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Seized Assets Program
… of the New York State Division of State Police (Division) is to serve, protect, and defend the people of New York State … activity. For asset seizure cases in which the Division is involved, its Asset Seizure Unit (ASU) is responsible for … report asset seizures to Division Headquarters. During our site visits, we identified 16 cash seizures totaling $39,967 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/23/seized-assets-programDiNapoli: Economic Snapshot Shows The Bronx Making Impressive Gains in Addressing Challenges
… ten consecutive years. However, too many residents remain in poverty, unemployment is particularly high among the … Bronxite I am more proud than ever to call the Bronx my home and look forward to continuing to work with my … of the gains. Job growth was fastest in the Morris Heights area, where employment grew by 41 percent. Growth was also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-economic-snapshot-shows-bronx-making-impressive-gains-addressing-challengesImplementation of the Dignity for All Students Act
… and bullying on school property, school buses, or at school functions. DASA expanded the concepts of tolerance, … of the school principal or designee becoming aware of the incident. OORS is the system of record for all incidents in … discrimination to SED. For school years 2015-16 and 2016-17, DOE did not identify and report any material incidents to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/13/implementation-dignity-all-students-actDiNapoli: Former Assemblyman William Scarborough Sentenced On Fraud and Theft Convictions
… Scarborough, 69, of Queens, New York, was sentenced today to 13 months in prison and two years of supervised release … also ordered that Scarborough pay $54,355 in restitution to New York State and forfeit the same amount to the United States. Scarborough pleaded guilty on May 7, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-assemblyman-william-scarborough-sentenced-fraud-and-theft-convictionsX.5.A Assigned Single Payment Vendor IDs – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… payment vendor IDs. The use of a single payment vendor ID is limited to programs with a singular purpose, where … business relationship with the payee – i.e., the payee is receiving payment one time or for a very short duration. … applicable). The agency collecting the payee information is responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x5a-assigned-single-payment-vendor-idsSelected Safety and Security Equipment at Subway Stations
… not publicly distributed but are monitored, primarily for surveillance and security purposes. CCTV relies on strategic … site. As of June 1, 2016, Transit had installed 7,152 CCTV surveillance cameras, 1,746 monitors, 332 digital video … cameras at ten subway stations and found that 1,328 of the 4,219 (31 percent) expected preventive maintenance visits for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/12/selected-safety-and-security-equipment-subway-stationsTravel Advisory No. 14
… Subject: GFO Updates – Responding to Audit Questions & Voucher Denial Codes Guidance: The Office of the State … Chapter/Section Name Description XII.7.A Responding to Voucher and Expense Report Audit Questions Updated to clarify … are responsible for responding to the request. XII.7.B Voucher Denials Updated to reflect the voucher rejection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/14-gfo-updates-responding-audit-questions-voucher-denial-codesThe Mitchell-Lama Program – Awarding Housing Units and Maintaining Waiting Lists (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the … whether the Mitchell-Lama-financed units were assigned to eligible persons in compliance with properly established … observed inconsistencies in the methods used by HPD staff to place applicants on development waiting lists. Development …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/23/mitchell-lama-program-awarding-housing-units-and-maintaining-waiting-lists-followReview of Credit Card Expenses at Finger Lakes DDSO
… is responsible for coordinating services for approximately 1,500 persons with developmental disabilities living in 150 … did not adhere to state procurement laws for more than 1,400 purchases worth more than $1 million, gave one vendor … time frame. Ensure Finger Lakes DDSO pays a reasonable price for the items until a formal contract is in place. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/12/review-credit-card-expenses-finger-lakes-ddsoIX.8 Federal Grant Refunds – IX. Federal Grants
… Amounts received by state agencies that represent a return of monies paid from … be immediately documented and transmitted to the State's Treasury pursuant to §121 of the State Finance Law. Such … Amounts received by state agencies that represent a return of monies paid from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix8-federal-grant-refundsCriminal History Background Checks of Unlicensed Health Care Employees
… through requests for required criminal history background checks when hiring unlicensed persons in direct care … is responsible for conducting criminal history background checks of unlicensed persons in Nursing Homes, ACFs, and … meeting its obligations for conducting background checks on unlicensed employees of Nursing Homes, ACFs, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/08/criminal-history-background-checks-unlicensed-health-care-employeesXIX.2.B Project Information and Budget Control – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… disaster-related projects FACIL Facilities DOT specific FLEET Fleet DOT specific MAINT Maintenance Project Used for … activities – DHSES specific FACIL Facilities DOT specific FLEET Fleet DOT specific GENRL General Generic project type - …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix2b-project-information-and-budget-controlDiNapoli: State Budget Boosts Education Aid and Enacts Paid Family Leave but Falls Short on Ethics Reform and Transparency
… wage; and Increases the Environmental Protection Fund to $300 million, including $120 million from non-recurring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-state-budget-boosts-education-aid-and-enacts-paid-family-leave-falls-short-ethics-reform-andDiNapoli: Read Fine Print on Gift Cards this Holiday Season
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers to read the fine print on gift cards this holiday season for details about fees and expiration dates. While some gift … should use their gift cards within a year of purchase to avoid inactivity fees and register cards with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/dinapoli-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonStay Informed – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… 3 Article 11 5 and 6 under Sections 370a 371a and 375 How to Stay Informed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/stay-informedDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-18
… Pay, using the Action/Reason of Leave Without Pay/ WPS (WC 60% Sup). Note : It is essential that agencies report the … to work. The Action/Reason of Return from Leave/RPS (Rein WC 60% Sup) must be used. To assist agencies with reporting … the Reinstatement 4/1/86-6/30/92 Leave of Absence/ WSP (WC Sup) Return from Leave/ RSP (Rein WC Sup) 7/1/92-6/30/05 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-18-eligibility-and-processing-instructions-workersCompliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements
… statutory requirement to provide an appeal to Committee on Open Government (COOG) upon receipt for any of the 49 … information. 1 For example, while one DOT regional office on its own provided its FOIL procedures manual, three other … impact the reliability of the evidence they are relying on, whether the obstruction is deliberate by an auditee or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/29/compliance-freedom-information-law-requirementsXII.6.A Paying Another State Agency – XII. Expenditures
… payment, Business Units must identify if the billing is from an SFS Online or a Legacy System Business Unit. The … between one another. The Billing Business Unit is the agency supplying the good or service and the Customer Business Unit is the agency paying for the good or service. If the Customer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6a-paying-another-state-agencyDebt Approvals for Public Authorities, Municipalities, School Districts and District Corporations
… [email protected] ) Various State statutes require certain public authorities seeking to sell their notes and bonds at … of the terms and conditions of certain municipal and public authority debt issuances. Finally, municipalities, … and conditions of all notes and bonds sold by certain public authorities at p …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/debt/approvalsCompliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements
… Objectives To determine if the Capital District Transportation Authority … have policies, procedures, and processes in place to fulfill CDTA’s responsibilities under the Freedom of … To determine if the Capital District Transportation Authority …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/16/compliance-freedom-information-law-requirements