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DiNapoli: NYC Parks Can Do More to Correct Barriers to People With Disabilities
… New York City Parks Department facilities have barriers to people with disabilities and many don’t meet ADA standards, according to an audit by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Federal law demands equal access to public spaces, but we found hundreds of barriers to people …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-nyc-parks-can-do-more-correct-barriers-people-disabilitiesDiNapoli Op-Ed: Act on Proposal to Help State & Local Governments Pay for Retiree Health Care
… the long term. There would be no limit on how much or how little a government can deposit into the trust. Prefunding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-op-ed-act-proposal-help-state-local-governments-pay-retiree-health-careDiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Washington to Help Governments Hurt by COVID-19
… services. As we all appreciate, our public health care workers, first responders and transit workers are among … welcome, but what about our states and local governments? Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and the National Governors Association …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-washington-help-governments-hurt-covid-19DiNapoli Audit Finds Fixes Needed in NYC High School Matching Process
… rely on a fair and transparent system to get into the high school programs that fit their needs and to give them the … student is matched according to the placement rules.” Each year, more than 70,000 eighth graders apply to high school, … inconsistent or inequitable outcomes. For example, for the 2023-2024 school year, NYCPS reduced the number of seats …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-fixes-needed-nyc-high-school-matching-processContract Advisory No. 26
… shall contain the following statement subscribed by the bidder and affirmed by such bidder as true under the penalty of perjury: “By submission of this bid, each bidder and each person signing on behalf of any bidder …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/26-statement-sexual-harassment-prevention-bidsState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City Financial Plan
… The updated financial plan highlights why smart use of the city’s federal relief funds and better-than-projected … will be used to narrow the outyear gaps to an average of $2.6 billion annually and alleviate risks from projected … "The updated plan also raises concerns for the pace of recovery’s effects on the city budget. City tax revenues, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-financial-planDiNapoli: NYC Transit Must Ensure Cameras and Security Equipment Are Maintained and in Working Order
… system, to avoid future unexpected failures, an audit from State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found. “The MTA’s … have. They also found that Transit had no documentation to show that maintenance was completed for 67% of the work that … cameras. Transit uses a number of alarms, cameras and ID card readers to warn it if anyone enters a subway tunnel at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-transit-must-ensure-cameras-and-security-equipment-are-maintained-and-working-orderState Agencies Bulletin No. 2413.1
… may occur and to clarify when a second notification letter is required. The Effective Date to use when submitting Earnings Code OVH … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with revised policies and procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/24131-revised-policies-and-procedures-addressing-overpaymentsOversight of Child Protective Services (Follow-Up)
… (PQI) process in January 2020. The process involves case reviews by a dedicated team to improve consistency. Once … that should be addressed statewide rather than on a case-by-case basis; however, officials had not yet developed a plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/06/oversight-child-protective-services-followDiNapoli: MTA Needs to Improve Efforts to do Business with Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses
… the lower target, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York’s MWBE … give qualified companies a chance to do business with the state,” DiNapoli said. “The MTA needs to do a better job … give minority and women-owned businesses a fair shake.” State law requires state agencies and public authorities to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-mta-needs-improve-efforts-do-business-minority-and-women-owned-businessesSelected Aspects of Safety and Security in Subway Facilities
… The responses to the 141 electronic work orders (tickets) sampled from the period September 1, 2019 through … this occurs when employees do not use their access card when entering a subway tunnel. The SCC has instructed employees to always use their access card. However, they do not always comply with the policy. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/08/selected-aspects-safety-and-security-subway-facilitiesDiNapoli Releases East Harlem Economic Snapshot
… Economic growth is strong in East Harlem, according to a report released today by New York … 40 percent. DiNapoli released his Economic Snapshot of East Harlem at the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College along with elected and community leaders. "East Harlem has undergone robust economic growth. This growth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-releases-east-harlem-economic-snapshotCOVID-19 Causes Big Financial Hit to NYC Arts, Entertainment and Recreation Industry
… sector saw the largest decline among all sectors in the city’s economy due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as … declined by 66 percent over a one-year period ending in December 2020, according to a report released today by New … P. DiNapoli. DiNapoli urged the state and city to work in coordination to provide establishments with clear guidance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/covid-19-causes-big-financial-hit-nyc-arts-entertainment-and-recreation-industryDiNapoli: Health Departments Need to Clean Up Act on Food Safety
… hold those with serious violations accountable could be a recipe for disaster.” The state Department of Health (DOH) is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-health-departments-need-clean-act-food-safetyTown of Parish - Financial Condition and Supervisor's Records (2019M-58)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board adequately managed the Town’s financial condition and received accurate financial reports to help it do so. Key Findings The Board did not adopt structurally … Determine whether the Board adequately managed the Towns financial condition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/05/29/town-parish-financial-condition-and-supervisors-records-2019m-58Security Self-Assessment – Information Technology Governance
… The Security Self-Assessment appended to this publication addresses key areas of IT internal … security training?” The question is followed by a prompt to record the date(s) of training and who attended, if … occurred six years ago, the governing board may want to consider arranging for additional training or a refresher …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/security-self-assessmentUniversity at Albany – Sabbatical and Other Paid Leave
… Purpose To determine whether the State University of New York (SUNY) … pertinent labor agreements. Sabbatical leaves are granted to academic and administrative officers to promote professional development. Other paid leaves are … To determine whether the State University of New York SUNY at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/30/university-albany-sabbatical-and-other-paid-leavePreparing and Applying for Retirement
… Retirement is a big step, and we want to make sure you’re ready when the time comes. Below you’ll … for retirement, including topics to consider as you plan and actions to take. When you’re ready to apply for … guiding NYSLRS members through the retirement process and highlighting important topics and information to consider …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/preparing-and-applying-for-retirementPublications
… Both Retirement Systems (ERS and PFRS) Partial Lump Sum (PLS) Payment at Retirement Explains the option to receive a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publicationsLife Changes: Applying for Disability Retirement
… A Message from Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli No one likes to think they may become permanently disabled, but the truth … can happen to anyone at any time. If you become disabled, and cannot perform the duties of your position, it will be … for you to learn about the benefits you could receive and how to apply for those benefits. This booklet describes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-applying-disability-retirement