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DiNapoli: Report Finds Persistent Problems at Long Island Power Authority
… Group (PSEG). As a result, ratepayers do not benefit from regulatory oversight, access to information, and cost … findings include: According to Moody’s Investors Service, from 2011 through 2013, LIPA’s average debt ratio was 137 … response to provisions of the 2013 LIPA legislation, which required authority staff to be “kept at levels only necessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-report-finds-persistent-problems-long-island-power-authorityDiNapoli: Improvements at NYS Parks Needed to Remove Barriers for People With Disabilities
… Parks across New York State were found to have inaccessible entrances and restrooms, obstacles on … accessibility to the New York State parks system, but must do a better job incorporating this goal into its processes … the complaints. Additionally, the ADA requires Parks to have at least one ADA Coordinator responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-improvements-nys-parks-needed-remove-barriers-people-disabilitiesChallenging a Determination – Regional State Park Police Plan
… We can pay only those benefits authorized by law, and cannot pay you any benefits if you do not meet all the eligibility requirements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/challenging-determinationApplying for Reclassification – World Trade Center Presumption
Information about laws that may apply to those who participated in World Trade Center rescue recovery or cleanup efforts
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/world-trade-center/applying-reclassificationOffice of Operations: 2024 Virtual Fall Conference
… Q&A panel. Presenters: Eric Swanson, Adam Merendino and Ryan Romanski (Bureau of State Accounting Operations) Target …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/outreach/office-operations-2024-virtual-fall-conferenceDiNapoli: Many SUNY Campus Foundations Operating Without Contracts or Proper Oversight
… to contract with foundations, which are private, not-for-profit corporations, to support fundraising efforts, real … that ends June 30 and found that in addition to a state salary, 20 were paid nearly $1.8 million by UBF. Four of … and UBF. For example, one individual received a state salary of $351,438 while also receiving $308,453 from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-many-suny-campus-foundations-operating-without-contracts-or-proper-oversightManagement and Maintenance of Non-Revenue Service Vehicles
… Objectives To determine whether New York City Transit and the MTA Bus Company have and maintain … to various MTA user groups, such as Transit’s Signals, Elevator and Escalator, Track, and MTA Bus, to support …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/26/management-and-maintenance-non-revenue-service-vehiclesDiNapoli: Major Retailers Agree to Report on Efforts to Protect Human Rights, Workplace Safety
… in thousands of unregulated factories with virtually no international resources to help safeguard conditions." … and Bloomingdale's Outlet. Ross Stores Inc. is a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest discount fashion … notable companies to address human rights issues. 2016 – Fortune 500 fast food companies Wendy's and YUM! Brands , the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-major-retailers-agree-report-efforts-protect-human-rights-workplace-safetyState Agencies Bulletin No. 1664
… submitted by the union. Agency Actions Notify employees to contact their union to initiate, terminate or modify their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1664-updated-procedures-initiating-or-terminating-payroll-deductions-unionFlorida Union Free School District – Information Technology (2017M-146)
… Center (MHRIC) for IT services. Key Findings Employees do not comply with the District’s acceptable use policy. … of personal, private and sensitive information (PPSI) have not been developed. The District does not have service level agreements for services provided by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/11/03/florida-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2017m-146Washington County Local Development Corporation – Revolving Loan Program (2021M-57)
… the 14 businesses in order to verify that funds were used for the approved purpose. Loan agreements do not have job …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2021/07/30/washington-county-local-development-corporation-revolvingState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on SEC's Climate Disclosure Proposal
… SEC proposed rule on climate disclosure. "Today's action by the SEC will provide investors with the robust climate … and opportunities as we navigate our path to net zero by 2040. “We are all experiencing catastrophic and deadly … due to climate change. It is time for US companies to step up to the plate and develop, disclose and implement low …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-secs-climate-disclosure-proposalChateaugay Central School District – Nonresident Homeless Student State Aid (2023M-153)
… students. Key Findings District officials did not claim State aid totaling $145,164 for nonresident homeless … passed. The District may also lose the remaining $82,244 in State aid if officials do not properly submit claims for … State aid claims are accurately prepared and submitted in a timely manner for all eligible nonresident homeless …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/01/chateaugay-central-school-district-nonresident-homeless-student-state-aidDownsville Fire District – Procurement and Claims Audit (2022M-130)
… Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) ensured that goods and services were procured in accordance with the procurement policy and claims were approved prior to payment. Key Findings The Board did not ensure that goods and services were procured in accordance with the procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/12/30/downsville-fire-district-procurement-and-claims-audit-2022m-130Reporting Services Provided by Lawyers and Law Firms (Education Law Section 2053)
… The system is available through the NYSED Business Portal. Each school district BOCES has a Delegated … New York State Education Department Application Business Portal . Please do not submit paper forms in lieu of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-services-provided-lawyers-and-law-firms-education-law-section-2053SUNY Bulletin No. SU-180
… to the leap year calculation for affected employees who do not already have an existing 9/1/11 row and are Active, on a Paid Leave, … to the leap year calculation for affected employees who do not have an existing 9/1/11 row for all annual derived …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-180-leap-year-salary-calculation-fiscal-year-2011-2012-sunyDiNapoli: State Failed to Block Payments to Providers Supplying Controlled Substances Beyond Legal Limits
New Yorks Medicaid system overpaid pharmacies by more than $11 million over a fiveyear period for narcotics and other controlled substance prescriptions that exceeded limits allowed by the law according to an audit of the Department of Health DOH released today by State Comptroller DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-state-failed-block-payments-providers-supplying-controlled-substances-beyond-legal-limitsOversight of School Safety Planning Requirements
… but the specifics are left up to safety teams appointed at each district and school building. The safety teams are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/04/08/oversight-school-safety-planning-requirementsOpinion 88-72
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … to serve them, but the county district has refused to do so. The residents have now approached the town with a … and 12-A of the Town Law and Article 5-A of the County Law do not specifically provide for the establishment of town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-72Privacy and Links Policy
… Information Law and Personal Privacy Protection Law, this policy explains the use of information which you provide to … to us when you access this website. For purposes of this policy, “personal information” means any information … natural person. The Office of the State Comptroller does not collect any personal information about you unless you …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/online-services/privacy-and-links-policy