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DiNapoli: Inflation in NYC Metro Area Up 6.1% in March, Growing at Highest Rate in 30 Years
… growth nationally and in other large metro areas, NYC metro area price increases appear poised to outstrip … and public health environment.” Consumer costs in the NYC metro area have grown most steeply for energy, … of transportation, food and housing; Comparisons of the NYC metro area CPI changes to select metro areas across the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-inflation-nyc-metro-area-march-growing-highest-rate-30-yearsDiNapoli: Syracuse City School District Teacher Pleads Guilty in Time Theft Scheme
… announced today that Jason Cecile of the Syracuse City School District’s (SCSD) After-School Twilight Program … announced today that Jason Cecile of the Syracuse City School Districts SCSD AfterSchool Twilight Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-syracuse-city-school-district-teacher-pleads-guilty-time-theft-schemeExamination of Unemployment Insurance Benefit Payments (January 1, 2018 – December 31, 2018)
… were appropriate and comply with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations and Department policies and … Department’s recovery of UI overpayments made to New York State (NYS) employees. Background We examined high risk … claims, and underpayments totaling $48,728. Based on the overpayments identified, the Department assessed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/16/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefit-payments-january-1-2018-december-31-2018Pawling Central School District – Selected Financial Activities (2012M-185)
… Background The Pawling Central School District is located in the Town of Pawling in Dutchess and Putnam counties. The District is governed by … project and burdened District taxpayers with $1.3 million in unnecessary borrowing. Further, the District paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/02/08/pawling-central-school-district-selected-financial-activities-2012m-185DiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Pay Hits $787 Million
… report at: http://osc.state.ny.us/reports/overtime/state-agency-overtime-report-2019.pdf …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-pay-hits-787-millionComptroller DiNapoli: 26 School Districts in Fiscal Stress
… Although the same number of districts were designated in fiscal stress last year, many of the entities in this year’s list have changed. Only 12 were designated as stressed in both 2018 and 2017. “Despite the ongoing financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/comptroller-dinapoli-26-school-districts-fiscal-stressNY ABLE Program Helps New Yorkers With Disabilities Cover Costs
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Dutchess … in December 2015. The bill authorized the Office of the State Comptroller to administer NY ABLE. DiNapoli's office … State Comptroller DiNapoli and Dutchess County Executive … Marcus Molinaro urged local residents to sign up for a new savings plan called the New York Achieving a Better Life …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/ny-able-program-helps-new-yorkers-disabilities-cover-costsDiNapoli 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-2014Cost-Saving Ideas: Evaluating Solid Waste Collection Options
… increased costs as a result of administering the contract. Residential households will lose the ability to select the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluating-solid-waste-collection-optionsMedicaid Program – Managed Care Organizations’ Readiness for the Encounter Intake System
… Purpose To determine the readiness of all Medicaid managed care organizations … (MCOs) to submit Medicaid encounter transactions to the new Encounter Intake System. We conducted an early assessment of the readiness of Medicaid MCOs as of September 30, 2015. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/29/medicaid-program-managed-care-organizations-readiness-encounter-intake-systemDiNapoli: Former Utica City School District Superintendent Pleads Guilty to Public Corruption
… Carville and the State Police for their partnership in rooting out public corruption.” District Attorney Carville … the responsibility and trust that the public has in the work they do. Those who chose to abuse that trust are … County District Attorney’s Office, for their hard work in putting an end to this dishonest act.” Karam and a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-utica-city-school-district-superintendent-pleads-guilty-public-corruptionRolling Stock Programs Department – Selected Aspects of the M9 Rail Car Project Management (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the 12 recommendations included in our initial audit report, Rolling Stock Programs Department – Selected Aspects of the M9 Rail Car Project Management (Report 2020-S-50 ). About the Program … Road (LIRR) is one of the oldest commuter railroads still in operation today with a charter dating back to the 1830s. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/06/rolling-stock-programs-department-selected-aspects-m9-rail-car-project-management-followArrochar Meats, Inc.
… direction and oversight of DMNA. Arrochar Meats is a food catering business located in Staten Island, New York, that regularly provides food to the New York Army National Guard (National Guard). We … support how it determined the price paid to Arrochar Meats for the fuel was reasonable. DMNA purchased 18,960 gallons of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/29/arrochar-meats-incDiNapoli: NYC Health + Hospitals Struggles With Temporary Staffing Costs
… pressures, particularly a shortage of staff nurses, in NYC Health + Hospitals (H+H) facilities, leading to an … will remain elevated through at least FY 2024. “For many NYC residents, NYC Health + Hospitals is a lifeline to quality health care, … pressures particularly a shortage of staff nurses in NYC Health + Hospitals H+H facilities leading to an increased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-nyc-health-hospitals-struggles-temporary-staffing-costsMitchell-Lama Vacancies
… also required to submit quarterly Apartment Turnover and Vacancy Reports (vacancy reports) to HPD, showing apartments … for over a year and eight apartments vacant for more than 3 years. We estimate that protracted delays in filling … three-bedroom apartments in the Bronx, each with a monthly rent of less than $2,000. At one development – Lindsay Park …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/13/mitchell-lama-vacanciesNew York City Department of Homeless Services – Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Church Avenue Merchants Block Association, Inc.
… The audit covered the period from July 2020 through June 2023. About the Program DHS, an administrative … Women’s Shelter (Magnolia) for the period from July 2011 through June 2020. The original contract for $67.4 million … CAMBA for the period from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2026 for Magnolia. During the 3 fiscal years ended June 30, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/14/new-york-city-department-homeless-services-oversight-contract-expenditures-church-avenueOversight of Contract Expenditures of Phoenix House New York
… is effectively monitoring its contracts with Phoenix House New York (PHNY) to ensure reimbursed claims are … PHNY was one of six affiliates operated by the Phoenix House Foundation (Foundation), a nationally recognized and … for OASAS-Funded Providers (Guidelines), Phoenix House Personnel Policies and Procedures (Policies), and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/09/oversight-contract-expenditures-phoenix-house-new-yorkDiNapoli: 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-absenteeismDiNapoli: Financial Plan Outlook Has Improved; State Should Now Commit to Further Increasing Reserves
… at $38.7 billion just four months ago have been reduced to $3.4 billion, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … resources are used for critical infrastructure projects to reduce debt issued and to bolster reserve funds beyond … at $387 billion just four months ago have been reduced to $34 billion according to a report released today …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-financial-plan-outlook-has-improved-state-should-now-commit-further-increasing-reservesMitigation for Extreme Weather Conditions and Flooding
… LIRR is the busiest commuter railroad in North America, with an average weekday ridership of about 198,200 customers … to identify weather-related risks. LIRR officials advised us that a risk assessment was being conducted and was to be … front loaders, and two of the light towers were not at the site. Officials stated that the equipment was currently being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/13/mitigation-extreme-weather-conditions-and-flooding