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DiNapoli: NYC’s Solid Housing Growth at Risk As Permits Fall
… at a faster pace over the last several years, and it is still not enough to meet demand,” DiNapoli said. “Key to … the pipeline for housing construction remains strong, it is likely to ebb from the recent high. Applications for … permits with 98,502 more permitted for construction. This is equivalent to nearly 3% of the current housing stock and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-nycs-solid-housing-growth-risk-permits-fallOversight of the Community Based Residential Program for Released Individuals
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Corrections and … oversight of Community Based Residential Program providers to assess their effectiveness in facilitating successful … To determine whether the Department of Corrections and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/06/04/oversight-community-based-residential-program-released-individualsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… which they were entitled. Although the county Legislature has adopted policies and procedures related to the … enforcement is handled at the departmental level and has resulted in inconsistencies in the approval of overtime, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Arrest in $87K Contractor Theft
… credits and other expenses. DiNapoli also announced he is rejecting a $133,860 extension of a related contract due … health,” said Attorney General Eric Schneiderman. “This is an egregious abuse of public funds, and our latest joint … are held accountable.” Dunkel, 45, of Latham, who is executive director of the American Academy of Pediatrics, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-arrest-87k-contractor-theftDiNapoli: SUNY Downstate Failed to Get Its Money's Worth From Cost-Cutting Consultant
… not get what it paid for," DiNapoli said. "When my office is precluded from reviewing a contract, poor oversight … requirements can lead to empty promises by vendors. This is another example of why proper contract oversight is needed to protect public dollars." Legislation passed in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-suny-downstate-failed-get-its-moneys-worth-cost-cutting-consultantOpinion 91-41
… real property taxes may be increased from year to year. It is well established that a municipality may not submit a … imposition of a limitation on real property tax increases is not one of the specific listed questions in Town Law, §81. … applies if submission of a proposition to the electorate is specifically authorized by some other law ( Greene v Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-41Area #5 – Malware Protection – Information Technology Governance
… protection more challenging. If a local government or school chooses to use free antivirus software, officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-5-malware-protectionDiNapoli: Former Bemus Point Clerk Arrested for Theft of Over $60,000
… she then cashed. Additionally, Jaeger used the village bank account to pay for herself and her family’s personal … now being held accountable for her violation of the public trust.” “This is not a victimless crime,” Schmidt said. “The … in the second degree, falsifying business records in the first degree, and official misconduct. Jaeger will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-former-bemus-point-clerk-arrested-theft-over-60000DiNapoli Honors Caribbean Leaders
… In addition to her work as a state legislator, she is dedicated to community involvement and encouraging others … to become civically engaged. Michèle Voltaire Marcelin is a multifaceted artist. A performer, poet, writer, and … Haiti, and she has performed internationally. Angela Yee is a host of the nationally syndicated morning show The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-honors-caribbean-leadersXIV.4.A Agency Bank Accounts Overview – XIV. Special Procedures
… of banking services and collateralization of accounts. It is the policy of OSC that all state agencies obtain the most … for the maximum utilization of the state's cash. It is also the intent of OSC to limit the number of state bank … control of any state officer or board. This includes, but is not limited to: agency revenue collection accounts, cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv4a-agency-bank-accounts-overviewSelected Aspects of Inactive Hazardous Waste Site Remediation Cost Recovery
… Conservation (Department) has effective systems in place to fully and accurately accumulate State costs … bill for and collect these costs from responsible parties in a timely manner, and identify and pursue parties … (Program), also known as the State Superfund Program, in New York. The purpose of the Program is to identify, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/22/selected-aspects-inactive-hazardous-waste-site-remediation-cost-recoveryAudit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Stony Brook University
… awards. Background Stony Brook University (Stony Brook) is a university within the State University of New York system and is located in Suffolk County on Long Island. Stony Brook … 30 certificate programs. Stony Brook’s current enrollment is approximately 24,000 students, and its annual tuition for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/26/audit-tuition-assistance-program-stony-brook-universityImproper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care (Follow-Up)
… in Hospice Care ( 2017-S-76 ). About the Program Hospice is a program that provides care to terminally ill … all hospice services. However, if a Medicaid recipient is also enrolled in Medicare, Medicare is the primary payer and Medicaid is the secondary payer. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/15/improper-medicaid-payments-recipients-hospice-care-followOversight of Provider Consolidated Fiscal Reports – Independent Living, Inc.
… directly with providers. The expenditure of these funds is governed by the Aid to Localities Spending Plan Allocation … CFR for compliance with appendices of the CFR Manual. ILI is a not-for-profit provider serving Dutchess, Orange, … and other information reported by providers on their CFRs is accurate, documented, properly calculated, and allowable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/02/oversight-provider-consolidated-fiscal-reports-independent-living-incEmblemHealth Plan, Inc.: Overpayments for Services Requiring Coordination of Benefits
… Program (Dental Program). Coordination of benefits (COB) is a process health insurance companies use for paying health care claims when an individual is covered by more than one insurance plan. This process … pays remaining expenses second (secondary payer). This is necessary to prevent duplicate payment of services by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/08/emblemhealth-plan-inc-overpayments-services-requiring-coordination-benefitsPrivacy and Security of Student Data (Follow-Up)
… ). About the Program The State Education Department (SED) is part of the University of the State of New York, one of … systems and the student data reporting processes. SED is responsible for safeguarding its data and ensuring the … integrity, and availability of its systems. SED is charged with the general management and supervision of all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/26/privacy-and-security-student-data-followNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by Beacon Health Options for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for Ineligible Members (Follow-Up)
… district employees, and their dependents. The Empire Plan is the primary health insurance plan for NYSHIP, covering 1.1 … use (MHSU) program for the Empire Plan. Civil Service is responsible for maintaining the New York Benefits … and eligibility information. Eligibility information is entered into NYBEAS by a participating employer’s health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/03/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-beacon-health-options-mental-health-andCity of Lockport -- Budget Review (B18-1-10)
… was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2019. Background Chapter 332 of the … debt to liquidate the accumulated deficits in the City’s general, refuse, water and sewer funds as of December 31, … is the maximum levy that the City can impose without the Common Council needing to override the tax levy limit. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/11/08/city-lockport-budget-review-b18-1-10Town of Sullivan – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-267)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the selected Town financial … January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2012. Background The Town of Sullivan is located in Madison County and has a population … Town of Sullivan Internal Controls Over Selected Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/27/town-sullivan-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2013m-267City of Lockport - Budget Review (B19-1-7)
… an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2020. Background Chapter 332 of the Laws of 2014, as … Comptroller each year, beginning January 1, 2015, and for each subsequent fiscal year during which the debt … to finance the deficit is outstanding, the proposed budget for the next succeeding fiscal year. Key Findings Based on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/11/08/city-lockport-budget-review-b19-1-7