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DiNapoli: OTDA Needs to Improve Oversight of Services Provided to Those in Homeless Shelters
… state Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) needs to improve its oversight of local departments of social … 2022. Each client who enters a shelter must take part in a needs assessment and the development of an Individual Living … assessment, an evaluation of the client’s housing and care needs, is supposed to begin within one business day of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-otda-needs-improve-oversight-services-provided-those-homeless-sheltersCost-Saving Ideas: Managing Your Travel and Conference Expenses
… board should provide guidance for managing travel and conference expenses to avoid any problems arising, such as: … extends business travel beyond the time required for a conference Explain the rules related to travelling with a … other non-employee (In some instances, reimbursements for conference and other travel expenses may be governed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-managing-your-travel-and-conference-expensesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued. Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance – … of the New York City Police Department. A prior audit, issued in October 2022, found that CCRB did not complete … Improvement (PQI) process in January 2020. A prior audit, issued in January 2023, found that OCFS could make …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Annual Review of MTA Finances
… on the MTA’s financial plan. “This is a critical moment for the MTA and for riders,” DiNapoli said. “As everyone … fare hikes, and deterioration of the system.” The MTA’s latest financial plan projects budget gaps that grow from … billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-annual-review-mta-financesComptroller DiNapoli And A.G Schneiderman Announce Guilty Pleas By Former Met Council Directors For Stealing $9M In Kickback Scheme
… time after pleading guilty to multiple felony charges for stealing, together with other co-conspirators, … approximately $650,000 in cash kickbacks and payments for personal expenses. Rapfogel admitted that between January … protect it. I want to thank Comptroller DiNapoli for his continued partnership in our mission to root out …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-pleas-former-met-council-directors-stealingOpinion 89-27
… that county supervisors who take office after a certain date be required to contribute a greater amount for health … than those supervisors who were in office prior to such date, as long as the resolution is consistent with equal … that county supervisors who take office after a certain date be required to contribute a greater amount for health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-27Opinion 92-52
… the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC AUTHORITIES -- Municipal Cooperation (joint investments by municipalities … system to serve the Water Authority of Great Neck North District. Section 1197-d(4) provides that the powers of the … counties, cities, towns, villages, water districts, utility companies, individuals, firms or corporations , …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-52XI.12.B Contract Assignments – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… OVERVIEW This section outlines the procedures to be followed by a State agency to execute the transfer of the rights, obligations, and liabilities under a contract to an individual or organization (“Transferee”) other than … This section outlines the procedures to be followed by a State agency to execute the transfer of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12b-contract-assignmentsRisk Assessment and Implementation of Measures to Address Extreme Weather Conditions
… of MTA Bus. In 2007, the Chair of the MTA appointed a Blue Ribbon Commission on Sustainability and the MTA (Blue Ribbon Commission), which was charged with making … to MTA and its agencies. In 2009, MTA issued the Blue Ribbon Commission’s final report with recommendations in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/01/02/risk-assessment-and-implementation-measures-address-extreme-weather-conditionsControls and Management of the Unemployment Insurance System
… of Labor (USDOL) website, for the period April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022, the estimated fraud rate in New … those attributed to identity theft. In February 2021, the Department began using ID.me, Inc. (ID.me) to … those controls. From April 1, 2020 through March 31, 2021, the Office of the State Comptroller authorized more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/11/15/controls-and-management-unemployment-insurance-systemState Agencies Bulletin No. 685
… with section 209 of the Civil Service Law with respect to certain employees in the Agency Law Enforcement Services … are eligible for binding arbitration, the award is limited to those eligible employees. In order to facilitate the processing of the award and to allow for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/685-establishment-new-payroll-bargaining-unit-codes-non-arbitration-eligibleDiNapoli Calls for Long-Needed State Debt Reform
… is projected by the Division of the Budget to increase by $26 billion, or 42%, from $61.9 billion in State Fiscal Year … debt to grow to troubling levels and offers a roadmap for state debt reform to improve debt affordability and … the operating budget and leaves fewer resources available for other priorities and programs. “New York state has a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-calls-long-needed-state-debt-reformDiNapoli: NYC Budget Faces Uncertainty Without More Federal Relief
… were the driving forces behind the increase in the revenue forecast for FY 2021. While the city revised its economic and … pre-pandemic levels also remains uncertain. After a record 10-year expansion that added 920,500 jobs, New York City lost … in 2021 to $17 billion (a 49 percent drop). According to NYC & Company, the city’s tourism agency, tourism is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-nyc-budget-faces-uncertainty-without-more-federal-reliefDiNapoli: Housing Cost Burdens for New Yorkers Among Nation's Highest
… cost burden of more than 50% of their income going to pay for housing, according to a report by State Comptroller … Previous reports focused on poverty and food insecurity. “For too many New Yorkers, finding and keeping an adequate and … 2.9 million households paying 30% or more of their income for housing. This constituted 38.9% of households, the 3 rd …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-housing-cost-burdens-new-yorkers-among-nations-highestRequired Documentation
… you file a claim: online , you may receive an email asking for documentation to prove ownership. by mail , you can … claim form. In some cases, we may send you a letter asking for additional documentation. Below is a list of acceptable … how to reduce the size of a PDF file using Adobe Acrobat, visit Adobe Acrobat Help . Password protection: Documents …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/required-documentationNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Federal Tax Reform
… tax changes that would eliminate important deductions for millions of New Yorkers and threaten higher costs for essential public infrastructure projects. "Middle-class … it is hard to conclude that the members of Congress voting for these plans have a much clearer picture. Frantically …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-federal-tax-reformConstitutional Debt Limit
… In New York State, there are limits to how much debt a local government or school district can … the debt limit. Exclusions from the limit for debt related to sewer projects and certain types of self-liquidating debt are available. How to apply for a sewer debt exclusion For city school districts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/constitutional-debt-limitOtisco Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2016M-415-F)
… – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the District’s progress, as of July 2024, in … The purpose of our review was to assess the Districts progress as of July 2024 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/11/08/otisco-fire-district-audit-follow-2016m-415-fTown of Ossian – Tax Collector (2016M-364)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to verify the accuracy of the Town’s tax collection for the … Tax Collector, deposits were made and collections remitted to the Supervisor and County Treasurer within the statutorily … The purpose of our audit was to verify the accuracy of the Towns tax collection for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/12/23/town-ossian-tax-collector-2016m-364Town of Elmira – Audit Follow-Up (2015M-226-F)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our review was to assess the Town’s progress, as of July 11, 2016, in … The purpose of our review was to assess the Towns progress as of July 11 2016 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/11/04/town-elmira-audit-follow-2015m-226-f