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DiNapoli: Lack of Oversight Hinders Home Meal Delivery Program for Vulnerable Seniors
… failure to adequately monitor the vendors it hires to make and deliver the meals is a particular concern during the … questions about the quality of services,” DiNapoli said. “I’m pleased the agency has accepted most of our … and urge it to implement them swiftly so it can better monitor providers and accomplish its mission of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-lack-oversight-hinders-home-meal-delivery-program-vulnerable-seniorsCustodial Service Contract Procurement and Oversight
… service contracts it has in effect for the 2017–2020 and 2021–2028 fiscal years at the lowest available price, … quality of those services for the periods both prior to and after contract renewal (fiscal years 2018–2021). About … students at its more than 1,800 elementary, middle, and high schools located in over 1,300 buildings (some …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/08/custodial-service-contract-procurement-and-oversightMental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools
… City Department of Education (DOE) is providing mental health instruction to students as required by law. In … to which DOE proactively ensures schools have the mental health supports and services they need, including mental health awareness training for school staff. Our audit covered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/18/mental-health-education-supports-and-services-schoolsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2130
… fiscal year 2023-24 budget, OSC would like to provide notice of the possible impact to paychecks if the NYS budget … NYS fiscal year 202324 budget OSC would like to provide notice of the possible impact to paychecks if the NYS budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2130-paycheck-distribution-april-20-2023-institution-cycle-paychecksState Agencies Bulletin No. 2133
… fiscal year 2023-24 budget, OSC would like to provide notice of the possible impact to paychecks if the NYS budget … NYS fiscal year 202324 budget OSC would like to provide notice of the possible impact to paychecks if the NYS budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2133-paycheck-distribution-april-26-2023-administration-cycle-paychecksState Agencies Bulletin No. 2134
… fiscal year 2023-24 budget, OSC would like to provide notice of the possible impact to paychecks if the NYS budget … NYS fiscal year 202324 budget OSC would like to provide notice of the possible impact to paychecks if the NYS budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2134-paycheck-distribution-may-4-2023-institution-cycle-paychecksCompliance With School Safety Planning Requirements (Follow-Up)
… 19 recommendations included in our initial audit report, Compliance With School Safety Planning Requirements (Report … SAVE Act. Auditors determined that DOE could improve its compliance with the school safety planning requirements … 19 recommendations included in our initial audit report Compliance With School Safety Planning Requirements Report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/11/compliance-school-safety-planning-requirements-followMitchell-Lama Vacancies
… Objective To determine whether the New York City (NYC) Department of Housing Preservation and Development … To determine whether the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development HPD …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/13/mitchell-lama-vacanciesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it’s critical that schools make every dollar count,” DiNapoli … services. Also, the purchasing agent and claims auditor did not always ensure that purchases were made in compliance with the policy or require district officials to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Accuracy of Reported Discharge Data (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Accuracy of Reported Discharge Data (Report 2009-N-9). Background In our initial audit report, which was issued March 29, 2011, … of students discharged from City public high schools, in accordance with guidelines from the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/09/accuracy-reported-discharge-data-followHourly Based Information Technology Services
… (HBITS) vendors: (i) at the appropriate hourly bill rates; (ii) for consultants with the required months of … for standard and specialty job titles. The hourly bill rates for standard titles are based on job title, skill … skill demand level, and region of service. The hourly bill rates for specialty titles are based upon job title and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/02/hourly-based-information-technology-servicesHoags Corners Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls (2014M-09)
… to assess Fire Company controls over financial activities for the period January 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. … Hoags Corners Fire District No. 1. The Company’s revenues for the 2012 fiscal year totaled $68,360 and operating … provide limited guidance pertaining to issuing receipts. For example, although the by-laws require timely deposits, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/04/hoags-corners-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-2014m-09Westford Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-270)
… of the Treasurer’s records nor do they contract with an independent auditor to perform such an audit. Key … Audit the Treasurer’s records annually or contract with an independent firm to do so. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/22/westford-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mTapestry Charter School – Internal Controls Over Credit and Debit Cards (2013M-271)
… expenses for the 2012-13 fiscal year were approximately $10 million. Key Findings While the School’s credit card … ensure that all employees who were issued a credit card signed the policy to acknowledge their awareness of the … of the 12 employees issued credit cards, only seven had signed a copy of the policy. In addition, School officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/11/22/tapestry-charter-school-internal-controls-over-credit-and-debit-cardsKing Center Charter School – Purchasing (2013M-215)
… provide appropriate guidance as to when written or verbal price quotes should be obtained and when items must be … often did not properly document verbal or written price quotations when making purchase decisions. For example, … have adequate documentation to demonstrate that the lowest price was obtained. We reviewed 12 disbursements associated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/10/25/king-center-charter-school-purchasing-2013m-215Albany City School District – Separation Payments and Information Technology (2012M-251)
… tested the plan to ensure that it can be implemented in emergency situations and that management and staff understand … and provide for the payment for all applicable unused leave time. Review the disaster recovery plan and modify it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/02/22/albany-city-school-district-separation-payments-and-informationVillage of Mastic Beach – Treasurer’s Office and Credit Cards (2014M-150)
… documentation required to support the purchase. Follow-up on overpayments made to the office supply store and seek …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/08/village-mastic-beach-treasurers-office-and-credit-cards-2014m-150State Agencies Bulletin No. 1718
… is defined as parking provided to an employee on or near the business premises of the employer or on or near a location from which the employee commutes to work. It does not include parking at or near the employee’s home. Parking is provided by an employer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1718-qualified-parking-benefitsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Johnstown the City of Mount Vernon the Village of South Glens Falls the Woodgate Volunteer Fire Department and a budget review of the City of Yonkers
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Opinion 90-40
… as trustee) VILLAGE LAW, §4-400(1)(a): A village trustee who is also deputy mayor does not vote both in his or her … 280 of the Laws of 1947. In view of that amendment there can now be no doubt that the mayor has but one vote. He need … capacity as trustee and in his capacity as acting mayor. We note that the title to the position of "acting village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-40