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DiNapoli: Audit Exposes Significant Management Issues With Tonawanda Housing Authority
… tenant and applicant treatment, and high vacancy rates in public housing, according to New York State Comptroller … to others. For years, the authority has not operated in a fair and equitable, efficient or transparent manner and … housing to this community." The authority, located in the city of Tonawanda in Erie County, manages a 257-unit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-audit-exposes-significant-management-issues-tonawanda-housing-authorityState Police Bulletin No. SP-166
… Purpose To notify agencies of a change in dues and agency shop fees. … regarding PBA dues and agency shop fees may be directed to the PBA Director of Member Services at (518) 462-7448. … Questions regarding this bulletin may be e-mailed to the Payroll Deduction mailbox. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-166-police-benevolent-association-new-york-state-troopers-inc-dues-andState Police Bulletin No. SP-161
… Purpose To notify agencies of a change in dues and agency shop fees. Affected Employees … Actions At the request of the PBA, OSC has implemented a change in dues and agency shop fees for employees in … To notify agencies of a change in dues and agency shop fees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-161-police-benevolent-association-new-york-state-troopers-inc-dues-andAll-Agency Contract Evaluation System
… is monitoring and evaluating its contractors/consultants in compliance with its All-Agency Contract Evaluation (ACE) … where performance ratings are less than satisfactory. In addition, we sought to determine whether MTA officials are … was conducted until March 13, 2020. About the Program In 1997, the MTA implemented the ACE system, a performance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/04/all-agency-contract-evaluation-systemState Agencies Bulletin No. 235
… Comptroller recognizes that it is not always possible for agencies to complete their required processing steps by the effective date for all transactions. Additionally, OSC recognizes that the … do not adequately reflect the time frames necessary for many agencies to process such transactions. Accordingly, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/235-retroactive-salary-transactions-executive-branch-agenciesCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B20-6-12)
… annual budgets must be submitted to the State Comptroller for examination and recommendations. Key Findings The City’s … potentially face shortfalls based on revenue estimates for sales and use tax. Budgeted overtime funding for firefighters ($1.2 million) and police ($1.1 million) is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/11/13/city-newburgh-budget-review-b20-6-12Common Reporting Errors: From AUD to AFR
In this session, you will learn about common reporting errors made by local governments when completing annual reports and our staff will explain how to correctly report the underlying transactions. The presenters will provide examples of these errors as made in the Annual Update Document (AUD) and
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/common-reporting-errors-aud-afr-12-7-22.pdfContinuing Crisis: Drug Overdose Deaths in New York
This report outlines long-term trends and recent developments in the battle to save lives from being lost prematurely to substance use disorder. The data are clear: the battle against drug overdose deaths is more daunting than ever, and will require an ongoing commitment of public resources.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/drug-overdose-deaths.pdfComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Cattaraugus County , Town of Cheektowaga , Village of … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Cattaraugus County Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Monitoring of Mental Health Facilities
… New York’s mental health facilities are not ensuring parents and … only help prevent tragedies if abuse and mistreatment in mental health facilities is properly reported and actions are … operated, licensed or certified by the Office of Mental Health (OMH) and other state agencies. Reportable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-monitoring-mental-health-facilitiesTown of Lyndon – Town Clerk’s Collections (2021M-117)
Determine whether the Town of Lyndon Town Clerk Clerk recorded deposited remitted and reported collections in a timely and accurate manner
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/09/24/town-lyndon-town-clerks-collections-2021m-117Town of Woodstock - Information Technology (2018M-211)
… and loss. Key Findings Employees accessed nonbusiness websites although it is prohibited by policy. Officials did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/22/town-woodstock-information-technology-2018m-211The Concerning Growth of Hate Crime in New York State
… has seen a concerning surge in reported hate crimes over the last five years, with the number of incidents increasing by 12.7 percent in 2023 alone. As the number of hate crimes has grown, these crimes are … York State has seen a concerning surge in hate crimes over the last five years with the number of incidents increasing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/concerning-growth-hate-crime-new-york-stateExamination of Pitts Management Associates, Inc. Travel Expenses
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether the travel … The initial contract, which was approved by the Office of the State Comptroller, required PMA to use reasonable … Instead, expenses were reimbursable on the basis of PMA’s actual cost. However, the contract extension, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/08/examination-pitts-management-associates-inc-travel-expensesUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-223
… Purpose To notify Unified Courts System agencies of a change to the method of submission of the voluntary deduction for … To notify Unified Courts System agencies of a change to the method of submission of the voluntary deduction for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-223-update-existing-deduction-code-398-bankers-sec-gr-lifeState Agencies Bulletin No. 421
… who work in Monroe County and certain employees at Hudson Valley DDSO (51210). Effective Date(s) 7/24/03 for … 82 (BU61) receive $203 annually. Certain employees in Hudson Valley DDSO (51210) who work in Orange or Sullivan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/421-new-earnings-code-location-payTown of Clifton – Financial Management (2014M-217)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Town’s oversight … The purpose of our audit was to examine the Towns oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/10/17/town-clifton-financial-management-2014m-217Town of Lewis – Highway Purchases (2014M-103)
… all Town officials and employees involved in purchasing have a copy of the Town’s procurement policy and comply with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/06/06/town-lewis-highway-purchases-2014m-103Town of Saugerties – Justice Court Operations (2015M-47)
… period. Key Findings The Justices did not perform adequate bank reconciliations and accountability analyses. Neither Justice reconciled bail bank account balances with bail activity reports. Not all cash receipts were deposited within 72 hours, as required by law. Key Recommendations Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/06/12/town-saugerties-justice-court-operations-2015m-47SUNY Bulletin No. SU-363
… of this bulletin is to provide instructions to agencies for processing the 2024 Discretionary $3000 SUNY M/C … in the bargaining unit listed above may be eligible for a one-time lump sum payment at the discretion of the … who meet all remaining eligibility criteria are eligible for the lump sum payment if they return to the payroll by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-363-state-university-new-york-suny-managementconfidential-mc