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DiNapoli: State Must Consider Pros and Cons of Gaming Revenues, Problem Gambling
… consider possible expansion of revenue streams from gaming, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … balance between reliance on revenue generated from gaming activities and problem gambling. “The lottery … comprehensive look had been done to assess the problem in communities. A follow-up audit released in May found OASAS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-state-must-consider-pros-and-cons-gaming-revenues-problem-gamblingDiNapoli: NYC Transit Should Improve Response to Safety-Related Defects
… not corrected in a timely manner. Delays in identifying and responding to unsafe conditions is a risk that can be … priority "A" defects must be made safe or repaired within 24 hours. Priority "B" defects are not deemed to pose a … stairway treads; exposed, sharp metal objects; station platform cracks; and an oil leak on the station platform. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-nyc-transit-should-improve-response-safety-related-defectsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… through 2022 were not filed. Town of Exeter – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (Otsego County) The clerk generally recorded … Specifically, the clerk did not deposit 39 real property tax collections, totaling $505,197, within 24 hours of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Contract and Payment Actions in April
… In April, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,450 contracts for state agencies … Facility in Dutchess County. $1.3 million with KS Construction of NY Inc. for improvements at the Cuba Lake …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/state-contract-and-payment-actions-aprilState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Manual (2021-S-22) Williamsburg, a New York City-based not-for-profit organization, is authorized by the State Education … disabilities who are between the ages of 3 and 5 years. For the 3 fiscal years ended June 30, 2019, Williamsburg … reported approximately $11 million in reimbursable costs for the SED preschool cost-based program. Auditors identified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsFormer Treasurer of Patterson Volunteer Fire Department Pleads Guilty To Fraud and Tax Charges Arising From His Embezzlement of More Than $1.1 Million
… and false subscription to tax returns before Magistrate Judge Judith C. McCarthy in connection with his embezzlement … prompted the Patterson fire commissioners to examine their books and expose these thefts. I thank U.S. Attorney for the … MELIN is scheduled to be sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Nelson S. Roman on February 3. 2017. Mr. Bharara …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/former-treasurer-patterson-volunteer-fire-department-pleads-guilty-fraud-and-tax-charges-arising-hisDiNapoli: NYC Has Recovered Nearly All Private Sector Jobs Unevenly Across Sectors
… City has recovered 99.4% of private sector jobs it lost in the pandemic, but unevenly across key industries, according to an analysis released by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The city’s … is good news,” DiNapoli said. “We are seeing strength in the securities, transportation and warehousing and office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-nyc-has-recovered-nearly-all-private-sector-jobs-unevenly-across-sectorsDiNapoli: New York Power Authority’s Installation of Electric Vehicle Chargers Years Behind Schedule
… The New York Power Authority (NYPA) has failed to install … charger for every 2,639 electric cars. Nassau County has 5,947 registered EVs, about 13% of the statewide total, but … consumer need. The agency’s full response is in the audit. Map Map of NYPA Public Charging Ports Audit New York Power …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-new-york-power-authoritys-installation-electric-vehicle-chargers-years-behind-scheduleDiNapoli Calls on Major Corporations to Conduct Racial Equity Audits
… and must ensure that they do not harm their bottom line. Our state’s pension fund is committed to ensuring the … and their shareholders, at risk. All five proposals call on the board of directors of each company to commission a racial equity audit analyzing the company’s impacts on civil rights, equity, diversity and inclusion, and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-calls-major-corporations-conduct-racial-equity-auditsDiNapoli: Audit Finds OMH Needs To Improve Oversight of Supportive Housing Providers To Ensure Safety and Well-Being of Vulnerable New Yorkers
… New York’s Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) … audit found significant deficiencies in the New York State Office of Mental Health’s (OMH) oversight of ESSHI, which was … chipped or peeling paint, and damaged or insufficient furniture. Missing Residents Auditors found two residents …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-audit-finds-omh-needs-improve-oversight-supportive-housing-providers-ensure-safety-and-wellDiNapoli Finds State Needs to Do More to Address Nursing Home Pandemic Issues
… fixing all that went wrong. Much more work must be done to address problems that still exist to this day. We have to … evaluate and request resources as necessary to adequately address public health emergencies. Status : Implemented. DOH … DOH to improve communication with stakeholders to address concerns about public disclosure of COVID-19 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-finds-state-needs-do-more-address-nursing-home-pandemic-issuesDiNapoli: New York City's Government Workforce Expected to Increase for First Time Since Pandemic
… full-time government workforce is expected to increase for the first-time year-over-year since the COVID-19 … experiencing higher turnover or vacancies since last year. For instance, the Department of Probation’s turnover has … Some agencies, particularly those that did not focus on cutting costs by reducing vacancies, are still experiencing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-new-york-citys-government-workforce-expected-increase-first-time-pandemicDiNapoli: Cyberattack Complaints in New York Rise 53%
… Cyberattack complaints in New York state increased 53% between 2016 and 2022, jumping from … York were Healthcare and Public Health (9) and Financial Services (8). Commercial Facilities and Government Facilities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/cyberattack-complaints-in-new-york-rise-53-percentRisk Assessment and Implementation of Measures to Address Extreme Weather Conditions
… and developed plans to mitigate the effect of extreme weather conditions and flooding. We also determined whether … 2022. Background In the decade since Superstorm Sandy, weather predicting models have indicated that, with rising … to prepare for rising sea levels, storms, and severe weather events. According to the MTA’s website, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/29/risk-assessment-and-implementation-measures-address-extreme-weather-conditionsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1945.1
… Payroll Bulletin No. 1945 . Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of several process … New Action/Reason for Workers’ Compensation Correct History Requests Agencies do not have the ability to correct … as outlined in Payroll Bulletin No. 1366 effective the day after their contract ends. In addition, the agency must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19451-process-changes-workers-compensation-leave-payservDiNapoli: Former Long Island School Official Pleads Guilty in Kickback Scheme
… Sharon Gardner, the former Director of Food Services for the Hempstead Union Free School District (“HUFSD”), … announcement was made jointly with United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York Breon Peace; Assistant … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-former-long-island-school-official-pleads-guilty-kickback-schemeState Police Bulletin No. SP-196
… Employees Employees of the Division of State Police in the State Police Investigators Unit (BCI) – BU62 who meet … State and NYSPIA, provides for two (2) lump sum payments in the amount of 0.5% of the members basic annual salary for … are supplemental taxable income and will be included in the employee’s taxable gross subject to all employment and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-196-april-2016-and-april-2017-retroactive-lump-sum-payments-state-policeDiNapoli: NYC Finances Stabilizing With Drop in Costs for Asylum Seekers and Resilient Tax Revenue
… and the city has made significant progress to accelerate recruitment efforts, but some agency divisions continue to … to 283,971 employees as of June 2024. Since then, staffing levels have increased to 285,871. The city assumes staffing will increase from current levels by 5% to 300,299 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-nyc-finances-stabilizing-drop-costs-asylum-seekers-and-resilient-tax-revenueDiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Oversight of Child Care Grants
… (OCFS) failed to adequately oversee the use of child care stabilization grant funds received during the COVID-19 … to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. To help child care service providers stabilize … providers used $73,036 in Stabilization 2.0 funds for health care contributions, retirement contributions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-oversight-child-care-grantsComparison of ERS Benefits
… of Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) benefits by tier. Tiers 3 & 4 Tier 5 Tier 6 Membership Dates Tier 3: … State Correction Officers whose contributions are limited to 30 years. Uniformed Court and Peace Officers (UCPOs) … Limit None Overtime pay that exceeds the limit cannot be used in the FAE calculation. The limit increases by 3% each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/comparison-ers-benefits