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Broadband Availability, Access and Affordability in New York City
The shift to work and schooling from home during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted high-speed internet access as a household necessity countrywide, as well as across New York State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/report-20-2025.pdfNew Funding Needed for MTA Improvements to Prevent Unplanned Fare and Toll Hikes
… offset the revenue loss to the MTA from a reduction in the Payroll Mobility Tax on small businesses. Read the Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/new-funding-needed-mta-improvements-prevent-unplanned-fare-and-toll-hikesDiNapoli: Energy Companies Agree to Report on Impact of Paris Agreement Goals
… change, addressing material risks and opportunities for the Fund's investments. At his direction, the Fund … the Fund's investment decisions, including: $4 billion for the low emissions index; $3 billion in sustainable … of a wind farm in Western New York; ESG risk assessments for all new investments; and annual reviews of ESG oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-energy-companies-agree-report-impact-paris-agreement-goalsOpinion 94-1
… to chargeback salaries to district) SEWER DISTRICTS -- Operation and Maintenance (authority of county to chargeback … of county employees attributable to the administration and operation of the sewer district. You ask whether a portion of … employees who perform services for the administration and operation of a county sewer district may be allocated and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-1Opinion 91-11
… which authorizes a city mayor to appoint a city engineer for a longer term than presently provided in the city charter … You indicate that the city engineer currently serves for a term of three years. You further state that the mayor … county manager from four years, subject to removal only for cause, to an indefinite term, subject to removal at the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-11Comptroller DiNapoli: Positive Financial Indicators in Middletown
… Improving economic conditions and positive budget trends have created a healthy outlook for … The report is part of DiNapoli’s fiscal stress initiative and is the latest in a series of fiscal profiles on … city has developed into the economic engine of the region and doesn’t show any signs of slowing down,” said DiNapoli. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-positive-financial-indicators-middletownDiNapoli: Former Mechanics at State Police Garage Charged With Public Corruption and Grand Larceny
… Acting Superintendent Kevin P. Bruen announced the arrests of former state police mechanics Jeffrey Rapasadi and David Relyea in the theft of nearly $30,000 in auto parts and supplies from the state. … on this case.” Rapasadi, 57, and Relyea, 64, both of Canastota, were non-sworn civilian employees responsible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-mechanics-state-police-garage-charged-public-corruption-and-grand-larcenyOversight of the Home Delivered Meals Program (Follow-up) (2023-F-25)
To assess the extent of implementation of the 12 recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of the Home Delivered Meals Program (Report 2020-N-5).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f25.pdfHealth, Safety, and Accessibility in District 75 Schools
… The audit covered the period July 1, 2018 through October 26, 2020. About the Program The DOE, the nation’s largest … and locations. In school year 2019-20, approximately 26,000 special education students were enrolled in District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/04/12/health-safety-and-accessibility-district-75-schoolsState Health Department Should Improve Enforcement of Nursing Home Violations
… fix problems and delays with how it is assessing fines to nursing homes after violations are found, according to an … Thomas P. DiNapoli. While DOH is frequently inspecting nursing homes and acting quickly on serious complaints, … policies to better protect the health and well-being of nursing home residents across the state,” DiNapoli said. “DOH …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/state-health-department-should-improve-enforcement-nursing-home-violationsOpinion 93-10
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … -- Powers and Duties (designating holidays for closing of county offices) LOCAL LAWS -- Public Holidays (determining … Whether the offices of a noncharter county are required to be kept open for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-10DiNapoli: Former Citizens Hose Fire Company Treasurer Arrested for Stealing More Than $100,000
… A former treasurer of an Ontario County fire company was arrested for allegedly stealing over … period, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Ontario County District Attorney James Ritts, and Ontario County Sheriff David Cirencione announced today. The … A former treasurer of an Ontario County fire company was arrested for allegedly stealing over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-former-citizens-hose-fire-company-treasurer-arrested-stealing-more-100000Opinion 90-31
… CONSTRUCTION LAW, §41; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1): A committee formed by seven towns to operate a joint airport … Law, §353-a must act by majority vote of the whole committee. The participating towns may not, by local law, authorize the committee to act by majority of the quorum present at a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-31Housing Trust Fund Corporation – Oversight of the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly Program (Follow-Up)
… Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly Program (Report 2020-S-4) . About the Program Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) consists of several … Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly (RESTORE) program, which assists senior citizen homeowners with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/02/13/housing-trust-fund-corporation-oversight-residential-emergency-services-offer-home-repairsDiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits were issued. Fairview Fire District – Financial … P DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits were issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsMonitoring of Select Programs (Follow-Up)
… transportation services, and personal care. If an AAA is unable to fulfill a client’s request for services, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/12/monitoring-select-programs-followResidents of Long-Term Care Facilities Lacking Access to Advocates
… by the federal Administration for Community Living (ACL) through that agency’s National Ombudsman Reporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/residents-long-term-care-facilities-lacking-access-advocatesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2107
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with the schedule for payroll submission … last day of the previous payroll period (Wednesday). Due to holidays and special processing, earlier submission deadlines are necessary to ensure paychecks are issued timely. To assist agencies in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2107-schedule-agency-payroll-submission-and-availability-reports-and-filesCase Management
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department for the Aging provided and paid case … in one’s home for as long as possible. The New York City (City) Department for the Aging (DFTA) is the City agency … To determine whether the New York City Department for the Aging provided and paid case …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/26/case-managementDiNapoli: Three Syracuse School District Employees Charged With Fraud in Scheme
… to defraud the program following a joint investigation. Jason Cecile, Tina DeCarlo and Nichole Murray were charged … students at their homes. In order to further their scheme, Jason Cecile and Nichole Murray also allegedly added phony …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-three-syracuse-school-district-employees-charged-fraud-scheme