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Equine Health and Safety
… Equine Medical Director (Director) is responsible for all aspects of equine health, safety, and welfare at … and ensure adherence to written policies and procedures for operations pertaining to equine health and safety for … receipt through final disposition. Other Related Audit/Report of Interest New York Racing Association, Inc.: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/13/equine-health-and-safetyState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… County) District officials did not seek competition for professional services obtained from seven providers who … officials did not require written quote documentation for purchases from 11 purchase contract vendors totaling … in-house and sharing officials with other districts. For example, in 2015-16 the district entered into an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: Stony Brook University Hospital Failed to Comply With Contracting and Hiring Rules
… said. “We also found improper hiring and pay raises for staff and poor contractor monitoring that could put … Stony Brook's rejection of the lowest contract bidder for medical records storage and awarding of the contract to … vendor outsourcing of medical record transcriptions for compliance with the “no off-shore outsourcing” contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-stony-brook-university-hospital-failed-comply-contracting-and-hiring-rulesComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… reserve. Currently, there is no statutory authority for a district to establish a reserve for post-employment benefits that are not based on employees’ … The district unnecessarily has online banking access for all of its bank accounts. In addition, district officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsQuality of Internal Control Certification
… staff of the Internal Affairs unit, which is responsible for internal audits. Key Findings The Division submitted its … However, it did not provide the required level of detail for two questions. The Division did not list the deficiencies … list of high-risk areas – and one question that called for examples demonstrating the Superintendent's consistent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/09/quality-internal-control-certificationState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… school audits were issued. Brighter Choice Charter School for Girls – Non-Payroll Disbursements (Albany County) The … were adequately supported, properly approved, and for a school-related purpose. Without adequate oversight, the … ensure that all disbursements were made as authorized or for an appropriate purpose. City of White Plains – Sexual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-3State Agencies Bulletin No. 2166
… pay statements and correspondence such as their annual W-2 statement is mailed. Employees can make one change per day to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2166-new-york-state-payroll-online-nyspo-employee-address-updateState Agencies Bulletin No. 911
… first date in Pay Period 1 that the employee was eligible for an April 2009 payment OSC Actions OSC has created Reason … code is not available to agencies and only will be used for eligible employees who did not receive a performance … day within Pay Period 1 that the employee became eligible for a payment. The Action/Reason code of DTA/IWH will be used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/911-withholding-april-2009-performance-advance-longevity-payment-salaryComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… flow forecasts to estimate the amount of funds available for investment. Had officials invested available funds in a … years, auditors estimate the total 2020-21 collections for water and sewer revenue will be approximately $1.94 … which is approximately $190,000 less than budgeted for water revenues and approximately $290,000 less than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Monitoring and Administration of Public Protection Grant Programs
… law enforcement agencies in the 17 counties that account for about 85 percent of violent crime – such as aggravated … New York City. GIVE contracts may include amounts for confidential funds, which are paid – generally in cash – to confidential informants for tips and information. Contract language requires grantees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/24/monitoring-and-administration-public-protection-grant-programsDiNapoli Announces Guilty Plea in Town of Crawford Embezzlement Case
… that the Town was to receive from the rental of rooms for events at the Town of Crawford Senior Center. Roy is … Attorney Hoovler thanked the New York State Police for their investigation and the arrest of Roy, as well as the … the New York State Police, and the Town of Crawford Police for their partnership in helping ensure that abuse of public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-announces-guilty-plea-town-crawford-embezzlement-caseOversight of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund
… and technical assistance primarily to municipalities for their water quality infrastructure projects. Its mission … in 1990, the CWSRF provides communities low-cost financing for a wide range of water quality infrastructure projects. … with DEC, the Corporation, along with DEC, is responsible for administering the CWSRF. The MOU states that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/30/oversight-clean-water-state-revolving-fundCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data)
… 2013, established an online Open Data Website (Open Data) for the collection and public dissemination of publishable … and make such data freely available in accessible formats for public use. As of March 2021, there were over 5,190 data … natural resources and environment, DEC is responsible for managing water, land, and air pollution in order to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/27/compliance-executive-order-95-open-dataState Agencies Bulletin No. 1901
… of this bulletin is to provide agencies instructions for processing the 2021 Special Assignment to Duty Pay (SAD). … traffic within the highway Rights-of-Way are eligible for Special Assignment to Duty Pay. The pilot project will … actually worked in the previous calendar year are eligible for an annual lump sum payment of $500. Agency Actions To pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1901-2021-special-assignment-duty-pay-calendar-year-2020Oversight of Telemental Health Services
… and outlined programs and/or services eligible to use TMH for the duration of the COVID-19 disaster emergency. In addition, OMH issued a blanket attestation for providers to complete who wished to use TMH during the … In July 2020, OMH streamlined its approval process for providers to incorporate TMH as an optional service. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/06/17/oversight-telemental-health-servicesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… today announced the following local government audits have been issued. Village of Dering Harbor – Payroll (Suffolk … also did not require formal, written employment contracts to document terms of employment; job descriptions and … the potential impact the COVID-19 pandemic may have on the town’s finances. They determined the general and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Oversight of Homeless Shelters
… oversees these larger-scale facilities, and is responsible for inspecting them and ensuring they meet certain standards, … In contrast, the Office has delegated authority for oversight of smaller, uncertified shelters to the Local … are remedied and acceptable. Other Related Audit/Report of Interest NYC Human Resources Administration/NYC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/12/oversight-homeless-sheltersInmate Sentence Calculation and Release Practices
… 70.30, which gives the Department the responsibility for calculating the terms of each inmate’s imprisonment. The … Record Coordinator office at each facility are responsible for determining the inmates’ release dates, as well as any … to the Department within 19 days. Other Related Audit/Report of Interest Department of Corrections and Community …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/07/inmate-sentence-calculation-and-release-practicesUnnecessary and Potentially Illegal Consultant Contract With Former New York State Council on the Arts Executive Director
… Council on the Arts Executive Director Heather Hitchens for necessity, propriety and compliance with State law and … at the Council, ESDC began a consulting contract with her for cultural tourism services. Under this agreement, ESDC paid Ms. Hitchens $2,100 per month for these services, totaling $25,200 per year. As a result of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/26/unnecessary-and-potentially-illegal-consultant-contract-former-new-york-state-council-artsOpinion 89-14
… (collecting officer may not solicit stamped envelopes for mailing tax receipts) REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW, §986(1): A … envelope with their tax payment. The mailing of receipts for taxes is governed by the provisions of section 986(1) of … the views of this Office. With respect to requests for stamped self-addressed envelopes, we note that there is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-14