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Implementation of the Security Guard Act (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our … working as security guards have a valid registration card, and entrusts the Department with issuing registration …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/29/implementation-security-guard-act-followDiNapoli: Motor Vehicle Fatalities Rise Sharply in NY
… traffic accidents in New York in this period. Most fatal car crashes occur on urban roadways, which increased 68% in … in fatal accidents, occupants who were not wearing a seat belt or helmet were killed (64%). Approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-motor-vehicle-fatalities-rise-sharply-nySelected Operating and Administrative Practices of the Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our … used effectively to stem drug diversion and abuse through a range of efforts, from prevention and deterrence to … than 325,000 prescriptions filled over 565,000 times for controlled substances such as Oxycodone (OxyContin), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/23/selected-operating-and-administrative-practices-bureau-narcotic-enforcement-followComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Payroll (2015M-353) Officials did not establish adequate … Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Central School District – Payroll (Albany County) Payments are supported by district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… his office completed audits of the East Greenbush Central School District , East Rockaway Union Free School District , Honeoye Central School District , Jefferson Central School District , …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… donated for scholarships and funds collected from other revenue sources to conceal misappropriated and missing money. $6,982 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsDiNapoli Appoints Navyug Patel Deputy Chief Investment Officer of the New York State Common Retirement Fund
… and their beneficiaries.” “Nav is a valued partner to me in our investment process,” Anastasia Titarchuk, the Fund’s … Officer on the Opportunistic and Absolute Return Strategies (ARS) team, becoming Director of ARS in 2017. A … holds and invests the assets of the New York State and Local Retirement System on behalf of more than one million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-appoints-navyug-patel-deputy-chief-investment-officer-new-york-state-common-retirement-fundAppointment of Claims Auditor – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… a position with claims auditing responsibilities, many have found it to be a successful approach to fulfilling … The size and complexity of local government or school district operations plays an important role in deciding whether or not the appointment of a claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appointment-claims-auditorCompliance With the Clery Act
… for students and their families. To address this concern, in 1990, Congress enacted the Clery Act, which requires … Act requires all public and private colleges participating in federal Title IV student financial aid programs to prepare … from financial aid programs. Key Recommendations Develop strategies to enhance compliance with the Clery Act. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/22/compliance-clery-actAmusement Park and Fair Ride Safety
… and other venues located outside New York City. Each ride must be inspected at least once each year and may be … December 31, 2013, the Department issued over 5,000 ride permits and collected more than $530,000 in permit … Key Findings Over the three-year period, there were 24 ride-related accidents or incidents reported, two of which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/12/amusement-park-and-fair-ride-safetyState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… have been issued: City University of New York: Lehman College - Controls Over Bank Accounts (2014-S-69) Auditors … and New York City policies and procedures) or unsupported. Empire State Development Corp. (ESD) Selected Aspects of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDiNapoli: Guess Inc. Agrees to Report on Workplace Safety, Environmental Risks
… has agreed to disclose its efforts to mitigate a variety of risks including workplace safety and environmental risks … will not only help protect its investors, but also the men and women who make the products that carry its label," … In Bangladesh, we’ve witnessed the devastating loss of life that can result when workplace safety is neglected." …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-guess-inc-agrees-report-workplace-safety-environmental-risksState Agencies Bulletin No. 2353
… Tuition Reimbursement and Certification and Licensure Exam Fee Reimbursement (CLEFR) through PayServ. Affected … payroll system are subject to taxes at year end. This can be a significant burden on some employees, in some cases … 76, and 77 that participate in the Tuition Reimbursement or CLEFR Programs. OSC Actions: OSC has created the following …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2353-new-earn-codes-tuition-reimbursement-and-certification-and-licensureDiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $300,000
… stole over $300,000 meant to protect it,” DiNapoli said. “I thank District Attorney Carville and the New York State … for the department into his own bank account. A forensic examination by DiNapoli’s office revealed that Rose made … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-300000DiNapoli: Audit Recommends Additional Steps to Reduce Student Absenteeism
… The State Education Department (SED) has stepped up efforts to combat chronic student absenteeism, but an audit released … "The State Education Department is doing well cautioning parents and school districts about the perils of chronic … absenteeism. But given how vital it is for our children to be in school and learning, I urge the department to do …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-audit-recommends-additional-steps-reduce-student-absenteeismOpinion 92-7
… of a statutory definition, the courts have construed the word "indigent" to mean "destitute of property or means of … of that phrase. We note, however, that at least one court has observed that the word "'relief' signifies the 'removal in whole or in part of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-7Opinion 97 - 12
… engineer who appears before the board) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§801, 805-a: An arrangement whereby the recording … be prohibited from performing services for the engineering firm in relation to any matter before, or to come before, the … in matters before the planning board. General Municipal Law, article 18 (§800 et seq .) contains provisions of law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-12DiNapoli Announces New $7 Million Investment in Northern Ireland
… P. DiNapoli today announced the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) is investing $7 million (£5 million) … Fund,” DiNapoli said. “Northern Ireland is on the move, as I saw firsthand during a recent visit. The peace process has … opened doors and created economic opportunities for all communities. We’re proud to be able to play a part in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-announces-new-7-million-investment-northern-irelandDiNapoli: Financial Plan Outlook Has Improved; State Should Now Commit to Further Increasing Reserves
… P. DiNapoli. This reduction was fueled by the receipt of substantial new resources, including $15.2 billion in … our May Cash Report shows the state is $4 billion ahead of projections. It is essential that additional resources are … will subside in the Medicaid program. Increased tax rates on high-income earners will make the state more reliant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-financial-plan-outlook-has-improved-state-should-now-commit-further-increasing-reservesControls Over CUNY Fully Integrated Resources and Services Tool (Follow-Up)
… legacy systems, is an Enterprise Resource Program used for various applications including student administration, … not implemented. Key Recommendation Officials are given 30 days after the issuance of the follow-up review to provide … are planned to address the unresolved issues discussed in this review. … To determine the extent of implementation of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/25/controls-over-cuny-fully-integrated-resources-and-services-tool-follow