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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District and the White Plains City School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … unrestricted unappropriated fund balance levels are in accordance with statutory requirements, and budget … and reserves while limiting tax increases, resulting in a deficit unrestricted fund balance of $435,655 at the end …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: Better Oversight Needed at Homeless Shelters
… Thomas P. DiNapoli found the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) continues to provide … allowing unsafe conditions that pose significant health and safety risks. Out of the 159 shelters DiNapoli’s auditors … in prior audits by the Comptroller. At both certified and uncertified shelters, as well as hotels and motels, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-better-oversight-needed-homeless-sheltersOpinion 98-12
Whether the moneys of a city with 125000+ inhabitants and the moneys of the city school district of such a city may be commingled in one or more bank accounts
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-12Environment, Energy and Agriculture – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… water pollution control and aquatic habitat conservation; support for the State’s zoos, botanical gardens and aquaria; … river and stream miles in the state are impaired or suffer minor impacts or threats. Nearly 31 percent of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/environment-energy-and-agricultureDiNapoli: Health Care Jobs Grow Across New York
… New York state's health care jobs exceeded 1.2 million in 2017, according to a report … in and year out, health care has been a growth sector for jobs in New York over the past decade," DiNapoli said. … cuts health care spending, it could jeopardize these jobs and hurt an important sector of New York's economy." …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-health-care-jobs-grow-across-new-yorkState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal finances … or conduct assessments of internal controls as required. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… of the improper claims. After an investigation, the owner, William Davis, pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Second … Davis Ethical Pharmacy. After an investigation, the owner, William Davis pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Second … Administration of the Contract With the Center for Urban Community Services (CUCS) (2014-N-5) DOHMH did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… his office completed audits of the Village of Aurora , Clinton Volunteer Fire Department , Germantown Fire District … policies and procedures in place to safeguard IT assets. Clinton Volunteer Fire Department Inc. – Oversight of … his office completed audits of the Village of Aurora Clinton Volunteer Fire Department Germantown Fire District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 98-15
… PRESERVATION -- Town Building (need for referendum when selling) REAL PROPERTY -- Sale (by town of historic building) REFERENDUM -- Permissive (need for in town when selling historic building) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §119-dd; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-15Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… $60 billion in federal, state and local funds. For additional background or a comment on a specific audit, … wages or separation payments. However, opportunities exist for the board and district officials to improve internal … not provide evidence to indicate that the established fees for the adult education services were reasonable or related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli: School Districts Need to Improve Oversight of Technology Equipment
… Audits of 20 school districts across New York state found many could … tablets and monitors; did not always keep records of those assets; and often failed to safeguard them from … theft or damage. As a result, nearly $22 million worth of IT assets purchased or leased during the audit period were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-school-districts-need-improve-oversight-technology-equipmentAvoiding a Rejected DRO – Divorce and Your Benefits
… or New York State law, will be rejected. Reasons for rejection may include: Qualified Status — References to a qualified status, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), the Retirement Equity Act of 1984 and … distributions at the earliest eligibility age do not apply to governmental plans such as NYSLRS. Lump Sum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/avoiding-rejected-droCompliance With the Sewage Pollution Right to Know Act and Monitoring and Enforcement of State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Requirements
… ensuring applicable entities are complying with the 2013 Sewage Pollution Right to Know Act (Act), and is adequately … systems (POSSs) to report untreated and partially treated sewage discharges to the Department and local health … ensuring applicable entities are complying with the 2013 Sewage Pollution Right to Know Act Act and is adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/19/compliance-sewage-pollution-right-know-act-and-monitoring-and-enforcement-state-pollutantDiNapoli: Erie Community College Audit Reveals Lax Oversight by Board
… proper approval, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Our auditors found … and increased the salaries of all senior executives by 2 percent, totaling $27,000, again without board approval. … student activity fee allocations provided to and used by clubs and organizations to determine whether the amount of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-erie-community-college-audit-reveals-lax-oversight-boardState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Auditors found officials did not verify the accuracy of vendor charges leading to fuel overcharges totaling $1,498 … needs. Wantagh Union Free School District – Financial Application User Access Controls (Nassau County) The board … adequate controls over user accounts for the financial application to help prevent inappropriate access and use. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: Two Western NY BOCES Holding Millions in Surplus Funds
… overestimated employee salaries ($824,000, or 5 percent), retirement contributions ($615,000, or 14 percent) and health insurance costs ($710,000, or 11 percent). BOCES officials … 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-fundsOpinion 93-12
… MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Appropriations and Expenditures (travel expenses - where spouse accompanies school board … OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Reimbursement for Expenses (travel expenses - spouse of school board member attending … district may not authorize the incurrence and payment of travel and lodging expenses of the spouse of a member of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-12Overlap, Duplication, Gaps, and/or Fragmentation in Workforce Development Programs and Services
… Objectives To determine what workforce development programs and services State agencies and public authorities … duplication, gaps, and/or fragmentation among these programs and services. The audit covers the period July 2018 … contracted providers, delivers workforce development (WFD) programs and services that seek to address current and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/19/overlap-duplication-gaps-andor-fragmentation-workforce-development-programs-and-servicesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… or properly prepare duplicate receipts, or retain receipts for all collections. In addition, the town board did not … audit and subsequent investigation, the former clerk was arrested in November of 2020 . The matter is still pending in … the district obtained the best available prices on purchases auditors reviewed. In addition, the board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 2004-1
… the issues discussed in the opinion. AMBULANCE SERVICE -- Fees (imposition of for services of emergency rescue and … squad) FIRE DISTRICTS -- Ambulance Services (imposition of fees for services of an emergency rescue and first aid squad) … LAW §209-b; TOWN LAW §176: A fire district may not impose fees for emergency rescue services provided by an emergency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-1