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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… of Health: Medicaid Program: Questionable Payments for Practitioner Services and Pharmacy Claims Pertaining to a … whether pharmacy claims totaling approximately $15 million for prescription drugs ordered by the doctor were all … Transportation Authority: Subway Service Diversions for Maintenance and Capital Projects (2014-F-10) An initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0DiNapoli: Audit Finds Inadequate Oversight of Student Grade Changes
… unsupported grade changes to a lack of policy guidance. For example, at the end of each semester, the number of grade … systems. The districts typically lacked proper policies for adding system users, establishing users’ access rights, … new policies that outline procedures and requirements for making grade changes in both current and previous …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-audit-finds-inadequate-oversight-student-grade-changesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… County) The district did not establish adequate policies for procuring professional services. The district selected … $466,960, but could not provide documented evidence for how or why those vendors were selected. Iroquois Central … and officials appropriated $300,000 of fund balance for 2017- 18 when only $226,400 was available. However, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsOpinion 91-12
… Law, §204-a belong to the fire company to be used for the lawful purposes of the fire company. You ask whether … engage in certain "fund raising activities" (see also, Not-For-Profit Corporation Law, §1402[e][4]). For purposes of section 204-a, the term "fire company" is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-12Heat and Hot Water Complaints (Follow-Up)
… housing. HPD’s Code Enforcement Division is responsible for ensuring that residential building owners comply with the … (NYC311). Complaints are automatically forwarded to HPD for response. HPD considers a HHW complaint addressed if, … of 2 to 3 days – with many cases taking 4 days or more – for complaints to be inspected. The audit also found that HPD …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/07/13/heat-and-hot-water-complaints-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… account errors totaling $64,959 and could not account for approximately $1,000 in cash from tax collections. The … to ensure all collections were accurately accounted for and discrepancies could be properly identified. As a … report in November 2018 identifying certain opportunities for improvement related to the collection of season passes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Pandemic Disrupts Special Education; Many Students Missing Mandated Services
… reopening plans should be determining how to compensate for the learning losses students suffered and to ensure they … During the COVID-19 crisis, programs and services for students with disabilities were disrupted by abrupt … in-person instruction (6%) than the statewide average for all students (7%). While all students faced the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-pandemic-disrupts-special-education-many-students-missing-mandated-servicesNew York Continues to Send More Federal Tax Dollars to Washington Than It Gets in Return
… released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “For every dollar New York generates in tax receipts it … percent or $227 billion of total federal spending examined for the analysis. On a per capita basis, federal tax revenues … who receive Social Security, Medicare, benefits for veterans and retired federal employees, and food …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/new-york-continues-send-more-federal-tax-dollars-washington-it-gets-returnState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… private and sensitive information are at greater risk for unauthorized access, misuse or loss. In addition to … were not needed, which created additional entry points for someone to inappropriately access the network. Two of the … and found that the department employees were paid $194,514 for overtime that was not approved until up to 20 days after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: Department of Environmental Conservation’s Operational Spending Declines as Responsibilities Grow
… Topping the list are the agency’s responsibilities for implementing the state’s sweeping legislation to address … annual capital spending rose by $342.9 million to pay for land acquisition, water infrastructure and other … But spending from state operating funds, which pays for most of the agency’s regulatory and environmental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-department-environmental-conservations-operational-spending-declines-responsibilities-growArea #8 – Online Banking – Information Technology Governance
… to input their username and password, which are collected for malicious use. A key logger collects login information, … is most effective against cyberattacks. A best practice for protecting IT systems, information and local government … in place to help safeguard against online banking fraud. For example, officials should establish written policies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-8-online-bankingState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… the highway fund. The board adopted budgets that planned for using $228,000 of fund balance to offset projected … the general fund incurred operating surpluses each year for a combined total of $378,991. Therefore, appropriated … used as intended. In addition, unrestricted fund balance for the general and highway funds exceeded the maximum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Oversight of Selected Aspects of Traffic Controls (Follow-Up)
… City Department of Transportation (DOT) is responsible for the operation and condition of approximately 6,300 miles … maintenance of traffic control devices. DOT is responsible for conducting traffic control studies at intersections with … Management Center (TMC) is a 24/7 operation responsible for citywide traffic management, incident response, traffic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/11/oversight-selected-aspects-traffic-controls-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2169
… should be accurately and timely completed, and submitted for any personal services which include income earned while … states that an employee must complete a separate Form 8233 for each: Tax year (being sure to specify the tax year in the … These changes are intended to end any treaty benefits for a subsequent calendar year when the current Form 8233 has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2169-new-program-and-control-d-report-ensure-accurate-form-8233-tax-treatyFinancial Condition and Outlook
… fourth largest employer in Brooklyn. It reported expenses for the year ended June 30, 2012 totaling $853.2 million. The … averaging nearly $3 million each week. Its operating loss for the six months ended June 30, 2012 was $113.5 million, and its losses for 2012 could exceed $200 million. The Hospital's aggregate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/17/financial-condition-and-outlookOversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools (Follow-Up)
… training over a short period of time to prepare them for future careers in occupational fields such as dental … State CTE directors, the high school graduation rate for students who have completed two consecutive CTE courses … were sufficient to meet high-demand, high-growth, and high-salary job market needs; and what the Department, school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/18/oversight-career-and-technical-education-programs-new-york-state-schools-followDiNapoli: Local Government Debt Levels Off
… DiNapoli said. “Too much debt can make it difficult for a community to adjust if a recession hits or can limit … 40 percent, which amounts to an average of $10,914 in debt for each student. Annual debt service costs for schools are partially reimbursed through state building …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-government-debt-levels-offCost-Saving Ideas: Reviewing Your Revenue Collection Process
… is the cost per transaction? How convenient is the process for residents? By becoming more efficient, your local … up a contract with a bank to receive and process payments for your local government. (Payments can include real … Credit Card Payments Providing residents the option to pay for fees, fines, taxes or other charges by credit or debit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-reviewing-your-revenue-collection-processState Agencies Bulletin No. 2287
… contains correct and current bank account information for all NYS employees enrolled in direct deposit. In an … opt in/opt out option. See the Go Paperless Job Aid for more information. Effective Dates: This functionality … deposit. Such employees may, however, submit a request for exemption from the provisions on a form provided by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2287-new-york-state-payroll-online-direct-deposit-functionalityElectronic Reporting
… below. After you complete your report, see Report Methods for instructions to submit your report electronically. Only … File Upload, or on a CD, DVD or USB. See Report Methods for more details. Excel – expires June 30, 2025 Complete your … June 30, 2025. Excel File Format Guidelines Excel Template for Unclaimed Funds Report NYCD - expires June 30, 2025 Use …
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