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Oversight of Residential Domestic Violence Programs
… laws, rules, and regulations. Our audit covered the period January 1, 2015 through October 20, 2017. Background OCFS’ … to evaluate the effectiveness of their oversight. As a result, there is considerable risk that material information … implement this recommendation because doing so could result in a violation of federal and State confidentiality …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/24/oversight-residential-domestic-violence-programsDiNapoli: MTA Faces Its Greatest Challenges in Decades
… modernization program. It is also seeking federal funding for extending the Second Avenue Subway. The largest risk to … subway ridership to resume growing in 2019 after falling for three consecutive years. While subway service has … MTA can manage a program of the size under consideration for 2020-2024. During the past three five-year capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-mta-faces-its-greatest-challenges-decadesDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for November 2015
… or other improprieties. Cumulatively through November for calendar year 2015, DiNapoli’s office has approved … chief financial officer, DiNapoli reviews contracts for all state agencies and certain contracts for state public authorities and audits all state payments. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-november-2015Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of NYC Councilman Ruben Wills In Public Corruption Scheme
… the indictment of New York City Council Member Ruben Wills for allegedly pocketing both public campaign funds and charitable grant money for personal benefit. Mr. Wills and a member of his family … funds intended to help people were allegedly used instead for shopping trips to high-end stores. Charges such as these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-nyc-councilman-ruben-wills-publicXIV.2 Obligation, Accounting and Budget Dates – XIV. Special Procedures
… periods to be open simultaneously. The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) issues monthly operational advisories … were completed. Debt Service Date the bond payment is due to the bondholders. Prepaid Vouchers Prepayments, such as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv2-obligation-accounting-and-budget-datesDiNapoli: Wall St. First Half Profits Total $13 Billion, Down From 2022
… from the securities industry and have repercussions for our state and city budgets.” Securities industry … services industries have the second highest average salary in the city at $272,410. The average salary in the securities industry in New York State was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-wall-st-first-half-profits-total-13-billion-down-2022State Contract and Payment Actions in January
… Landscaping Inc. for sports field resurfacing at Gantry Plaza State Park in Queens County. New York State Thruway … with Villager Construction Inc. for reconstruction of plaza, roads and utilities at SUNY Geneseo. State University …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-januaryState Agencies Bulletin No. 726
… employees’ salaries and the processing of necessary salary corrections. Affected Employees Non-Statutory … Section 131.5 and clarifies the computation of salaries for certain employees who move from unallocated or … described below should be applied for determining the salary when these employees move to a graded position. Method …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/726-implementation-new-method-calculating-salaries-employees-upon-movementDiNapoli: NYC DOE Faces Significant Challenges in Closing COVID Achievement Gap
… pandemic has widened the achievement gap that exists for students across the nation. Unprecedented federal funding … of New York with an opportunity to begin closing that gap for the more than one million students attending New York … DOE’s FY 2022 budget reached $37.7 billion and accounts for more than 38% of the city’s total expenditures. Even …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-nyc-doe-faces-significant-challenges-closing-covid-achievement-gapDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for May 2015
… waste or other improprieties. Cumulatively through May for calendar year 2015, DiNapoli’s office has approved 8,351 … financial officer, DiNapoli’s office reviews contracts for all state agencies and certain contracts for state public authorities and audits all state payments. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-may-2015Opinion 2004-4
… among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in … paid to the law partner of a school board member, who is engaged by the school district as its attorney, is not … entered into in which there is a prohibited interest is null, void and unenforceable (General Municipal Law §804) and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-4State Agencies Bulletin No. 950
… According to IRS Publication 15, Circular E for 2009, and the Instructions for Form W-2 (Wage and Tax Statement), employers are required to furnish each … in more than one (1) company (for example, both CUNY and NYS) will receive a Form W-2 for each company. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/950-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-calendar-year-2009Opinion 93-32
… disclosure statements) MUNICIPALITIES -- Officers and Employees (authority of State Comptroller to obtain … disclosure statements) STATE COMPTROLLER -- Powers and Duties (municipalities - authority to obtain access to … 89: In connection with an examination into the accounts and financial affairs of a municipality, the Comptroller, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-32Opinion 99-9
… the opinion. CITIES -- Powers and Duties (authority to pay for continuing legal education tuition for city attorney) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Appropriations and … expenses - continuing legal education tuition for municipal attorney) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-9DiNapoli Report Finds Medicaid Costs for Treating Asthma Rising
… for medical costs and lost productivity, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … Bronx and four upstate counties, according to DiNapoli's report. SFY 2012-13 Recipients Prevalence Rate Schenectady … public asthma programs to those most in need, DiNapoli's report concludes. Declines in asthma-related deaths and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-report-finds-medicaid-costs-treating-asthma-risingDiNapoli Urges Congress to Expand Eligibility for Savings Program for Individuals with Disabilities
… individuals who can participate in the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) program, a savings and investment tool for individuals with disabilities. NY's ABLE program, which launched just over a year ago, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/dinapoli-urges-congress-expand-eligibility-savings-program-individuals-disabilitiesOversight of Kendra’s Law
… April 2019 to September 2023. About the Program On August 9, 1999, Kendra’s Law (Law) was enacted, creating a statutory … – during the 19-month period between October 2019 and May 2021. However, these events were unreported and, ultimately, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/08/oversight-kendras-lawState Contract and Payment Actions in June
… Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,909 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $7.3 … 3,100 payments valued at more than $7.2 million, primarily for mistakes, insufficient support for charges, and improper payments. More information on these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/state-contract-and-payment-actions-juneRegistration and Enforcement of Automotive Service, Sales, and Salvage Facilities (Follow-Up)
… Department of Motor Vehicles (Department) is responsible for administering motor vehicle laws to promote highway … and Traffic Law outlines the Department’s responsibilities for administering the registration and licensing for certain types of automotive businesses, including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/registration-and-enforcement-automotive-service-sales-and-salvage-facilities-followState Comptroller DiNapoli and District Attorney Scarpino Announce Arrest in $60K Pension Payments
… A. Scarpino, Jr. announced the arrest of Rochelle Rose for grand larceny in the second degree after she allegedly … District Attorney Scarpino, she is being held accountable for her actions. This case sends a clear message to those who … Retirement System. I thank D.A. Scarpino and his team for their outstanding efforts on this case." Westchester …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-district-attorney-scarpino-announce-arrest-60k-pension-payments