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DiNapoli Urges State to Improve Nursing Home Equipment Inspections
… New York state. The agency assesses and certifies nursing home compliance through unannounced, on-site inspections, … DiNapoli recommended DOH improve oversight of nursing home resident-care medical equipment by: Periodically … types of medical equipment known to be in use at nursing home facilities, such as the durable medical equipment items …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-urges-state-improve-nursing-home-equipment-inspectionsDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Additional Steps to Reduce Student Absenteeism
… school are often disengaged, falling behind academically and at risk for dropping out of school entirely," said … the extent to which districts implemented strategies to address chronic absenteeism. DiNapoli's auditors examined 18 … guidance for certifying chronic absenteeism data; Ensure communications to school districts contain sufficient detail …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-audit-recommends-additional-steps-reduce-student-absenteeismDiNapoli: Wall St. Profits on Pace to Beat 2017
… in the first half of 2018, 11 percent higher than last year, according to a report released today by New York State … DiNapoli. "Wall Street has profited every year since the end of the recession in 2009, and compensation last year … resulted from large increases in profits, bonuses, and capital gains in calendar 2017, which were boosted by recent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-wall-st-profits-pace-beat-2017Pension Contribution Rates to Decrease for Fiscal Year 2015-16
… Employer contribution rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) will decline in Fiscal … of payroll. The average contribution rate for the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) will decrease by about 11 … York’s pension fund is well-funded, is steadily recovering and will continue to meet its obligation to our more than one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/pension-contribution-rates-decrease-fiscal-year-2015-16DiNapoli Announces New Corporate Agreement to Disclose Political Spending
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that NiSource Inc. (NYSE: NI) has agreed to disclose its corporate political … Thomas P DiNapoli today announced that NiSource Inc NYSE NI has agreed to disclose its corporate political …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-announces-new-corporate-agreement-disclose-political-spendingDiNapoli Offers Proposal to Encourage Better Local Government Budgeting
… part to help localities find and implement real, lasting solutions. This proposal will help encourage municipalities … is a tool that will enable these entities to develop revenue and expenditure trends, establish long-term …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-offers-proposal-encourage-better-local-government-budgetingDiNapoli: Thruway Authority Needs Plan to Meet Future Costs
… recommended the authority develop and implement a long term capital plan given that its current revenue structure … $227 million in 2014. For the same period, the authority’s use of its prior year reserve balances (excluding funds used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-thruway-authority-needs-plan-meet-future-costsTown of Roxbury – Payments to Not-For-Profit Organizations (2022M-177)
… in connection with each proposed payment to ensure that it does not violate Article VIII, Section 1 of the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/01/27/town-roxbury-payments-not-profit-organizations-2022m-177DiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… was turned over by Apple. State law governing gift card expiration dates and fees was changed this year. A new law … effect on December 10, 2022, that allowed the expiration date for gift cards to increase from five to nine years after … dates on any cards they receive and to register the card with the retailer. DiNapoli’s office is currently holding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsDiNapoli Calls on Aetna to Disclose Corporate Political Spending
… pending at four other portfolio companies: NextEra Energy Inc., Raytheon Company, The Travelers Companies Inc. … Eastman Chemical H&R Block Marathon Oil U.S. Steel Valero Energy 2014 Comcast Corp. CF Industries (2014 agreement … Donnelley & Sons Company Safeway Inc. Sempra Energy 2011 Limited Brands Marriott International Inc. Yum! Brands Inc. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-calls-aetna-disclose-corporate-political-spendingDiNapoli Announces Robin Lois to Oversee Local Government Division
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the appointment of former Dutchess County Comptroller Robin Lois as the Deputy Comptroller of Local Government & School Accountability. Lois will head the division responsible for monitoring the finances of New York’s local governments and school districts. She …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-announces-robin-lois-oversee-local-government-divisionSelected Programs to Assist Businesses in New York City
… To determine whether the New York City Department of Small Business Services provided available services under the … Business Preparedness and Resiliency Program, and whether Small Business Advocates and Compliance Advisors provided … To determine whether the New York City Department of Small Business Services provided available services under the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/14/selected-programs-assist-businesses-new-york-cityDiNapoli: NYC Transit Should Improve Response to Safety-Related Defects
… "A" defects must be made safe or repaired within 24 hours. Priority "B" defects are not deemed to pose a safety … were addressed within 24 hours as required. The Division took between 6 and 92 days to address five defects, including … that the data could not be relied upon. The full MTA response is in the audit. DiNapoli also issued a report on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-nyc-transit-should-improve-response-safety-related-defectsDiNapoli: Localities Spending More to Address Climate Change Hazards
… local governments across New York reported $1.34 billion in actual and anticipated spending on capital projects over a 10-year period, with about 55% of the total in response to climate-related hazards such as increased flooding and … of local governments across New York reported $134 billion in actual and anticipated spending on capital projects over a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-localities-spending-more-address-climate-change-hazardsDiNapoli: Special Education Provider Pleads Guilty to Felony Charges
… today to grand larceny charges stemming from an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … pay $418,000 in restitution as part of his plea agreement and is banned for life from providing special education … guilty plea shows that those who rip off taxpayers and students will not get away with it," DiNapoli said. "I …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-special-education-provider-pleads-guilty-felony-chargesXII.7.A Responding to Voucher and Expense Report Audit Questions – XII. Expenditures
… will contact a Voucher Authorizer at the agency via phone call or email. Agencies have the following … . The email must include the name, email address, and phone number of the new contact. Since the traveler’s supervisor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii7a-responding-voucher-and-expense-report-audit-questionsXII.6.U Payments Pursuant to Awards and Non-Judicial Settlement Agreements – XII. Expenditures
… Certification for Pre-Adjudicatory Settlement Agreements form, (AC-3300-S). This form is required for Pre-Adjudicatory … to withholding except in unusual cases (such as where the claimant is subject to back-up withholding). Such payments … are withheld, except in unusual cases (such as where the claimant is subject to back-up withholding). If the Business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6u-payments-pursuant-awards-and-non-judicial-settlement-agreementsDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… Thomas P. DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers to spend the gift cards they received this holiday season in a timely … years, the amount returned to DiNapoli’s office in unused gift cards has risen sharply from $5.8 million in 2014 to $16 million in 2021. “Misplacing your gift cards after the holiday season is easy to do,” DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsTown of Attica – Payments to Not-for-Profit Organizations (2021M-125)
… payments Town of Attica (Town) officials made to not-for-profit organizations were for appropriate purposes and were properly approved and … Key Findings The payments Town officials made to not-for-profit organizations were not always for appropriate … Town officials made to notforprofit organizations were for appropriate purposes and were properly approved and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/12/17/town-attica-payments-not-profit-organizations-2021m-125DiNapoli: FirstEnergy Corp. Agrees to Disclose Its Political Spending
… reached an agreement with Ohio-based utility FirstEnergy Corp. to comprehensively disclose its political spending, New … agreed to adopt such disclosure, including Bank of America Corp., Delta Airlines and PepsiCo Inc. New York State Common … reached an agreement with Ohiobased utility FirstEnergy Corp to comprehensively disclose its political spending New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-firstenergy-corp-agrees-disclose-its-political-spending