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Child Care Stabilization Grants
… controls to enable it to oversee and monitor child care stabilization grantees to ensure proper use of child care stabilization grant funds; and to determine whether the grants met their intended purpose to stabilize child care operations to maintain care. The audit covered the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/11/07/child-care-stabilization-grantsOversight of Nurse Licensing
… nursing licenses – in the titles of licensed practical nurse, registered professional nurse, clinical nurse specialist, and nurse practitioner – in New York State. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/29/oversight-nurse-licensingSelected Aspects of Leasing Practices for Real Estate Services Department and Port Commerce
… whether the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has a tracking system that accurately accounts for all its … network. These facilities include America’s busiest airport system, marine terminals and ports, the Port … systems to track the status of its properties and to track rent and revenues – SAP and YARDI. SAP is an enterprise …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/16/selected-aspects-leasing-practices-real-estate-services-department-and-port-commerceDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions For March 2014
… Administration contract with WDF Inc. to construct the NYC Court Officer Training Academy. Approved a $27.8 million … Corp. to host the 2019 PGA Championship and the 2024 Ryder Cup at Bethpage State Park. Superstorm Sandy Approved a $75 … and Disability Services (OTDA) award to Legal Services NYC for free civil legal services to 1,000 low income …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-march-2014DiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Oversight of Child Care Grants
… Services (OCFS) failed to adequately oversee the use of child care stabilization grant funds received during the … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. To help child care service providers stabilize their operations and … response to the detrimental impact of the pandemic on the child care sector, federal grants provided essential funding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-oversight-child-care-grantsDiNapoli: Help for Vulnerable Adults in NYC Falls Short
… Assistance fell short for vulnerable adults in New York City because Adult Protective Services (APS) … with medical or social supports. Caseworkers are based in HRA field offices and contracted nonprofits across the city and often meet clients in their homes to assess their needs. The audit reviewed APS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-help-vulnerable-adults-nyc-falls-shortDiNapoli: MTA's Plan to Pull Trash Cans Didn't Make Stations Cleaner
… it's inconclusive, except for the fact that riders have a harder time finding a trash can." The MTA's NYC Transit launched its "Trash Can … the accompanying presence of rodents." The pilot was based on the theory that removing trash cans meant no overflowing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-mtas-plan-pull-trash-cans-didnt-make-stations-cleanerDiNapoli Highlights Investment in Rochester Region Through State Pension Fund
… York while keeping the state pension fund diversified and strong,” said DiNapoli. “By investing in companies like … sectors as well as general industrial manufacturers. The company has more than 80 employees at its headquarters in the … heating systems, with 10,000 installations in over 50 countries. Systems are manufactured in the United States, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-highlights-investment-rochester-region-through-state-pension-fundState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Railway (SIR): Selected Safety and Security Equipment at Train Stations (2017-S-84) From Jan. 1, 2014 through Sept. 12, … maintenance procedures for security equipment installed at stations. For the period Oct. 1, 2014 to May 31, 2017, a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsMaternal Health (Follow-Up)
… Commissioner; and issue a public report at least every 2 years. The report, released in April 2022, reviewed 2018 … in January 2021. New York State’s 2019–2024 Prevention Agenda (Prevention Agenda), developed by the State’s Public Health and Health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/04/16/maternal-health-followDiNapoli Finds Opportunities for Improved NYPD Hate Crimes Reporting
… State auditors examining New York City Police Department (NYPD) records were unable to confirm that all … in the city are properly recorded and reported by the department. They also found the NYPD conducted no centralized … State auditors examining New York City Police Department NYPD records were unable to confirm that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-finds-opportunities-improved-nypd-hate-crimes-reportingDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Questionable Financial Decisions, Lack of Transparency in Hempstead School District
… the board appointed Johnson as interim superintendent and set her pro-rated annual salary as $60,000. This agreement … of her accrued leave and health insurance coverage for up to 14 months. In total, the district paid the former … was not always evident and the board often conducted business that did not appear to be of any real urgency. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audit-reveals-questionable-financial-decisions-lack-transparency-hempstead-school-districtDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Additional Steps to Reduce Student Absenteeism
… The State Education Department (SED) has stepped up efforts to combat chronic student absenteeism, but an audit released … absenteeism. But given how vital it is for our children to be in school and learning, I urge the department to do even more and reexamine the guidelines provided to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-audit-recommends-additional-steps-reduce-student-absenteeismOpinion 91-64
… contracts will be in excess of the monetary threshold for purchase contracts in General Municipal Law, §103, … exceeded the competitive bidding monetary threshold for purchase contracts have been awarded to the same contractor … to contemplate that separate contracts could be let where multiple routes were established. You have asked us to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-64Opinion 2001-5
… A fire district, however, may not offer rewards in connection with other matters. 1982 Opns St Comp No. 82-242, … expressly authorizes a fire district to offer rewards in connection with other matters, such as incidents involving … provide authority for fire districts to offer rewards in connection with vandalism or theft of fire district property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-5Efforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms
… Purpose To determine whether the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority (TBTA) has taken action to collect unpaid tolls and fees using outside law firms and to minimize unbillable toll transactions. The audit … To determine whether the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority has taken action to collect unpaid tolls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/11/efforts-collect-tolls-and-fees-using-license-plate-images-and-law-firmsMonitoring of Not-for-Profit Cemeteries for Fiscal Stability and Adequate Facility Maintenance
… officials on a wide range of issues, including the sale of lots, service fees, and acquisition of lands, to promote … that are in danger of failing and, given its relatively long cycle time between audits and inspections, risks missing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/11/monitoring-not-profit-cemeteries-fiscal-stability-and-adequate-facility-maintenanceSelected Management and Operations Practices – BuildSmart NY/Executive Order 88
… consistent with its commitment to the environment and safety, while promoting economic development. On December 9, … to ensure that State agencies follow best practices in green purchasing and in their operations by issuing new green purchasing specifications and operational directives. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/28/selected-management-and-operations-practices-buildsmart-nyexecutive-order-88Facilitated Programs to Assist Small Businesses
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department of Small … Services (SBS) provided available services under programs to small businesses to assist them in obtaining funding for … To determine whether the New York City Department of Small …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/04/10/facilitated-programs-assist-small-businessesDiNapoli: NYC's Fiscal Picture Improves Short Term, but Significant Risks Lie Ahead
… but its unemployment rate still lags the nation (5.8% vs. 3.5% as of December). City tax revenues have remained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-nycs-fiscal-picture-improves-short-term-significant-risks-lie-ahead