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DiNapoli: 529 College Savings Program Lowers Fees
… making it easier for New Yorkers of all income levels to invest in their loved ones' futures as the cost of a college education continues to rise," DiNapoli said. "As our program has grown, we've … New York's 529 College Savings Program. Read or download the Direct Plan disclosure booklet here or go to: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-529-college-savings-program-lowers-feesCompliance With the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (Follow-Up)
… to schools on how to report incidents; improved its site visit processes to help enhance school safety and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/03/compliance-safe-schools-against-violence-education-act-followStarting Point Services for Children – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… (SCIS) programs to disabled children between the ages of three and five years. During the 2012-13 school year, … Point served 942 students. The New York City Department of Education (DoE) refers students to Starting Point based on … SED on its annual CFRs. SED reimburses DoE for a portion of its payments to Starting Point based on statutory rates. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/11/starting-point-services-children-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualComptroller DiNapoli: Schools Must Do More to Limit Access to Sensitive Student Databases
… York school districts had inappropriate computer access to sensitive student data and were able to change student grades and attendance records without … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-schools-must-do-more-limit-access-sensitive-student-databasesComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… era of limited resources and increased accountability, it’s critical that schools make every dollar count,” DiNapoli … that is not needed to fund operations. Two of the district’s reserves totaling $1.14 million appear to be overfunded. … 50,000 state contracts, visit OpenBookNY . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller DiNapoli to promote …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Reporting of Billboard Income
… accurately reported on the Real Property Income Expense Statements (RPIE) filed with the New York City Department of Finance (Finance). We also determined whether penalties … estimated to generate $500,000 of tax revenue in the first year and up to $2.9 million of tax revenue in the fifth year. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/15/reporting-billboard-incomeMission Statement and Performance Measures
… management and debt issuance. It assists a variety of public and private institutions with various projects that … including the acquisition of equipment. The 2009 Public Authorities Reform Act (Act) included requirements to increase the transparency of operations of public authorities. The Act requires public authorities to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/13/mission-statement-and-performance-measuresHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Oversight of the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly Program (Follow-Up)
… including the Housing Trust Fund Corporation (HTFC), which is responsible for community development through the … Within HTFC, the Office of Community Renewal (OCR) is responsible for administering the Residential Emergency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/02/13/housing-trust-fund-corporation-oversight-residential-emergency-services-offer-home-repairsDiNapoli: Former Medical Office Manager Arrested for Scheme to Defraud the New York State Health Insurance Plan
… taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-former-medical-office-manager-arrested-scheme-defraud-new-york-state-health-insurance-planComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… have been reported. DPS also does not perform analyses of all available data to better identify potential high-risk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Ballots (2013-S-36) The New York State Board of Elections and local boards of election need to work collaboratively in … during the audit period by competitively procuring ballots and by using sound historical data to project the numbers of … of Professional Studies (CUNY SPS): Procurement Card and Travel Card Purchases (2013-S-39) CUNY SPS charged over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsInspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects
… June 21, 2013. Background The Authority is responsible for inspecting its highway bridges and repairing any defects … structural failure or collapse. If Red or Safety Flags are so serious that immediate attention is needed, they are … (Yellow Flag), and Safety Conditions (Safety Flags). For this report, we refer to the inspection results as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/19/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defectsCollection of Fines Related to Tenant Complaints (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Collection of Fines Related to … regarding the nearly 1 million regulated apartments in New York State. Our audit focused on harassment and … cases. Harassment cases are scheduled for mediation conferences for resolution after the harassment complaint is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/10/collection-fines-related-tenant-complaints-followDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Costs Grew by 47.2% in 2022, Marking an All-Time High
… Overtime costs at state agencies rose 47.2% to more than $1.36 billion in 2022, setting a new record, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Overtime hours increased 11.1% to 22.2 million over the same period. Overtime earnings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-costs-grew-47-point-2-2022-marking-all-time-highXII.5.A Selecting the Appropriate Voucher Style – XII. Expenditures
… Business Units must select the appropriate voucher style when entering payments in the Statewide Financial … and “Third Party” voucher styles are not used. Voucher Style Description of Use Additional Information Regular … processing debit memo vouchers. Most commonly used voucher style. Adjustment Voucher Used for entering refunds owed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5a-selecting-appropriate-voucher-styleImproper Payments for Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction Drugs, Procedures, and Supplies Provided to Medicaid Recipients, Including Sex Offenders (Follow-Up)
… made in our initial audit report, Improper Payments for Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction Drugs, Procedures, and … Federal and State laws prohibit Medicaid payment of drugs for the treatment of sexual or erectile dysfunction (herein collectively referred to as ED) for all Medicaid recipients, including registered sex …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/08/improper-payments-sexual-and-erectile-dysfunction-drugs-procedures-and-supplies-providedCity of Troy – Budget Review (B20-5-11)
… budgeted revenues for State AIM funding and traffic and parking ticket fines may not be fully realized. City … the end of 2020 which could result in potential increased salary and wage costs in the event that the CBAs are settled … should closely monitor the general fund’s results of operations for the remainder of 2020 to ensure that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/11/06/city-troy-budget-review-b20-5-11City of Lockport – Budget Review (B20-1-9)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2021. Background Chapter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/11/06/city-lockport-budget-review-b20-1-9DiNapoli: Gaming Commission Slow to Collect Casino Fees
… especially as the state is exploring issuing licenses for three new casinos and recovering from the pandemic.” The … facilities and $8.9 million from the tribe/nation casinos for oversight costs, it failed to bill the four commercial casinos an estimated $13 million for those costs, as it should have. That audit examined three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-gaming-commission-slow-collect-casino-feesOther Bulletin No. 53
… promotions for CSEA employees. Employees promoted or otherwise advanced to a higher salary grade on April 1, … after will be paid at the Hiring Rate of the higher grade or will receive a percentage increase in base pay determined … CSEA employee who is promoted to another SCF CSEA position or to a position represented by any other bargaining unit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-53-calculating-base-salary-employees-state-university