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Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (2025MS-1)
… difficulty walking or climbing stairs. 1 According to the ADA Update: A Primer for State and Local Governments , “by … are offered. Using the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Checklist for Existing Facilities 4 as a guide, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/05/06/physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-2025ms-1Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentence Of Former Met Council Chief Financial Officer For Role In Stealing $9m In Kickback Scheme
… old, pleaded guilty on May 6, 2014, before the Honorable Michael Obus in New York County Supreme Court to Grand … assigned to the case. Supervising Investigator Michael Ward of the Investigations Bureau is also working on … in the investigation are Supervising Auditor Edward J. Keegan, Associate Auditor Matthew Croghan, and Supervising …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentence-former-met-council-chief-financial-officerDiNapoli: Pennsylvania Man Who Impersonated Deceased Father to Steal $194K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison
… From October 2017 through October 2022, Timothy Gritman, 57, stole $110,897 in pension benefits from the New York … years earlier but would not say where he was buried or what had happened to his body. Ralph Gritman’s body still has not been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-pennsylvania-man-who-impersonated-deceased-father-steal-194k-nys-pension-and-social-securityAccounts Receivable Collection and Reporting
… advance innovative energy solutions in ways that improve New York's economy and environment by promoting energy efficiency … into five portfolios, each representing a complementary group of offerings with common areas of energy-related focus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/05/accounts-receivable-collection-and-reportingFire Prevention, Safety and Control
… and control requirements that help ensure the safety of vulnerable populations it serves. Background The Office … disabilities. On March 21, 2009, a fire in one of the residences resulted in the death of four individuals. Since that fire, the Office has taken …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/21/fire-prevention-safety-and-controlEquine Health and Safety (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit … and regulations designed to promote the health and safety of equines at New York State racetracks. We found that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/06/equine-health-and-safety-followHazard Mitigation and Coordination (Follow-Up)
… Hurricane Sandy, or Superstorm Sandy, which hit New York City on October 29, 2012, was one of the most damaging … make landfall in the United States. Over the course of 48 hours, Hurricane Sandy inflicted an estimated $19 billion in … events continue to threaten New Yorkers. New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) is responsible for coordinating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/hazard-mitigation-and-coordination-followStreet and Sidewalk Cleanliness (Follow-Up)
… recommendations included in our initial audit report, Street and Sidewalk Cleanliness (Report 2019-N-1 ). About the Program The New York City (NYC) Department of Sanitation (DSNY) has access to several … clean,” “not acceptably clean,” or “filthy” are based on inspectors’ drive-by inspections for a sample of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/25/street-and-sidewalk-cleanliness-followCustodial Service Contract Procurement and Oversight
… must comply with its Procurement Policy and Procedures (PPP Guidelines). DOE used a non-competitive procurement … negotiated services, in awarding its contracts to NYCSSS. PPP Guidelines require that, for this type of contract, DOE … contracts – was in its best interest. DOE did not follow PPP Guidelines and submit a detailed cost breakdown of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/08/custodial-service-contract-procurement-and-oversightSelected State Agencies’ Roles in Financial Literacy (2020-S-53) 180-Day Response
To determine selected State agencies’ roles in providing financial literacy offerings, including how they identify and reach out to the most critical and vulnerable consumer groups and how they measure gains in individuals’ knowledge after participating in financial literacy offerings. We also ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s53-response.DOS_.pdfLabor Force Trends in New York State, September 2017
As the national economy continues one of its longest expansions, key measures of New York's labor force reveal both positive signs and reasons for concern.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/economic-labor-2017.pdfThe Securities Industry in New York City - October 2019
Despite slower global economic growth and trade tensions, pretax profits for the securities industry grew by nearly 11 percent in the first half of 2019,.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-9-2020.pdfDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Felony in Theft of More Than $5,000 in Fire District Funds
… to grand larceny in the third degree (a class D felony) in front of Steuben County Court Judge Marianne Furfure based on DiNapoli’s examination and partnership with Steuben County District Attorney Brooks Baker and the Steuben County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-former-treasurer-pleads-guilty-felony-theft-more-5000-fire-district-fundsDiNapoli: Public Authorities Borrow and Spend Billions With Limited Transparency, Accountability
… Public authorities in New York have accumulated $267 billion in debt, the … of $13,487 for every resident in the state, according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … revealed numerous examples of lax contracting practices, loose expenditure controls and inadequate oversight. Fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-public-authorities-borrow-and-spend-billions-limited-transparency-accountabilityRequirements and Procedures for “Abandoned Property Location Services”
If you are interested in becoming an “Abandoned Property Location Service Provider” in New York State, or if you have been contacted by someone who claims they
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/claimants/pdf/aplsp-requirements-and-procedures.pdfSmart Solutions Across the State: Advanced Technology in Local Governments
The City of Schenectady recently began installing energy saving LED street lights and expanding wireless connectivity to certain neighborhoods.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/smart-solutions-across-the-state.pdfCurrent Trends in the New York City Economy - September 2004
Employment is increasing, commercial real estate markets are improving, and the residential real estate market is continuing to boom.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-6-2005.pdfEDSS - Create Users and Assign Roles
… assignment. Any user may have more than one role assigned. EDSS View Only - View Information, documents, and reports. EDSS Submitter - Submit Information and documents to OSC for review. EDSS Submitter Contract - Allows a user to submit documents …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/edss-create-users-and-assign-rolesLocal Government Workforce Trends in New York State
The number of full-time local government workers employed outside of New York City contracted by 7.9% from 2007 to 2022, largely the result of two defining events – the recession of 2007-09 and the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-gov-workforce-trends-ny.pdfDiNapoli Faults Oversight at Public Service Commission of Orders and Agreements
… The state Public Service Commission (PSC) is falling short in monitoring Charter Communications … make sure utilities are holding up their end of the deal. PSC lacked critical equipment to do its job and rarely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-faults-oversight-public-service-commission-orders-and-agreements