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DiNapoli: Renewable Energy Projects Taking Years To Become Operational in NYS
… more than three years to receive siting permits due to application delays, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … should be more transparent about the timeliness of the application process and where delays occur, as these projects …
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
… State agencies were late more than 77 percent of the time in approving contracts with not-for-profit … improvement from 2013 when contracts were late 87 percent of the time, a review of the trend for more than two decades indicates that late … State agencies were late more than 77 percent of the time in approving contracts with notforprofit …
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
… Fund’s (Fund) request that they increase the use of renewable energy in their operations and supply chain. … priced and will provide them with options in times of volatile fossil fuel prices. This commitment to renewable … protect the Fund’s investments and supports the growth of a low carbon global economy.” As a result of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapolitwo-fortune-500-retailers-agree-increased-use-renewable-energyDiNapoli: Guess Inc. Agrees to Report on Workplace Safety, Environmental Risks
… P. DiNapoli today announced that clothing-maker Guess? Inc. has agreed to disclose its efforts to mitigate a variety … Thomas P DiNapoli today announced that clothingmaker Guess Inc has agreed to disclose its efforts to mitigate a variety …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-guess-inc-agrees-report-workplace-safety-environmental-risksCity of Batavia – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-43)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Assess whether City of Batavia (City) officials could take additional steps to increase physical accessibility to programs and … Assess whether City of Batavia City officials could take additional steps to increase physical accessibility to programs and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/02/21/city-batavia-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-43Town of Tonawanda – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-42)
… at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall (VFW Hall), which is owned by the Town and used for election polling, such as …
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)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Assess whether the City of Rome (City) officials could take additional steps to increase … to programs and services provided at selected City facilities. Key Findings Of the 463 applicable physical … Assess whether the City of Rome City officials could take additional steps to …
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)
… of Colonie (Town) officials could take additional steps to increase physical accessibility to programs and services provided at selected Town … Town officials could consider taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility at selected facilities. … Town of Colonie Town officials could take additional steps to increase physical accessibility to programs and services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/03/07/town-colonie-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-41Former Hannibal Fire Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing From Fire Company
… Chief Chris Emmons pleaded guilty today to Grand Larceny for stealing from the town’s fire company and agreed to pay … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Oswego County District Attorney Anthony J. DiMartino, Jr., and New York State Police … thank District Attorney DiMartino and Superintendent James for their continued partnership and ensuring Emmons was held …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/former-hannibal-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-stealing-fire-companyRisk Assessment and Implementation of Measures to Address Extreme Weather Conditions
… in the “year dollars” of the Master Plan document (i.e., an estimate as if the project were to be awarded … for performing weekly/monthly inspections of snow fighter equipment. 1. Substantial completion refers to a …
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
… Development Agency (NYCIDA) has policies and procedures in place to approve, monitor, and measure project performance … also determined whether NYCIDA recaptured public benefits in accordance with the project and/or lease agreements. The … Program NYCIDA was created by the New York City Council in 1974 “to promote the economic welfare of its inhabitants …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/06/12/administration-and-monitoring-financial-assistance-new-york-city-businessesDiNapoli Urges Parents to Open a College Savings Account for Their Children
… College Saving Program has helped New York residents pay for more than $230 million in college-related expenses in … Education Services Corp., is designed to help parents save for college and offers tax deductions up to $10,000 annually. … is to plan ahead. It’s never too early to begin saving for your child’s future," DiNapoli said. "I encourage parents …
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)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Assess whether Town of Columbia (Town) officials could take additional steps to increase physical accessibility to programs and services … Assess whether Town of Columbia Town officials could take additional steps …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/01/31/town-columbia-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-29Town of Woodbury – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-32)
… such as accessible parking spaces and slower closing speed of doors with automatic closers. Recommendation Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/07/town-woodbury-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-32Town of Trenton – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-28)
… signs with raised lettering and Braille, and closing speed of at least five seconds for doors with automatic …
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)
… the proper length and height. Four components at the Fire Station, such as a portion of the Code Enforcement service … at an accessible height. Three components at the Police Station, such as accessible parking spaces in the parking …
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)
… at an accessible height. Seven components at the Fire Station, such as accessible signs identifying restrooms. Seven components at the Police Station, such as van accessible parking spaces and signs at …
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)
… taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility for the 58 components identified in this report. Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/07/town-penfield-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-39Town of Chili – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-33)
… identifying accessible parking spaces and stall doors in restrooms with automatic closers. Four components at the … physical accessibility for the 24 components identified in this report. Town officials agreed with our findings and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/14/town-chili-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-33