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DiNapoli: Numbers of Homeless Population Doubled in New York
… Homelessness in New York state has grown sharply, more than doubling … The number of homeless children increased from 20,299 in 2022 to 50,773 in 2024. Almost one in three of New York’s … thousands of asylum seekers that came to New York had no place to stay and drove up spending and a large portion of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-numbers-homeless-population-doubled-new-yorkDiNapoli: Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Brazen Public Theft
… the guilty plea of former Bennington Town Clerk Tina Metz in a string of thefts that intensified even after DiNapoli’s … her criminal behavior. Metz, 55, pleaded guilty today in Wyoming County Court to grand larceny in the third degree, … trust in a colleague doesn’t pass for proper oversight in public finance. I thank Wyoming County District Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-brazen-public-theftDiNapoli Announces Vicki Fuller's Retirement as CIO of NYS Common Retirement Fund
… value and led the nation as one of the best managed public pension funds. Her legacy and dedication are … efficiencies. She and her team have also been innovators in many areas. Among other achievements, they have integrated … nice people. There is never a great time to leave a place like the New York State Common Retirement Fund but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-announces-vicki-fullers-retirement-cio-nys-common-retirement-fundDiNapoli: Brooklyn Economy Sets Records
… Employment grew faster in Brooklyn since the end of the recession than in the rest … residents not residing in rent-regulated apartments or public housing to remain in their homes. For example, median … I am incredibly fortunate to represent such a magical place.” "I'm glad to see the Comptroller's report shows a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-brooklyn-economy-sets-recordsNYC Construction Noise Complaints Soar
… into New York City’s 311 system have more than doubled in recent years, rising from 14,259 in 2010 to 37,806 in … Department of Buildings has allowed noisy work to take place on thousands of projects well before and after normal … data in from the city’s 311 system, created to provide the public with access to city government services and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/nyc-construction-noise-complaints-soarAnnual Assessment of Market Orders for 2012, 2013, and 2014
… and Markets (Department) has adequate procedures in place to accurately report its assessable expenses related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/07/annual-assessment-market-orders-2012-2013-and-2014Steuben County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-1)
… The County’s budgeted expenditures totaled $186 million in 2012. The DPW operating budget was $20.6 million for the 2012 fiscal year. The County Department of Public Works (DPW) is responsible for the maintenance and … While the County does not have a written plan in place, it has implemented practices that have served to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/steuben-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits and Examinations
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits and examinations have been issued: Office of Information … that OITS did not have established policies and procedures for backup of key division systems. In a follow-up, auditors … Reimbursable Cost Manual (2016-S-81) During the 2013-14 school year, Spotted Zebra provided three SED-funded, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-and-examinationsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and the Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District . "In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … an acceptable computer use policy and web filters were in place, district officials did not monitor for inappropriate … state's 150,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsContract Award and Performance
… 1, 2011 through March 31, 2013. Background NYSERDA, a public benefit corporation created in 1975 by the New York State Legislature, is governed by a … dates to ensure that successor contracts were in place prior to the expiration of the previously existing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/22/contract-award-and-performanceControls Over Transportation Services and Transportation-Related Expenses
… agency expenses, and also affect the safety of persons in the care of the State. Outside New York City, nine … has been revoked or suspended, OPWDD has processes in place that, if properly followed, reasonably ensure the … to ensure safety of clients, passengers, and the public. Develop processes to track recalls and vehicle …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/28/controls-over-transportation-services-and-transportation-related-expensesDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for June 2015
… 1.3 million payments worth approximately $11.8 billion in June. His office also rejected 170 contracts and related … for all state agencies and certain contracts for state public authorities and audits all state payments. This … to various cities, towns, villages, and counties for video lottery terminal payments. Payment Rejections and Other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-june-2015DiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores for Villages and Some Cities
… today announced that five villages were designated in fiscal stress under his Fiscal Stress Monitoring System … officials file timely financial reports disclosing to the public the information they are using to make financial … as “no designation.” The system, which has been in place since 2012, assesses levels of fiscal stress in local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scores-villages-and-some-citiesDiNapoli: Inconsistent Oversight and Guidance Left New York’s Group Home Residents at Risk During Pandemic
… emergency management coordination left people living in group homes at risk during the onset of the COVID-19 … OPWDD to implement our recommendations before the next public health emergency.” DiNapoli’s audit found OPWDD did … to have their own emergency policies and procedures in place, even though they are home to 99% of the state’s 34,117 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-inconsistent-oversight-and-guidance-left-new-yorks-group-home-residents-risk-during-pandemicExamination of Travel Expenses
… Purpose This is a continuation of our examination detailed in Report 2015-BSE1-04 , which outlined our findings … to improperly designate the employee’s official station in calendar years 2015, 2016 and 2017. Background As reported … official station will normally be the employee’s main place of business (i.e., the place where the employee works …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/26/examination-travel-expensesAdministration and Monitoring of Financial Assistance to New York City Businesses (2021-N-6)
To determine whether the New York City Industrial Development Agency (NYCIDA) has policies and procedures in place to approve, monitor, and measure project performance and whether they were followed. We also determined whether NYCIDA recaptured public benefits in accordance with the project ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-21n6.pdfOpinion 92-1
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Retained Percentages (collection of … pursuant to section 106 are intended to take the place of cash retained, it is our opinion that these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-1Payments Allowed in Advance of Audit – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… district generally may, by resolution, authorize payment in advance for public utility services, postage, freight and express … electric, gas, water, sewer and telephone services. 10 In addition, the governing board may generally establish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/payments-allowed-advance-auditTown of Alexandria - Redwood Water and Sewer District Charges (2019M-90)
… Audit Objective Determine whether the Town billed charges in the Redwood Water and Sewer Districts in accordance with Town ordinances. Key Findings Town … conform to applicable State law. Ensure procedures are in place to verify residents are properly billed in accordance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/13/town-alexandria-redwood-water-and-sewer-district-charges-2019m-90Opinion 98-1
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (contract with public authority for transportation services for Medicaid … must assume that the Legislature did not deliberately place in the statute a phrase intended to serve no purpose, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-1