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Enforcement of Article 19-A of the Vehicle and Traffic Law
… and Traffic Law. Article 19-A: Special Requirements for Bus Drivers (Law) created qualification standards for bus drivers. The Department is responsible for overseeing the State’s Article 19-A Program (Program) and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/07/enforcement-article-19-vehicle-and-traffic-lawDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… balances can be turned over to the Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF) after five years of inactivity. In 2023, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsThe Concerning Growth of Hate Crime in New York State
… Introduction New York State has seen a concerning surge in reported hate … with the number of incidents increasing by 12.7 percent in 2023 alone. As the number of hate crimes has grown, these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/concerning-growth-hate-crime-new-york-stateDiNapoli: Former Erie County Deputy Clerk Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From County
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn, and Erie County Sheriff John C. Garcia …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-erie-county-deputy-clerk-arrested-stealing-more-200000-countyWyoming County – Selected Financial Activities (2015M-94)
… appropriations for 2015 total approximately $125 million. Key Findings The Board did not demonstrate that it performed … written cash receipts policies and procedures. Key Recommendations Conduct and document thorough analyses of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/11/20/wyoming-county-selected-financial-activities-2015m-94National Investors Call for Workplace Disability Inclusion
… rights movement," said Ted Kennedy, Jr., bone cancer survivor, amputee and Board Chair of the American Association …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/national-investors-call-workplace-disability-inclusionFederal Relief Aid Temporarily Reverses Trend of NY Sending More to Washington Than It Gets Back
… from Washington from second-to-last in federal fiscal year (FFY) 2019 to 40th in FFY 2020 among states, according … government in FFY 2020. Overall, the state received 6.4% of total federal spending compared to 5.9% it received … from New Yorkers, compared to a national decline of 6.4%. The state’s per capita federal taxes were 27.6% higher …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/federal-relief-aid-temporarily-reverses-trend-ny-sending-more-washington-it-gets-backBriarcliff Manor Union Free School District - Procurement (2020M-173)
… for three out of the six professional service providers in the past five years. Key Recommendation Ensure periodic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/26/briarcliff-manor-union-free-school-district-procurement-2020m-173Improper Medicaid Payments to Eye Care Providers (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Medicaid Payments to … into the Medicaid program and meet certain requirements in order to provide services to Medicaid recipients. In addition, Medicaid providers must revalidate their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/improper-medicaid-payments-eye-care-providers-followManagement and Maintenance of Non-Revenue Service Vehicles (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the 11 recommendations included in our initial audit … is responsible for developing and implementing a unified mass transportation policy for New York City, Dutchess, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/11/management-and-maintenance-non-revenue-service-vehicles-followDespite Progress, Pay Gap for Women Persists
… and women who worked full-time, as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau. While this gap has improved from the 1960s, when it was about 60 cents to the dollar, it … Survey (ACS), 1-year estimates, Table S2412. For civilian population aged 16 and older employed full-time, year-round. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/despite-progress-pay-gap-women-persistsDiNapoli Releases State Cash Report
… in the Enacted Budget Financial Plan, according to the monthly state cash report issued today by New York … seeing strength in sometimes volatile revenue sources, so it is unclear whether this positive trend will continue in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-releases-state-cash-reportResources and Responsibilities: New York State’s Environmental Funding
… On the founding Earth Day just over 50 years ago, New York State created the Department of Environmental … wildlife, preserve open space and otherwise enhance the quality of our environment for all New Yorkers. As DEC now …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/resources-and-responsibilities-new-york-states-environmental-fundingDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions For March 2014
… money. The independent audits ensure payments are free from fraud, waste and improprieties. The Comptroller’s office … LLC for pharmacy benefit services for the State’s Empire Plan, Excelsior Plan, and Student Health Plan. Paid more than … valued at $531 million because they lacked the required verifications, and rejected 5,036 payments valued at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-march-2014Operational Advisory No. 34
… Guidance : Starting on April 1, 2022, NYS agencies acquired the ability to create new activities using the “Project Guide” in the SFS. When adding a new activity that is related to a Federal Customer Contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/34-linking-new-project-activity-existing-federal-customer-contractMedicaid Program – Inappropriate Premium Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Mainstream Managed Care and Family Health Plus
… system, but rather repay improper premiums in the form of checks, we were unable to account for check payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/11/medicaid-program-inappropriate-premium-payments-recipients-no-longer-enrolled-mainstreamDiNapoli: North Shore Leads Staten Island's Growth
… Shore becomes the best version of itself. With this key information, we can continue to build on this progress and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-north-shore-leads-staten-islands-growthDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Jump for Third Year
… Local sales tax collections continued to climb in 2018, growing for the third year in a row, according to a … growth in the fourth quarter shows that sales tax revenue can be unpredictable. Local officials should keep a watchful … this revenue source and be prepared to react accordingly.” Every region in the state has experienced an increased annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-jump-third-yearDiNapoli: Former Fire Company Treasurer Charged in $20,000 Theft
… Former Company and Auxiliary Treasurer Wendy Wharton, 53, of Manchester, allegedly took thousands of dollars in cash withdrawals and advances from the fire … as she gambled away public money and violated the trust of her community," DiNapoli said. "Thanks to my investigators …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-former-fire-company-treasurer-charged-20000-theftDiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Washington to Help Governments Hurt by COVID-19
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today pressing the federal government to do more to help state and local … and leave many unable to pay their mortgages and property taxes. New York State’s revenue shortfall is estimated to be … first responders and transit workers are among those on the front lines of responding to this health emergency. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-washington-help-governments-hurt-covid-19