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DiNapoli Finds Subway Wait Times Got Worse from 2013 to 2014
… (Transit) published "wait assessment" shows a decline in performance. Wait assessment measures the train's ability … misleading for several reasons. First, Transit uses a score that is an average of averages. It calculates a simple … of all 23 subway lines and shuttles. Transit's wait time score gives a shuttle train the same value as a bigger line. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-finds-subway-wait-times-got-worse-2013-2014Controlling Access to Student Grading Systems in School Districts (2015-MS-3)
… and monitoring user access. All districts had weaknesses in accessing, monitoring and reviewing audit logs. Key … the procedures and requirements for making grade changes in the current year and for prior years. Periodically review … user access rights periodically. Periodically review available audit logs for unusual or inappropriate activity. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/09/21/controlling-access-student-grading-systems-school-districts-2015-ms-3Medicaid Program – Suspicious and Fraudulent Medicaid Payments to Affiliated Brooklyn Dentists
… Purpose To determine if six affiliated Brooklyn dentists billed Medicaid for services that were not … billed in relation to the hours their offices were open. For example, on June 17, 2010, the dentists' two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/04/medicaid-program-suspicious-and-fraudulent-medicaid-payments-affiliated-brooklyn-dentistsDiNapoli: Renewable Energy Projects Taking Years To Become Operational in NYS
… The audit suggests ORES should be more transparent about the timeliness of the application process and where …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-renewable-energy-projects-taking-years-become-operational-nysDiNapoli: State Needs to Ensure Timely Execution of Contracts with Not-For-Profits
… can’t continue to ask NFPs to help care for our children, look after the elderly and provide so many other important services without holding up our end of the bargain,” DiNapoli said. “Although recent … was paid by three agencies: Agency Amount Percent of NYS Interest Paid Department of Health $136,076 70% Office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-state-needs-ensure-timely-execution-contracts-not-profitsDiNapoli:Two Fortune 500 Retailers Agree to Increased Use of Renewable Energy
… request that they increase the use of renewable energy in their operations and supply chain. “More Fortune 500 … competitively priced and will provide them with options in times of volatile fossil fuel prices. This commitment to … Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United States, with estimated assets of $178.3 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapolitwo-fortune-500-retailers-agree-increased-use-renewable-energyRisk Assessment and Implementation of Measures to Address Extreme Weather Conditions
… Company (MTA Bus), and New York City Transit-Department of Buses (Transit Bus)—identified the potential damage to its … systems and developed plans to mitigate the effect of extreme weather conditions and flooding; and whether the … East New York, Brooklyn, is responsible for overseeing all of MTA’s Bus Operations. Decisions are made at BCC that apply …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/01/02/risk-assessment-and-implementation-measures-address-extreme-weather-conditionsAdministration and Monitoring of Financial Assistance to New York City Businesses
… Objectives To determine whether the New York City Industrial Development Agency (NYCIDA) has policies … discuss potential projects. The business must be able to show that its project would not occur without NYCIDA’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/06/12/administration-and-monitoring-financial-assistance-new-york-city-businessesDiNapoli: Guess Inc. Agrees to Report on Workplace Safety, Environmental Risks
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced that clothingmaker Guess Inc has agreed to disclose its efforts to mitigate a variety of risks including workplace safety and environmental risks in its supply chain
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-guess-inc-agrees-report-workplace-safety-environmental-risksTown of Woodbury – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-32)
… physical accessibility for the 131 components identified in this report. Town officials agreed with our findings and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/07/town-woodbury-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-32Town of Tonawanda – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-42)
… accessible ramps with handrails at the proper height and length. 19 components at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall (VFW Hall), which is owned by the Town and used for election polling, such as accessible parking spaces with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/28/town-tonawanda-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-42City of Rome – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-40)
… and service counters with a portion at an accessible height. Four components at the Police Department, such as … physical accessibility for the 79 components identified in this report. City officials agreed with our findings and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/02/28/city-rome-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-40Town of Colonie – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-41)
… with raised lettering and Braile mounted at an accessible height. 22 components at the Town Hall, such as a wider … such as a portion of service counters at an accessible height. Four components at the Library, such as signs … physical accessibility for the 67 components identified in this report. Town officials agreed with our findings and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/03/07/town-colonie-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-41DiNapoli Urges Parents to Open a College Savings Account for Their Children
… New York State’s 529 College Saving Program has helped New York residents pay for more than $230 million in college-related expenses in 2014, New York State … Day. The investment program, overseen by DiNapoli’s office and the Higher Education Services Corp., is designed to help …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-urges-parents-open-college-savings-account-their-childrenTown of Babylon – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-30)
… taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility for the 139 components identified in this report. Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/01/31/town-babylon-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-30Town of Columbia – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-29)
… including an accessible portion of the service counter and signs with raised lettering and Braille. One component each … the Town Court, including securely attached floor mats and signs with raised lettering and Braille. Recommendation Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/01/31/town-columbia-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-29Town of Trenton – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-28)
… (Town) officials could take additional steps to increase physical accessibility to programs and services provided at … Town facilities. Key Findings Of the 144 applicable physical accessibility components (components) we reviewed, … could consider taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility at the Town Municipal Center. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/07/town-trenton-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-28City of Norwich – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-35)
… as a portion of the Code Enforcement service counter and call buttons at an accessible height. Three components at the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/02/07/city-norwich-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-35City of Auburn – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-31)
… City Hall, such as thresholds no more than one half inch in height and secured mats at the main entrance. 25 components … the City Court, such as service counters at an accessible height. Seven components at the Fire Station, such as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/02/07/city-auburn-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-31Town of Penfield – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-39)
… the Town Hall, such as service counters at an accessible height. 12 components at the Community Center, such as … physical accessibility for the 58 components identified in this report. Town officials agreed with our findings and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/07/town-penfield-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-39