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Quaker Street Fire District – Board Oversight (2021M-96)
Determine whether the Quaker Street Fire District’s (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) provided oversight to ensure purchases complied with the District’s procurement policy, claims were adequately reviewed, and financial reports (AUDs) were filed timely.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/quaker-street-fire-district-2021-96.pdfRolling Stock Programs Department – Selected Aspects of the M9 Rail Car Project Management (2020-S-50)
To determine whether the Long Island Rail Road’s Rolling Stock Programs Department has managed the M9 contract so that the contractor delivers the cars on time, within the required scope and quality, and within budget.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s50.pdfControls Over Federally Funded Programs and Maximization of Federal Funding (2020-S-48)
To determine whether the Division of Housing and Community Renewal is obtaining federal reimbursements on time and in a manner that recovers all costs and adequately ensures the Weatherization Assistance Program meets federal reimbursement documentation requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s48-response.pdfBuilding Blocks Developmental Preschool, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2017-S-1) 90-Day Response
To determine whether the costs reported by Building Blocks Developmental Preschool, Inc. on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports were properly calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manual.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2017-17s1-response.pdfBuilding Blocks Developmental Preschool, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2017-S-1)
To determine whether the costs reported by Building Blocks Developmental Preschool, Inc. on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports were properly calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manual.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2017-17s1.pdfOversight of Pupil Transportation Services (2019-S-49) 180-Day Response
compliance with safety training requirements for school bus personnel and instructors to help ensure safe transportation for all pupils; and whether the Department is monitoring school districts’ compliance with school bus monitor and attendant qualifications.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s49-response.pdfDivision of Housing and Community Renewal: Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments Located Outside New York City – Sunnyside Manor: Unauthorized Bank Account (2024-S-12) 180-Day Response
To determine whether residents of Mitchell-Lama developments supervised by the Division of Housing and Community Renewal are provided safe and clean living conditions, and whether funds are properly accounted for and used for intended purposes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-24s12-response.pdfDetermination of Residency for Tuition Purposes (Follow-Up) (2023-F-45)
The objective of our follow-up was to assess the extent of implementation, as of October 2024, of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Determination of Residency for Tuition Purposes (Report 2019-S-58).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f45.pdfDetermination of Residency for Tuition Purposes (Follow-Up) (2023-F-45) 30-Day Response
The objective of our follow-up was to assess the extent of implementation, as of October 2024, of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Determination of Residency for Tuition Purposes (Report 2019-S-58).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f45-response.pdfDiNapoli: Special Education Pre-K Provider Claimed Nearly $1 Million in Ineligible Expenses
… from taxpayers, including bonuses that were never paid to staff, liquor store purchases and holiday parties, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … ignored the rules and abused taxpayer dollars meant to educate New York’s most vulnerable children,” DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-special-education-pre-k-provider-claimed-nearly-1-million-ineligible-expensesDiNapoli: MTA'S Homeless Outreach Program Didn't Do Much Outreach
… auditors found that BRC was only doing a fraction of the work it is required to do under its contract. The MTA … office put up a sign saying closed until 7 a.m. Not long after, two homeless individuals came seeking services. One … Auditors saw two Grand Central outreach workers report to work at 7:45 and 8:15 a.m. They later reported that they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-mtas-homeless-outreach-program-didnt-do-much-outreachOversight of the Pesticide Reporting Law
… Purpose To determine the accuracy and completeness of the Department … the period January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2015, and to determine the status of the Department’s efforts to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/29/oversight-pesticide-reporting-lawDiNapoli: Former Pulteney Fire District Treasurer Sentenced in $6,800 Theft of Fire District Funds
… Fire District No. 2 was sentenced to five years probation and ordered to pay full restitution for stealing more than $6,800 in fire district funds, after an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … safety net for all fire districts is to use fiscal checks and balances. I thank Steuben County District Attorney Brooks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-former-pulteney-fire-district-treasurer-sentenced-6800-theft-fire-district-fundsDiNapoli: More Security Needed for Hazardous Materials at SUNY University Centers
… Stony Brook, did not properly monitor or restrict access to hazardous materials, according to an audit of seven SUNY schools released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Rules to safeguard dangerous substances were not always followed at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/dinapoli-more-security-needed-hazardous-materials-suny-university-centersDiNapoli Releases August State Cash Report
… $133 million above updated projections, primarily due to double digit growth in business tax collections, according to the state cash report issued today by State Comptroller … $110.6 million higher than initial projections. The year-to-year increase was primarily due to federal receipts (up …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-releases-august-state-cash-reportDiNapoli Releases Report on Tax Check-Off Donations
… tax (PIT) check-off funds are not distributed promptly to charitable causes, even after legislation aimed at … to improve transparency and accountability for how the funds are used. Key findings include: Through SFY … . Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-releases-report-tax-check-off-donationsDiNapoli: With 2 Million People Fishing and Hunting in the State, New York Ranks Third Nationwide
… Fishing and hunting bring a stream of cash to New York’s economy, generating the second-highest … local businesses and jobs across the state, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … County ranked first in fishing licenses. In addition to benefiting the economy, fishing and hunting supports state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-2-million-people-fishing-and-hunting-state-new-york-ranks-third-nationwideOpinion 93-11
… BONDS AND NOTES -- Debt Limit (computation of with respect to installment purchase contracts) PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- … outstanding indebtedness which is not excludable pursuant to law. This is in reply to your inquiry asking whether the term "outstanding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-11Opinion 92-43
… AND HIGHWAYS -- Highway Supplies and Equipment (necessity to obtain prior town board approval for purchases of); … SUPERINTENDENT OF HIGHWAYS -- Powers and Duties (necessity to obtain prior town board approval for purchases); … and procedures) TOWN BOARD -- Powers and Duties (authority to require prior board approval in procurement policies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-43Opinion 92-38
… of fire department fire chief and the department fails to submit a new nomination, the village board may not appoint … event of such an impasse, the incumbent chief continues to serve as chief or, if he or she resigns before a new chief … chief until the new appointment. You state that, pursuant to Village Law, §10-1012, the village fire department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-38