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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Alfred-Almond Central School District , Beacon City … School District , Green Tech High Charter School and the Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District . “In an era …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: State Contractor Failed to Pay Prevailing Wages
… A state Office of Mental Health (OMH) contractor hired to provide janitorial services failed to pay its workers prevailing wage rates and tried to hide … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York state law requires contractors working for the state to pay the prevailing wage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-state-contractor-failed-pay-prevailing-wagesNew York Local Government and School Cybersecurity: A Cyber Profile
From 2019 through July 31, 2023, DiNapoli’s Local Government and School Accountability division released more than 190 information technology (IT) audits, finding more than 2,400 cybersecurity-related issues. The audits focused on breakdowns or gaps in fundamental cybersecurity components.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/nys-local-gov-school-cyber-profile.pdfEast Syracuse Minoa Central School District – Information Technology (2020M-174)
Determine whether East Syracuse Minoa Central School District (District) officials established adequate information technology (IT) controls to ensure employees’ personal, private and sensitive information (PPSI) on the financial server was adequately protected from unauthorized access, use and loss
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/east-syracuse-minoa-2020-174.pdfDiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses Declined in 2010
… This video tells the story Cash bonuses paid to New York City securities … in 2010, about one third less than paid out in 2007 before the financial crisis, according to an estimate released … rates. "Cash bonuses are down, but that's not an indicator of a weakness on Wall Street," DiNapoli said. "Wall Street is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2011/02/dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-declined-2010Wall Street Profits Up in 2016
… rose sharply in 2016, increasing by 21 percent, while the average bonus paid to employees in New York City’s … back strongly in 2016. Lower costs more than made up for the continued decline in revenues," DiNapoli said. "Bonuses … news since the industry generates a significant amount of tax revenue for both the state and city budgets." Pretax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/wall-street-profits-2016Otego-Unadilla Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-178)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Otego-Unadilla Central School District (District) Board … information technology (IT) contingency plan. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not ensure computerized … confidentially to District officials, we found: The District had 58 unneeded user accounts. Officials did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/18/otego-unadilla-central-school-district-information-technology-2021m-178State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Mayor's Executive Budget Update
… actions to address future uncertainty. Despite challenges, the city’s economy continues to grow and deliver better than … tax revenue, supporting upward revisions in spending. The Fiscal Year 2025 budget is now expected to exceed $115 … at the same time last year. This outcome is evidence of why it is important to remain laser focused on growing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-mayors-executive-budget-updateDiNapoli: Audit Finds More Than $16 Million in Medicaid Cost Savings
… kidney disease whose expenses could have been covered by the federal Medicare program, according to an audit released … another $3 million in cost savings. About $1.8 million of the overpayments were recovered before the close of the audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-more-16-million-medicaid-cost-savingsDiNapoli: NYRA's Future Uncertain
… to NYRA’s racing-related deficits. “NYRA relies on Video Lottery Terminals to stay in the black, but that … Under NYRA’s current franchise agreement, a percentage of Video Lottery Terminal (VLT) revenue from Resorts World New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-nyras-future-uncertainPension Fund Makes Progress on Board Diversity
… including independence, integrity, diversity (inclusive of age, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/pension-fund-makes-progress-board-diversityDiNapoli: Fiscal Stress Down Slightly in Villages
… has identified 18 villages in New York in some level of fiscal stress. For 2015, three villages have been … a total of 22 villages were listed in fiscal stress. “The good news is that the number of villages in fiscal stress has decreased and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-down-slightly-villagesDiNapoli: Problems Persist at Many Hotels and Motels Used to House Homeless
… State auditors examining hotels and motels used to house the homeless found poor conditions still exist at many … P. DiNapoli. In 2016, DiNapoli launched a major review of the state's homeless shelter system. This review … the problem and leading to more effective policies.""I applaud State Comptroller DiNapoli's office for pointing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-problems-persist-many-hotels-and-motels-used-house-homelessDiNapoli: Tax Collector Sentenced for Dodging Her Own Tax Bills
… was sentenced to five years probation and paid a total of $4,303 in restitution for falsifying her own tax payments … Sheppard resigned her clerk’s job and a second position at the St. Lawrence County Clerk’s Office. “Too often, small … “Ms. Sheppard’s crime might have been stopped years ago if the Town Board inspected the books. Thanks to our partnership …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-tax-collector-sentenced-dodging-her-own-tax-billsNew York's 529 College Savings Program Delivers $287 Million to College Students Since January
… New York’s 529 College Saving Program has helped New York … million in college-related expenses this year, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said today in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/new-yorks-529-college-savings-program-delivers-287-million-college-students-januaryEPI- Employment Recovery Is Slow for New Yorkers with Disabilities
People living with disabilities face unique daily challenges that can present barriers to employment. The COVID-19 pandemic led to soaring unemployment rates for people with disabilities, and these rates have not declined as quickly in New York as they have nationally.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/disabilities-employment-recovery.pdfV.3.F Projects – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… The Project ID ChartField captures transaction information … time period, and may be operational or capital in nature. The Project ID is 15 alphanumeric digits in length. It … – Federal Grants and Chapter XIX – Project Costing (PCIP) of this Guide for guidance on establishing, transacting and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3f-projectsEast Syracuse Minoa Central School District – Information Technology (2020M-174)
… personal, private and sensitive information (PPSI) on the financial server was adequately protected from … were created in 2015 and 2016. Ensure contractors signed the acceptable use policy (AUP) forms and retain the forms on file. Sensitive IT control weaknesses were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/04/east-syracuse-minoa-central-school-district-information-technology-2020mState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Federal COVID-19 Relief Plan
… “This is a game changer for New York. As the pandemic drags on for New Yorkers who have fallen ill, … desperate to stay open, we’ve received critical aid from the federal government when we need it most. “This aid plugs massive budget holes for the state, city and many local communities, bolsters our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-federal-covid-19-relief-planTravel Advisories
… View Travel Advisories issued by the Comptrollers Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory