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DiNapoli: Calls to Investigate Violations of Do Not Call Law Going Unanswered
… than 450,000 annually, but only two cases were referred for enforcement action in 2016 and 2017 combined, according … of State's Division of Consumer Protection is responsible for enforcing the 2001 law. Initially, New York consumers … the division referred only two cases to legal counsel for further enforcement, versus 29 in 2015 and 2014 combined. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-calls-investigate-violations-do-not-call-law-going-unansweredDiNapoli Releases Economic Snapshot of Staten Island Highlighting Borough's Resilience and Progress
… Island is equipped with the data necessary to advocate for needed resources to address the myriad challenges we … benefit from. Thank you to Comptroller DiNapoli's office for conducting this report and bringing to light all of the … last few years across various sectors - and the potential for further job creation on the horizon. But these numbers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-releases-economic-snapshot-staten-island-highlighting-boroughs-resilience-and-progressOneida County Department of Social Services – Contract Monitoring and Payments (2015M-244)
… were being met. Contracts were not always renegotiated in a timely manner. Key Recommendations Require that agencies … so there is sufficient time to renegotiate the contracts in advance of the contracts’ expiration dates. … Oneida …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/02/12/oneida-county-department-social-services-contract-monitoring-and-payments-2015mDiNapoli Announces Vicki Fuller's Retirement as CIO of NYS Common Retirement Fund
… is more important than her sincere and tireless concern for the more than one million New York state workers, retirees and families who rely on the Fund for financial security," DiNapoli said. "Since Vicki joined … one of the largest and best in the country. I thank her for her contributions and wish her the best," DiNapoli added. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-announces-vicki-fullers-retirement-cio-nys-common-retirement-fundDiNapoli: Contamination of New York's Waterways From Combined Sewer Overflows Remains a Challenge
… of aging infrastructure through continued funding for these priorities, thoughtful capital planning and more … There are 46 CSO communities in New York responsible for 807 outfalls – locations where excess untreated or … systems are overwhelmed. New York City is responsible for about half of the outfalls, and just three other metro …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-contamination-new-yorks-waterways-combined-sewer-overflows-remains-challengeDiNapoli: Energy Companies Agree to Report on Impact of Paris Agreement Goals
… levels and pursue efforts to limit temperature increases to 1.5°C. In order to meet the 2°C goal, climate … change, addressing material risks and opportunities for the Fund's investments. At his direction, the Fund … the Fund's investment decisions, including: $4 billion for the low emissions index; $3 billion in sustainable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-energy-companies-agree-report-impact-paris-agreement-goalsCity of Sherrill – Payroll and Community Activity Center Cash Receipts (2017M-228)
… from the Community Activity Center were properly accounted for during the period January 1, 2016 through March 31, 2017. … is governed by an elected five-member City Commission. For 2016, payroll expenditures totaled approximately $1.55 … of payrolls. Adopt written policies and procedures for cash collections at the Community Activity Center, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/12/22/city-sherrill-payroll-and-community-activity-center-cash-receipts-2017m-228Village of New Paltz – Internal Controls Over Building Department Operations (2017M-201)
… to the Board. Key Recommendations Segregate duties or increase oversight of the code enforcement duties. Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/12/15/village-new-paltz-internal-controls-over-building-department-operations-2017m-201Town of Porter – Sewer Billings to Fort Niagara State Park (2017M-162)
… April 17, 2017. Background The Town of Porter is located in Niagara County and has a population of approximately 6,600 … of Youngstown and Fort Niagara State Park are also located in the Town. The Town is governed by an elected five-member … of the terms of the original contract that was established in 1970. Key Recommendations Properly and accurately bill …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/12/01/town-porter-sewer-billings-fort-niagara-state-park-2017m-162City of Glen Cove – Financial Condition, Claims Processing and Payroll (2017M-210)
… condition, claims processing and payroll function for the period January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2016. … City Council. General fund budgeted appropriations for 2017 totaled approximately $46.7 million. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/01/12/city-glen-cove-financial-condition-claims-processing-and-payroll-2017m-210Oversight of Hotels and Motels Used for Homeless and Mixed-Use Temporary Residency
… Counties throughout the State utilize hotels and motels to house a substantial portion of their homeless populations. In … use of resources to inspect temporary residences to house the homeless. Agency Comments In responding to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/27/oversight-hotels-and-motels-used-homeless-and-mixed-use-temporary-residencyUnited HealthCare Insurance Company of New York – Empire Plan Drug Rebates (Follow-Up)
… one was no longer applicable. Key Recommendation Officials are given 30 days after the issuance of the follow-up report to provide information on any actions that are planned to address the unresolved issues discussed in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/24/united-healthcare-insurance-company-new-york-empire-plan-drug-rebates-followYoung Women’s College Prep Charter School of Rochester – Information Technology (2016M-24)
… of Trustees and has approximately 290 students, is located in the City of Rochester, Monroe County. The School had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/05/06/young-womens-college-prep-charter-school-rochester-information-technologyRiverbank State Park – Administration of the Concession Contract With Riverbank Restaurant Group
… Park operated by Riverbank Restaurant Group, LLC (RRG), for the period May 1, 2004 to December 31, 2013. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/11/24/riverbank-state-park-administration-concession-contract-riverbank-restaurant-groupOswego County Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) – Separation Payments (2016M-217)
… are made according to the terms of negotiated agreements and contracts. … Oswego County Board of Cooperative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/09/02/oswego-county-board-cooperative-educational-services-boces-separation-paymentsCity and Town of Poughkeepsie Joint Water Project – Board Oversight (2014M-236)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Joint Water Project’s … January 1, 2013 through May 31, 2014. Background The City of Poughkeepsie and Town of Poughkeepsie entered into an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/12/12/city-and-town-poughkeepsie-joint-water-project-board-oversight-2014m-236State Audit Recommends Improvements to NYC's Oversight of Agencies Placing Foster Children
… New York City's Administration for Children's Services (ACS) should improve oversight to … are safe from harm." In New York City, ACS is responsible for ensuring the safety of children who are placed in foster … with relatives or with foster parents approved by not-for-profit, community-based voluntary agencies. The agencies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-audit-recommends-improvements-nycs-oversight-agencies-placing-foster-childrenDiNapoli: Contractor Sentenced in Federal Court for Defrauding State of Over $360,000
… A former state contractor who pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges earlier this year, as a result of a … the Southern District Preet Bharara, was sentenced today to a year and one day in prison and ordered to pay a total of $721,112 in restitution and criminal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-contractor-sentenced-federal-court-defrauding-state-over-360000United HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Orthopedic Associates of Long Island
… The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, covering a range of services from inpatient … process and pay medical claims from health care providers for services provided to Empire Plan members. United … pay a nominal co-payment to the participating provider for the services rendered. Members may also choose to receive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-orthopedic-associates-long-islandUlster Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Internal Controls Over Purchasing (2016M-158)
… the use of competition, such as requests for proposals, in procuring professional services. Key Recommendation Revise … or other appropriate method of soliciting competition in the procurement of all professional services. … Ulster …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/07/08/ulster-board-cooperative-educational-services-internal-controls-over-purchasing