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Oversight of Direct Placement of Children
… Children and Family Services (OCFS) has effective controls in place to ensure that children placed in the direct care of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/03/02/oversight-direct-placement-childrenDiNapoli: SUNY Downstate Paid Consultant's Questionable Hotel and Dining Tabs
… Associates, Inc. (PMA), charged Downstate $83,156 in questionable travel and lodging expenses, exceeding the … questionable expenses and ethical lapses that have no place in state government,” DiNapoli said. “Auditors found … in monthly hotel costs and expensive dinners on the public’s dime at a time when Downstate was supposed to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-suny-downstate-paid-consultants-questionable-hotel-and-dining-tabsHomeless Outreach Services in the New York City Subway System
… and monitoring controls over homeless outreach services in the New York City subway system and whether they have met … day, 7 days a week, and as such have increasingly become a place of refuge for homeless individuals – and a growing … not only actual placements in a shelter – as the general public would expect it to mean – but also potential …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/16/homeless-outreach-services-new-york-city-subway-systemExamination of Official Station Designation
… designated the official station of a Department employee in calendar years 2013 and 2014. Background According to the … official station will normally be the employee’s main place of business (i.e., the place where the employee works … than any other work location). Such designation is to be in the best interest of the State and not for the convenience …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/examination-official-station-designationThe Mitchell-Lama Program – Awarding Housing Units and Maintaining Waiting Lists
… housing units are assigned to eligible persons in compliance with properly established waiting lists for the … of the Comptroller’s statewide initiative for audits of public programs designed to improve housing opportunities for … inconsistencies in the methods used by HPD staff to place applicants on development waiting lists. Development …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/29/mitchell-lama-program-awarding-housing-units-and-maintaining-waiting-listsOpinion 88-4
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (providing … commissioner of social services authorized by law to place out or to board out children is an "authorized agency" … State Comp No. 79-902, p 212, refreshments for the general public attending an official town function; 1977 Opns State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-4DiNapoli: After-School Provider Misused $194,320 in Public Funds
… the State Education Department (SED), submitted $194,320 in reimbursement claims for expenses that were unnecessary, … that allowed the inappropriate payments. For example, in January 2014, a payment request of $79,000 for SCO was … for the State Education Department SED submitted $194320 in reimbursement claims for expenses that were unnecessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-after-school-provider-misused-194320-public-fundsDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for June 2015
… 1.3 million payments worth approximately $11.8 billion in June. His office also rejected 170 contracts and related … for all state agencies and certain contracts for state public authorities and audits all state payments. This … to various cities, towns, villages, and counties for video lottery terminal payments. Payment Rejections and Other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-june-2015State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Town of Ontario , Town of Preston and Town of Thompson . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … Without formal long-term capital plans and reserves in place, the board increases the risk that money will not be … state's 145,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsWilton Water and Sewer Authority – Water and Sewer Charges (2016M-329)
… The Wilton Water and Sewer Authority is an independent public benefit corporation located in Saratoga County. The Authority, which is governed by an … Key Finding The Authority did not have written policies in place directing how and when adjustments were to be applied …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/01/06/wilton-water-and-sewer-authority-water-and-sewer-charges-2016m-329Oversight of Health and Safety Regulations at Public Pools, Beaches, and Spray Grounds
… State agencies responsible for operating and regulating public pools, beaches, and aquatic spray grounds ensure that … excluded public pools, beaches, and spray grounds located in New York City. The audit covers the period April 1, 2015 … Findings All three agencies have appropriate controls in place and are providing adequate oversight to ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/21/oversight-health-and-safety-regulations-public-pools-beaches-and-spray-groundsDiNapoli: Waiving Waiting Period for Public Workers' Retirement Protects Families During Pandemic Crisis
… Order waiving the statutory 15-day waiting period before a public employee’s service retirement can take effect. DiNapoli requested the Executive Order in order to safeguard benefits for families who may lose a … retirement is effective. NYSLRS recommends that members place an effective date of retirement on their application or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-waiving-waiting-period-public-workers-retirement-protects-families-during-pandemic-crisisForfeiture of Benefits for Convicted Felons
… 3-B of the Retirement and Social Security Law (RSSL) (“The Public Integrity Reform Act”) govern the potential reduction … of pensions of public officials and public officers in New York State who have been convicted of certain … the supreme court of the county where the conviction took place. In order to obtain an order reducing or revoking a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/forfeiture-benefits-convicted-felonsCorrupt Orange County IDA Officials Ordered to Repay Over $1 Million
… Industrial Development Agency (IDA), who pleaded guilty in June to corruption charges, including hiding self-dealing … “Cozzolino, Villasuso and Diana betrayed their duty to the public in order to enrich themselves through a web of … the IDA, it is equally important that safeguards be put in place to ensure that public monies are not squandered in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/corrupt-orange-county-ida-officials-ordered-repay-over-1-millionAvailability, Access and Affordability: Understanding Broadband Challenges in New York State
… Understanding Broadband Challenges in New York State September 2021 PDF Version Message from the … more for whom broadband is unavailable in their home or place of business. Deployment to rural areas has lagged in … funding sources; and establishing interim metrics and a public reporting schedule to ensure accountability for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/availability-access-and-affordability-understanding-broadband-challenges-new-york-stateDiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $4,000 From Town of Lincoln
… As part of the plea agreement she paid full restitution in the amount of $3,869. “Ms. Becker abused her position by … town and making them her own,” DiNapoli said. “Those in public service have a responsibility to act in taxpayers’ … Steven G. James said, “Ms. Becker abused her position in a place of trust to concoct a devious scheme and steal funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-4000-town-lincolnAnnual Assessment of Market Orders for 2012, 2013, and 2014
… and Markets (Department) has adequate procedures in place to accurately report its assessable expenses related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/07/annual-assessment-market-orders-2012-2013-and-2014Town of Oxford – Procurement (2024M-88)
… did not seek competition for purchases totaling $848,783. In addition, the Town may have saved $44,828 if officials had alternative procurement procedures in place. Specifically, competition was not sought for: 52 … which were subject to the Policy. Four contracts for public works purchases totaling $31,689. Insurance coverage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/11/22/town-oxford-procurement-2024m-88DiNapoli: Brooklyn Economy Sets Records
… Employment grew faster in Brooklyn since the end of the recession than in the rest … residents not residing in rent-regulated apartments or public housing to remain in their homes. For example, median … I am incredibly fortunate to represent such a magical place.” "I'm glad to see the Comptroller's report shows a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-brooklyn-economy-sets-recordsSelected Personal Service Contracts
… 1, 2007 through December 14, 2012. Background ESDC is a public benefit corporation whose mission is to promote a … Authorities Law. We found that ESDC officials were not in compliance with many of these requirements for both the … to ensure that criteria for contractor performance are in place, communicated to the relative parties, and used in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/16/selected-personal-service-contracts