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DiNapoli: New York City's Budget Benefits From Strong Economic Growth
… working with its unions to hold down the growth in health insurance costs. The city reports that it achieved health insurance savings of $400 million in FY 2015 and has nearly … $1.4 billion in FY 2015. The city added a record 120,000 jobs during calendar year 2014 and is on track to add more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-new-york-citys-budget-benefits-strong-economic-growthOpinion 2000-21
… 4 of Town Law §189-a, which establishes a procedure for extension of a joint fire district by "each town and … each … which the village is located must participate in the extension process. In addition, consistent with the … with the provisions of article 11-A, shall apply to the "extension, operations and maintenance" of any joint fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-21Opinion 2002-14
… of settlement) STATE CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE VIII, §1; VILLAGE LAW §§1-102(5), 4-400(1)(l), 4-412(3)(3), 5-524: A village may incur reasonable expenses for the primary purpose … of pursuing a settlement of a claim against the village for property damage, even though work performed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-14Audit of ESDC Finds Few Measurable Results for $211 Million State Advertising Contract
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. “When government spends hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars to send a message that New … discretion, which ESDC allocated to promoting Start-Up NY, tourism, Taste NY and Masterbrand. As required by law, … by auditors. The 41 businesses plan to create 1,750 jobs over the next five years. Auditors calculated that ESDC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/audit-esdc-finds-few-measurable-results-211-million-state-advertising-contractVII.1 State Revenues Overview – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… Period Receipts Transferred to State Treasury 1st through 15th day 1st day of succeeding month 16th through 31st day 15th day of succeeding month Agencies who manage infrequent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii1-state-revenues-overviewDiNapoli Warns of ‘Triple Threat’ of Fiscal Risks
… New York's 2017-18 fiscal year, $386.6 million below the latest projections, largely because of lower than expected … was $6.5 billion. That figure was $21.8 million below the latest Financial Plan projection, released by the Division of … miscellaneous receipts are $746.3 million higher than the latest projections and $384.3 million higher than initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-warns-triple-threat-fiscal-risksManagement and Maintenance of Non-Revenue Service Vehicles (Follow-Up)
… ). Background New York City Transit (Transit) and the MTA Bus Company (MTA Bus) are two related entities under the Metropolitan … for operating the subways and most of the public bus service throughout New York City, and MTA Bus provides …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/11/management-and-maintenance-non-revenue-service-vehicles-followOversight of Nurse Licensing
… of all disciplinary matters can include the revoking, annulment, or suspension of licenses. Key Findings We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/29/oversight-nurse-licensingOversight of the Supported Housing Program – DePaul Group, Inc. and Affiliates
… The audit covered the 34‑month period from January 1, 2013 to October 31, 2015. Background OMH provides services … them through other programs. For 2013 and 2014, DCS claimed about $2.9 million in expenses to provide an average of 192 beds and LOD claimed nearly $3.4 million in expenses to provide an average …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/30/oversight-supported-housing-program-depaul-group-inc-and-affiliatesPreferred Source Contracting
… requirements are being met; whether the majority of the work is completed by disabled workers as required by law; and … preferred source member agencies and their private corporate partners, who must comply with regulations … meets the purpose of the Program, that member agencies and corporate partners are meeting contract requirements, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/28/preferred-source-contractingOversight of Juvenile Justice Facilities
… Services adequately operates juvenile justice facilities for court-placed youth to ensure they meet State standards and regulations for the health and safety of juveniles and staff. The audit … through its Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY), is responsible for the operation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/03/oversight-juvenile-justice-facilitiesOversight of the Early Intervention Program
… level. The federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and State Public Health Law include specific requirements … located, and referred to the Program. Generally, after referral, children should be evaluated by qualified … of children. There are disparities across the State in the referral and inclusion of children into the Program as well …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/02/28/oversight-early-intervention-programRisk Assessment and Implementation of Measures to Address Extreme Weather Conditions
… and developed plans to mitigate the effect of extreme weather conditions and flooding. We also determined whether … 2022. Background In the decade since Superstorm Sandy, weather predicting models have indicated that, with rising … to prepare for rising sea levels, storms, and severe weather events. According to the MTA’s website, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/29/risk-assessment-and-implementation-measures-address-extreme-weather-conditionsSelected Aspects of Capital Program Project Management
… non-conformance. Insufficient contractor personnel on site: On four of our sampled projects, we determined that the … scheduled personnel were not always present at the site, with an average attendance rate as low as 52 percent on … CM office to verify the number and title of employees on site on a daily basis, determine whether they are authorized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/29/selected-aspects-capital-program-project-managementSignal Maintenance, Inspections, and Testing
… Purpose To determine if the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s … section location has a logbook that Signal Maintainers use to record MIT information (e.g., work performed). When work … 1991, Congress directed the Federal Transit Administration to establish and administer a program providing for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/17/signal-maintenance-inspections-and-testingState Agencies Bulletin No. 2018
… Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation, in the following bargaining unit who meet the eligibility … BU05 Background: Pursuant to a side letter contained in the 2019-2023 Agreements between the State of New York and … the fiscal year to employees who have at least 1,500 hours in pay status in seasonal positions during each of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2018-april-2022-longevity-payment-long-term-seasonal-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2103
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the April 2022 … BU03 Institutional Services BU04 Background Pursuant to a side letter contained in the 2021-2026 Agreements … of $500 effective the first pay period of the fiscal year to employees who have at least 1,500 hours in pay status in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2103-april-2022-csea-longevity-payment-long-term-seasonal-employeesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… No. 2 – Financial Activities (Erie County) The board does not provide sufficient oversight over the treasurer, … reconciliations. The board reviews the check register, but does not review the bank reconciliations or canceled check … to adequately account for the unsold inventory and sale of bags or ensure that collections were deposited intact and in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: New York State Pension Fund Helping Build a Lower Carbon Future
… Fund’s long-term value through sustainable investments and by seeking greater corporate efforts to meet the challenges … DiNapoli said. “We’ll continue to use our strength as a major investor and call on our publicly held companies to … Corp. received support from 42.9% of shareholders. Best Buy and Nordstrom both agreed to DiNapoli’s request that they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-new-york-state-pension-fund-helping-build-lower-carbon-futureHenderson Fire District – Financial Activities (2025M-67)
… information to make informed decisions for the District. In addition, a lack of adequate oversight and monitoring … 31, 2023, the District had $170,684 (29 percent) more in these bank accounts than was reflected in the accounting … various credit card purchases (e.g., office supplies and a printer), entry and truck bay doors, and fire pumper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/10/31/henderson-fire-district-financial-activities-2025m-67