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DiNapoli: As Subway On-Time Performance Falls Behind, Better Plans Needed To Get Trains Back On Track
… are controllable, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The subways … five minutes of its scheduled arrival and stopped at all of its scheduled stops. In 2013 and 2014, the MTA’s goal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-subway-time-performance-falls-behind-better-plans-needed-get-trains-back-trackDiNapoli Audit: State Oversight of Animal Shelters Found to Be Adequate, But Better Safeguards Needed Before Dogs Are Euthanized
… These dogs were adopted, transferred or euthanized in fewer days than the redemption period, or there was … the department generally completed required inspections in a timely fashion. But of approximately 2,000 inspections … with local shelters to address the deficiencies identified in the audit, which includes: Evaluating the current dog …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-audit-state-oversight-animal-shelters-found-be-adequate-better-safeguards-needed-dogs-areWebsite Accessibility
… the vendor sites where they can be obtained. These links do not indicate an endorsement of the products and are … file viewer and converter programs to enable those who do not have MS-Word or have another version of MS-Word to … Microsoft offers Microsoft offers to enable those who do not have MS-Excel or have another version of MS-Excel to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/website-accessibilityEDSS - General Help for All Transactions
… letter attached to the transaction. How do I know if my transaction has been submitted? Your transaction will be in a status of In Progress (OSC). How do I find out if my transaction is Approved or Non-Approved? Your transaction … . What if I receive an email saying that my transaction’s status has been changed to “Additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/edss-general-help-all-transactionsPutnam County Industrial Development Agency – Management Practices (2013M-257)
… provisions that the Board should follow. PCIDA officials do not have project approval criteria that is specific to the … of existing jobs, or a cost-benefit analysis. Officials do not conduct annual visitations to businesses to determine … projects meet their goals or recapture benefits when they do not. Officials also do not obtain sales tax exemption or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/03/04/putnam-county-industrial-development-agency-managementNorthern Onondaga Public Library District – Cash Disbursements (2013M-236)
… is properly safeguarded. Board members and the Treasurer do not audit each claim prior to the bookkeeper preparing the … the monthly bank reconciliations and cancelled checks. Do not allow payroll checks to be signed using a signature stamp. Do not allow the bookkeeper access to the District’s bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2013/11/08/northern-onondaga-public-library-district-cash-disbursements-2013m-236DiNapoli: Food Giant ConAgra Agrees to State Pension Fund's Proposal to Buy Sustainable Palm Oil
… the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) has withdrawn its sustainable palm oil shareholder proposal , … matters including food safety and quality, forced labor, child labor, freedom of association and collective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-food-giant-conagra-agrees-state-pension-funds-proposal-buy-sustainable-palm-oilNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement in Response to Majority Support at Exxon Annual Meeting
… Fund’s request that ExxonMobil do more to address climate change. "This is an unprecedented victory for investors in … a smooth transition to a low carbon economy. Climate change is one of the greatest long-term risks we face in our … Funds request that ExxonMobil do more to address climate change …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-response-majority-support-exxon-annual-meetingDiNapoli: NYC Secure Juvenile Detention Centers Need To Improve Safety and Access to Services for Youth
… to enforce existing ACS policies may have led to this increase. Everyone entering and leaving the facilities is … for the high absenteeism rates. Many detainees have a disability that makes them eligible for special education and … which time Horizon was jointly administered by ACS and the NYC Department of Correction. ACS also noted many employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-nyc-secure-juvenile-detention-centers-need-improve-safety-and-access-services-youthPlanning
… should have the best understanding of where you are and what you would like your life to be in the future. However, having goals is one thing — developing a plan to achieve them is quite … Social Security benefits will be enough, but enough for what? It all depends on what you want to do. You need to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/planningVillage of Bellerose – Procurement and Cash Receipts (2014M-218)
… approximately $1.5 million. Key Findings Village officials do not require the use of a purchase order system when making purchases and do not enforce compliance with the Village’s procurement guidelines. Village officials do not seek competition when purchasing goods and services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/11/21/village-bellerose-procurement-and-cash-receipts-2014m-218Contact Us
… your claim status online, or call 800-221-9311. Where do I find my claim reference or confirmation number? If you … or lost your number, complete our contact form . How do I start a claim? See step-by-step instructions for: For … For a business or organization For another person How do I start a claim for deceased person? See Claims for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/contact-usDiNapoli Praises NYC Comptroller Stringer's City Pension Fund Reforms
… plan to protect the city's public pension funds will do much to ensure the funds operate with greater transparency … laid out by City Comptroller Stringer today will no doubt do the same for the city’s pension funds. … New York City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-praises-nyc-comptroller-stringers-city-pension-fund-reformsAbout the Record of Activities – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… judges are on call every third weekend. Can they claim all of that time because they cannot do other things? What do I … to submit an ROA? It’s been more than 180 days since the official took office, and I still haven’t received the … full-time credit? How do I establish a standard work day for an official who participates in a time-keeping …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/about-record-activitiesOneida City School District – Controlling Access to the Student Information System (2016M-53)
… and guidance office secretaries. District officials do not review SIS audit logs on a regular basis nor do they properly manage SIS accounts and permissions and have … former third-party personnel, MORIC personnel that do not directly support the SIS and substitute secretaries …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/oneida-city-school-district-controlling-access-student-information-systemDiNapoli: Federal Housing Aid Going Unused Despite New York's Affordable Housing Crisis
… housing agency, Homes and Community Renewal (HCR), can do more to help low-income New Yorkers find housing by making … housing agency Homes and Community Renewal HCR can do more to help lowincome New Yorkers find housing by making …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-federal-housing-aid-going-unused-despite-new-yorks-affordable-housing-crisisDiNapoli: State Education Employment Program For New Yorkers With Disabilities Falling Short
… to independent living, and rise out of poverty is not fulfilling its mission because it too often leaves … needs to do a better job with this important program for people with disabilities. The program’s vital mission is … be used to evaluate program effectiveness. An independent report by an advisory group based on department data found: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-state-education-employment-program-new-yorkers-disabilities-falling-shortDiNapoli: Lack of Oversight Hinders Home Meal Delivery Program for Vulnerable Seniors
… Six administrative issues, including the failure of all providers to submit Department of Health inspection … for the agency to know if providers are reporting all complaints. Auditors looked at 2019 complaint logs from … not require case managers to share clients’ complaints. English Only Client Surveys Among the city’s senior …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-lack-oversight-hinders-home-meal-delivery-program-vulnerable-seniorsDiNapoli Audit Finds Lapses in Treatment Under Kendra's Law
… which should have been scheduled for the following week, was not. On the day it should have taken place, the … In one case, a renewal examination was scheduled for one week before the treatment order was set to expire, but there …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-lapses-treatment-under-kendras-lawDiNapoli: State Needs to Better Protect Water Supply Infrastructure Against Natural Disasters, Cyberattacks and Terrorism
… of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) can do more to protect the state’s water systems from attacks and … cyber and other attacks,” said DiNapoli. “The state should do more to ensure public water systems are protected from … of Homeland Security and Emergency Services DHSES can do more to protect the states water systems from attacks and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-state-needs-better-protect-water-supply-infrastructure-against-natural-disasters