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DiNapoli: New York Power Authority’s Installation of Electric Vehicle Chargers Years Behind Schedule
… the rollout of electric vehicle chargers has been a disappointment so far,” DiNapoli said. “Since encouraging … switch to electric cars is a part of the state’s strategy for lowering emissions, we have a long road ahead. NYPA needs … at our recommendations, deliver on its commitments and get this program headed in the right direction.” The state’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-new-york-power-authoritys-installation-electric-vehicle-chargers-years-behind-scheduleState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… audits and examinations have been issued. City University of New York (CUNY): Controls Over CUNY Fully Integrated … in addressing the issues identified in the initial report. Of the nine prior audit recommendations, one was implemented, … implemented, and two were not implemented. Department of Labor (DOL): Examination of Unemployment Insurance Willful …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… In April 2014, DED made a $16,250.00 advance payment to the LDC. Two months later, the LDC claimed the remaining $48,750 of the contract amount. To receive the second claim, the LDC needed to demonstrate … (2014-S-21) DHCR officials did not have accurate and up-to-date management information regarding the status of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… billing and collection process. In addition, the board does not properly monitor water loss. Town of Moreau – … of Spencer – Board Oversight (Tioga County) The board does not periodically review bank statements, bank … or any other supporting records. Additionally, the board does not perform the required annual audit of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… training was not provided to all employees or any board members. Although employees are required to complete SHP training each year, board members are not. Of the 110 total individuals tested (101 selected employees and all nine board members), 15 employees and the nine board members did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsDiNapoli: Retired Westchester County Police Officer Indicted for Forging State Records to Illegally Double-Dip From State Pension Fund
… and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) by taking unlawful pension payments and forging a required certificate … holding accountable those who think they can swindle the pension system.” After retiring from the Westchester Police … a state retiree under the age of 65 at the time, without a waiver, Sciacca was not allowed to earn more than $30,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-retired-westchester-county-police-officer-indicted-forging-state-records-illegally-doubleState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… data and personal, private and sensitive information are at greater risk for unauthorized access, misuse or loss. In … or $2,500. Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsPayroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-009
… all agency PayServ users will be granted access to a test environment for PayServ v 9.2. Agency users will be able to test activities they deem to be important and will be required to test a set of activities OSC Payroll has identified as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-009-agency-testing-and-trainingComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea of Former NYC Council Member Ruben Wills
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced the guilty plea today … to our Operation Integrity partnership with Attorney General Schneiderman, Mr. Wills was convicted and is serving … prosecuted the case, with assistance from Legal Support Analyst Dillon Kraus and former Legal Support Analyst Mollie …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-nyc-council-member-ruben-willsDiNapoli: New York’s Workforce Development Programs Lack Governance and Coordination
… governing body to coordinate planning, to make sure the needs of New Yorkers are met, and resources are used effectively, … provide a copy of the plan and initially said they did not know why its approval was delayed. Later, in response to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-new-yorks-workforce-development-programs-lack-governance-and-coordinationDiNapoli Report Highlights Where New Yorkers Work
… and social assistance industries increasing their share of total employment as manufacturing and financial activities … sector was also the top employer in 2023 in every region of New York except the Southern Tier, and had an average annual wage of $65,407, 28.5% below the state average of $91,427. “New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-report-highlights-where-new-yorkers-workHiring Public Retirees – When Employees Retire
… age 65. Section 212 (RSSL) Under Section 212, there is a calendar-year limit on a service retiree’s earnings from … This earnings limit suspension does not apply to retirees who work for a college, university or charter school. For … qualified non-retired persons. The hiring must also be considered temporary, rather than a final filling of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/when-employees-retire/hiring-public-retireesOversight of Undistributed Child Support Funds
… Assistance’s (OTDA) oversight and guidance are sufficient for local social service districts to effectively reduce … funds. When child support funds have been undistributed for more than four months, districts must determine why and … custodial parent). When these funds remain undistributed for at least two years, the district is required to petition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/09/oversight-undistributed-child-support-fundsFormer Head of Niagara Falls Housing Authority Pleads Guilty to Stealing Government Funds; Son and Daughter-in-Law Also Convicted
… funds before U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison … brought this case to our partners in law enforcement, and I thank U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr., the U.S. … of proper etiquette, what bullying is and what they can do about it and to teach educational empowerment tools." The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/former-head-niagara-falls-housing-authority-pleads-guilty-stealing-government-funds-son-and-daughterFiscal Oversight and Monitoring of AIDS Institute Service Provider Contracts
… Institute has insufficient assurance that all claims for reimbursement are appropriate. Although Institute personnel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/22/fiscal-oversight-and-monitoring-aids-institute-service-provider-contractsDivision of Housing and Community Renewal – Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments Located Outside New York City
… York Codes, Rules and Regulations (Regulations), when they do so, owners are required to enter into an annual agreement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/08/division-housing-and-community-renewal-physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchellEast Ramapo Central School District – Budget Review (B25-5-2)
… fiscal and one academic. After voters approved a 1 percent tax levy increase in June 2024, multiple factors led SED to … 4.38 percent increase, or $6.8 million, to the 2024-25 tax levy, which was ultimately approved by the Board in … in unbudgeted revenue. The budget included the rental of property revenues of approximately $181,000. We project the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/04/03/east-ramapo-central-school-district-budget-review-b25-5-2Child Care Stabilization Grants
… for our communities to thrive but, according to the New York State Child Care Availability Task Force, the … was either inadequately supported or not supported at all. This included, for example: $90,916 for which five … site visit, the provider stated their employees declined all these benefits but could provide no further explanation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/11/07/child-care-stabilization-grantsDiNapoli: School Bus Safety Needs Improvement
… seasonal weather hazards, bus behavior and rules, and seat belt usage. Of the 864 required drills required during the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-school-bus-safety-needs-improvementDiNapoli: MTA Needs to Improve Efforts to do Business with Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses
… Transportation Authority (MTA) set annual goals for minority- and women-owned business enterprise (MWBE) … help level the playing field and give qualified companies a chance to do business with the state,” DiNapoli said. “The … subcontractors yet the MTA conducted its investigations when only 11 of these subcontractors were on site. For two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-mta-needs-improve-efforts-do-business-minority-and-women-owned-businesses