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Responsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to Construction Projects
… the number and nature of noise complaints and their impact on the community. Increase the level of review of AHV renewal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/08/31/responsiveness-noise-complaints-related-construction-projectsDiNapoli: Canal Corp. Must Address Gaps
… significant canal structures that have not been inspected in many years – and some not at all, possibly elevating risks … repair needs are being met. It is encouraging that in response to the audit, canal officials largely concur with … of the New York State Thruway Authority, was created in 1992 to operate and maintain the state canal system. State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-canal-corp-must-address-gapsDiNapoli: New York's Labor Force Decreased Sharply During the Pandemic and Remains Below Pre-Pandemic Peak
… force is one of the nation’s largest, but it decreased by 1% between 2011 and 2021 while the rest of the nation increased by 5.1%, according to a report released today by State … the 10-year period. Participation rates were lowest for Black workers and decreased from 60.3% in 2014 to a low of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-new-yorks-labor-force-decreased-sharply-during-pandemic-and-remains-below-pre-pandemic-peakState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … purposes. In addition, auditors found the village began to effectively enforce the collection of delinquent real … up to $9.8 million for water fund improvements. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsArtificial Intelligence Governance
… its agencies have been using AI to aid their operations. For example, the NYC Police Department (NYPD) uses AI to … identify unknown individuals, and the Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) uses AI to predict children who … to experience future harm in order to prioritize cases for quality assurance review. To ensure transparency in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/02/16/artificial-intelligence-governanceFormer Assistant Director of Queens Pre-School Provider Pleads Guilty to Stealing $5 Million Intended for Special Needs Students
… City's largest providers of special education services to pre-schoolers with disabilities, pleaded guilty to stealing $5 million in city and state funding between 2005 … was intended for special needs students between ages three to five. Island Child Development Center (ICDC), a private …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/former-assistant-director-queens-pre-school-provider-pleads-guilty-stealing-5-million-intendedApproved State Contracts and Payments
… contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $1.79 billion and approved more than 2 million payments … rejected 196 contracts and related transactions valued at $250 million and nearly 500 payments valued at more than … Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage program and the American Indian Health Program prescription drug coverage. $18.4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/approved-state-contracts-and-paymentsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-774
… for Nursing Titles. Affected Employees: CUNY employees in nursing titles who meet the eligibility criteria are … for a uniform allowance payment to eligible employees. In addition, a memorandum dated October 12, 2023, from … Allowance Payments for Nursing Titles will be effective in the Institution Pay Period 19C, paychecks dated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-774-cuny-2023-uniform-allowance-payment-nursing-titlesTown of Homer – Conflict of Interest (2022M-148)
… Town of Homer (Town) officials had prohibited interests in Town contracts. Key Findings One Board member is the … the Board member had a prohibited conflict of interest in the welding company’s contracts with the Town pursuant to … Adopt procedures to help prevent prohibited interests in contracts. Town officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/23/town-homer-conflict-interest-2022m-148Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-143)
… of Directors (Board) evaluated projects prior to approval and subsequently monitored the performance of businesses that … TCIDA’s efforts to monitor businesses’ job performance and tax exemptions. Officials did not obtain required … not ensure payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) were billed and paid in accordance with PILOT agreements. As a result, a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/17/tompkins-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoringState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… activities to ensure that the PSC account is receiving all revenue due. Department of Labor (DOL): Selected Wage … Transportation Authority (MTA) Capital Construction: All-Agency Contract Evaluation System (2019-S-14) MTA Capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli Releases Subway Ridership Dashboard
… the state’s decisions around subway service are guided by objective data and the needs of community members.” "We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-releases-subway-ridership-dashboardState Comptroller DiNapoli and Manhattan U.S. Attorney Bharara Announce Arrest of Joseph Grossmann for Defrauding New York State Pension Fund of Over $130,000
… Kenshaw County, South Carolina, lists her social security number, date of birth, and place of death, and GROSSMANN is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-manhattan-us-attorney-bharara-announce-arrest-joseph-grossmannState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… budgets. Collections and disbursements totaling more than $6.4 million were not recorded, and bank reconciliations were … are beyond their usable life by an average of nearly 15 years, including two pieces of equipment that required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… and as a result, payments were made prior to audit, for unsupported claims and for inappropriate purposes. Of the 98 claims totaling … itemized receipts. The village reimbursed the former mayor for two payments totaling $1,500 for the village’s accounting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 4, 2021)
… the pandemic remains severe. One key measure is the total number of New Yorkers claiming unemployment insurance (UI) … past year. As shown in a previous update , the declining number of individuals in the workforce has been a key factor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-march-4-2021DiNapoli: Audit Recommends Stronger Oversight of NYC’s Artificial Intelligence Programs
… use of artificial intelligence (AI), leaving it vulnerable to misguided, inaccurate or biased outcomes in several … found. “Government’s use of artificial intelligence to improve public services is not new. But there needs to be formal guidelines governing its use, a clear inventory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-audit-recommends-stronger-oversight-nycs-artificial-intelligence-programsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-774.1
… of New York and various unions including the New York State Nurses Association, provides for a uniform allowance … and must be manually updated in PayServ as necessary. Retirement and Overtime Information: The Uniform Allowance … to all employment taxes and income taxes. Federal, State, and New York City income tax withholding will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-7741-cuny-2023-uniform-allowance-payment-nursing-titlesDiNapoli: Brooklyn Leads NYC’s Economic Recovery
… of unemployment, poverty, median rents, broadband internet access and health outcomes varying widely from neighborhood …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-brooklyn-leads-nycs-economic-recoveryOversight of the Early Intervention Program
… with White children generally being referred at a younger age and Black children being less likely to receive services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/02/28/oversight-early-intervention-program