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Oversight and Enforcement of the Rechargeable Battery Law
… 2020 through September 2021. About the Program Every year in the United States, millions of single-use and rechargeable … batteries are bought, used, and recycled or disposed of in the trash. The increased demand for batteries can be traced largely to the rapid increase in the use of small portable electronics, power tools, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/29/oversight-and-enforcement-rechargeable-battery-lawTown of Stephentown – Records and Reports (2012M-209)
… The purpose of our audit was to assess the completeness and accuracy of the Town’s records and reports for the period January 1, 2008, to December 31, … The Town of Stephentown is located in Rensselaer County, and has a population of approximately 2,900. The Town Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/12/town-stephentown-records-and-reports-2012m-209XVI.4 Accounting Policies and Principles Applicable to Agencies – XVI. Financial Reporting
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi4-accounting-policies-and-principles-applicable-agenciesDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for March and April
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced a tentative schedule for the planned bond sales for New York … is released by the committee to assist participants in the municipal bond market. It is contingent upon execution … York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced a tentative schedule for the planned bond sales for New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-march-and-aprilDiNapoli: Former Hannibal Fire Chief and Father Arrested
… fire company. “The Emmonses allegedly diverted money meant to protect their community to fund their hobbies and pocket … served.” Oswego County District Attorney DiMartino said, “I believe these investigations are important because they … The company spent $35,000, money that would otherwise have been used for fire protection, to create Hannibal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-former-hannibal-fire-chief-and-father-arrestedMonitoring of Air Quality (Facility Permits and Registrations)
… and registration data from January 2020 through April 2022 and Department activities related to these permits and … registered with the Department: Title V Facilities (Title Vs), Air State Facilities (ASFs), and Air Facility Registrations (AFRs). Title Vs are major sources of air pollution – those that directly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/20/monitoring-air-quality-facility-permits-and-registrationsForensic Audit of Dual Employment Approvals and Conflicts
… Purpose To determine whether Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) employees who also worked for a New York State or City agency had approval to do so; were … and around the New York City metropolitan area. MTA's Code of Ethics (Code) allows employees to engage in external …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/forensic-audit-dual-employment-approvals-and-conflictsManagement and Control of Employee Overtime Costs (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Management and Control of Employee Overtime Costs ( 2009-S-87 ). … 17, 2011, determined that the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (Port Authority) generally did not effectively manage and control employee overtime costs and we noted numerous …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/19/management-and-control-employee-overtime-costs-followReporting and Utilization of Bias Incident Data (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Reporting and Utilization of Bias Incident Data, issued September 25, … Department (NYPD) is accurately collecting, recording, and reporting bias incident statistics and utilizing the data for management decisions. We also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/12/reporting-and-utilization-bias-incident-data-followContract Participation of Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
… annual contract participation goals for minority- and women-owned business enterprises and accurately reported … authorities to promote the participation of minority- and women-owned business enterprises (MWBEs) in their contracts. … to comply with the Law. Key Findings The Law set the State’s MWBE participation target at 28.92 percent, and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/08/contract-participation-minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprisesContract Participation of Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
… established annual participation goals for minority- and women-owned business enterprises; met these goals; and … (23.6 percent) for the same periods, respectively. MTA’s Department of Diversity and Civil Rights (DDCR) is … about $21.5 million), the documentation DDCR had did not match the payments it reported to DED. Specifically, 11 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/10/contract-participation-minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprisesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits and Examinations
… Aspects of the Pay for Success Program (2016-S-1) To increase employment opportunities and decrease the risk of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-and-examinations-0Wall Street Bonuses and Profits Decline in 2015
… The average bonus paid in New York City’s security industry declined by 9 percent to $146,200 in 2015 as industry-wide profits declined by 10.5 percent, … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Wall Street bonuses and profits fell in 2015, reflecting a challenging year in the financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/wall-street-bonuses-and-profits-decline-2015XII.5.C Selecting the Appropriate Vendor and Address Sequence – XII. Expenditures
… receive payment. If vendors are unable to receive or post State payments, it may delay payment crediting and Business … payment request will meet the processing needs of both New York State and the vendor. Section 6.Z - Processing Payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5c-selecting-appropriate-vendor-and-address-sequenceProject Tracking Systems and Economic Assistance Program Evaluations
… for the collection of relevant data to effectively manage and report on the economic assistance programs it administers and ensure programs meet desired outcomes. Our audit covered … development programs. Its mission is to promote a vigorous and growing State economy; encourage business investment and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/18/project-tracking-systems-and-economic-assistance-program-evaluationsMaintenance and Inspection of Event Recorder Units (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Maintenance and Inspection of Event Recorder Units (Report 2018-S-19 ). … the largest public transportation agency in North America and one of the largest in the world. As of August 25, 2021, … has 6,455 subway cars that travel over 665 miles of track and covered over 325 million miles during 2020. In 2000, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/21/maintenance-and-inspection-event-recorder-units-followMonitoring and Administration of Public Protection Grant Programs
… were active during the period July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2019, SNUG ("guns" spelled backwards) contracts that were … shootings and firearm-related homicides. Established in 2014, GIVE is a crime-fighting program designed to assist … of violent crime – such as aggravated assault, forcible rape, and robbery – in the State, excluding New York City. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/24/monitoring-and-administration-public-protection-grant-programsWassaic Fire District – Purchasing and Claims Processing (2017M-8)
… audit was to examine the District’s purchasing practices and claims processing for the period January 1, 2015 through … is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Amenia, in Dutchess County. The … for the services of 11 professionals totaling $290,500 and did not obtain the required number of quotes for 17 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/04/28/wassaic-fire-district-purchasing-and-claims-processing-2017m-8Town of Mohawk – Records and Reports (2013M-113)
… audit was to review the Supervisor’s accounting records and reports for the period July 1, 2011, through December 31, … The Town of Mohawk is located in Montgomery County and has approximately 3,800 residents. The Town is governed … the Town Board which comprises four elected Board members and an elected Town Supervisor. The Town’s 2013 adopted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/13/town-mohawk-records-and-reports-2013m-113Brooktondale Fire District – Purchases and Disbursements (2021M-18)
… policy, were adequately supported and approved prior to payment. There were no recommendations as a result of this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/05/14/brooktondale-fire-district-purchases-and-disbursements-2021m-18