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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits and Examinations
… (2015-S-99) DASNY has implemented appropriate controls to meet its specific prevailing wage responsibilities,. … projects, they did not routinely inspect the sites to ensure that prevailing wage rates were posted, as … Auditors found DOCCS has appropriate procedures in place to ensure that it accurately determines inmate release dates. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-and-examinationsTransportation – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… Highway Conditions Improve Slightly for the Third Year in a Row The State is responsible for maintaining more than … lane miles rated poor to fair decreased by 2.6 percent in 2022. In 2022, 57.9 percent of the State’s highway lane miles were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/transportationAlbany City School District – Separation Payments and Information Technology (2012M-251)
… examine the District’s calculation of separation payments and information technology for the period July 1, 2011, to … the 2012-13 fiscal year are approximately $208 million, and are funded primarily with real property taxes and State aid. Key Findings During the audit period, 32 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/02/22/albany-city-school-district-separation-payments-and-informationDiNapoli Estimates LIRR Strike Could Cause Up to $50 Million in Economic Loss Daily
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today estimated a potential Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) strike could cause up to $50 million … rely on the railroad every day when traveling between Long Island and New York City, and within Long Island for work and other activities, such as shopping and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-estimates-lirr-strike-could-cause-50-million-economic-loss-dailyDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Issues Behind Broome County's Fiscal Stress
From 2014 through 2016 Broome County depleted its fund balance to dangerously low levels jeopardizing public services and longterm infrastructure investments according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-audit-reveals-issues-behind-broome-countys-fiscal-stressArea #8 – Online Banking – Information Technology Governance
… Fraud involving the exploitation of valid online banking credentials is a significant risk facing any … government or school that processes financial transactions online. Some of the more popular types of electronic fraud targeting online banking are phishing 15 and malware. 16 In a typical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-8-online-bankingDiNapoli: Trouble Ahead for Local Governments and Schools
… The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected many local governments’ revenues and its impact will likely be severe for many municipalities’ finances, according to a report … taxes are one of the most important sources of revenue for many of New York’s local governments and are directly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-trouble-ahead-local-governments-and-schoolsOverview – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… In general, a business continuity plan focuses on strategies for … caused by a computer virus. Since no computer system can be expected to operate perfectly at all times, unplanned … Larger organizations may need a suite of plans that go by many different names — business continuity, IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/overviewCUNY Bulletin No. CU-445
… should refer to the CUNY RF Payment Authorization Form and the Summer Research Lag Payment Schedule for paycheck … agreement between the City University of New York (CUNY) and the CUNY Research Foundation (CUNY RF), certain … where the employee is employed on a full-time basis and must be reported using the attached Summer Research Lag …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-445-2012-cuny-research-foundation-cuny-rf-grant-payments-summerTown of Kent – Procurement and Information Technology (2017M-85)
… for online banking and investment, shopping, travel, sports, social networking and entertainment. Town officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-kent-procurement-and-information-technology-2017m-85DiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Leaders to Seize This Chance to Improve NY’s Finances
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today urging New York's leaders to take steps that can help protect and strengthen the … The full op-ed is below: New York State continues to mount a steady recovery from the depths of the pandemic’s … and state leaders should think strategically about how to use this "surplus" – by dedicating it to rainy day fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-leaders-seize-chance-improve-nys-financesDiNapoli: NYC Has Recovered Nearly All Private Sector Jobs Unevenly Across Sectors
… pre-pandemic levels. Restaurants As of March 2023, the restaurant sector has recovered 95.5% of pre-pandemic jobs, … Arts, Entertainment and Recreation Construction Office Restaurant Retail Securities Tourism Industry Sector Reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-nyc-has-recovered-nearly-all-private-sector-jobs-unevenly-across-sectorsOpinion 88-52
… corporation which purchases real property from county) -- Interest in Contract (community college officers … corporation which purchases real property from county) -- Exceptions (contracts with not-for-profit … corporation which purchases real property from county) -- Real Property (community college officers and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-52Cohoes City School District – Budgeting (2016M-111)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s budgeting practices to determine if … June 30, 2015. Background The Cohoes City School District is located in the City of Cohoes in Albany County. The … operates five schools with approximately 1,900 students, is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/29/cohoes-city-school-district-budgeting-2016m-111Assessment and Collection of Selected Fees and Penalties
… whether the Department of Labor (Department) is assessing and collecting all required fees and penalties. Our audit covered the period April 1, 2008 … through July 31, 2011. Background The Department assesses and collects a wide range of fees for various … whether the Department of Labor Department is assessing and collecting all required fees and penalties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/31/assessment-and-collection-selected-fees-and-penaltiesAbout the Retirement System – What Every Employer Should Know
… The New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) administers two distinct systems — the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS), established in 1921, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/partnership/about-retirement-systemOpinion 92-47
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (deposit and … 911 (E911) System surcharge moneys need not be segregated in a separate bank account. Interest earned on the investment … segregate Emergency 911 (E911) System surcharge moneys in a "separate account". You also ask whether interest earned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-47State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today … did not comply with SED’s requirements for reimbursement. New York State Energy Research and Development Authority … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced today …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDiNapoli: NYC Tourism Approaches Full Recovery, Still Top Major U.S. Tourist Destination
… and business travelers, and a full recovery of local jobs. Our city and state leaders need to focus on keeping New … uptick is projected to generate a record $4.9 billion in sales and other tourism-related tax revenue for the city in … Face Uphill Recovery Tourism Sector Dashboard NYC Taxable Sales and Purchases: Resilient Amid Economic Uncertainty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-nyc-tourism-approaches-full-recovery-still-top-major-us-tourist-destinationOpinion 95-27
… period", prior to January 1, 1996, there is no statutory bar to payments resulting from court orders or judgments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-27