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Selected Financial Management and Administrative Practices
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of the Nassau County Public Administrator (NCPA) operates in … are responsible for administering the estates of individuals who die intestate (without a will) and leave either no known heirs or heirs who are not qualified or willing to administer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/28/selected-financial-management-and-administrative-practicesDiNapoli Op-Ed in the NY Daily News Explains His Audit of the Former Governor's COVID Performance
… and the start of the pandemic that we are still trying to recover from economically and emotionally. Part of that recovery is a reckoning with how we responded to it. My office’s recent audit examines how the state … of Health (DOH) collected and used data from nursing homes to curb the virus’ spread. DOH was not prepared when the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-op-ed-ny-daily-news-explains-his-audit-former-governors-covid-performanceComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District and the Penn Yan Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … was created by Comptroller DiNapoli to promote openness in government and provide taxpayers with better access to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Downtown Ithaca Business Improvement District (DIBID) – Disbursements (2012M-252)
… 2011, the DIBID received $347,875 from special assessments on approximately 200 taxable parcels, generated an additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/04/05/downtown-ithaca-business-improvement-district-dibid-disbursements-2012m-252Opinion 88-17
… municipality may compel subdivider to dedicate park land) GENERAL CITY LAW, §§33,34; TOWN LAW, §§277(1), 278; … no city, town or village has authority, as a condition for approval of a subdivision plat, to compel dedication of park land in the subdivision without compensation. 34 Opns St …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-17State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… local government audits have been issued. Village of Arkport – Water Fund Financial Operations (Steuben County) … records were not maintained, the modified accrual basis of accounting was not used and interfund activity was not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Harbor – Board Oversight (Suffolk County) The board failed to comply with statutory requirements when presenting and … security controls to safeguard water system operations against unauthorized access or disruption. Auditors … communicated confidentially to city officials. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsGenesee County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2014M-66)
… County Industrial Development Agency’s (GCIDA) process for evaluating, approving and monitoring projects for the … investments. Although businesses/firms indicate on their application the intended capital investment, they are not … and define applicable criteria to ensure consistent application. Ensure that GCIDA officials consistently use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/05/14/genesee-county-industrial-development-agency-projectXV.7 Budget Allocations – XV. End of Year
… not needed. Find transactions that may be lost in workflow and take the proper action to move the transaction forward in … Determine the root cause of the workflow problems and resolve. Why is it important to resolve budget exceptions and move transactions through the workflow at FYE? …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv7-budget-allocationsOpinion 90-36
… return it promptly to the person who tendered the check. You ask whether a town tax collecting officer should return a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-36DiNapoli: SED Makes Progress on Implementation of Dignity for All Students Act
… record retention requirements clear through professional development trainings. SED has also included the record …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-sed-makes-progress-implementation-dignity-all-students-actOther Bulletin No. 38
… report the adjustment amount for earnings codes such as Extra Time Override (EXO) and Regular Salary Override (RGO). … the effective date of the payment, the payroll system does not consider the AC-230 when calculating the automatic … Deficiency GARNSH Garnishments HIATRG Regular After Tax Health HIATSP Special After Tax Health Adj HIBTRG Regular …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-38-april-2016-and-april-2017-suny-construction-fund-scf-civilState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… the following audits have been issued. Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance – Controls Over the Empire State … requirements, inadequate conditions at some housing units, and inadequate case management for support services. New York … investigates, prosecutes, mediates, hears, makes findings, and recommends action on civilian complaints filed against …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… is responsible for maintaining Active Directory domains on behalf of the State’s Executive agencies. Because Active …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… practice of consistently appropriating $1.4 million in fund balance over three fiscal years is, in effect, a reservation of fund balance that is not allowed … found five reserves totaling $2.3 million had balances in excess of the district’s needs. In addition, while …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsOversight of Juvenile Detention Facilities (Outside New York City)
… aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training. At one facility, OCFS issued a performance improvement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/21/oversight-juvenile-detention-facilities-outside-new-york-cityState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it's critical that schools make every dollar count," DiNapoli … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively." Ballston Spa … that included adequate written procedures covering how payments should be made. Payments were correctly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDownsville Fire District – Procurement and Claims Audit (2022M-130)
… in the most economical manner. Seven claims and 44 debit card transactions, totaling $8,346, were paid prior to Board … and approved prior to payment. Discontinue using the debit card. District officials agreed with our recommendations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/12/30/downsville-fire-district-procurement-and-claims-audit-2022m-130Chateaugay Central School District – Nonresident Homeless Student State Aid (2023M-153)
… School District (District) officials claimed State aid for nonresident homeless students. Key Findings District … State aid if officials do not properly submit claims for reimbursement by June 30, 2024. District officials did not … homeless eligibility list and submit eligible claims for reimbursement in a timely manner. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/01/chateaugay-central-school-district-nonresident-homeless-student-state-aidReporting Services Provided by Lawyers and Law Firms (Education Law Section 2053)
… The system is available through the NYSED Business Portal. Each school district BOCES has a Delegated … New York State Education Department Application Business Portal . Please do not submit paper forms in lieu of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-services-provided-lawyers-and-law-firms-education-law-section-2053