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State Comptroller DiNapoli and Department of Financial Services Superintendent Harris Designate New Banking Development District To Support Community Banking in South Bronx
… inclusion and support economic growth in areas that have long been underserved. This initiative will make a … will remove barriers to capital for community members who have been historically discriminated against, by government … District 9 and Chair of the City Council’s Committee on Economic Development, I am delighted that our district is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-department-financial-services-superintendent-harris-designate-newDiNapoli: Unsafe Conditions, Questionable Spending Found at Affordable NYC Housing Complexes
… for greater oversight of the Mitchell-Lama program by the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and … in Manhattan, Queens and on Staten Island. “Every New Yorker deserves safe and clean affordable housing,” DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-unsafe-conditions-questionable-spending-found-affordable-nyc-housing-complexesFinancial Condition and Selected Expenses
… totals about $2.3 billion. In November 2006, NYRA filed for bankruptcy due to its poor financial condition, including … Video Lottery Terminal (VLT) revenue is directed to NYRA for enhanced purses, operational support, and capital … before that time. However, the FOB stressed the need for NYRA to develop a plan to become profitable without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/10/financial-condition-and-selected-expensesSelected State Agencies’ Roles in Financial Literacy (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Selected State Agencies’ Roles in Financial Literacy (Report 2020-S-53 ). About the Program In recent decades, financial literacy has emerged as a key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/23/selected-state-agencies-roles-financial-literacy-followWage Subsidy and Transitional Employment Programs
… to maintain supporting documentation, including payroll records, time sheets, paystubs, or canceled checks, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/29/wage-subsidy-and-transitional-employment-programsMontauk Fire District – Payroll - Advanced Life Support Employees (2024M-153)
… Objective Did the Montauk Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) pay Advanced Life Support (ALS) … – March 31, 2024 Understanding the Program Payroll is one of the largest components of a fire district’s budget. The Board is responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/04/25/montauk-fire-district-payroll-advanced-life-support-employees-2024m-153DiNapoli Finds Subway Wait Times Got Worse from 2013 to 2014
… Straphangers are waiting longer for the next train to arrive than the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's … measures the train's ability to meet goals for the length of time between trains. "The MTA is very clear that it … wait time assessment to be its most important measurement of the reliability of subway service and riders' experience," …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-finds-subway-wait-times-got-worse-2013-2014Investigation of Housing Discrimination Complaints
… Program The Division of Human Rights (DHR) enforces the New York State Human Rights Law (Law) to help ensure that every …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/15/investigation-housing-discrimination-complaintsManagement of Unexpected Delays and Events During Winter 2017-18
… to providing excellent rail transportation service which exceeds Customer expectations and is worthy of the … a report in March 2018 stating that, in 2017, the LIRR had its worst on-time performance since 1999. An estimated … in the yard or collisions between a person and a train, which kept it from providing scheduled train service. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/07/management-unexpected-delays-and-events-during-winter-2017-18United HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Dr. John Gomes
… Purpose To determine whether the practice of Dr. John Gomes routinely waived Empire Plan members’ … an obstetrics and gynecology practice operated by Dr. John Gomes, located on Franklin Avenue in Garden City, New … September 30, 2014. Key Recommendations Recover from Dr. John Gomes $1,258,855 in overpayments funded by the State. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-dr-john-gomesOpinion 2002-7
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-7State Agencies Bulletin No. 1250
… Withholding Recommendation If the agency determines the full or partial value of an M/C employee’s April 2012 … the Budget as explained in Budget Bulletin D-1127. If the full value is withheld, agencies should submit a Data Chg on … the agency does not submit the transaction to withhold the full performance advance or if the agency chooses to withhold …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1250-april-2012-management-and-confidential-mc-performance-advancesVacancies at the Clinton Towers Mitchell-Lama Housing Development
… Towers Mitchell-Lama housing development were being rented in a timely manner. Our audit focused on the period January … Background The Mitchell-Lama Housing Program was created in 1955 to provide affordable rental and cooperative housing … high-quality housing for low- and moderate-income families in thriving and diverse neighborhoods in every borough. HPD …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/08/vacancies-clinton-towers-mitchell-lama-housing-developmentDiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Charged With Pocketing Court Fines and Fees
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Wayne County District Attorney Michael Calarco, and the New York State … the arrest of Eileen Steurrys, the former part time court clerk for the Town of Marion, for the alleged theft of … lengths in her attempt to cover up her alleged theft of public funds. Now, because of my office’s investigation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-charged-pocketing-court-fines-and-feesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1452
… positions paid using an hourly rate. In accordance with the following bulletins the minimum hourly wage is being … excluding employees of the City University of New York (CUNY), of the State University of New York (SUNY) or of the … date as indicated on the above chart. Agencies must update all subsequent effective dated rows provided the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1452-december-2015-minimum-wage-increase-hourly-employeesRevenue Enhancement Ideas: Cash Management for Local Governments and School Districts
… identify vendors that offer early-payment discounts. For all other disbursements, determine the due date to ensure … inflow and even reduce costs. Ensure, when possible, that all cash is in interest-bearing accounts. Consider …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/revenue-enhancement-ideas-cash-management-local-governments-and-school-districtsIra Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-266)
… Fire Department is a not-for-profit corporation located in the Town of Ira in Cayuga County. The Town contracts with the Department, … does not adhere to the purchase order system required in its bylaws. The Audit Committee’s audits only included a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/24/ira-volunteer-fire-department-inc-controls-over-financial-activities-2014mVillage of Blasdell – Purchasing (2017M-195)
… policy contains inconsistent requirements for quotes and does not address professional services or quotes above … but below competitive bidding thresholds. The Board does not consistently audit claims prior to payment. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/01/19/village-blasdell-purchasing-2017m-195Fishers Island Waste Management District -- Purchasing (2015M-292)
… The District, which is a district corporation of the State and is distinct and separate from the Town, is governed by an elected … did not always use vendors who provided the best price and did not provide adequate documentation to support …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/01/29/fishers-island-waste-management-district-purchasing-2015m-292Town of Ithaca – Information Technology (2017M-52)
… audit was to assess the Town’s IT policies and procedures for the period January 1, 2015 through December 22, 2016. … elected seven-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2017 total approximately $25 million. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-ithaca-information-technology-2017m-52