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Administration and Monitoring of Financial Assistance to New York City Businesses (2021-N-6) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the New York City Industrial Development Agency has policies and procedures in place to approve, monitor, and measure project performance and whether they were followed; and whether NYCIDA recaptured public benefits in accordance with the project ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-21n6-response.pdfOperational Advisory No. 28
… any receipts deposited, or payments made while the SFS was down for FYE processing are entered and posted correctly in … lapsing deadlines as they apply to specific transactions. It is recommended that all Agencies read Chapter XV , in its ENTIRETY, since it contains valuable reminders related to FYE. … Guidance for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/28-guidance-processing-sfs-transactions-production-after-fiscal-year-end-fyeService Diversions for Maintenance and Capital Projects
… place when LIRR must close all or a part of a track line for capital projects or maintenance. When service diversions … are underway, trains are diverted from their regular route so workers can safely access the tracks. Diversions should be … required 691 outage days, but there was no support for how this was determined. In addition, the actual cost for each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/18/service-diversions-maintenance-and-capital-projectsDiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Arrested for Theft of Nearly $24,000
… District Attorney Todd Casella, and Yates County Sherriff Ronald Spike announced the arrest of Julie Brown, former … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-arrested-theft-nearly-24000Oversight 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 relatives or a suitable person via … some of which OCFS was able to provide. OCFS also finds fault with the two case examples in our report, stating, in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/03/02/oversight-direct-placement-childrenWage Subsidy and Transitional Employment Programs
… to maintain supporting documentation, including payroll records, time sheets, paystubs, or canceled checks, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/29/wage-subsidy-and-transitional-employment-programsXI.12.A Toll-Free Services – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… New York State agencies use toll-free telephone numbers to disseminate information and allow the public to contact them at no cost. The Office of General Services … to be diligent in ensuring charges from toll-free vendors do not contain errors and/or unauthorized taxes and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12a-toll-free-servicesGlen Cove City School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-17)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did Glen Cove City School District (District) officials identify, report and implement … Services (BOCES) to test potable (i.e., consumable) water for lead, report the results and implement necessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/glen-cove-city-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-17Examination of Official Station Designation
… in calendar years 2013 and 2014 was not made in accordance with the State’s travel rules and regulations and not in the … the report in the best interest of the State in accordance with the State’s travel rules and regulations. Ensure the … Department’s travel policies and practices are consistent with the State’s travel rules and regulations. … The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/examination-official-station-designationHomeless Outreach Services in the New York City Subway System
… the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and the New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) have appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/16/homeless-outreach-services-new-york-city-subway-systemDiNapoli: After-School Provider Misused $194,320 in Public Funds
The SCO Family of Services SCO a provider of extended school day programs for the State Education Department SED submitted $194320 in reimbursement claims for expenses that were unnecessary not allowable or unrelated to its programs
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-after-school-provider-misused-194320-public-fundsDiNapoli: SUNY Downstate Paid Consultant's Questionable Hotel and Dining Tabs
… travel expenses, including a prohibition on reimbursement for alcohol. In addition, the then president charged his … Hamilton Princess hotel to his state-issued credit card for a six-day birthday bash for PMA’s chairman, prompting a referral by the Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-suny-downstate-paid-consultants-questionable-hotel-and-dining-tabsThe Mitchell-Lama Program – Awarding Housing Units and Maintaining Waiting Lists
… November 30, 2014. Background The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is the nation’s … while preserving the stability and affordability of existing housing stock. The Mitchell-Lama program was … units. Each development is administered by either a Board of Directors (cooperatives) or a managing agent (rentals and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/29/mitchell-lama-program-awarding-housing-units-and-maintaining-waiting-listsOversight of Health and Safety Regulations at Public Pools, Beaches, and Spray Grounds
… address health and safety issues at each of the facilities it operates or oversees. These procedures vary slightly based … this final report and are attached in their entirety to it. Officials from DOH and DEC said they are pleased with the …
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
… filed with NYSLRS. DiNapoli wrote to Governor Cuomo last week to request the Executive Order, which rescinds the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-waiving-waiting-period-public-workers-retirement-protects-families-during-pandemic-crisisOpinion 88-4
… SERVICES LAW, §371; STATE CONSTITUTION, ART VIII, §1: A county may determine that appropriate refreshments served to … expenditures for such refreshments. You ask whether a county may provide refreshments for trainees participating in … commissioner of social services authorized by law to place out or to board out children is an "authorized agency" …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-4DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for June 2015
… to provide current information about the number and types of contracts and payments made by the state. This builds on … for data imaging and document destruction services. Department of Civil Service $85 million contract amendment … state and local government employees. NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision $52.8 million with Erie …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-june-2015State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively." Town of … collect, record, disburse, reconcile and report court money in a timely manner. Because the justices did not … with a value of $4,321, they were not entitled to accrue. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New …
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 Authority’s process over water and sewer charges for the period January 1, 2015 through May 31, 2016. … five-member Board of Directors, was established by the State Legislature to serve residents and commercial entities … in the Town of Wilton. The Authority’s recorded revenue for water and sewer charges were approximately $2.1 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/01/06/wilton-water-and-sewer-authority-water-and-sewer-charges-2016m-329Forfeiture of Benefits for Convicted Felons
… felonies such as fraud and larceny. “Public officials” for purposes of this Act include: The governor, lieutenant … office, the prosecuting agency may commence an action for pension forfeiture in the supreme court of the county …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/forfeiture-benefits-convicted-felons