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DiNapoli: DEC Needs to Improve Efforts to Control Invasive Species
… The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) needs to improve efforts to control invasive species such as zebra … address this problem, but my auditors found several areas where DEC could strengthen its practices to identify … waters and communities pay the price. Every year we find additional costly and sometimes permanent aquatic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-dec-needs-improve-efforts-control-invasive-speciesDiNapoli Releases Analysis of Executive Budget
… proposals would weaken oversight. “New York’s economy is expanding but the state is still facing a serious budget … Medicaid costs to the property tax cap. It is unclear how the budget proposals or any recommendations by the MRT … as major funding for streets, highways and bridges. Total capital spending over the current and next four years is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-releases-analysis-executive-budgetDiNapoli: Thousands of Young Children With Disabilities Not Receiving Early Intervention Services
… of Health needs to address the underlying reasons why children are not receiving the services they are entitled … are often delayed and how access can be improved.” DOH is tasked with developing a system that ensures children are … address barriers to equitable access to the program. The COVID-19 pandemic also created problems for families in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-thousands-young-children-disabilities-not-receiving-early-intervention-servicesDiNapoli: Paycheck Protection Program in NYC Stumbled, but Finding Footing
… requirements prevented or discouraged small businesses from applying. The PPP initially required that 75 percent of … of Hispanics and African Americans than the Manhattan and Staten Island neighborhoods where more loans were granted. In the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-paycheck-protection-program-nyc-stumbled-finding-footingDiNapoli: Better Reporting and Monitoring of NYC Capital Projects Needed
… More than half of sanitation, water pollution, water mains, highway bridges, courts, and cultural affairs projects …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-better-reporting-and-monitoring-nyc-capital-projects-neededOpinion 88-74
… GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§72, 72-b, 77-a; NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION LAW, §1405; TOWN LAW, §§81(1)(a), 220(1): A … a Vietnam Veterans Memorial Committee, a not-for-profit corporation, is currently seeking contributions to erect a … of its members, transfer its money or other property to an incorporated association having a like object. Pursuant to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-74Treasurer of Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department Charged With Embezzling More Than $5.7 Million and Failing To Report The Income To The IRS
… New York Field Office of the Internal Revenue Service - Criminal Investigation (“IRS-CI”), Diego Rodriguez, the … (“MVFD”), on charges of wire fraud and subscribing to false tax returns. Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara … George Beach said: “I commend the work performed on this case by our investigators from Troop K, the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/treasurer-mahopac-volunteer-fire-department-charged-embezzling-more-57-million-and-failing-reportDiNapoli: Homeless New Yorkers Relying on CityFHEPS Face Significant Delays for Permanent Housing
… 2023. Unreliability of Data DSS’s data of shelter exits was found to be unreliable. Case files for 57 … taken any steps to investigate why delays are occurring or how to fix them. Subsidy Payment Delays Auditors requested … claiming shopping letters aren’t delayed and many of the issues identified with Subchapter B units are the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-homeless-new-yorkers-relying-cityfheps-face-significant-delays-permanent-housingXVI.3.E The Reporting Entity – XVI. Financial Reporting
… Policy Reference: GASB Codification Section 2100 – Defining the Financial Reporting Entity Process and Document Preparation: BACKGROUND New York State is involved in providing a full range of services to its … to disclose in the notes to the financial statements the nature of its accountability for related organizations. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3e-reporting-entityEnglish Language Learners Programs
… (SED) data shows that ELL enrollments are on the rise in New York, with the number of ELL students outside of New York … available in all languages, including Burmese, Karen, Kinyarwanda, Nepali, Somali, and Swahili—languages …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/18/english-language-learners-programsDiNapoli & NYC Make it Easier to Save for College
… and New York City officials announced today. "We're making it easier for all New Yorkers, regardless of income level, to … these college savings vehicles to more families will go a long way in helping NYC Kids RISE achieve its important … the obstacles on the path to college and careers, and just how important it is for us to remove these obstacles and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-nyc-make-it-easier-save-collegeDiNapoli: Improved Planning Needed for New York To Achieve Its Clean Energy Goals
… or electric cooling and heating. PSC also did not fully account for other potential risks, and did not consider … the state would need new technology not yet developed to account for the weather-related intermittency of renewables, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-improved-planning-needed-new-york-achieve-its-clean-energy-goalsMedicaid – Federal Funding and New York
… were enrolled in the Medicaid program as of January 2025. The City reimburses the State for its local portion … OSC analysis FIGURE 2 – Medicaid Revenue by Department FY 2026 Preliminary Budget (in millions) Department FY 2025 FY 2026 Human Resources Adm $ 249.9 $ 247.2 Dept of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/medicaid-nycImplementation of Train Service to Grand Central Madison
… whether the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) implemented train service to Grand Central Madison (GCM) terminal in a … from January 2021 through November 2023. About the Program MTA is responsible for developing and implementing a unified … that post-GCM implementation, they were offering 41% more train service—up from 665 trains to 936 trains. However, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/implementation-train-service-grand-central-madisonInventory Controls
… assets, including all workstations (desktop and laptop computers), virtual desktops, printers, scanners, … over 924 lightly used or new devices (e.g., desktop and laptop computers) that were set to be destroyed, with an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/02/14/inventory-controlsRequired Documentation
… If you file a claim: online , you may receive an email asking for documentation to prove ownership. by mail , you can attach the required documentation to your claim form. In … different from the address appearing in the Item Details, submit proof of your connection to the old address. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/required-documentationDiNapoli: No Good Options for MTA to Manage Hole in Capital Funding
… $5.65 billion. Network Expansion: Second Avenue Subway (SAS), $5.23 billion. Administrative and Various: … inclusive of $2 billion in federal matching funds for SAS Phase 2. The MTA must work with its federal partners to … remain in its capital plan and update its agreements on SAS to retain matching funds with a future revenue source. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-no-good-options-mta-manage-hole-capital-fundingNew York City’s Uneven Recovery: An Analysis of Labor Force Trends
… An Analysis of Labor Force Trends May 2022 PDF Version Highlights Prior to … those with children, saw their labor force participation rates climb above pre-pandemic levels in 2021, while male … of older children, as childcare center closures made it difficult to provide care and work at the same time. 11 At …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/new-york-citys-uneven-recovery-analysis-labor-force-trendsCompliance With School Safety Planning Requirements
… with the Law and State Regulations. For example, the DOE does not require School Safety Plans to be submitted within … or send the School Safety Plans to the New York State Police (State Police); however, they are sent to the New York … align and comply with the State Regulations and guidance. Work with the Education Department to develop a process to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/12/compliance-school-safety-planning-requirementsEmployee Qualifications, Hiring, and Promotions
… Bronx Surface Transit Operating Authority (MaBSTOA), MTA Bus Company (MTA Bus), and Staten Island Railway (SIR). The … MTA, provides subway and bus services to New York City (NYC). MaBSTOA, a subsidiary of Transit, operates buses in … is responsible for administering the lists in accordance with the Law. For job titles also used at other NYC agencies, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/17/employee-qualifications-hiring-and-promotions