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Opinion 93-21
… a public, sale of an unneeded pumper truck will yield the best price or maximum financial benefits, it may resolve to … for any lawful use (see, e.g., Ross v Wilson , 308 NY 605; Orelli v Ambro , 41 NY2d 952, 394 NYS2d 636; Matter of New City Jewish Center v Flagg , 111 AD2d 814, 490 NYS 560, affd 66 NY2d 980, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-21Oversight of Waste Tire Cleanup and Use of Waste Tire Fees (Follow-Up)
… and the environment. They provide an ideal breeding ground for mosquitoes and other disease-carrying pests and are a … for enforcement and abatement (cleanup) of waste tire sites. DEC has established an enforcement policy to ensure … the Act, such as inventorying and assessing waste tire sites and abating non-compliant waste tire stockpiles. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/oversight-waste-tire-cleanup-and-use-waste-tire-fees-followState Health Department Slow to Inspect Violations at Adult Care Facilities, Audit Finds
… The state Department of Health (DOH) is not adequately overseeing adult care facilities, risking the health and safety of vulnerable residents, according to an audit … York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit found DOH at times failed to conduct timely inspections and often …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/state-health-department-slow-inspect-violations-adult-care-facilities-audit-findsDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for January 2017
… & Markets $1.4 million to the New York Farm Viability Institute Inc. for the Specialty Crop block grant program. … million with Tetra Tech Inc. for whale monitoring in the NYC Bight. $2.3 million to the Open Space Institute Land Trust Inc. for forest land in Brookhaven, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-january-2017DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for February 2017
… today his office approved 1,558 contracts valued at $4.44 billion and approved nearly 4 million payments worth … for dam safety. Department of Financial Services $3.75 million for Independent Dispute Resolution. $1.25 million … the Hudson River Estuary program. $949,000 to the U.S. Geological Survey for the groundwater monitoring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-february-2017Selected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… Research and Development Authority (Authority) was created in 1975 to use innovation and technology to solve some of New … York’s most difficult energy and environmental problems in ways that improve the State’s economy. The Authority … $7 million of Authority spending that was discretionary in nature. Each public authority should have formal policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-2DiNapoli: Improvements at NYS Parks Needed to Remove Barriers for People With Disabilities
… obstacles on access trails and paths, and limited parking for people with disabilities, according to an audit released … (Parks) oversees more than 250 parks and historic sites and works to ensure compliance with the Americans with … to offer, and this includes our state parks and historic sites,” said New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-improvements-nys-parks-needed-remove-barriers-people-disabilitiesOversight of Shelter Placements
… Services is effectively placing clients into shelters or facilities that have the necessary services and … permanent housing. During the intake/assessment process, clinical providers conduct a comprehensive medical … other factors. DHS does not fully utilize available client data, such as diagnoses, shelter incidents, non-compliance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/01/oversight-shelter-placementsPermanent COLA
… enact a law providing an annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for retirees. A COLA payment is a change, based on the cost of living index, … it occurs. Once you become eligible and receive your first COLA payment, subsequent COLA adjustments will continue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/permanent-colaOversight of Sidewalk Sheds
… Objective To determine if the New York City (NYC or City) Department of Buildings (DOB) adequately monitors that NYC sidewalk sheds are erected and removed when required, are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/06/oversight-sidewalk-shedsOversight of Security Expenses in Single Adult and Adult Family Homeless Shelters
… Purpose To determine whether the New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is … services for eligible homeless families and individuals in the City and for providing fiscal oversight of the … As of June 27, 2017, DHS held 93 registered contracts (140 locations) for single adult and adult family shelters with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/05/07/oversight-security-expenses-single-adult-and-adult-family-homeless-sheltersOversight of Building Construction Site Safety (Follow-Up)
… New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) is responsible for regulating the safe and lawful use of buildings and construction sites to promote the safety of all people who visit, live, … whether DOB adequately monitors NYC building construction sites to ensure compliance with applicable codes, laws, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/10/oversight-building-construction-site-safety-followDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for June 2016
… Inc., $934,000 to the Polish Community Center of Buffalo and $702,000 to the Actors Fund of America. $3.9 … and reimbursement litigation with residential health care facilities. $18.2 million to Maximus Inc. and $1.6 million to Computer Sciences Corporation for assistance with the state’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-june-2016DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions For December 2016
… 2.8 million payments worth more than $10.8 billion in December. His office also rejected 253 contracts and related … than 37,000 payments valued at more than $85 million. As the state’s chief financial officer, DiNapoli’s office … on his commitment to added transparency via his Open Book New York website. Highlights for December 2016: Legislative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-december-2016DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for April 2017
… Ontario County. $9.9 million with Cold Spring Construction Co. for pavement repairs and resurfacing, Monroe, Genesee, … for passenger and rail assistance to Falls Rd. Railroad Co Inc., and $904,000 to Nassau County for FEMA-funded bridge … Hugh Carey Tunnel in Kings County. $520,000 to The Pike Co. for design and build services at the Rochester Amtrak …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-april-2017Selected Aspects of Inactive Hazardous Waste Site Remediation Cost Recovery
… costs related to site investigation and remediation, bill for and collect these costs from responsible parties in a … for the contamination of inactive hazardous waste sites. This audit covers the period April 1, 2011 through … of the Program is to identify, investigate, and remediate sites containing consequential amounts of hazardous waste. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/22/selected-aspects-inactive-hazardous-waste-site-remediation-cost-recoveryState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… 1, 2012 and May 31, 2017. Medicaid payments were made for free vaccines and payments of the fee to administer the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0Oversight of Adult Protective Services Programs
… of Children and Family Services adequately monitors Adult Protective Services activities to protect vulnerable adults. … Children and Family Services (OCFS) administers the Adult Protective Services (APS) program to assist vulnerable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/17/oversight-adult-protective-services-programsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… purchasing policy. School officials did not obtain the required quotes for six vendors paid $112,611. Although the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… (BOCES) officials did not properly monitor and account for fixed assets. Thirty-two of the assets tested and valued … inventory as active and could not be found. Lynbrook Union Free School District – Purchasing (Nassau County) The … economical use of taxpayer money, and in the district’s best interest. Pelham Union Free School District – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0