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New Yorkers in Need: Food Insecurity and Nutritional Assistance Programs
Approximately one in ten, or about 800,000, New York households experienced food insecurity from 2019 to 2021, and an increasing number say they face food insufficiency since summer 2021.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-yorkers-in-need-food-insecurity.pdfSelected Safety and Security Equipment at Train Stations (Follow-Up) (2019-F-8)
To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial report, Selected Safety and Security Equipment at Train Stations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-19f8.pdfBrighter Choice Charter School for Girls – Financial Operations (2013M-321)
… June 30, 2013. Background The Brighter Choice Charter School for Girls is located in the City of Albany. The School … Brighter Choice Charter School for Girls Financial Operations 2013M321 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/02/07/brighter-choice-charter-school-girls-financial-operations-2013m-321XI.2.D Vendor Name on Contractual Agreements – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… a New York State assigned ten-digit vendor number instead of its Federal Tax Identification Number. In most cases, the … X, Section 6 - Special Use Vendor Identification Numbers of this Guide, for additional information.) It is essential … X, Section 1- Guide to Vendor/Customer Management Overview of this Guide, for more information about Vendor IDs and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2d-vendor-name-contractual-agreementsSayville Union Free School District - Purchasing (2019M-69)
… a competitive bid as required by District policy. Due to the District’s inconsistent purchasing policies, officials do not have clear guidelines to follow when making purchases … vendor. District officials disagreed with certain aspects of our findings and recommendations but indicated they have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/21/sayville-union-free-school-district-purchasing-2019m-69Dalton-Nunda Central School District – Separation Payments (2015M-142)
… The Dalton-Nunda Central School District is located in the Towns of Nunda, Portage, West Sparta and Mount Morris in Livingston County, the Towns of Granger and Grove in Allegany County and the Town of Genesee Falls in Wyoming …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/09/18/dalton-nunda-central-school-district-separation-payments-2015m-142DiNapoli: NYC Finances Stabilizing With Drop in Costs for Asylum Seekers and Resilient Tax Revenue
… York City’s finances have stabilized amid declining costs for asylum seekers and strong revenue, largely from growth in … policy changes on the federal level creates uncertainty for the coming years which require fiscal preparation, … “A return to greater budget stability is good news for New Yorkers and should provide the city with an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-nyc-finances-stabilizing-drop-costs-asylum-seekers-and-resilient-tax-revenueVillage of Cobleskill - Misappropriated Funds and Board Oversight (2018M-47)
… The Board failed to implement proper internal controls and the former Clerk-Treasurer did not adequately perform her … deficient; the CPA issued a disclaimer of opinion and we were unable to determine whether all water, sewer and refuse receipts were deposited. The former …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/01/03/village-cobleskill-misappropriated-funds-and-board-oversight-2018m-47Former Fire Co. Treasurer Admits Stealing $24K
… crimes. DiNapoli’s office partnered with Ontario County Sheriff Philip C. Povero and Ontario County District Attorney … "Thanks to my auditors and investigators, working with Sheriff Philip Povero and District Attorney James Ritts, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/former-fire-co-treasurer-admits-stealing-24kNY Full-Time Equivalent Employees Dashboard
… NY Full-Time Equivalent Employees Dashboard The Office of the … NY FullTime Equivalent Employees Dashboard …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/ny-full-time-equivalent-employees-dashboardContributing Toward Your Retirement – Police and Fire Plan
… a Tier 5 member, you are required to contribute 3 percent of your reportable earnings toward your retirement benefits until you retire or have 32 years of service credit, whichever occurs first. These mandatory … on January 9, 2010, and is still in effect on the date of membership, may not contribute. Tier 6 Members As a Tier 6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/contributing-toward-your-retirementAmagansett Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2014M-91)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial … Union Free School District is located in the Town of East Hampton in Suffolk County and is governed by an elected five-member Board of Education. The District operates one school with 108 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/03/amagansett-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-91Clymer Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-187)
… Background The Clymer Central School District is located in the Towns of Clymer, French Creek, Mina and Sherman in Chautauqua County. The District, which operates one school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/12/clymer-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-187DiNapoli: CUNY Students Need Better Access to Required Courses to Help Improve Graduation Rates
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Students who are unable to register for or complete courses needed for their majors may take … make it harder to graduate or force some out of school. I am encouraged that CUNY is acting on our recommendations to make earning a degree …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-cuny-students-need-better-access-required-courses-help-improve-graduation-ratesWall Street Bonuses and Profits Decline in 2015
… The average bonus paid in New York City’s security industry declined by 9 percent to $146,200 in 2015 as industry-wide profits declined by 10.5 percent, … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Wall Street bonuses and profits fell in 2015, reflecting a challenging year in the financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/wall-street-bonuses-and-profits-decline-2015DiNapoli: Former Hempstead School Official and Local Restauranteur Indicted in Kickback Scheme
… Nassau County District Attorney announced today the arrest and federal indictment of Sharon Gardner, the former … New York State Comptroller DiNapoli announced the arrest and federal indictment of Sharon Gardner the former …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-hempstead-school-official-and-local-restauranteur-indicted-kickback-schemeDiNapoli: New York Must Do More To Reduce Maternal Deaths
… and funding to address the recommendations, and if not for its ongoing efforts, maternal deaths and morbidities … community resources to help support high-risk mothers. DOH is investing approximately $14 million between 2022 through 2027 to fund 26 Perinatal and Infant Community Health Collaboratives. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-new-york-must-do-more-reduce-maternal-deathsTown of Plymouth – Employee Benefits (2023M-176)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Town of Plymouth (Town) officials accurately recorded Highway … leave or properly pay separation payments. As a result, of the 14 employees we reviewed, officials overpaid 11 employees a total of $25,238 for one or more type of leave, as follows: Ten …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/03/21/town-plymouth-employee-benefits-2023m-176Town of Allen – Claims Audit (2024M-123)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Allen (Town) Town Board (Board) properly audited … and approved claims prior to payment. Key Findings The Board did not properly audit and approve all claims prior … contain sufficient supporting documentation to verify that the purchases were properly authorized by an appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/02/14/town-allen-claims-audit-2024m-123Tuition Assistance Program – Wagner College
… Purpose To determine whether Wagner College officials complied with … Education Services Corporation (HESC) and is designed to help eligible students pay postsecondary tuition charges … 2,148 awards totaling $3.0 million that were paid to the school on behalf of 635 students. We reviewed a sample …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/19/tuition-assistance-program-wagner-college