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New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 18, 2021)
… 18, 2021 Edition Economy Four Out of Five Small Businesses in NY Continue to Report a Negative Overall Impact From COVID-19 One year since … loans for payroll and other qualified expenses. The loans can be forgiven if the businesses retain employment levels …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-march-18-2021Opinion 92-14
… mechanics' lien deposit may be refunded without a court order); (entitlement to CPLR §8010 fee when mechanics' lien deposit refunded without a court order) CIVIL PRACTICE LAW AND RULES, §§2607, 8010(1); LIEN … made to discharge a mechanic's lien without a court order only when either (1) a certificate of satisfaction or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-14State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… $930,806 were competitively procured. As a result, there is an increased risk that goods and services were not … close gaps in the budget decreases the fund balance that is available to cover unforeseen circumstances. The city … additional money for this program in fiscal year 2025-26. The city could potentially face a shortfall of $1.2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsDiNapoli: Audit Shows Former Highway Superintendent Took Taxpayers for a Ride in Town of Erin
… for his own use, totaling nearly $70,000, according to an audit detailing the fraud released today by New York … on Public Integrity investigation, a collaborative effort to combat public corruption at all levels of government, by … shows the extent of his alleged theft and his efforts to cover his tracks. Burlew betrayed taxpayers' trust by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-audit-shows-former-highway-superintendent-took-taxpayers-ride-town-erinElevator Safety (Follow-Up)
… has not adequately reinforced proper inspection procedures with the two inspection companies it contracts with; has not provided all tools and advice necessary to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/28/elevator-safety-followDiNapoli: State Agency Mishandled Housing Discrimination Complaints
… Investigated DHR’s complicated and poorly managed intake system for housing discrimination complaints resulted … Conducting ongoing reconciliations of DHR’s various intake logs with case management system records. Providing … adequate training for all staff involved in the complaint intake, processing and investigation process. Actively …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-state-agency-mishandled-housing-discrimination-complaintsHealth, Safety, and Accessibility in District 75 Schools
… Objective To determine whether the New York City (NYC) Department of … – and determined that the DOE could improve its oversight to ensure that children attending some District 75 schools are not exposed to unsafe and unhealthy conditions and to conditions that are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/04/12/health-safety-and-accessibility-district-75-schoolsImproper Payments of Medicare Buy-in Premiums for Ineligible Recipients (Follow-Up)
… by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicaid pays Medicare premiums for individuals who … and process enrollment in the Buy-in Program. In addition, CMS automatically enrolls certain individuals. Medicaid … who were automatically added to the Buy-in Program by CMS with coverage beginning more than 2 years retroactively, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/04/12/improper-payments-medicare-buy-premiums-ineligible-recipients-followDiNapoli: Scores Reveal Fiscal Stress Continues for Certain Communities
… fiscally stressed , this includes 12 counties, 11 cities and 21 towns. For the third consecutive year DiNapoli’s … has evaluated the financial stability of local governments and has identified 70 municipalities in fiscal stress at … governments have not improved over the past three years, and it is looking tougher for New York’s cities,” said …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-scores-reveal-fiscal-stress-continues-certain-communitiesNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Writes to President Biden in Support of His Planned Veto of Anti-ESG Resolution
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today wrote to President Biden in support of his planned veto … a resolution that would undo a U.S. Labor Department (DOL) rule that allows managers of retirement funds that are … of Congress attempting to undo the Department of Labor’s rule are trying to impose partisan politics on what should be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-writes-president-biden-support-his-planned-veto-anti-esg-resolutionExamination of Outstanding Premiums
… administered by the Department of Tax and Finance (DTF), is a way for State agencies to offset State payments to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/19/examination-outstanding-premiumsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli and Church of England Call on ExxonMobil to Set Targets for Lowering GHG Emissions
… that have taken such steps," DiNapoli said. "The world is transitioning to a lower carbon future and Exxon needs to … consistent with the Paris Agreement. Climate Action 100+ is a global investor initiative, engaging the world's largest … the sustainability nonprofit organization Ceres . Ceres is one of the founding partner organizations of Climate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-and-church-england-call-exxonmobil-set-targets-lowering-ghg-emissionsUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Hudson Valley Bone and Joint Surgeons, LLP
… Members pay a nominal co-payment to the participating provider for the services rendered. Members may also choose … requirements, when United processes a non-participating provider’s claims, it is with the understanding that Empire … cost-sharing obligations. However, if a non-participating provider does not collect (i.e., waives) the member’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/08/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-hudson-valley-bone-and-joint-surgeons-llpNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Edition Selected Economic Trends Statewide, 28% of Lost Jobs Have Been Regained Through July; in NYC, 17% While New York State has regained more than one in four of the jobs it lost in March and April, the unprecedented scale of … and April. Through July, the State had regained 548,000 jobs, or 28 percent, as shown below. The COVID-19 recession …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-september-2-2020Financial Oversight of the Advantage After School Program
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) has adequate controls … children, youth, and parents in the design and delivery of activities. Providers must describe how they will meet … Attendance (MADA), which is defined as the maximum number of children expected to be served in the Program on any day …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/13/financial-oversight-advantage-after-school-programDiNapoli: Audit Finds Counties Are Not Checking Prices and Scales at Retailers
… devices used to price, weigh or measure goods at grocery stores, gas stations and other retail locations to make sure … scales and gas pumps to packaged items at grocery stores. They are authorized to set up procedures for … 2023-24. Approximately $8.3 billion was spent in grocery stores in the counties audited during the audit period of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-audit-finds-counties-are-not-checking-prices-and-scales-retailersNew NY Broadband Program
… by the end of 2018. ESD’s Broadband Program Office (BPO) is responsible for managing the Program, which includes … 2021. Currently, BPO states that broadband Internet is available to 98.95% of the State. Key Findings BPO … until December 2022. BPO’s assertion that broadband is available to 98.95% of the State is overstated as it’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/07/01/new-ny-broadband-programCity of Middletown – Selected Financial Operations and Information Technology (2013M-56)
… the City’s purchasing practices, Council oversight, and IT for the period January 1, 2011, to July 9, 2012. … The City of Middletown City is located in Orange County and has a population of approximately 28,000. The City is governed by its Charter, general State laws, and local laws and ordinances. The City has a Mayor, a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/05/31/city-middletown-selected-financial-operations-and-information-technology-2013m-56DiNapoli: City of Kingston Is Addressing Infrastructure and Affordable Housing Needs While Maintaining Fiscal Stability
… housing affordability and budgetary constraints, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … has implemented innovative strategies and investments to promote economic growth and meet today’s challenges. It has embraced its role as a destination city and is home to historic buildings, a maritime museum, parks, art …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-city-kingston-addressing-infrastructure-and-affordable-housing-needs-while-maintainingDiNapoli: Pre-K Special Education Schools Took $1.4 Million in Unallowed Expenses
… in taxpayer reimbursements for ineligible costs, according to audits released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Our audits continue to find special education providers that make poor financial … decisions like awarding excessive executive pay or failing to document and justify the taxpayer dollars they spend,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-pre-k-special-education-schools-took-14-million-unallowed-expenses