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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.pdfVillage of Whitney Point – Cash Disbursements (2013M-69)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s internal controls … 1, 2011, through January 29, 2013. Background The Village of Whitney Point is located in the Town of Triangle in Broome … Village of Whitney Point Cash Disbursements 2013M69 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/04/26/village-whitney-point-cash-disbursements-2013m-69XIV.14.F Valuation of Capital Assets – XIV. Special Procedures
… General capital assets should be accounted for at historical cost (at estimated historical cost if actual historical cost is not practicably determinable). Cost is … General capital assets should be accounted for at historical cost at estimated historical cost if actual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14f-valuation-capital-assetsTown of Sheridan – Cellular Phones (2013M-334)
… did not adopt a policy governing the use of Town-provided cell phones. The Board determines on an as-requested basis which individuals are provided a Town cell phone, according to the Town Clerk. The Town does not have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/14/town-sheridan-cellular-phones-2013m-334Village of Smyrna – Clerk-Treasurer’s Duties (2013M-114)
… Village’s annual financial reports were filed with OSC in a timely manner. The Board did not conduct an annual audit of … by a total of more than $89,000 in the general fund, resulting in the general fund’s total expenditures … exceeded the budgeted revenues by approximately $52,700 (excluding appropriated fund balance), leading to an operating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/07/19/village-smyrna-clerk-treasurers-duties-2013m-114Town of Bangor – Board Oversight (2012M-193)
… review the internal controls over selected Town operations for the period January 1, 2011, to May 31, 2012. Background … a Dog Control Officer. The Town’s budgeted appropriations for the 2012 fiscal year are approximately $981,500, funded … both Officers approval to open and maintain bank accounts for cash collections and disbursements for their respective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-bangor-board-oversight-2012m-193Town of Dansville - Board Oversight (2014M-115)
… and the Supervisor’s duties. The Board did not audit, or cause to be audited, the records of the Supervisor, Clerk or Tax Collector, which would have helped to detect any … and reported. The Board has not formally developed or adopted a comprehensive, multiyear financial and capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/09/05/town-dansville-board-oversight-2014m-115Oversight of Drug Disposal
… risks. Certain long-accepted disposal practices, such as flushing and garbage disposal, have led to the contamination … environmentally sound disposal methods, they also allow flushing when such options are not available. OASAS oversees … them. Since 2008, the State has been shifting away from flushing as an acceptable option and toward a policy of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/15/oversight-drug-disposalDiNapoli and Brooklyn D.A. Gonzalez: Public Employee Arrested for Using Co-Workers' Identities to Steal Thousands in Gas
… theft and grand larceny for using agency-issued gas cards to allegedly steal nearly $8,000 in gas for his personal use, … announced today. "George Thomas posed as his co-workers to steal thousands in fuel, betraying not only his colleagues … Yorkers with developmental disabilities he was supposed to be serving," said State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "I …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-and-brooklyn-da-gonzalez-public-employee-arrested-using-co-workers-identities-stealDiNapoli: New York City's Finances on Solid Footing
… It must conclude negotiations with the remaining municipal unions, obtain planned health insurance savings and narrow … Federation of Teachers (UFT). Since then, several other unions have reached new agreements with the city, bringing … To help pay for the new labor agreements, the city and the unions have agreed to work together to reduce the cost of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-new-york-citys-finances-solid-footingDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Total $18.2 Billion Through September 2025, Up Over 4.3% Over Prior Year
… Local government sales tax collections totaled $18.2 billion from January to … of 4.3% ($747 million) compared to the same period last year, according to the quarterly sales tax report released today by State Comptroller Thomas … Local government sales tax collections totaled $182 billion from January to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-total-182-billion-through-september-2025-over-43-over-prior-yearDiNapoli: As Subway On-Time Performance Falls Behind, Better Plans Needed To Get Trains Back On Track
… showed 1,173 new hires in 2013 and 2014, but could show no analysis of delay categories by employee or employee type. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-subway-time-performance-falls-behind-better-plans-needed-get-trains-back-trackDiNapoli: Two Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From 86-Year-Old State Pensioner
… Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly and the New York State Police today announced the arrests of Amber Diacetis, a 30-year-old … Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly and the New York State Police today announced the arrests of Amber Diacetis a 30yearold …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-two-arrested-stealing-more-200000-86-year-old-state-pensionerDiNapoli: NYC Health + Hospitals Struggles With Temporary Staffing Costs
… a shortage of staff nurses, in NYC Health + Hospitals (H+H) facilities, leading to an increased reliance on temporary … February 2020 and September 2022, temporary staffing at H+H grew by 83% to offset the loss of staff nurses while … a shortage of staff nurses in NYC Health + Hospitals H+H facilities leading to an increased reliance on temporary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-nyc-health-hospitals-struggles-temporary-staffing-costsAudit Finds Operational and Oversight Failures Led to Financial Instability in Mount Vernon
… Audit Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/audit-finds-operational-and-oversight-failures-led-financial-instability-mount-vernonXI.12.B Contract Assignments – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… not be confused with vendor address changes or name changes, which are addressed in X.1 Guide to … assignment may be due to a structural change on the part of the Transferor (a partnership was incorporated or a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12b-contract-assignmentsXIII.4.E Overnight Per Diem Rates – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… SECTION OVERVIEW New York State reimburses employees for overnight lodging and meals … within the continental US (CONUS) and by the Department of State for travel outside the continental US (OCONUS). By … United States are updated frequently and New York State business travel to these locations is infrequent, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii4e-overnight-diem-ratesDiNapoli: Rechargeable Battery Use Rising Dramatically, But State Not Enforcing Recycling Law Requirements
… sure they get recycled has little knowledge of whether it’s actually happening or whether they’re going out with the … nickel and silver, and lithium-ion, all of which can pose a threat to the environment and human health and safety if … over 25 pounds and rechargeable vehicle batteries. Recycling in New York is managed by Call2Recycle (C2R), a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-rechargeable-battery-use-rising-dramatically-state-not-enforcing-recycling-law-requirementsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2240
… and Education Department employees who have an active 403(b) tax-sheltered annuity and a Workers’ Compensation … Compensation-related benefits are not eligible for 403(b) tax-sheltered annuity plan contributions. Effective … payroll deductions in PayServ to suspend an employee’s 403(b) tax-sheltered annuity plan contribution when the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2240-suspension-403b-tax-sheltered-annuity-plans-employees-workersState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits and Examinations
… needed. State Education Department (SED): Spotted Zebra Learning Center, Inc., Compliance with the Reimbursable Cost … for reimbursement. State Education Department: North Country Kids Inc., Compliance with the Reimbursable Cost Manual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-and-examinations