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DiNapoli: Improvements at NYS Parks Needed to Remove Barriers for People With Disabilities
… accessibility to the New York State parks system, but must do a better job incorporating this goal into its processes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-improvements-nys-parks-needed-remove-barriers-people-disabilitiesDiNapoli: Upstate Bus Services Needs Better On-Time Performance
… Thomas P. DiNapoli analyzed on-time performance of the four major upstate New York transportation authorities … Genessee Regional Transportation Authority’s (RGRTA) to 80% for the Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA). … shortfalls. CDTA closed a $2.7 million budget deficit in 2025 through service cuts and reduced frequency on certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/06/dinapoli-upstate-bus-services-needs-better-time-performanceDiNapoli: New Yorkers Deserve a Transparent Hiring Process When Artificial Intelligence Is Used To Vet Their Job Applications
… New York City’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) is falling short in enforcing … to screen them. Additionally, DCWP’s complaint handling and enforcement are inadequate. “Job seekers deserve a fair and transparent process when they apply for work, and that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-new-yorkers-deserve-transparent-hiring-process-when-artificial-intelligence-used-vet-theirSpecial Disability Benefits – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… disability retirement benefit if you are permanently disabled because you contracted HIV (where there may have … members of the public. Firefighters who are permanently disabled by heart disease or lung disease, but who passed a … retirement benefit. Firefighters who are permanently disabled by certain types of cancer that include melanoma or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/special-disability-benefitsDiNapoli: Vendor Boosted Fuel Costs During Superstorm Sandy Recovery
… and seek possible restitution from Arrochar Meats. The full report can be found at: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-vendor-boosted-fuel-costs-during-superstorm-sandy-recoveryDiNAPOLI: Unadilla Valley schools save more than $300,000 on special education
… The Unadilla Valley Central School District saved more than $300,000 in special education … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Unadilla Valley school district officials developed a more cost-effective way … to the costs for providing the same services in nearby school districts and private specialized facilities. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-unadilla-valley-schools-save-more-300000-special-educationState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Mayor's Executive Budget Update
… efforts to manage inclement weather and climate change are also welcome additions to its financial plan documents. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-mayors-executive-budget-updateIX.7.H Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) – IX. Federal Grants
… assistance awards of more than $25,000 be displayed on a searchable, publicly accessible website, usaspending.gov, … contracts of more than $3,000. The initial site went live in 2007. Federal agencies are required to report the name of … of performance location, as well as other information. In 2008, FFATA was amended by the Government Funding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7h-federal-funding-accountability-and-transparency-act-ffataOptional Service Credit Purchase Payments – Enhanced Reporting
… If members choose to purchase credit for additional previous public service, they have the option to pay the required contributions, plus interest (if … sum payment; Transferring funds through a direct trustee-to-trustee transfer from an eligible retirement tax-sheltered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/optional-service-credit-purchase-paymentsDiNapoli: June Tax Receipts Down 17.3% From Last Year
… in June were down $1.5 billion or 17.3 percent from the previous year, according to the monthly state cash report released by State Comptroller … receipts in June were down $15 billion or 173 percent from the previous year according to the monthly report released by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-june-tax-receipts-down-173-last-yearDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Growth to Remain Below Two Percent
… year, school districts and the 10 cities of Amsterdam, Auburn, Buffalo, Corning, Long Beach, Rochester, Syracuse, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-growth-remain-below-two-percentWage Subsidy and Transitional Employment Programs (Follow-Up)
… 2015-S - 58 ). Background The federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program provides assistance and … and has contracted with eligible public or private not-for-profit organizations (contractors) to employ eligible … the employer themselves. Contractors reimburse employers for their wage subsidy costs (i.e., cost of the wages and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/09/wage-subsidy-and-transitional-employment-programs-followMedicaid Program – Overpayments of Ambulatory Patient Group Claims (Follow-Up)
… room services. Our initial audit report, which was issued on August 20, 2013, identified flaws in the Department of … claims processing system that allowed improper payments on 6,615 claims (totaling Medicaid payments of $1,204,186). … issuance of the follow-up report to provide information on any actions that are planned to address the unresolved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/28/medicaid-program-overpayments-ambulatory-patient-group-claims-followService-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Program Implementation
… Veteran-Owned Business Act (Act) was signed into law on May 12, 2014. The Act established a 6 percent goal for … December 2015, the Division made substantial progress on its responsibilities as defined by the Act. For example, … Expand efforts to gather and analyze information on agency contracting needs and potential service gaps, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/07/service-disabled-veteran-owned-business-program-implementationResponsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to New York City Nightlife Establishments (Follow-Up)
… About the Program Our initial report ( 2016-S-37 ), which was … (SLA) had effectively addressed noise complaints related to nightlife establishments in New York City (NYC). The audit … SLA took action against establishments with high levels of complaints, they were primarily due to violations other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/04/responsiveness-noise-complaints-related-new-york-city-nightlife-establishments-followCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B6-14-14) - Revised
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s adopted budget for the 2014-15 fiscal year are … 55 of the Laws of 2014, which will not be available in future years and will create a funding gap. The City continues to rely on fund balance for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/07/03/city-yonkers-budget-review-b6-14-14-revisedNiagara County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-2)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether counties are properly maintaining their bridges to ensure the safety of those who travel on them for the period January 1, 2007, to December 31, 2011. Background …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/niagara-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-2Fishers Island Ferry District – Financial Operations (2016M-156)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess selected financial operations for … The Fishers Island Ferry District is a component unit of the Town of Southold in Suffolk County. The District was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/08/12/fishers-island-ferry-district-financial-operations-2016m-156State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal finances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … his office completed audits of Village of Painted Post , Town of Schaghticoke and City of Yonkers . "In today’s … information on 130,000 state contracts, visit Open Book New York . The easy-to-use website was created to promote …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits