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DiNapoli Releases Lower Manhattan Economic Snapshot
… attacks on September 11, 2001 killed 2,753 people in Lower Manhattan, leaving the nation devastated and Lower Manhattan struggling to rebuild. Fifteen years later, Lower …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-releases-lower-manhattan-economic-snapshotOpinion 90-8
… distinction between special laws which amend city charters and those which do not, based solely on form, not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-8Opinion 92-3
… CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Engineering Services (consulting engineer as creditor of planning board chairman) -- Interest … LAW, §§800[2],[3], 801: A planning board chairman who borrows money from the board's consulting engineer has a … in the engineer's contracts with the town if the loan is determined to be a direct or indirect pecuniary benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-3Opinion 91-26
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … Services (provided to public library by firm employing daughter of library board member) -- Codes of Ethics … public library and firm employing library board member's daughter) -- Interest In Contract (library board member in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-26DiNapoli: One-in-Four Homeless Shelter Clients with Serious Mental Health Issues Were Not Placed in a Mental Health Shelter
… The NYC Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is falling short in meeting the needs of … to help determine which of its five types of shelter best meet their needs: General, Mental Health, Substance … screening scores (e.g., mental health, substance abuse, alcohol abuse) and medical diagnosis. Of these, auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-one-four-homeless-shelter-clients-serious-mental-health-issues-were-not-placed-mental-healthDepartment of Labor Examination of Unemployment Insurance Benefit Payments January 1, 2017 – December 31, 2017
… and prior year data analytics. Background As part of our Office’s audit of the Department’s UI program, we examined … $204,464 in UI benefit payments against penalties assessed for overpayments we identified, recover $426,637 in … 2017. Key Recommendations Work collaboratively with our Office to identify and implement opportunities to help detect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/19/department-labor-examination-unemployment-insurance-benefit-payments-january-1-2017Overview – Divorce and Your Benefits
… and regulations governing NYSLRS, which may change. NYSLRS staff cannot provide legal advice to any party. Members, ex-spouses and other interested parties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/overviewAwarding and Oversight of Statewide Interoperable Communications Grants (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Awarding and Oversight of Statewide Interoperable Communications … awards to ensure grant funds were allocated and spent for intended purposes. The audit covered the period April 1, … found the Division was generally meeting its obligations for ensuring that grant funds were appropriately allocated. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/13/awarding-and-oversight-statewide-interoperable-communications-grants-followMedgar Evers College – Controls Over Bank Accounts (Follow-Up)
… did not have any of the required notification forms for these accounts. Additionally, our inquiry of banks … were unsupported. In some transactions funds were not used for their intended purposes. Key Finding We found MEC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/29/medgar-evers-college-controls-over-bank-accounts-followVolunteer Firemen’s Benevolent Association of North Tonawanda – Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Moneys (2014M-208)
… North Tonawanda and was established in 1903 by a special act of the State Legislature, which was subsequently amended … well in excess of the $100 limit indicated in the special act. Key Recommendations Review the special act and ensure that the membership benefits are provided in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/10/31/volunteer-firemens-benevolent-association-north-tonawanda-foreign-fire-insurance-taxCopenhagen Fire Department – Controls Over Financial Activities (2015M-270)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Department’s controls were adequate … and disbursement activities of the Department and its Drill Team. Department officials do not audit the accounts of … Key Recommendations Provide oversight including a review of the Department’s bank statements, canceled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/12/18/copenhagen-fire-department-controls-over-financial-activitiesSagaponack Common School District - Fund Balance Management (2018M-53)
Sagaponack Common School District Fund Balance Management 2018M53
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/07/13/sagaponack-common-school-district-fund-balance-management-2018m-53Helping Hands School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Key Finding Based on a review of a sample of transactions for the year ended June 30, 2014, we determined Helping Hands … on its CFR that did not comply with SED’s requirements for reimbursement. Key Recommendations To SED: Review the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/13/helping-hands-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualAdministration of Fellowship Leaves (Follow-Up)
… of New York (CUNY) instructional staff were awarded for authorized purposes and in compliance with all applicable … and the integrity of CUNY’s fellowship leave program. For example, there was no single comprehensive record …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/17/administration-fellowship-leaves-followConnetquot Public Library – Cash Disbursements (2017M-125)
… to examine the Library’s controls over cash disbursements for the period July 1, 2015 through October 31, 2016. … five-member Board of Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year totaled $6,040,900. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2017/09/29/connetquot-public-library-cash-disbursements-2017m-125State Agency Small-Dollar Purchases (Follow-Up)
… in its efforts to increase State agencies’ P-Card use for small-dollar purchases. Aggregate P-Card use increased … have P-Cards during either year, and one used the P-Card for all purchases during both years. Key Recommendations None …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/21/state-agency-small-dollar-purchases-followOrdinary Death Benefit – New Career Plan
… payroll, provided your employment has not been terminated by resignation, employer action or any other means while …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/ordinary-death-benefitOrdinary Death Benefit – Police and Fire Plan
… benefit if your death is not attributable to an on-the-job accident. The first $50,000 of this benefit is paid in the … any other means while receiving those benefits; or Within 12 months of the last date you were receiving salary, on an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/ordinary-death-benefitVillage of Richfield Springs – Justice Court (S9-14-1)
… received. However, The Court is not reporting potential traffic violation offenders to the State’s Department of Motor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/08/15/village-richfield-springs-justice-court-s9-14-1Town of Queensbury – Justice Court (S9-14-2)
… received. However, The Court is not reporting scofflaw traffic violation offenders to the State’s Department of Motor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/08/15/town-queensbury-justice-court-s9-14-2