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DiNapoli Op-Ed in Times Union: NY Needs an Independent Commission to Review State's COVID Response
… us all, and especially for the families of those who died in nursing homes, the time is overdue for a full analysis of … to the pandemic. We must better prepare for the next public health emergency and provide an accounting that the … who are still mourning deserve. An independent report by the Olson Group, prepared under contract with New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-op-ed-times-union-ny-needs-independent-commission-review-states-covid-responseNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler Announce Guilty Plea in City of Newburgh Embezzlement Case
… District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced today that, John Aber, 49, of Staten Island, pleaded guilty before Orange … department for their investigation and the arrest of John Aber. I also thank the Office of the New York State … District Attorney David M Hoovler announced today that John Aber 49 of Staten Island pleaded guilty before Orange …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-and-orange-county-district-attorney-david-m-hoovlerDiNapoli: Pleasant Valley Woman Arrested Stealing Funds From New York State and Local Retirement System
… "Ms. Robertson allegedly thought she could deceive the retirement system and continue to pocket her deceased mother's pension to pay her personal bills. Instead, she is now charged with a … mother, a pensioner in the New York State and Local Retirement System, had passed away in 2013. Robertson, who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-pleasant-valley-woman-arrested-stealing-funds-new-york-state-and-local-retirement-systemRegistration and Enforcement of Automotive Service, Sales, and Salvage Facilities (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Registration and Enforcement of Automotive Service, Sales, and Salvage Facilities ( 2016-S-71 ). Background The … highway safety, promote proper repairs to vehicles, and protect consumers of motor vehicle repairs. The Vehicle …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/registration-and-enforcement-automotive-service-sales-and-salvage-facilities-followDual Employment
… lives by creating opportunities and supporting people in ways that allow access to needed supports and services. As … payroll payments for time potentially not worked. Several cases showed a pattern of routine improper activity, such as … controls, sometimes with management's knowledge. In most cases, due to poor supervision and record-keeping practices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employmentOpinion 90-44
… of in notice of budget hearing as excluding fringe benefits) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (salary exclusive of fringe … cost or value of fringe benefits. This is in response to your inquiry concerning the notice of public hearing with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-44DiNapoli: Many Homeless Shelters in Poor Condition
… most vulnerable residents.” The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) administers the state’s homeless …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-many-homeless-shelters-poor-conditionDual Employment
… these staff violated time and attendance rules, resulting in payroll payments for time potentially not worked. Several cases showed a pattern of routine, improper activity such as … controls, sometimes with management's knowledge. In most cases, due to poor supervision and record-keeping practices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employment-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 1664
… 475 CSEA Hourly Dues NYSPIA 227 Int'l Union Police Assoc. NYSCOPBA 291 NYSCOPBA NYSCOPBA 491 NYSCOPBA NA PBA,NYSP 205 PBA, NYSP 17 - 18 DUES …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1664-updated-procedures-initiating-or-terminating-payroll-deductions-unionTown of Livonia – Justice Court (2015M-76)
… March 17, 2015. Background The Town of Livonia is located in Livingston County and has a population of approximately … nor the Court clerk adequately monitored defendant cases with unpaid fines and surcharges. The Board did not … month. Develop a system to identify and adequately monitor cases with unpaid fines and fees so that appropriate action …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/07/24/town-livonia-justice-court-2015m-76Opinion 88-75
… very costly, as well as time consuming, to the city for a new lawyer from the prior firm to become expert in the case. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-75Health Department Needs to Step-Up Oversight of Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
… Blood lead levels are tracked through LeadWeb, a system used to carry out the required case management and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/health-department-needs-step-oversight-lead-poisoning-prevention-programOrleans County – Department of Social Services (2012M-222)
… to September 7, 2012. Background Orleans County is located in western New York State and has a population of 42,883. The … Assistance Program (SNAP) applications accurately and in a timely manner. However, the County’s process could be … inadequate communication between social welfare examiners in two different County Social Services programs. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/01/18/orleans-county-department-social-services-2012m-222Quality of Internal Control Certifications (Follow-Up)
… Purpose In 2012, we conducted a series of audits at 12 State agencies … to determine the degree of implementation by each agency in submitting their 2013-14 Internal Control Certifications … not provide the appropriate level of detail, as well as cases where agencies were unable to support important …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/07/quality-internal-control-certifications-followOpinion 98 - 22
… if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LOCAL LAWS -- Procedural Requirements … by another local law) -- Publicity Fund (establishment of in village); (providing for, increasing or eliminating cap on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-22City of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-168)
… with periodic PILOT payment reports and assess penalties for late payments. CPIDA officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2022/07/08/city-poughkeepsie-industrial-development-agency-projectDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Stronger Oversight of NYC’s Artificial Intelligence Programs
… lacks needed guidelines and policies for agencies’ use of artificial intelligence (AI), leaving it vulnerable to misguided, … to analyze classroom discourse patterns, as professional development tools that can help educators improve their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-audit-recommends-stronger-oversight-nycs-artificial-intelligence-programsDo Not Call Enforcement Efforts (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three … Call law (Law) allows consumers to register their personal mobile and landline phone numbers on a central national … potential for using Federal Trade Commission resources and strategies to enhance the effectiveness of its Do Not Call …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/19/do-not-call-enforcement-efforts-followDiNapoli: State Must Improve Oversight of Most Dangerous Sex Offenders
… is not adequately monitoring the state’s most dangerous sex offenders, often failing to make the minimum number of … DiNapoli. The audit examined compliance with the state’s Sex Offender Management and Treatment Act (Act) at regional … regulations, DOCCS is responsible for closely monitoring sex offenders’ compliance with court-ordered conditions of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-state-must-improve-oversight-most-dangerous-sex-offendersTown of Harmony – Justice Court (2014M-004)
… 24, 2013. Background The Town of Harmony is located in Chautauqua County and is governed by an elected … of what the Board had reviewed. We found that 10 of the 20 cases tested had been either dismissed or paid, and one case … not provide us with any documentation for the other nine cases. Key Recommendations Submit monthly reports to the JCF …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/04/18/town-harmony-justice-court-2014m-004