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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… – Oversight of the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly (RESTORE) Program (Follow-Up) (2022-F-18) From 2017 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsManagement and Maintenance of Non-Revenue Service Vehicles
… To determine whether New York City Transit and the MTA Bus Company have and maintain an accurate and complete … the Program New York City Transit (Transit) and the MTA Bus Company (MTA Bus) are two related entities under the Metropolitan … To determine whether New York City Transit and the MTA Bus Company have and maintain an accurate and complete …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/26/management-and-maintenance-non-revenue-service-vehiclesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District – Information Technology (IT) Assets and Network Access (Herkimer County) District officials did not … inventory records or establish adequate IT controls over network user accounts. Nine of 31 devices (laptops, desktops … government financial records, track state contracts, and find commonly requested data. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School and Local Government Audits
… Fiscal Responsibilities Audit Follow-Up (Steuben County) The follow-up review was limited to interviews with … PTEs reviewed did not maintain time sheets. Town of Lisle Highway Department – Long-Term Planning (Broome County) Town … manner. Town of Putnam – Accounting Records and Reports (Washington County) The supervisor did not maintain the town’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-and-local-government-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… or provide adequate financial reports to the board; take action to ensure electric fund revenues kept pace with … of these accounts have not been used in more than five years. Town of German – Supervisor’s Records and Reports … eight audit recommendations, officials did not actually take corrective actions. Of the eight audit recommendations, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0DiNapoli Releases Dashboard Tracking Federal Covid Funding and State Relief Programs
… state is spending federal funding,” said Citizens Union Executive Director Betsy Gotbaum, “With such large sums of … director of BetaNYC , a public interest technology non-profit. “As we figure out how to support those who have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-releases-dashboard-tracking-federal-covid-funding-and-state-relief-programsNYS Pension Fund Commits $2 Billion to Climate Transition Index
… P. DiNapoli, trustee of the fund, announced today. This is part of the Comptroller's Climate Action Plan announced in … based on their transition readiness. FTSE Russell is one of the largest index providers in the world and its … said FTSE Russell CEO Arne Staal. “FTSE Russell is extremely pleased to be partnering with the Fund on its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/nys-pension-fund-commits-2-billion-climate-transition-indexDiNapoli: NYC Tourism Approaches Full Recovery, Still Top Major U.S. Tourist Destination
… and business travelers, and a full recovery of local jobs. Our city and state leaders need to focus on keeping New … uptick is projected to generate a record $4.9 billion in sales and other tourism-related tax revenue for the city in … Face Uphill Recovery Tourism Sector Dashboard NYC Taxable Sales and Purchases: Resilient Amid Economic Uncertainty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-nyc-tourism-approaches-full-recovery-still-top-major-us-tourist-destinationDiNapoli: 2023 Wall Street $34 Billion Bonus Pool Relatively Flat Over 2022
… The average annual Wall Street bonus dipped to $176,500 last year, a 2% decline from the … which accounts for the slight decline in the average bonus. “Wall Street’s average cash bonuses dipped slightly … enjoy full recovery from the pandemic.” The $33.8 billion bonus pool for 2023, which closely matched the 2022 pool, was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-2023-wall-street-34-billion-bonus-pool-relatively-flat-over-2022DiNapoli Releases Profile of New York's Small Business Owners
… “New Yorkers have always had a great entrepreneurial spirit and drive, and that was no different even during some …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-releases-profile-new-yorks-small-business-ownersDiNapoli: More State Involvement Needed to Address Local Emergency Medical Services Challenges
… providing emergency medical services (EMS), amid a drop in EMS workers and inadequate funding, but more state action … the state are facing staff shortages and funding issues in their effort to ensure these services are available. The … services and identify sustainable, effective solutions.” In New York state, EMS are provided by an assortment of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-more-state-involvement-needed-address-local-emergency-medical-services-challengesDiNapoli: NYC IDA Needs To Improve Its Administration of Business Tax Breaks and Monitoring of Job Creation
… these tax breaks and other incentives,” DiNapoli said. “My audit found the agency needs to do a much better job in ensuring that applicants have been … this help, provide their financial statements, and project how many full time equivalent (FTE) jobs will be created or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-nyc-ida-needs-improve-its-administration-business-tax-breaks-and-monitoring-job-creationOverlap, Duplication, Gaps, and/or Fragmentation of Workforce Development Programs and Services (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Overlap, Duplication, Gaps, … State-level and local and contracted providers have roles in coordinating or providing services. Together, these … and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funding. WIOA took effect in October 2016 and is designed to strengthen and improve the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/11/overlap-duplication-gaps-andor-fragmentation-workforce-development-programs-and-servicesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… military forces, which are composed of the New York Army National Guard, the New York Air National Guard, the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: LIRR Ridership Is Recovering but Service Improvement Must Remain a Priority
… the Grand Central Madison terminal and on-time performance in 2023 that was better than in 2019. Still, the LIRR had 31% more delays from train car problems last year than in 2019, showing there are still areas that can improve as … the Grand Central Madison terminal and ontime performance in 2023 that was better than in 2019 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-lirr-ridership-recovering-service-improvement-must-remain-priorityState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school audits were issued. Merrick Union Free School … District – Financial Management (Nassau County) The board and district officials did not properly manage fund balance and reserves. Although the board and district officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsDiNapoli Analyzes Post-Pandemic Tourism Across NYS
… but employment in tourism-related industries remains 4.3% below pre-pandemic levels, according to an analysis … with attendance at state parks 9.1% higher in 2023 than 2020. This is DiNapoli’s third report on the … the Finger Lakes (-11.8%) with the lowest job recoveries. Long Island (-1%) and Central New York (-1.6%) are closest to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-analyzes-post-pandemic-tourism-across-nysApplication Review and Site Permitting for Major Renewable Energy Projects
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Renewable Energy Siting is fulfilling its obligations under State law to issue siting permits for major renewable energy projects … To determine whether the Office of Renewable Energy Siting is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/24/application-review-and-site-permitting-major-renewable-energy-projectsDiNapoli: New York Sees Improvement in Condition of Local Bridges
… One in 10 locally owned bridges in New York state is rated in poor condition, according to a report released today … condition, down from 12.1% in 2017. The regions with the highest percentage of local bridges in poor condition in 2023 … (48.7%), and Western New York (45.4%) regions have the highest share of local bridges in good condition. Nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-new-york-sees-improvement-condition-local-bridgesOversight of Juvenile Detention Facilities (Outside New York City)
… by 54 employees at these types of facilities, was first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training. At one facility, OCFS issued a performance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/21/oversight-juvenile-detention-facilities-outside-new-york-city