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https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/reporters/pdf/complete-report-handbook.pdfDiNapoli: Renewable Energy Projects Taking Years To Become Operational in NYS
… application delays, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit of the Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-renewable-energy-projects-taking-years-become-operational-nysTips and Tricks to Better Manage Your Work Using SFS
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/resources/pdf/fall-conference-2019-systems-presentation-4.pdfDiNapoli: MTA Avoided A Fiscal Crisis, Now It Has To Convince Riders To Come Back
… could have ballooned to $1.6 billion in 2026. With new funds made available by the state and city, particularly the … Any additional delay could create a large shortfall in funds for the MTA’s 2020-2024 capital program, delay needed … burden could significantly increase depending on how it funds its next capital program. If the MTA issues the same …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-mta-avoided-fiscal-crisis-now-it-has-convince-riders-come-backDiNapoli: MTA Needs to Refocus Attention on Overdue Upgrades and Preparations for Extreme Weather
… “It needs to reassess and focus its priorities to get money where it is most needed to restore the system and bring … 2013 and is overdue for an update. The MTA is now required by state law to produce a needs assessment every five years … . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-mta-needs-refocus-attention-overdue-upgrades-and-preparations-extreme-weatherDiNapoli: Better Oversight Needed at Homeless Shelters
… An audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found the … of those were identified in poor condition in prior audits by the Comptroller. At both certified and uncertified … in a safe and dignified setting,” DiNapoli said. “In too many cases, the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-better-oversight-needed-homeless-sheltersDiNapoli Finds State Needs to Do More to Address Nursing Home Pandemic Issues
… the state’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak in nursing homes, according to a follow-up report released today by New … to respond to infectious disease outbreaks at nursing homes, even before the pandemic, under the previous … had assessed the internal control environment. A separate independent review is underway at the direction of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-finds-state-needs-do-more-address-nursing-home-pandemic-issuesDiNapoli Calls on Companies to Increase Board Diversity
… has contacted as trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund in recent months. “Research has shown that … at a competitive disadvantage. And when companies fail to address shareholder concerns over lack of diversity they … directors. The letter called on the companies to explain how they would address investors’ concerns regarding their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-calls-companies-increase-board-diversityDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Continue to Exceed Projections
… three months of the 2021-22 State Fiscal Year, according to the monthly State Cash Report released today by New York … higher than last year for the same period, primarily due to higher Medicaid and transportation costs. All Funds … billion higher than last year at the same time, primarily due to higher than anticipated tax collections and the timing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-continue-exceed-projectionsDiNapoli Urges Department of Labor to Improve Investigations of Hours Worked by Nurses
… The state Department of Labor (DOL) does not investigate overtime complaints by … and employers are complying with the law. The Department of Labor needs to do a better job investigating complaints … working overtime to keep patients safe." For the period of Jan. 1, 2015 to June 30, 2017, auditors examined whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-urges-department-labor-improve-investigations-hours-worked-nursesDiNapoli: Office of Children and Family Services Can Improve Efforts to Investigate Child Fatalities
… reports of alleged child abuse or child fatalities, can take additional steps to protect children from harm. “The findings in this audit … action among LDSSs or even within regional areas. Auditors also found other issues with OCFS’ oversight, such as lack of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-office-children-and-family-services-can-improve-efforts-investigate-child-fatalitiesDiNapoli: Tax Breaks From IDAs Continue to Climb
… an increase of 10 percent from the prior year, according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … and job creation, but it can be difficult for taxpayers to follow the costs and benefits of these activities," … more disclosure, taxpayers will have even more information to evaluate the cost and impact of economic development …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-tax-breaks-idas-continue-climbAs Racial Homeownership Disparities Persist, State's Mortgage Agency Increases Lending to Minority and Low-Income Borrowers
… The State of New York Mortgage Agency (SONYMA) has boosted … data are available, White homeownership rates were 13 percentage points higher than Asian rates, 34 points higher … costs and limited housing stock across the state.” SONYMA is a New York State public benefit corporation created in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/racial-homeownership-disparities-persist-states-mortgage-agency-increases-lending-minority-and-lowMany New Yorkers Struggle to Pay for Housing
… Too many New Yorkers are burdened by high housing costs, according to … less than 30 percent of household income. In 2017, New York ranked third highest among states in the nation for both … From 2013 to 2017, Rockland (59.4%), Bronx (57.7%), Greene (57.5%), Suffolk (56.1%), Tompkins (54.8%) and Ulster …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/many-new-yorkers-struggle-pay-housingProperty Tax Cap How to Calculate Retirement Exclusions
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/property-tax-cap/pdf/exclusion_example.pdfDiNapoli: Service Delivery Critical to Ensure New York City’s Continued Recovery
… by new teachers and support staff for expanded Pre-K and police and correction officers. Since FY 2020, however, the … personnel costs, most of the savings would come from the Dept. of Education where headcount losses have accelerated in … search millions of state and local government financial records, track state contracts, and find commonly requested …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-service-delivery-critical-ensure-new-york-citys-continued-recoveryDiNapoli Audit: State Oversight of Animal Shelters Found to Be Adequate, But Better Safeguards Needed Before Dogs Are Euthanized
… is generally doing well to ensure animal shelters across New York are providing safe conditions and proper care for seized … shelters can improve how they track and document each dog that comes into their care to ensure dogs are not wrongly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-audit-state-oversight-animal-shelters-found-be-adequate-better-safeguards-needed-dogs-areReporting of Community-Based Services Under the Transformation Reinvestment Plan
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Mental Health provides … The mission of the Office of Mental Health (OMH) is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/26/reporting-community-based-services-under-transformation-reinvestment-planDiNapoli: 27 NY Local Governments Persistently Delinquent in Filing Required Financial Data to the State
… this data through the Office of the State Comptroller’s Open Book New York database to better assess the recent and … Reports Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-27-ny-local-governments-persistently-delinquent-filing-required-financial-data-state