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DiNapoli: Silencing Excessive NYC Noise a Major Challenge
… enforce local law, but there is more that city agencies can do to control noise disruptions. We hope our reports on … has adverse effects on our mental and physical health. I hope that city officials will use this information to … (DEP), which face staffing and resource challenges that can hamper their ability to quickly respond to complaints. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-silencing-excessive-nyc-noise-major-challengeOpinion 92-22
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Contracts … of owners of property located outside municipality in assessment review proceedings) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND … representing owners of property located outside village in assessment review proceedings) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-22DiNapoli Reaffirms Commitment to DEI Initiatives
… than one million state and local government employees and retirees and their beneficiaries. It has consistently been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-reaffirms-commitment-dei-initiativesDiNapoli Announces New $7 Million Investment in Northern Ireland
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) is investing … Fund,” DiNapoli said. “Northern Ireland is on the move, as I saw firsthand during a recent visit. The peace process has … to invest throughout Northern Ireland and to accelerate value creation.” “We are very pleased to be investing in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-announces-new-7-million-investment-northern-irelandState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… of Children and Family Services (OCFS): Oversight of Direct Placement of Children (Follow-Up) (2021-F-6) An audit … found that OCFS did not maintain adequate oversight of direct placement to ensure that Local Departments of Social … for Local Districts to follow in supervising all direct placement cases as it has for similar child welfare …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: Audit Finds State Falling Short in Helping People with Disabilities Find Work
… public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and commonly requested …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-state-falling-short-helping-people-disabilities-find-workDiNapoli: New York’s Workforce Development Programs Lack Governance and Coordination
… and coordination,” DiNapoli said. “As the lead agency in workforce development, the Department of Labor needs to … and get our state back to work. Employment recovery in New York is lagging behind the rest of the country and … shared comprehensive understanding of WFD needs statewide. In New York, this governance body is the State Workforce …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-new-yorks-workforce-development-programs-lack-governance-and-coordinationNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Selected Economic Trends Job Losses Are Concentrated in Lower-Paid Sectors Six months into the COVID-19 recession, New Yorkers working in lower-paid sectors continue to suffer a disproportionate … share of job losses statewide and especially in New York City. Among the nearly 1.3 million net jobs the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-september-30-2020State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… of Agriculture and Markets: Oversight of the Farm-to-School Program (2020-S-9) The department needs to improve … 2014 through November 2019. This amount included money due to PANYNJ for utilities, amounts due when tenants terminated their leases early, and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOpinion 91-60
… accounts of public corporations, including OTBs (NY Const, art X, §5; Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law, … in connection with political subdivisions (NY Const, art V, §1) is different from his constitutional authority over other public corporations (NY Const, art X, §5; Patterson , supra ), we believe that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-60Opinion 88-54
… The town board may, however, initiate proceedings for such an extension prior to the effective date of the … December 31, and, if so, what time table must be followed for the extension of the consolidated district. As noted in … special districts only becomes effective after the period for filing a petition requesting a referendum has expired or, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-54Charter School of Educational Excellence – Information Technology (2023M-174)
Determine whether the Charter School of Educational Excellence (School) Board of Trustees (Board) and officials secured student data to help protect it from unauthorized access and developed and adopted a comprehensive information technology (IT) contingency plan.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/charter-school-of-educational-excellence-2023-174.pdfThe Child School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2012-S-67)
To determine whether the expenses reported on the Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) of The Child School (School) were calculated properly, documented adequately, and allowable pursuant to the State Education Department’s (SED) Reimbursable Cost Manual (Manual).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2012-12s67.pdfSaratoga County Industrial Development Agency – Project Monitoring and Grant and Loan Program (2015M-85)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the IDA’s process for evaluating and monitoring projects and to … through January 31, 2015. Background The Saratoga County IDA is an independent public benefit corporation established … by the Saratoga County Legislature. Key Findings The IDA had provisions to reduce assistance for businesses that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/10/02/saratoga-county-industrial-development-agency-projectTown of East Greenbush – Justice Court Operations (2016M-60)
… for 2014, and the Board did not contract with a certified public accountant to do so. Key Recommendations Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2016/05/06/town-east-greenbush-justice-court-operations-2016m-60Niagara County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2015M-93)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the IDA’s process for evaluating, … General Municipal Law. The IDA is governed by a Board of nine members who are appointed by the County Legislature. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/09/11/niagara-county-industrial-development-agency-projectWilton Water and Sewer Authority – Water and Sewer Charges (2016M-329)
… is an independent public benefit corporation located in Saratoga County. The Authority, which is governed by an … sanitary sewer services to approximately 8,100 residents in the Town of Wilton. The Authority’s recorded revenue for … Key Finding The Authority did not have written policies in place directing how and when adjustments were to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/01/06/wilton-water-and-sewer-authority-water-and-sewer-charges-2016m-329Erie County Water Authority – Information Technology (2018M-9)
… environment against unauthorized use, access and loss for the period January 1, 2016 through October 6, 2017. … and ensure that accounts are periodically reviewed for necessity and appropriateness. Review the Internet usage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/05/04/erie-county-water-authority-information-technology-2018m-9Poughkeepsie Housing Authority – Procurement and Information Technology Controls (2017M-222)
… whether Authority officials procured goods and services in accordance with the procurement policy and applicable … Background The Poughkeepsie Housing Authority is located in the City of Poughkeepsie, in Dutchess County. The Authority, which provides low-rent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2018/02/16/poughkeepsie-housing-authority-procurement-and-information-technologyApplying for Previous or Military Service Credit – Police and Fire Plan
… To receive credit for any type of previous or military … must be received before your effective date of retirement) to our Member & Employer Services Bureau. Please include as … you are seeking credit. We will determine your eligibility to receive the credit and any cost involved. Requesting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/applying-previous-or-military-service-credit