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DiNapoli: Independent Review Finds State Pension Fund Strong, but Warns of Risks Posed by Limited Staffing
… today released an independent fiduciary and conflict of interest review of the New York State Common Retirement Fund … a very high level of ethical, professional and conflict of interest standards.” Funston Advisory Services (FAS), who … trustee: “The Comptroller consistently acts in the sole interest of the members and beneficiaries of the retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-independent-review-finds-state-pension-fund-strong-warns-risks-posed-limited-staffingEfforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms
… taken of the front and rear of the vehicle (to capture the license plates). E-ZPass is an electronic toll collection … a toll bill for facility usage.) For Tolls by Mail, the license plate images are used to retrieve the motorist’s … as transactions that cannot be collected. Examples include license plate images that are not captured or are illegible, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/11/efforts-collect-tolls-and-fees-using-license-plate-images-and-law-firmsDiNapoli: Silencing Excessive NYC Noise a Major Challenge
… today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report maps noise trends and patterns over six years of 311 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-silencing-excessive-nyc-noise-major-challengeDiNapoli Report Highlights Regional Education Trends
… Thomas P. DiNapoli issued a report today detailing regional trends in education funding, enrollment and … the state and local level," DiNapoli said. "By examining regional comparisons and trends in school district revenues, … greatly across the state and can be largely attributed to regional cost differences. DiNapoli's report noted that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-report-highlights-regional-education-trendsMonitoring of Not-for-Profit Cemeteries for Fiscal Stability and Adequate Facility Maintenance
To determine if the Department of States Division of Cemeteries sufficiently monitors notforprofit cemetery corporations to ensure fiscal stability and adequate facility maintenance
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/11/monitoring-not-profit-cemeteries-fiscal-stability-and-adequate-facility-maintenanceDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Additional Steps to Reduce Student Absenteeism
… The State Education Department (SED) has stepped up efforts to combat chronic student absenteeism, but an audit released … absenteeism. But given how vital it is for our children to be in school and learning, I urge the department to do even more and reexamine the guidelines provided to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-audit-recommends-additional-steps-reduce-student-absenteeismDiNapoli Calls for State Procurement Reform
… changes to the state’s procurement practices in the wake of criminal charges and allegations of corruption in the awarding of contracts for state economic development projects. “The … changes to the states procurement practices in the wake of criminal charges and allegations of corruption in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-calls-state-procurement-reformDiNapoli: Shift in MTA's Paratransit Program Generates Cost Savings
… services for people with disabilities have declined in recent years, in part due to the MTA’s move to alternative transit services that provided $102.7 million in savings in 2022, according to … services for people with disabilities have declined in recent years in part due to the MTAs move to alternative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-shift-mtas-paratransit-program-generates-cost-savingsMedicaid Program - Medicaid Managed Care Organization Fraud and Abuse Detection
… HealthCare and Amerigroup made payments to ineligible health care providers and whether these managed care … contractual obligations for program quality; only eligible health care providers and enrollees participate in Medicaid; … that managed care payments are not made to ineligible health care providers. In addition, MCOs are required to have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/15/medicaid-program-medicaid-managed-care-organization-fraud-and-abuse-detectionStreet Construction-Related Permits
… Department of Transportation (DOT) ensures that all street construction permittees have complied with the application … DOT issues 150 different types of sidewalk and roadway construction permits that cover activities such as street openings, sidewalk construction, and installation of canopies over sidewalks. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/13/street-construction-related-permitsDiNapoli: NYC Transportation and Warehousing Sector Fares Better Than Other Sectors in Recovery Amid Shift to E-Commerce
… impacted by the pandemic. For-hire trips, including taxi rides, dropped by 84% in April 2020. According to the Taxi and Limousine Commission, only about a quarter of … 2021, while commercial properties overall declined 19%. Taxi drivers made up more than a quarter of sector employment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-nyc-transportation-and-warehousing-sector-fares-better-other-sectors-recovery-amid-shift-eDiNapoli: 23 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… Aid Delays: The state withheld 20% of school aid payments early in the school year and indicated more reductions could … year alleviated some of the financial stress caused by the onset of the pandemic, the state’s property tax cap will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-23-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: NYC Finances Gain Stronger Footing
… new challenges when the federal relief expires. By FY 2025, the city would incur more than $1 billion in recurring … for 4,365 positions, that are paid for with nonrecurring resources. The city will need a strong economic recovery for … lowest of any year since FY 1982. Contingency (general and capital) reserves are set to return to $1.25 billion annually …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-nyc-finances-gain-stronger-footingDiNapoli: The Mayor's Proposed Budget Takes Large Steps In Addressing Outstanding Labor Contracts
… the Mayor and the United Federation of Teachers lifts a cloud that has hung over the city’s finances for years,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-mayors-proposed-budget-takes-large-steps-addressing-outstanding-labor-contractsState Contract and Payment Actions in January
… distributions from the Tioga Downs, Rivers, Montreign and Del Lago casinos to 26 local governments in various counties. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-januaryDiNapoli: Audit Finds State Falling Short in Helping People with Disabilities Find Work
… Work Incentives Navigator and Reports (WINR) application, does not contain certain recommended components including an … Nutrition Assistance Program, Social Security Disability Insurance, Supplemental Security Income, and housing … disabilities who would likely benefit from WINR services do not have access to the application because WINR is only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-state-falling-short-helping-people-disabilities-find-workDiNapoli Examines Faltering LinkNYC Program
… with the franchise agreement terms. Failure to Meet Installation and Digital Equity Goals A primary goal of the … DiNapoli’s audit found DoITT didn’t monitor or enforce the installation requirements of the contract with the consortium … damages for every kiosk that is not running 45 days after installation and another $25 if it goes past 75 days. DoITT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-examines-faltering-linknyc-programDiNapoli: NYC Finances Continue To Benefit From Better Than Projected Revenue but Spending Pressures Remain
… New York City’s finances continue to benefit from better-than-projected revenues and savings generated through initiatives launched in response to its financial challenges, but the continued influx of asylum seekers, elevated demand for city programs and a declining surplus demand preparation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-finances-continue-benefit-better-projected-revenue-spending-pressures-remainState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school audits were issued. Town of Stafford – … Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school audits were issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1DiNapoli: New York Must Do More To Reduce Maternal Deaths
… The New York State Department of Health (DOH) needs to do more to ensure maternal deaths and morbidity rates decline, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … severe maternal morbidity cases, despite officials saying an analytic strategy to monitor them is needed. Officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-new-york-must-do-more-reduce-maternal-deaths