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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… a risk that providers could exceed their maximum cost per child if they were serving significantly fewer children and did not reduce their expenditures proportionately. Based on … avoidance, overcharges by vendors, and purchases that lack support for business need or reasonableness of price. State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: NY's Homeownership Rate Lowest in the Nation
… New York state has the lowest homeownership rate in the nation, driven by low rates in New York City, according … Only 53.6% of New York households owned a home in the second quarter of 2022, compared to 65.8% nationally. New … New York state has the lowest homeownership rate in the nation driven by low …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nys-homeownership-rate-lowest-nationDiNapoli: Overtime Costs at State Agencies Reached All-Time High in 2021
… from the state workforce in 2020, new hiring stalled, and the workforce declined more sharply in 2021 than in the prior decade. The state needs to continue to attract and retain a range of diverse employees to be responsive to 21 st Century needs, and to ensure that services are provided in a cost-effective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-overtime-costs-state-agencies-reached-all-time-high-2021DiNapoli: New Yorkers’ Debt on the Rise
… The average household debt in New York climbed to a new high of $53,830 at the end of 2021. While New … balances 335% higher than they were in 2003, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … cause damaging long-term consequences. I urge policymakers to improve access for individuals and families to financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-new-yorkers-debt-riseState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… capacity at its inpatient facilities and using the cost savings to enhance and expand services in lower-cost, more accessible community-based settings. OMH reported … network of 612 homeless shelters totals in the billions of dollars. Funding to shelters is administered through local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsNew York's 529 College Savings Program Turns 20
… Program’s Direct Plan is the largest plan of its kind in the country, our fees are among the lowest in the nation, and we continue to have solid results. We have … it easier for New Yorkers of all income levels to invest in the futures of their loved ones." NY’s 529 College Savings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/new-yorks-529-college-savings-program-turns-20DiNapoli: Billions Needed for Repairs to Local Bridges
… need an estimated $27.4 billion in repairs, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller … for repairs is growing as Washington considers changes to infrastructure aid. "Local communities are facing a big … but they will need help. While the state has taken steps to make funds for repairs available, the assistance of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-billions-needed-repairs-local-bridgesNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: One of Largest U.S. Carbon Emitters Commits to Lower GHG Emissions
… had filed with the company. "The utilities sector should pay close attention to AEP's commitment to decarbonize its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-one-largest-us-carbon-emitters-commits-lower-ghg-emissionsDiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Declined 10 Percent in 2020
… percent overall in 2020, or $1.8 billion, compared to the previous year, according to a report issued today by State … 10 percent overall in 2020 or $18 billion compared to the previous year according to a report issued today by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-declined-10-percent-2020Opinion 2001-8
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Establishment (within area of former fire protection district) -- Taxes (setting of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-8Opinion 2000-2
… 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-2000-2Implementation of the Dignity for All Students Act
… Purpose To determine whether the New York City Department of Education (DOE) is ensuring … that Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) incidents are reported properly and investigated timely. Our audit … by DOE’s Office of Safety and Youth Development (OSYD) are submitted to SED annually in 12 bias categories, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/13/implementation-dignity-all-students-actComptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Schneiderman, State & DOI Commissioner Mark Peters Announce Conviction of Non-Profit Executive Involved in Six-Year Theft Scheme
… the city of New York, the state of New York and the United States using her not-for-profit corporation, … money she stole from these government grants to pay the mortgage and utilities on a commercial property she owned, … the State of New York and approximately $140,000 from the United States. Individual disbursements of public funds are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-state-doi-commissioner-mark-peters-announce-conviction-nonOpinion 2008-4
… HOME RULE LAW § 10(1)(ii)(d)(3); TOWN LAW §§ 198(4), 202(3), 202-b: The costs of construction of additional facilities or … town park district pursuant to the authority in Town Law § 202-b, are charged against the properties within the park …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-4Opinion 94-7
… §209-b(4) pursuant to its home rule powers. July 8, 1994 James L. Breen, Esq., Village Attorney Village of Farmingdale …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-7Medina Central School District - Tax Collection (2019M-151)
Determine whether the Tax Collector (Collector) received, recorded, deposited and reported real property tax collections in an accurate and timely manner.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/medina-2019-151.pdfHiring Public Retirees – When Employees Retire
… for Elected Officials ), earnings are no longer limited during and after the calendar year in which a retiree turns age 65. Section 212 (RSSL) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/when-employees-retire/hiring-public-retireesControls Over Selected Expenditures
… to innocent victims of crime and their families in a timely, efficient, and compassionate manner; to fund … by the Governor. A 20-member advisory council assists in forming policies addressing the problems of crime victims … providers for forensic rape examination (FRE) services. In addition to these services, OVS awards grants to VAPs that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/04/controls-over-selected-expendituresDiNapoli: State Pays Drug Treatment Center Nearly $4 Million for Ineligible Expenses
… A national drug and alcohol treatment provider was able to collect $3.9 million in ineligible payments due to the processing of invalid claims and inadequate oversight by the state Office of Alcoholism … A national drug and alcohol treatment provider was able to collect $39 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-state-pays-drug-treatment-center-nearly-4-million-ineligible-expensesInfrastructure Inspection and Maintenance (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report, Infrastructure Inspection and … number of them – some over many years, some not at all. In addition, the report concluded a risk existed that critical structures most in need of repair were not given priority, as the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/12/infrastructure-inspection-and-maintenance-follow