8017; 8019[d]). Section 52(1) of the Public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-63Opinion 89-13
… another municipality of this State at an auction pursuant to the exception contained in General Municipal Law, §103(6). However, this exception does not apply to purchases from private sources. You ask whether … by the State Legislature or by local law adopted prior to September 1, 1953, all purchase contracts involving an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-13Improper Overlapping Medicaid and Essential Plan Enrollments (Follow-Up)
… to lower-income people who, generally, don’t qualify for Medicaid. As income, household makeup, and other factors … organized under DOH where individuals can apply for and enroll in health insurance plans, including Medicaid … audit report; however, additional actions are needed. For example, while DOH established periodic reconciliations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/10/improper-overlapping-medicaid-and-essential-plan-enrollments-followXI.9 Intergovernmental Agreements – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) is provided for intergovernmental agreements subject to OSC review and … applicable to that agency. See XI.2.A Thresholds for additional information. AGREEMENTS BETWEEN STATE AGENCIES … applicable to the state agency. The procurement record for intergovernmental agreements must include a justification …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi9-intergovernmental-agreementsDiNapoli: Nurse Hiring Improves but Temp Staff Costs Remain Elevated at NYC Health + Hospitals
… are still elevated. Further hiring and training are needed for H+H to achieve its fiscal targets and provide quality … increased permanent nurse hiring, it will take some time for H+H to train newly hired nurses, and temporary staff … persist and add pressure on the H+H system to compete for staff. Nationally, nursing school enrollment is not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-nurse-hiring-improves-temp-staff-costs-remain-elevated-nyc-health-hospitalsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1036
… access and an e-mail address in order to establish an online account. Employees can go to TreasuryDirect’s website at www.treasurydirect.gov to complete the online account application process and obtain the information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1036-new-us-treasury-securities-direct-deposit-form-ac-3245Protection of Child Performers (Follow-Up)
… the Child Performers Unit (Unit) is responsible for monitoring compliance with Part 186 of the New York … system (System) and comprehensive permit requirements for child performers and certification of employers. System … created a sound and effective system of internal controls for the Unit, and did not have the necessary controls to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/protection-child-performers-followFood Metrics Implementation (Follow-Up)
… two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Food Metrics Implementation ( 2017-S-18 ). Background To assist agencies in increasing their New York State food purchases, the State Finance Law (Law) requires the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/food-metrics-implementation-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… payments totaling $516,017 during the audit period. Except for minor discrepancies which were discussed with district … County) Auditors discovered errors in accrual records for 70 percent of the employees tested, confirming that the … and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli Appoints Top Retirement System Staff
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli has named … and Melanie Whinnery as Deputy Comptroller of the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-appoints-top-retirement-system-staffOversight of Obesity and Diabetes Prevention Programs
… on impact or identify performance patterns and trends for many of the outputs it funds. The Department made … $5,811 to two contractors. One contractor received $5,751 for personal service costs that were not allowable and a … are outcome-based and correlate to Department expectations for the individual programs it is funding. Ensure that costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/17/oversight-obesity-and-diabetes-prevention-programsDiNapoli: Tax Collector Faked Her Personal Tax Payments
… after day, Ms. Sheppard watched her friends and neighbors pay their taxes. Yet she decided she deserved a free ride, in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-tax-collector-faked-her-personal-tax-paymentsDiNapoli Releases January State Cash Report
… economic conditions that we are watching closely, but for now our financial position remains strong.” Year-to-date … billion were $4.4 billion, or 7.5 percent, over last year for the same period. Tax receipts were $547.2 million over … totaling over $8 billion received since April 2014. For a detailed breakdown, go to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-releases-january-state-cash-reportComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… County ) The district did not properly seek competition for 14 professional service providers totaling $477,235. … The BOCES did not have an adequate number of licenses for certain programs or did not have sufficient documentation … treasurer often did not have supporting documentation. For access to state and local government spending and nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … officials did not develop comprehensive written procedures for managing system and network access, and internet usage … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits