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DiNapoli Finds Opportunities for Improved NYPD Hate Crimes Reporting
… the audits, said. “I commend State Comptroller DiNapoli for undertaking the first-ever audit of New York’s Hate Crimes Act, which is a crucial tool for understanding why these insidious crimes are on the rise. … diversity. A hate crime is an offense against all we stand for as a city – and the NYPD will do everything possible to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-finds-opportunities-improved-nypd-hate-crimes-reportingOpinion 88-52
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Purchases and Sales … which purchases real property from county) -- Interest in Contract (community college officers and employees who are … a sale of real property is a "contract" within the meaning of subdivision two of General Municipal Law, §800 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-52XII.7.C Reprocessing an OSC Denied Voucher – XII. Expenditures
… Agency Payment Preparation and Submittal of this Chapter. ONLINE BUSINESS UNITS When denying a voucher, OSC can either … submitted to OSC. Business Units should also follow the online process identified in Section 5 - Agency Payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii7c-reprocessing-osc-denied-voucherAuditing Travel/Conference Claims – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… is required by law and is an essential internal control for ensuring that travel policy requirements are consistently … The auditing body or official 9 should be looking for completeness, accuracy and original documentation. The … and attendees, etc.)? Are original receipts attached for all expenses that are being sought for reimbursement? …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/auditing-travelconference-claimsNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… and discharges in the latest month) were more in keeping with pre-pandemic levels. Hirings in the Northeast Region …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-september-16-2020Harrisville Central School District – Transportation State Aid and Debt for Bus Purchases (2020M-48)
Determine whether the District applied for all transportation State aid for new bus acquisitions.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/harrisville-2020-48.pdfOpinion 90-9
… of village auditor to certain claims only (18 Opns St Comp, 1962, p 411; see also 1969 Opns St Comp No. 69-265, … Moneys therefor may be provided by transfer from the unexpended balance of an appropriation, from the … of chapter 9 of the Laws of 1982, Village Law, §5-524(4) required that all claims either be certified by the vendor or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-9Crown Point Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-26)
… provide mental health training as required to all staff for the 2020-21 school year by September 15, 2020 per New … District’s training. Documentation to support attendance for the training was not maintained and we were unable to … address recognition of the warning signs, whom to turn to for assistance, and how to access appropriate services. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/crown-point-central-school-district-mental-health-training-component-newXV.2 Fiscal Year Period – XV. End of Year
… is April 1 – March 31, the State Fiscal Year, for all Business Units, including those which operate under a … of the financial plan for the State Fiscal Year, the last business day of the State fiscal year is identified in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv2-fiscal-year-periodNassau County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-9)
… are at increased risk of paying more than necessary for goods and services. Specifically: 118 of 395 devices that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/nassau-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-9Lynbrook Union Free School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2022M-81)
… Medicaid-eligible services provided were properly filed for Medicaid reimbursements. If all services were provided … As a result, 14 students likely received services for which the District could have filed Medicaid … and valid session notes are prepared and retained for all such encounters. Except as specified in Appendix A, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/10/lynbrook-union-free-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2022m-81Orange County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-5)
… and Measures (Department) completed required testing of all weighing and measuring devices used to price goods and … of Weights and Measures (Director) did not complete all required testing of weighing and measuring devices or … and Measures Department completed required testing of all weighing and measuring devices used to price goods and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/orange-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-5Seneca County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-2)
… are at increased risk of paying more than necessary for goods and services. Specifically: Sixteen of 111 devices … did not seek reimbursement of approximately $5,600 for fuel octane testing during our 21-month audit period. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/seneca-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-2Niagara County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-6)
… are at increased risk of paying more than necessary for goods and services. Specifically: Thirty-nine of 185 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/niagara-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-6Washington County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-4)
… and Measures (Department) completed required testing of all weighing and measuring devices used to price goods and … of Weights and Measures (Director) did not complete all required testing of weighing and measuring devices or … The Department’s master list of business did not include all businesses with timing devices. In addition, the Director …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/washington-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-4Tompkins County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-7)
… with weighing and measuring devices or update the inventory of devices. In addition, the Department did not … and Markets regulations and AML. Maintain a complete inventory of businesses and their devices. County officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/tompkins-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-7Jefferson County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-3)
… are at increased risk of paying more than necessary for goods and services. Specifically: Thirteen of 127 … list of businesses and the inventory of devices required for inspection. As a result, two of the five businesses we … had adequate documentation and procedures in place for addressing consumer complaints and performing price …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/jefferson-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-3Madison County – Consumer Protections: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-8)
… and Measures (Department) completed required testing of all weighing and measuring devices used to price goods and … of Weights and Measures (Director) did not complete all required testing of weighing and measuring devices or … and Measures Department completed required testing of all weighing and measuring devices used to price goods and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/madison-county-consumer-protections-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-8Greene County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-1)
… and accurate master list of businesses or update the inventory of devices. As a result, the Department’s master … regulations. Maintain complete records, including an inventory of businesses and consumer complaints. County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/greene-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-1Wyoming County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-10)
… with weighing and measuring devices or update the inventory of devices. In addition, the Department did not … and Markets regulations and AML. Maintain a complete inventory of all businesses. County officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/wyoming-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-10