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DiNapoli: Health Departments Need to Clean Up Act on Food Safety
… explaining why violators are not being punished, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … enforcement actions whatsoever,” DiNapoli said. “According to federal authorities, one in six Americans contracts a … illness every year from eating establishments. Failing to hold those with serious violations accountable could be a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-health-departments-need-clean-act-food-safetyDiNapoli: Audits Recommend Fixes to Affordable Housing Programs
… four key state and city programs, reviewing nearly 20,000 rent-regulated tenant complaints and the awarding of $230 … vital that the programs created to alleviate the problem are working,” DiNapoli said. “Our latest audit found delays … recommended that the Division: Establish criteria for how long it should take to assign, address and resolve tenant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audits-recommend-fixes-affordable-housing-programsDiNapoli Launches New Search Tool During Sunshine Week that Allows Users to Take a Deeper Dive on State Contracts
… users perform more robust searches on state agency and public authority contracts, including identifying who has the … of good government, and my office strives to provide the public with in-depth data to keep track of where their tax … are being spent,” DiNapoli said. “This tool will help the public, advocates, and researchers, as well as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-launches-new-search-tool-during-sunshine-week-allows-users-take-deeper-dive-state-contractsState Agencies Bulletin No. 346
… Purpose To explain the procedure for the annual review of employees who claim to be exempt from Federal and State withholding. Affected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/346-claiming-exempt-federal-and-state-withholdingDiNapoli: Office of Children and Family Services Can Improve Efforts to Investigate Child Fatalities
… reports of alleged child abuse or child fatalities, can take additional steps to protect children from harm. “The findings in this audit … action among LDSSs or even within regional areas. Auditors also found other issues with OCFS’ oversight, such as lack of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-office-children-and-family-services-can-improve-efforts-investigate-child-fatalitiesNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Corporate America To Address Lack of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
… a corporate culture that embraces equity and inclusion. Many companies are taking meaningful steps towards achieving … not just in a given year, but over time, by comparing how representation of Black women, for example, has changed … to promote diversity on boards, and engagement successes have added 29 diverse members to boards of directors. Racial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-calls-corporate-america-address-lack-diversity-equity-inclusionNorthern Onondaga Public Library District – Cash Disbursements (2013M-236)
… in the Towns of Clay and Cicero in Onondaga County. A 12-member Board of Trustees governs the District and is … 2013 budgeted operating expenditures are approximately $2.6 million. Key Findings The Board needs to improve controls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2013/11/08/northern-onondaga-public-library-district-cash-disbursements-2013m-236Travel FAQs
… on this topic from OSC and the Joint Commission on Public Ethics, please see Guide to Financial Operations, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/travel/travel-faqsDiNapoli: Queens Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… in New York state pension payments meant for her deceased father, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Albany … part of the plea. “Deanna Hansen callously exploited her father’s death to steal from the state retirement system,” … the intended purpose, the defendant assumed her deceased father’s identity for personal gain,” Soares said. “I hope …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-queens-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-85000-nys-pension-payments-meant-her-deceased-fatherDrug and Alcohol Treatment Program – Provider Claiming of Depreciation Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) is effectively … ensure provider claims do not include State reimbursement for depreciation expenses. The audit covered the period … services. OASAS enters into agreements with providers for delivery of specific alcohol- and drug-related services. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/08/drug-and-alcohol-treatment-program-provider-claiming-depreciation-expensesDiNapoli: Value of IDA Projects Grew 10% in 2021 to $126 Billion
… “The tax breaks IDAs provide can impact local taxes so it’s important to ensure these projects are creating or … Authorities Reporting Information System (PARIS) and is not independently verified by the State Comptroller’s … regions. In addition, Western New York IDAs reported 18 such projects and Southern Tier IDAs reported 14. Legislation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-value-ida-projects-grew-10-percent-in-2021-to-126-billionDiNapoli: State Needs to Help Addiction Support Providers Better Prepare for Emergencies
… treatment programs may not be adequately prepared in an emergency to prevent gaps in care, which could … OASAS has not tried to improve the accuracy of its wait list data for certified substance use disorder programs. As a … needed information to OASAS for its central waiting list directory or are sending inaccurate information. If …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-state-needs-help-addiction-support-providers-better-prepare-emergenciesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1664.1
… This bulletin supersedes Payroll Bulletin 1664. Purpose To provide agencies with an updated list of unions that … and dues transactions via electronic file submissions to OSC Affected Employees Employees who are seeking to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/16641-updated-procedures-initiating-or-terminating-payroll-deductions-unionState Agencies Bulletin No. 1852
… when calculating the Cents-Per-Mile Valuation or the Fleet Average Valuation rules is $50,400 under Income Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1852-procedures-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-providedRecommendations Regarding the Draft Report on the Establishment of a Public Power Model for the Operation of the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA)
Section 83-n of the Legislative Law established the Legislative Commission on the Future of the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/recommendations-for-lipa-draft-report.pdfNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Companies to Adopt Better Workers' Rights Policies
… Retirement Fund is one of the largest public pension funds in the United States. The Fund holds and invests the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-calls-companies-adopt-better-workers-rights-policiesDiNapoli: 27 NY Local Governments Persistently Delinquent in Filing Required Financial Data to the State
… this data through the Office of the State Comptroller’s Open Book New York database to better assess the recent and … Reports Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-27-ny-local-governments-persistently-delinquent-filing-required-financial-data-stateReview of Collecto, Inc
… examination was to determine whether payments made by the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center (Downstate) to Collecto, Inc. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/30/review-collecto-incMonroe County - Financial Condition (2018M-179)
… $12.4 million in one-time increases that are unlikely to recur. The County relied on $65 million in revenue … $30.85 million in reported general fund interfund advances to cover deficit cash balances in 2017. The County does not have sufficient general fund balance to mitigate significant revenue shortages or unanticipated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/12/07/monroe-county-financial-condition-2018m-179DiNapoli: Restaurant Industry Critical to New York City's Economy
… with thousands losing their jobs and many owners unable to pay rent. Outdoor dining has been a help, and we're excited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-restaurant-industry-critical-new-york-citys-economy