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DiNapoli: New York Needs to Improve Cybersecurity Support to Local Governments and Public Authorities
… the critical cybersecurity support they are providing to state agencies, local governments, and public authorities … in assessing progress. Additionally, the agency needs to be more proactive. As cybersecurity attacks continue to rise, I encourage the state’s Division of Homeland …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-new-york-needs-improve-cybersecurity-support-local-governments-and-public-authoritiesDiNapoli: Value of IDA Projects Grew 10% in 2021 to $126 Billion
… active projects with an aggregate value of $126 billion in 2021, a 10.4%, or $11.9 billion, increase compared to … increased by 1.5%. “IDAs can play an important role in helping local economies and businesses expand. This report … the period increased 76% from $16.5 million per project in 2011 to $29.2 million in 2021. County IDAs were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-value-ida-projects-grew-10-percent-in-2021-to-126-billionXVI.4.D Receivables Other Than Income Taxes and Federal Grants – XVI. Financial Reporting
… sets forth the basis for recognizing an appropriated loan receivable. Process and Document Preparation: There are … and notes - This account includes receivables created by loan and note transactions reported by public benefit … Generally, the basis for recognizing an appropriated loan receivable is set forth in Section 40-a of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi4d-receivables-other-income-taxes-and-federal-grantsMitchell Lama Applicants Charged $200 for Virtually No Chance of Apartment in Their Lifetime
… Despite waiting lists for Mitchell Lama apartments being very long and turnover very slow, some … six lotteries for applicants to get on waiting lists for apartments in 2013, 2016 and 2017, collecting over $200,000 … in fees from 1,002 applicants. They awarded just 23 apartments. Another 29 people on the waiting lists asked to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/mitchell-lama-applicants-charged-200-virtually-no-chance-apartment-their-lifetimeDiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Public Campaign Financing Commission to Keep Fusion Voting and Open Up Political Process
… and adopting public financing by 2022. The full op-ed is below: It takes big money to run for political office in … qualified people from seeking public office. Let’s tear down those obstacles and open the path. After years of … has held hearings around the state to collect ideas on what changes might work. Some of the ideas are smart, some …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-public-campaign-financing-commission-keep-fusion-voting-and-openCounty Medicaid Costs
… significant pressure on local fiscal conditions. With most counties already seeking or receiving State legislative … close to exhausting their property tax margins, counties are being challenged to effectively deal with rising … associated with the Family Health Plus Program from the counties to the State over the next two years. Family Health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/county-medicaid-costsMonitoring of Homeless Data
… Objectives To determine if the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) monitors data … population to better understand the nature and scope of homelessness across the State; and to determine if OTDA’s … are using all available data to best address the needs of those experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/05/20/monitoring-homeless-dataDiNapoli: Federal Actions Threaten New York's Farms and Food Production
… employed through the seasonal H2A federal guest worker visa program, but New York’s Agriculture Commissioner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-federal-actions-threaten-new-yorks-farms-and-food-productionState Agencies Bulletin No. 2289
… employees who are now deceased should be submitted as a stop payment request with a reason of Exchange in PayServ. … Reversal and Exchange mailbox at the same time as the stop payment request. If a Next of Kin Affidavit has been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2289-2024-csea-work-related-clothing-allowance-asu-employees-representedState Agencies Bulletin No. 2291
… employees who are now deceased should be submitted as a stop payment request with a reason of Exchange in PayServ. … Reversal and Exchange mailbox at the same time as the stop payment request. If a Next of Kin Affidavit has been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2291-2024-work-related-clothing-allowance-osu-employees-represented-civilPurchasing Practices at the Linden Plaza Mitchell-Lama Housing Development
… Housing Program, created in 1955, provides affordable rental and cooperative housing to moderate- and middle-income … New York City, there are 94 HPD-supervised Mitchell-Lama rental and limited-equity cooperative developments with … $4.6 million in non-contract payments to 163 vendors. The Rules of the City of New York (Rules) require that contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/06/purchasing-practices-linden-plaza-mitchell-lama-housing-developmentSelected Safety and Security Equipment at Train Stations
… camera systems are located inside the station houses (shelter on station platform) and in the eastbound and … of the inspection records provided showed that all of the inspections were not done. For example, Oakwood Heights, Great Kills, and Tottenville had just 26 of 32 inspections. In addition, the St. George station, which has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/12/selected-safety-and-security-equipment-train-stationsOversight of Food Service Establishments
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Health adequately … departments’ oversight of food service establishments to ensure they comply with the State Sanitary Code to prevent … To determine whether the Department of Health adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/04/05/oversight-food-service-establishmentsSelected Controls Over the Property Tax Assessment Process
… Purpose To determine if the New York City Department of Finance has sufficient controls to ensure the accurate determination of property tax valuations and … To determine if the New York City Department of Finance has sufficient controls to ensure the accurate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/11/selected-controls-over-property-tax-assessment-processAugust 1999: New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation State Revolving Loan Funds
… Town and Village Chief Fiscal Officers Since 1990 the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) , … direct loans, and long term direct loans) and the proper accounting treatment for each loan type: Long Term Leverage … the balance on hand in the borrower's construction fund. Accounting Requirements Each of these programs provides …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/august-1999-new-york-state-environmental-facilities-corporation-state-revolving-loan-fundsCustodial Service Contract Procurement and Oversight
… service contracts it has in effect for the 2017–2020 and 2021–2028 fiscal years at the lowest available price, … quality of those services for the periods both prior to and after contract renewal (fiscal years 2018–2021). About … students at its more than 1,800 elementary, middle, and high schools located in over 1,300 buildings (some …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/08/custodial-service-contract-procurement-and-oversightDetermination of Residency for Tuition Purposes
… that campuses are making accurate residency determinations for students and thus charging the correct tuition rates. The … staff. Of the 64 institutions, 28 offer graduate programs. For fiscal year 2020-21, SUNY had an overall budget of $11.9 … As stated in SUNY Policy 7810: Residency, Establishment of for Tuition Purposes (Residency Policy), each campus is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/26/determination-residency-tuition-purposesEmployee Qualifications, Hiring, and Promotions (Follow-Up)
… Transit, an agency of the MTA, provides subway and bus services to New York City (NYC). Manhattan and Bronx … operates buses in upper Manhattan and the Bronx. MTA Bus Company, a subsidiary of the MTA, provides bus services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/26/employee-qualifications-hiring-and-promotions-followOversight of Selected Aspects of Traffic Controls
… Transportation (Department) is monitoring and evaluating traffic flow at intersections and whether the Department took action to improve safe traffic and pedestrian flow at intersections. The audit … efficient movement of pedestrians, goods, and vehicular traffic on the streets, highways, bridges, and waterways of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/30/oversight-selected-aspects-traffic-controlsSelected Aspects of Accommodations for Passengers With Disabilities
… Rehabilitation Act of 1973 requires airport (and terminal) operators to be responsible for implementing and maintaining … meeting the boarding requirements with all of its airport operators and carriers, as required by federal regulation. … Ensure that there are agreements in place with terminal operators regarding the provision of services to passengers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/29/selected-aspects-accommodations-passengers-disabilities