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DiNapoli: Many Homeless Shelters in Poor Condition
… and safety violations, rodent and vermin infestations and mold conditions. Governor Cuomo, in his 2016 State of the … facilities had one or more health safety issues, including mold, unsanitary restrooms and vermin; 61 facilities had one … monoxide detectors, missing outlet covers, exposed wires, mold in bathrooms and bedrooms, and bathroom doors that did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-many-homeless-shelters-poor-conditionControls Over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative
… Objectives To determine whether controls over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) are sufficient to ensure the needs of high-risk target populations are being met, and whether providers deliver the services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/21/controls-over-empire-state-supportive-housing-initiativeState Agencies Bulletin No. 2168
… The purpose of this bulletin is to reconcile employee Social Security Numbers and names in the NYS payroll system … that is responsible for the inaccuracy of an employee’s job record in the NYS Payroll System Effective Dates: … effective the day before the Effective Date on the Work Location Page. The Date of Death field on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2168-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reportedDiNapoli: Shift in MTA's Paratransit Program Generates Cost Savings
… of primary carrier service from 49.8% of all paratransit rides to 26%. The shift in the composition of services led … an average of less than one for every 1,000 scheduled rides, while brokers had a failure rate of 3.89 per 1,000. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-shift-mtas-paratransit-program-generates-cost-savingsDiNapoli: New York City Continues to Rebound and Regain Share of State Economic Activity
… pre-pandemic levels, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Even with these and … number and share of the state’s Black, Hispanic, and Asian populations remained below the 2017 level in 2022. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-new-york-city-continues-rebound-and-regain-share-state-economic-activityDiNapoli: Inconsistent Oversight and Guidance Left New York’s Group Home Residents at Risk During Pandemic
… emergency management coordination left people living in group homes at risk during the onset of the COVID-19 … I urge OPWDD to implement our recommendations before the next public health emergency.” DiNapoli’s audit found OPWDD … additional guidance, which covered COVID-19 emergency planning and response, but restricted their distribution to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-inconsistent-oversight-and-guidance-left-new-yorks-group-home-residents-risk-during-pandemicPandemic Planning and Care for Vulnerable Populations
… and providing guidance and best practices to both its own staff at State-operated facilities and voluntary agency staff. One component of OPWDD’s mission is to provide a safe … and deaths among OPWDD residential clients (12,895 and 649 vs. 33 and four, respectively, for the eight ICFs). While …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/04/06/pandemic-planning-and-care-vulnerable-populationsOversight of Child Protective Services
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) effectively … basis. Officials had not yet developed a plan on how to address and rectify the deficiencies on a statewide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/24/oversight-child-protective-servicesComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest and Indictment of Defendant Accused of Theft of Over $50,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… The Criminal Enforcement and Financial Crimes Bureau is led by Bureau Chief Gary T. Fishman. The Division of Criminal Justice is led by Executive Deputy Attorney General Kelly Donovan. The … New York State Comptroller. The Investigations Division is led by Chief Investigator Dominick Zarrella. … New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-and-indictment-defendant-accused-theft-overDiNapoli: Fairport Audits Reveal Unauthorized Practices for Economic Development Agencies
… Officials with the Village of Fairport Industrial Development Agency (FIDA) made a series of financial and accounting transactions outside their legal authority, including granting $1 million worth of … termed the Village of Fairport Office of Community and Economic Development (OCED). “These audits reveal significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-fairport-audits-reveal-unauthorized-practices-economic-development-agenciesAvailability, Access and Affordability: Understanding Broadband Challenges in New York State
… Understanding Broadband Challenges in New York State September 2021 PDF Version Message from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/availability-access-and-affordability-understanding-broadband-challenges-new-york-stateOversight of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund
… Corporation (Corporation) is adequately overseeing the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) to ensure funds are … and September 2021. About the Program The Corporation is a public benefit corporation that provides financial and … of CWSRF projects. The Corporation enters into a project financing agreement (PFA) with each loan recipient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/30/oversight-clean-water-state-revolving-fundX.2 Guide to Vendor Management Policies – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… Business Units are responsible for submitting requests to the Vendor Management Unit to create a Centralized Corporate Customer. Business Units create and maintain Local Customers. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 09/14/2015 … Business Units …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x2-guide-vendor-management-policiesMedicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2019 Through September 30, 2019
… were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers. The audit … the period April 1, 2019 through September 30, 2019, and select claims going back to October 1, 2015. About the … for services rendered to Medicaid-eligible recipients, and it generates payments to reimburse the providers for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/02/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2019-through-september-30-2019Oversight of Provider Consolidated Fiscal Reports – Independent Living, Inc.
… Fiscal Reports (CFRs) are allowable, properly calculated, and adequately documented in accordance with C onsolidated Fiscal Reporting and Claiming Manual (CFR Manual) requirements. The audit … December 31, 2018. Background OMH regulates, certifies, and oversees more than 4,500 programs that are operated by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/02/oversight-provider-consolidated-fiscal-reports-independent-living-incDiNapoli: MTA Faces Worst Financial Crisis in History
… to avoid cuts in service and staff, additional fare hikes and long-lasting damage that could impair regional … Fares and toll increases may rise beyond the 4 percent hikes already planned for March 2021 and March 2023. If there … funding to avoid cuts in service and staff additional fare hikes and longlasting damage that could impair regional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-mta-faces-worst-financial-crisis-historyDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Calls on Companies to Address Climate Risk, Transition to Cleaner Operations
… has committed to adopting GHG targets; Water treatment company Pentair Plc has agreed to commit to setting GHG and clean energy … efficiency, the companies indicated they would regularly report on their progress in meeting those goals. Since taking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-calls-companies-address-climate-risk-transition-cleaner-operationsDiNapoli: Jackson Heights Economy Energized By Immigrants and Small Businesses
… The Jackson Heights area is one of New York City’s most diverse … by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Jackson Heights’ diverse and dynamic immigrant community is the … and economically,” said Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) . “We must continue to invest in ourselves — our housing, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-jackson-heights-economy-energized-immigrants-and-small-businessesOpinion 91-5
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Debt Service (payment of on town obligations in coterminous town-village) CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Debt Limit … debt limit if the debt was issued for a purpose enumerated in Village Law, §17-1726. If the debt was not issued for such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-5Opinion 88-24
… incurred in maintaining private pond) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §800(3)(a): Town board member has an interest in a … include use of a tractor and compensation for the spouse's labor. This is in reply to your letter asking whether a town … employee who has any such powers or duties and none of the exceptions contained in Article 18, including section 802, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-24