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DiNapoli: Audit Recommends Additional Steps to Reduce Student Absenteeism

… DiNapoli identified issues that could hinder SED's efforts in this area. "Students who frequently miss school are often … But given how vital it is for our children to be in school and learning, I urge the department to do even more … as missing at least 10 percent of enrolled school days in a year for any reason – excused or unexcused. SED figures …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-audit-recommends-additional-steps-reduce-student-absenteeism

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… with discharge limitations. IWS personnel do not measure or verify the amount of liquid and/or slush waste trucked in for treatment and disposal; … dollar limits for individual purchases, set daily limits or block certain types of vendors as required by the policy. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0

DiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for July 2014

… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today his … million due to fraud, waste or other improprieties. As the state’s chief financial officer, DiNapoli’s office reviews contracts for all state agencies and certain contracts for state public … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced today his …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-july-2014

DiNapoli Finds Opportunities for Improved NYPD Hate Crimes Reporting

… the audits, said. “I commend State Comptroller DiNapoli for undertaking the first-ever audit of New York’s Hate Crimes Act, which is a crucial tool for understanding why these insidious crimes are on the rise. … diversity. A hate crime is an offense against all we stand for as a city – and the NYPD will do everything possible to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-finds-opportunities-improved-nypd-hate-crimes-reporting

DiNapoli: NYC's Fiscal Picture Improves Short Term, but Significant Risks Lie Ahead

… future budget gaps recognize the need to achieve long-term budgetary balance,” DiNapoli said. “It also recognized … rental- and food-related income supports and access to legal counsel, if it intends on continuing those services. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-nycs-fiscal-picture-improves-short-term-significant-risks-lie-ahead

DiNapoli: Thruway Authority Owed More Than $275 Million in Unpaid Tolls and Fees

… The state’s Thruway Authority has to do a better job of identifying, billing, and collecting … a collection agency seeking as of March 2023, according to a new audit from State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … the Authority’s response, I’m hopeful action will be taken to implement our recommendations to maximize revenue for the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-thruway-authority-owed-more-275-million-unpaid-tolls-and-fees

DiNapoli: Identity Theft Cases Surged in New York in 2020

… Identity thefts in New York surged during the pandemic with … New York City metropolitan area had the highest rate of identity theft reports to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) … caused by the pandemic, many New Yorkers also dealt with identity theft last year,” said DiNapoli. “Even when there’s …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-identity-theft-cases-surged-new-york-2020

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits

… the issues identified in the initial audit. Department of Health (DOH): Long Island Association for AIDS Care (LIAAC) (2017-BSE6-0) For the period of February 2014 … Enrolled in Managed Long Term Care Partial Capitation Plans (Follow-Up) (2017-F-10) An initial audit released in …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits

Selected Management and Operations Practices – BuildSmart NY/Executive Order 88

… by Executive Order 88 was achieved by April 1, 2020, and whether the New York Power Authority (NYPA) provided the … through December 8, 2020 was to provide clean, low-cost, and reliable energy consistent with its commitment to the environment and safety, while promoting economic development. On December …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/28/selected-management-and-operations-practices-buildsmart-nyexecutive-order-88

DiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for September 2014

… $3 million grant for occupational health and safety training to New York City. $448,000 for post-Hurricane Irene … Flightsafety International Inc. for Bell Helicopter flight training. SUNY Purchase $1 million revenue contract with … City Football Club for use of the campus as a training facility in exchange for revenue and improvements. Major …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-september-2014

Efforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms

… taken of the front and rear of the vehicle (to capture the license plates). E-ZPass is an electronic toll collection … a toll bill for facility usage.) For Tolls by Mail, the license plate images are used to retrieve the motorist’s … as transactions that cannot be collected. Examples include license plate images that are not captured or are illegible, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/11/efforts-collect-tolls-and-fees-using-license-plate-images-and-law-firms

DiNapoli Audit Highlights Need for Better Compliance with School Violence Reporting Law

… environment for students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Under the act, public school districts must …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-audit-highlights-need-better-compliance-school-violence-reporting-law

Opinion 92-23

… of property not required for the purposes of district) REAL PROPERTY -- Leases (authority to enter into lease … permit a mobile communications company to use a portion of real property of the district which is not needed for … (1) May the water district lease a portion of its real property which is in active use? (2) Would a lease which …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-23

Office of Operations: 2025 Virtual Fall Conference

… Thank you for your interest in the Office of Operations 2025 Virtual Fall Conference. By attending any … WHEN October 6 - October 10 REGISTRATION No registration is required. WHO SHOULD ATTEND This conference is intended … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/outreach/office-operations-2025-virtual-fall-conference

14th Annual Emerging Manager & MWBE Conference

… for attendees to connect with New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) investment staff and partners. In a new virtual environment, this year’s … retirees and beneficiaries of the New York State & Local Retirement System. At the conference, attendees learned …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/emerging-manager/14-annual-conference

Opinion 97-3

… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REAL PROPERTY TAXES … not authorize a village to waive interest and penalties on taxes which became a lien prior to January 1, 1995. Until … Tax Law may compromise or waive interest and penalties on taxes levied prior to the dates specified in those …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-3

DiNapoli: New York Sends More Money to Washington Than It Gets Back

… New York sent an estimated $24.1 billion more in tax payments to Washington than it got back in federal spending in federal fiscal year (FFY) 2017, … New York sent an estimated $241 billion more in tax payments to Washington than it got back in federal spending in federal fiscal year FFY …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-new-york-sends-more-money-washington-it-gets-back

Effectiveness of the Information Technology Transformation

… basic planning steps were performed. For example, a risk assessment was not conducted timely to help identify … State oversight inquiries. Complete an overall risk assessment of ITS and incorporate it into the new FY 2016-17 … ITS officials indicated that a formal risk assessment is currently underway. Such assessment should be …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/24/effectiveness-information-technology-transformation