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DiNapoli: Local Governments Should Improve Enforcement of State Fire Code Regulations
… of municipalities from across New York reveals gaps in the review of fire safety plans or evacuation procedures for public … reviewed enforcement of the state’s Uniform Fire Code in seven cities and three villages. “Local officials must do … of municipalities from across New York reveals gaps in the review of fire safety plans or evacuation procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-local-governments-should-improve-enforcement-state-fire-code-regulationsDiNapoli: ESD Falls Short in Reporting Results of Economic Development Programs
… assistance to participants. For example, 12 programs with appropriations during the period totaling over $500 … was no evidence when they were published. For 27 reports with evidence of when they were completed, auditors found … are issued in a timely manner to provide decision makers with relevant information to evaluate the various economic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-esd-falls-short-reporting-results-economic-development-programsWestern Suffolk Board of Cooperative Educational Services - Clerical Overtime (2023M-124)
… overtime totaling $72,218, without any explanation as to why the overtime was worked. Paid 13 employees for … Key Recommendations Ensure all non-emergency overtime is approved in writing prior to work being performed and document why the overtime is necessary. Monitor overtime to ensure overtime hours are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2024/03/29/western-suffolk-board-cooperative-educational-services-clerical-overtime-2023m-124DiNapoli: State Needs to Ensure Timely Execution of Contracts with Not-For-Profits
… noted that the most recent initiative known as the Grants Gateway leverages technology to streamline contracting, … report recommends: Quarterly reports using the new Grants Gateway data on the timeliness of prompt contracting and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-state-needs-ensure-timely-execution-contracts-not-profitsDiNapoli:Two Fortune 500 Retailers Agree to Increased Use of Renewable Energy
… in their operations and supply chain. “More Fortune 500 companies are shifting to renewable energy, not just because … but because it’s smart business,” DiNapoli said. “These companies are to be commended for protecting their long term … has withdrawn his shareholder proposals that asked the companies to set measurable goals for increased use or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapolitwo-fortune-500-retailers-agree-increased-use-renewable-energyState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Passage of Final State Budget
… spending and policy changes on issues of importance to New Yorkers, including housing, health care, mental health … education. While year-over-year spending growth appears to be significant, reserves are to be maintained at 15% of spending, consistent with … spending and policy changes on issues of importance to New Yorkers including housing health care mental health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-passage-final-state-budgetRenaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2024M-23)
… Determine whether Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts (School) officials ensured non-payroll … written disbursements policies. Sixty-two percent of the non-credit card disbursements tested totaling $276,871 and 86 percent of the credit card charges tested totaling $43,439 lacked …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2024/06/28/renaissance-academy-charter-school-arts-non-payroll-disbursements-2024m-23State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Cardinal Egan
… Simply put, he made a difference and his legacy will live on." …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-passing-cardinal-eganAudit of the Tuition Assistance Program at CUNY Medgar Evers College
… Purpose To determine whether Medgar Evers College complied with the … $5,000 per year. TAP is an entitlement program designed to provide funds for paying tuition costs to eligible students. Schools receiving TAP payments certify … To determine whether Medgar Evers College complied with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/16/audit-tuition-assistance-program-cuny-medgar-evers-collegeNassau Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Network User Accounts (2022M-77)
… are disabled after a specified period without a valid user login. BOCES officials generally agreed with our findings and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/09/09/nassau-board-cooperative-educational-services-network-user-accounts-2022m-77Contract #C001148 - Printing and Mailing of NYSLRS Member Annual Statements
… (“MAS”) to each of its approximately 675,000 members. This project will begin with an initial meeting, either in person … to cover the printing and mailing of the 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 Statements. The printing and reviewing of test … links: Draft Contract Agreement , in PDF Attachment A – Project Specifications and Performance Standards , in PDF …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/procurement/c001148New York’s Agriculture Industry: A Resilient Part of State and Local Economies
… State’s agricultural receipts came from crops grown for animal feed in 2020. 1 According to the New York State … information on farming, encompassing both crop and animal production. As shown in Figure 1, employment in animal … maintain production and continue as sources of employment, with growth in wages throughout the pandemic. This indicates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-agriculture-industry-resilient-part-state-and-local-economiesDiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Reverend Dr. Calvin O. Butts III
… the following statement today on the passing of Rev. Dr. Calvin O. Butts III. “Reverend Dr. Calvin O. Butts III was a spiritual leader not only for … issued the following statement today on the passing of Rev Dr Calvin O Butts III …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-statement-passing-reverend-dr-calvin-o-butts-iiiLocal Sales Tax Collections up 10.2% in Third Quarter of 2022
… $5.7 billion, an increase of $529 million, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … to implement a local component of the state’s “gas tax holiday.” However, this only slightly offset overall local … their own sales tax (not including New York City), Glens Falls had the strongest year-over-year increase at 30.8%, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/local-sales-tax-collections-up-10-point-2-percent-in-third-quarter-2022Orange County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-5)
… testing of all weighing and measuring devices used to price goods and whether complete records were maintained. … did not monitor or update the database the Department used to maintain the master list of businesses with weighing and … of 19 consumer complaints did not include documentation to show the results of the Department’s investigation. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/orange-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-5Seneca County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-2)
… Determine whether the Seneca County County Department of Weights and Measures Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/seneca-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-2Niagara County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-6)
… testing of all weighing and measuring devices used to price goods and whether complete records were maintained. … not inspected as required. There was no system in place to maintain a complete and accurate master list of businesses … testing of all weighing and measuring devices used to price goods and whether complete records were maintained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/niagara-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-6Nassau County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-9)
… and Measures Division (Division) completed required testing of all weighing and measuring devices used to price … (Assistant Director) did not complete all required testing of weighing and measuring devices or maintain … addition, although the Division had a price accuracy testing policy, the Assistant Director did not conduct any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/nassau-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-9Washington County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-4)
… testing of all weighing and measuring devices used to price goods and whether complete records were maintained. … not inspected as required. There was no system in place to maintain a complete and accurate master list of businesses … officials agreed with our findings and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/washington-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-4Tompkins County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-7)
… testing of all weighing and measuring devices used to price goods and whether complete records were maintained. … not inspected as required. There was no system in place to maintain a complete and accurate master list of businesses … officials agreed with our findings and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/tompkins-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-7