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DiNapoli: MTA's Plan to Pull Trash Cans Didn't Make Stations Cleaner

… experiment to reduce exposed trash and rats in subway stations by getting rid of trash receptacles showed … and there's no evidence it reduced the number of rats in subway stations. After four years the best one can say … "poor customer experience of exposed trash bags in stations and to eliminate the accompanying presence of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-mtas-plan-pull-trash-cans-didnt-make-stations-cleaner

Town of Thurman – Garbage Bag Inventory and Collections (2016M-399)

… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Town’s internal controls over garbage bag inventory and receipts … charges. Key Findings Collections from garbage bags sold at the transfer stations were not remitted in a timely manner … the hours of operation and are stored in an open box on a table at the transfer station. Key Recommendations Adopt …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-thurman-garbage-bag-inventory-and-collections-2016m-399

Stafford Fire Department, Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-274)

… Background The Stafford Fire Department, Inc. is located in the Town of Stafford in Genesee County and provides fire protection services to … revenues into its own bank accounts without authorization in the Department’s bylaws. The Board did not properly …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/12/24/stafford-fire-department-inc-controls-over-financial

DiNapoli Announces Victory in Shareholder Rights Lawsuit Against BJ's Wholesale

… the company’s efforts to diminish shareholder rights and reduce corporate transparency. As trustee of the New York … to resist efforts to reduce corporate accountability and diminish shareholder rights impacting the continued value … proponent’s favor since the SEC’s recent change in policy, and establishes that companies may not wantonly exclude …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/dinapoli-announces-victory-shareholder-rights-lawsuit-against-bjs-wholesale

Oswego County – Transfer Station Cash Receipts (2015M-334)

… September 9, 2015. Background Oswego County is located in central New York State and has a population of … to residents, businesses and commercial waste haulers. In 2014, the Department collected approximately $7.8 million in revenue. Key Findings Attendants did not count and record …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/03/25/oswego-county-transfer-station-cash-receipts-2015m-334

Trash Can Free Stations Pilot Program

… should have been expanded. Transit did not post outreach notices, explaining and promoting the Pilot Program in many … the MTA Board regarding impact on riders. Prominently post notices at all stations selected for the Pilot Program …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/22/trash-can-free-stations-pilot-program

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Analysis of Enacted State Budget

… estimated to increase All Funds revenues by more than $5.4 billion by SFY 2022-23, excluding off-budget actions … that are authorized in the budget. The budget provides $5.4 billion in additional state-supported bond authorizations, … 2019-20 Enacted Budget are expected to be issued in coming weeks. The Office of the State Comptroller will provide …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-analysis-enacted-state-budget

Trash Can Free Stations Pilot Program (Follow-Up)

… phase of the Pilot Program, Transit had removed trash cans from 39 stations, with mixed results and no firm …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/02/14/trash-can-free-stations-pilot-program-follow

2022 Virtual Lunar New Year Celebration

… DiNapoli hosted his 10 th annual Lunar New Year event in celebration of the Year of the Tiger with prominent Asian … hosts one of the largest Lunar New Year celebrations in the State, drawing thousands of people to the area for its … DiNapoli's Economic Report on the Greater Flushing Area In recent years, Asian communities have faced rising hate …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/events/2022-lunar-new-year-celebration

Saratoga County Water Authority – Water Charges (2016M-357)

… is an independent public benefit corporation located in Saratoga County, established in 1990 under the New York State Public Authorities Law to … charges. Key Recommendations There are no recommendations in this report. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/12/23/saratoga-county-water-authority-water-charges-2016m-357

DiNapoli: Small Business Growth in New York Outpaced National Average

… country. These companies provided more than 4.1 million jobs in the state in 2016, just over half of all private sector jobs in New York. Small businesses provided more than $212 … with four or fewer employees, provided nearly 488,000 jobs with total payroll of $23.3 billion. Businesses with …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-small-business-growth-new-york-outpaced-national-average

DiNapoli: NYC Office Building Market Values Rise Amid Shift in Demand for Space

… Office buildings in New York City remain a critical contributor to its economy … and tax base, as market values reached nearly $205 billion in fiscal year (FY) 2025, surpassing pre-pandemic levels, … and Long Island City. “The value of office buildings in New York City is tied to demand for space that comes from …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-office-building-market-values-rise-amid-shift-demand-space

City of Corning – Misappropriation of Finance Department Cash Receipts (2014M-140)

… recording and depositing the fees for code enforcement, parking permits, water and sewer services, parking ticket fines, tax searches and garbage bags as well …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/08/13/city-corning-misappropriation-finance-department-cash-receipts-2014m-140

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… , Warren County and the West Albany Fire District. "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … and completely collected, recorded, deposited and reported in a timely manner. Of the 105 vehicle and traffic tickets … make disbursements to the supervisor and state agencies in a timely manner. The board also did not provide adequate …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… , Nanticoke Volunteer Fire Department and Oswego County . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … a potential revenue shortfall of approximately $15,000 in the first year of operation. Town of Busti – Taxpayer … did not properly budget or allocate approximately $135,000 in highway equipment purchases between the town-wide and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1

Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (Follow-Up)

… Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (Report 2019-S-69 ). About the Program In 1934, the New York State … and wholesale licenses, special event and brand label permits, and miscellaneous permits such as those for … employees should submit travel expense reports within 30 days of the end of the travel event, detailing all …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/19/internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-follow

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