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DiNapoli: Weak Oversight Leads to Tax Breaks for Ineligible Properties

… to 80% for which they may be ineligible, according to an audit by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New … on the efforts of both the localities and DEC. DiNapoli’s report found weaknesses in several aspects of DEC’s oversight … a comprehensive up-to-date data collection and monitoring system for tracking program participants. Auditors found the …

XIII.10.C Refunds Owed to the State by an Employee – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement

If an employee was issued a check from a Business Units sole custody account the advance must be reconciled outside of SFS

XIII.10 Refunds Owed to the State by an Employee – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement

DiNapoli Releases Industry Sector Dashboards to Track NYC Economic Recovery

… employers such as restaurants, hotels and retail stores. There is no doubt the recovery of New York state requires a … in the sector in December 2021 remained 17.9% below what it was in March 2020. Construction : Jobs in the sector …

DiNapoli Calls on Major Corporations to Conduct Racial Equity Audits

… the American public cried out over the killings of other Black men and women, corporations pledged to fight against …

DiNapoli: Former Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement of $240,000

… Dennis Brown pleaded guilty to stealing $240,000 in public funds and must now pay full restitution. The thefts … public funds to pay for groceries, cooking classes, liquor store purchases, a subscription, gift shop purchases, … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …

Compliance With Requirements to Maintain Systems at Vendor-Supported Levels (Follow-Up)

… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, … Compliance With Requirements to Maintain Systems at Vendor-Supported Levels (Report 2019-S-6 ). About the Program … for ensuring systems are up to date and maintained at vendor-supported levels (i.e., systems continue to be updated …

NYC Surplus Projected to Reach $550 Million in FY 2020

New York City now projects a surplus of $550 million in fiscal year 2020

DiNapoli: Outreach Failure Contributes to Rise in Subway Homeless Population

… descriptions, partial names, and locations frequented and photos. Auditors found BRC workers kept a binder of photos instead of uploading them to StreetSmart. CPR and …

DiNapoli: Former Non-Profit Executive Pleads Guilty to Falsifying Business Records

… overseeing key business functions for an organization that does vital work with youth, but chose to abuse this power and …

DiNapoli: Middletown Chiropractor Sentenced to Nine Years for Insurance Fraud

… obligations and bilked insurance companies and Medicare out of millions of dollars. Thanks to the …

DiNapoli: New York City Job Growth Continues to Set Records

… 24 percent rate of growth outpaced the nation and New York state, according a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York City’s … or go to: https://osc.state.ny.us/osdc/rpt11-2020.pdf Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York …

NYS Pension Fund Commits $2 Billion to Climate Transition Index

… government employees and retirees and their beneficiaries. It has consistently been ranked as one of the best managed …

Retroactive Service Credit due to Litigation, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards – Legacy Reporting

… NYSLRS can only award retroactive service credit based on litigation, settlements … when such actions result in the payment of retroactive salary. If you would like legal documents intended to grant … and Employer Services Bureau a copy of the legal document for review. You will be charged for the employer portion of …

DiNapoli Rejects DOT Contract due to Unanswered Questions About Contractor

… Corp., which failed to pay prevailing wages and falsified payroll records. Limnes did not disclose the debarment of …

XIV.8 Controls to Prevent Prohibited Transactions Using Sole Custody Funds – XIV. Special Procedures

… list of terrorists and terrorist organizations identified in the President's Executive Order. The Office of Foreign … issued to those individuals or organizations identified in the Executive Order. Process and Document Preparation: … payment vendor ID within SFS must have proper controls in place to identify and prevent payment to entities on the …

DiNapoli: New York Must Do More To Reduce Maternal Deaths

… health conditions and death rates have increased since a taskforce was established in 2018 to address maternal … which produced several recommendations, including creating a Maternal Mortality Review Board and a statewide expert work … are working and guide how it moves forward. Additionally, two recommendations from the board and the taskforce …

DiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Oversight of Child Care Grants

… COVID-19 pandemic, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. To help child care … primarily provide education services regulated by the State Education Department (SED) but may also provide day … in Stabilization 2.0 funds for health care contributions, retirement contributions and bonuses (totaling over $14,000) …

DiNapoli Audit Finds MTA Needs to Strengthen Extreme Weather Preparations

… having flooded in the past. Inspections and maintenance of flood protection equipment are critical to ensure its … infrastructure at risk. At two B&T tunnels with 12 flood doors, there was no documentation that the doors had … no evidence that employees had been trained to inspect flood mitigation equipment. Both B&T and Bus Operations have …

DiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Fill Out 2020 Census Forms

… lags behind most other states in responding to the 2020 Census, ranking 38th in the country, New York State … of response rates as of July 13, as well as those of cities, towns and villages. These charts, which are updated … Hamilton (16.5 percent). Cities with the highest response rate include Sherrill in Oneida County (79.9 percent), …