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DiNapoli: State Clean Energy Fund Makes Progress on Developing Solar Capacity, But Energy Efficiency Lags
… Authority (NYSERDA) and aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, create a more affordable and resilient energy … bills. Ratepayers are expected to contribute nearly $7.5 billion from 2016-2032. CEF program areas that receive … goal for total efficiency savings, 46% of its 2025 natural gas efficiency goals and 33% of electric efficiency goals. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-state-clean-energy-fund-makes-progress-developing-solar-capacity-energy-efficiency-lagsVillage of Red Creek – Board Oversight of the Clerk-Treasurer and Water Operations (2014M-173)
… February 11, 2014. Background The Village of Red Creek is located in the Town of Wolcott in Wayne County and has approximately 500 residents. The Village is governed by a Board of Trustees, which comprises four … with water billed and identify whether the difference is caused by recordkeeping errors, leaks, thefts or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/10/24/village-red-creek-board-oversight-clerk-treasurer-and-water-operations-2014m-173DiNapoli: Unemployment Taxes on Employers Poised To Increase To Repay $9B Owed to Federal Government
… from the federal government to pay claims. State UI tax rates have already risen to the highest level permissible … from a high of $10.2 billion at the end of March 2021. The current balance is more than double what was owed during the … employee UI claims or a low UI fund balance. Given the current negative balance in the state unemployment trust …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-unemployment-taxes-employers-poised-increase-repay-9b-owed-federal-governmentOversight of Provider Consolidated Fiscal Reports – Independent Living, Inc. (2019-S-60)
To determine whether OMH ensures that the costs reported by providers such as Independent Living, Inc. on their Consolidated Fiscal Reports are ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s60.pdfDiNapoli Releases Analysis of Executive Budget
… picture but also weakens checks and balances over the use of public dollars, according to a report released today by … Washington, questions over state tax revenues and billions of dollars in out-year gaps pose significant threats," DiNapoli said. "At a time of difficult financial challenges, transparency, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-releases-analysis-executive-budgetMental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools (Follow-Up)
… instruction in the kindergarten–grade 12 health education curriculum. With the passage of the legislation, which … to have mental health instruction as part of the curriculum, and that DOE could make improvements in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/mental-health-education-supports-and-services-schools-followState Contract and Payment Actions in July
… upgrade electrical switchgear at New York City Children's Center in Queens County. Department of Health $50.8 million … Cornwall Hospital, $6.6 million with Richmond University Medical Center, $5 million with Care for the Homeless, $3.7 … over Fuller Rd. and the I-90 Bridge over Erie Boulevard in Albany County. $5 million with Morano Brothers Corp. for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/state-contract-and-payment-actions-julyOversight of Kendra’s Law
… Office of Mental Health (OMH) is effectively monitoring Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) to provide reasonable … the Office of Mental Health OMH is effectively monitoring Assisted Outpatient Treatment AOT to provide reasonable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/08/oversight-kendras-lawImproper Payments of Medicare Buy-In Premiums for Ineligible Recipients (2020-S-35) 180-Day Response
To determine if Medicaid made improper Medicare premium payments on behalf of recipients enrolled in the Medicare buy-in program.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s35-response.pdfWork-Related and Non-Work-Related Activities – Understanding Your Responsibilities: Elected & Appointed Officials
… Integrity Bureau . Appropriate Time Answering constituent phone calls Attending municipality-sponsored events …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/ea-officials/work-related-and-non-work-related-activitiesState Comptroller DiNapoli and Manhattan U.S. Attorney Bharara Announce Arrest of Joseph Grossmann for Defrauding New York State Pension Fund of Over $130,000
… prosecution. My message to would-be pension scammers is this: we will find you no matter what state you are in and … number, date of birth, and place of death, and GROSSMANN is listed as the “informant” of Pensioner-1’s death. On … or wire. * * * GROSSMANN, 67, of Camden, South Carolina, is charged with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-manhattan-us-attorney-bharara-announce-arrest-joseph-grossmannDiNapoli: Jury Convicts Councilman Ruben Wills in Public Corruption Scheme
… Ruben Wills stole public money and abused his position of trust," State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said. "Thanks to … was instead redirected to a non-profit corporation called NY 4 Life, which Wills controlled. Wills withdrew the money … The $21,000 was part of a $33,000 grant provided to NY 4 Life from the New York State Office of Children and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-jury-convicts-councilman-ruben-wills-public-corruption-schemeDiNapoli: Comprehensive Planning Needed for Billions in State Infrastructure Spending
… water and sewer systems, schools and other infrastructure is essential to New York’s economy and its quality of life,” … over the past ten years. The economic development category is expected to rise significantly, from 8.8 percent of … needs, including those of the state’s public authorities, is not fully integrated or coordinated, and there is no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-comprehensive-planning-needed-billions-state-infrastructure-spendingNY State Comptroller DiNapoli: Social Media Firms Must Demonstrate They Can Protect Users
… and safe user experience—users will simply leave. It is high time investors have a transparent view into the scale of abuses on the platform and how the company is managing them over time. Otherwise we are gambling … One of the reasons for the vote against Twitter directors is that the company is holding a virtual annual meeting, in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-social-media-firms-must-demonstrate-they-can-protect-usersEnforcement of the Mitchell-Lama Surcharge Provisions
… income limit for that apartment, building management is required to add a surcharge, up to a maximum of 50 … the monthly rent or carrying charge. Payment of surcharges is a legal obligation. It is important that surcharges for tenants with incomes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/10/enforcement-mitchell-lama-surcharge-provisionsCompliance With the Sewage Pollution Right to Know Act and Monitoring and Enforcement of State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Requirements (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three … audit report, Compliance With the Sewage Pollution Right to Know Act and Monitoring and Enforcement of State Pollutant … To determine the extent of implementation of the three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/26/compliance-sewage-pollution-right-know-act-and-monitoring-and-enforcement-state-pollutantOpinion 93-7
… of legal process) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §103: A contract to engage the services of a firm to serve legal process is not exempt from competitive bidding … a professional service. You ask whether a county contract to engage a firm to serve legal process on behalf of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-7III.9 Provisions for 15 Day Prompt Payment Interest Eligibility – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… on invoices not paid within 15 days. This interest is payable provided the small business submits its invoice … system of state government and identifies that it is seeking expedited payment as a small business. This … of this certification will identify that the business is seeking expedited payment as a small business on all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii9-provisions-15-day-prompt-payment-interest-eligibilityState Contract and Payment Actions in April
… County. $6.6 million with Kubricky Construction Corp. for asphalt milling and resurfacing on the Taconic State Parkway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-aprilState Contract and Payment Actions in October
… New York State Legislature – Assembly $250,000 to Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP for legal services. Office of Mental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/state-contract-and-payment-actions-october