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DiNapoli: Rechargeable Battery Use Rising Dramatically, But State Not Enforcing Recycling Law Requirements
… and public safety, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “We … and public safety according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-rechargeable-battery-use-rising-dramatically-state-not-enforcing-recycling-law-requirementsXIV.10.B Travel and Purchase Rewards Programs; Updated Information Regarding T-Cards, P-Cards, and NET-Cards – XIV. Special Procedures
… Section Overview and Policies The purpose of this section is to emphasize awareness by State officers and employees of the requirements imposed by Advisory Opinion No. 08-04 … (Advisory Opinion) issued by the New York State Commission on Public Integrity (the “Commission,” now succeeded by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv10b-travel-and-purchase-rewards-programs-updated-information-regarding-t-cards-p-cards-and-netSelected Safety and Security Equipment at Train Stations
… Assistance Intercoms (CAIs) (intended for customer use in emergencies) at an estimated cost of approximately $21 … system continuously monitors the CAIs and an alert issued in the case of an operational defect. When an alert lasts 15 … the station houses (shelter on station platform) and in the eastbound and westbound porticos (egress-entrance/exit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/12/selected-safety-and-security-equipment-train-stationsLife Changes: What If I Leave Public Employment?
… apply by mail by submitting the Withdrawal Application (RS5014) . You must be off the payroll for at least 15 days …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-what-if-i-leave-public-employmentDiNapoli: Shift in MTA's Paratransit Program Generates Cost Savings
… it provides to people with disabilities." The MTA’s New York City Transit (NYCT) unit provides paratransit services, … transportation and are included under NYCT’s umbrella of “carrier services.” They are primary carrier, broker, voucher, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-shift-mtas-paratransit-program-generates-cost-savingsDiNapoli: Federal Relief Funds Should Have Been Better Targeted to Communities Hardest Hit by COVID-19
… As a result, regions like New York City and Long Island are facing significant budget shortfalls.” DiNapoli’s … of the CRF through June 30 (see Figure 2), many of which are located in the regions hit hardest by COVID-19. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-federal-relief-funds-should-have-been-better-targeted-communities-hardest-hit-covid-19Opinion 94-30
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. [edited for publication] COUNTY CLERK -- Fees (amount of index fees remitted to State) … LAW AND RULES, §8018(a); JUDICIARY LAW, §39(2)(e): County clerks outside of the City of New York are required to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-30State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have … req … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1DiNapoli: Special Education Providers Shortchanging Special Needs Children
… of mismanagement that cost taxpayers nearly $42 million in the last decade, including $20 million in 2014 alone, … provides special education and other services to children from 3 to 21 years old, spent nearly $2 million on … accordance with SED guidance; Providers claimed expenses from SED for programs that were not part of its SEIT work and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-special-education-providers-shortchanging-special-needs-childrenEffectiveness of Cost Containment Initiatives
… January 13, 2016. Background The Authority is responsible for overseeing and maintaining the Thruway, a 570-mile tolled … eight major bridges and maintenance responsibility for 809 other bridges that carry local roads and State highways over and under the Thruway, as well as for operation of the State’s 524-mile Canal System. Some …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/17/effectiveness-cost-containment-initiativesOversight of School Fire Safety Compliance
… (BOCES) school building must be inspected annually by qualified fire inspectors and the results filed with the … no steps to verify the accuracy of information provided by schools. Further, officials did not implement tools or … Develop a risk-based approach for verifying, by site visit or other means, whether information provided in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/24/oversight-school-fire-safety-complianceComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… matter was referred to the Erie County District Attorney’s Officer and resulted in the arrest of three other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsExxon's Investors Call for Meaningful Climate Risk Plan
… said. "Exxon's business is extremely vulnerable to changes in climate regulation and consumer demand. Unlike its peers … Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United States, with an estimated $186 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2016. The Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/exxons-investors-call-meaningful-climate-risk-planOpinion 89-41
… before the establishment of a service award program. You ask whether a public hearing is required prior to the … subject to the requirements of that law. In this regard, you may wish to contact the Committee on Open Government, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-41Fiscal Stress Monitoring - System Basics
This document gives an overview of the System and how it works.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/pdf/system-basics.pdfDiNapoli: MTA’s Subway Station Repair List Is Growing
… are rated 4.0 or higher. The MTA recently completed its latest survey, which is based on 2017 observations. The … but the share of edges in need of repair has grown. The latest survey found that 65 percent of platform edges were … most heavily used station (Main Street station on the No. 7 line) 45 percent of the structural components were worn or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-mtas-subway-station-repair-list-growingOpinion 2003-1
… Pursuant to Town Law §202(5), the cost of an extension to a town water district is charged against only properties … the town board. You ask whether the cost of an improvement for an extension to an existing town water district is borne … which relates to the expense of maintaining improvements, does not contain a provision similar to that in section …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-1State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Governor's Budget and New Proposals
… "New York is facing great opportunities and challenges in the year ahead. The Governor has put forth an ambitious agenda to move our state forward, while renewing his commitment to hold the line on spending. "The state is in a stronger fiscal position than it has been for some time, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-governors-budget-and-new-proposalsControls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… the period April 1, 2011 to June 12, 2014. Background Under Section 115 of the State Finance Law, cash advances are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/06/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… not address the maintenance of surplus fund balance or how the board expects to use surplus funds and the timeframe … city did not maintain an inventory of IT assets. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0