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Oversight of Select High-Technology Projects
… of dollars in investments since 2013 intended to stimulate job creation and economic growth in high-tech industries … and oversight of high-tech programs and projects: Initial project assessments lacked sufficient detail, such as reviews … and provide the public with accurate information on project costs, statuses, and economic benefits using a clear …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/21/oversight-select-high-technology-projectsAdult Career and Continuing Education Services – Vocational Rehabilitation Supported Employment Program (Follow-Up)
… rates among New Yorkers with a disability were higher than for the general population over the past decade but decreased … to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the unemployment rate for individuals with a disability remains high and continues … program provides vocational rehabilitation services for and supports the employment goals of people with a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/27/adult-career-and-continuing-education-services-vocational-rehabilitation-supportedSafety of Seized Dogs (Follow-Up)
… of Agriculture and Markets (Department) to set standards for the humane care of seized dogs and inspect municipal dog … licenses are required to establish and maintain a shelter for dogs or contract for those services. Municipalities are also required to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/18/safety-seized-dogs-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… One development did not request or receive DHCR approval for eight of the nine succession apartments it awarded and … internal and external AWLs. Ten of these units were vacant for as long as five years. Department of Labor (DOL): … DOL to identify another $238,792 in potential recoveries for past UI overpayments from 130 state employees hired …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… County) District officials developed a process to account for leave accruals and a system over payments for unused leave accruals that includes documentation of … calculations. District officials also properly accounted for employees’ leave accruals for the 30 employees reviewed. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and estimated revenues with actual operating results for 2015-16 through 2017-18 and found that appropriations … to support tuition charges totaling $2.5 million for 162 students (77 percent) attending charter schools and … had no registration or residency information on file for 44 of these students and registration information that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Announces $50 Million Toward Small Business Relief, Job Retention
… federal government if employees are kept on the payroll for eight weeks and the money is used for payroll, rent, mortgage interest, or utilities. The … health and economic crisis. We are continuing to look for opportunities to help New Yorkers that are consistent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/comptroller-dinapoli-announces-50-million-toward-small-business-relief-job-retentionHomeownership Rates in New York
… Dream.” In New York, that dream appears unattainable for a large share of the population: New York has the lowest … quarter of 2022, compared to 65.8 percent nationally. For New York, the low percentage is driven by the high share … is troubling. Homeownership remains an important vehicle for building wealth, and reducing inequities in real estate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/homeownership-rates-new-yorkDiNapoli: Contribute to a NY 529 College Savings Account and Deduct Up to $10,000 From Your State Taxes
… is an investment tool designed to help parents save for college. Contributions made by Dec. 31 can provide up to … tax filings. Parents and other participants have paid for more than $1.1 billion in college-related expenses … College Savings account today and give the gift of savings for higher education this holiday season,” said DiNapoli. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-contribute-ny-529-college-savings-account-and-deduct-10000-your-state-taxesDiNapoli Consumer Alert: Contribute to a 529 College Savings Account and Deduct Up to $10,000 From Your State Taxes
… Program, an investment tool designed to help parents save for college, ranks among the best in the nation, and New York … tax deductions on 2014 tax filings. Parents have paid for more than $916 million in college-related expenses … ranks among the best and offers tax deductions for parents and loved ones who want to get a head start on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-consumer-alert-contribute-529-college-savings-account-and-deduct-10000-your-state-taxesIX.12.N Fund Availability and Interest Liability – IX. Federal Grants
… it is demonstrated that the state paid out its own funds for federal program purposes prior to receiving federal … in whole days between the average date of check clearance for the disbursement and the date the related federal funds … Federal interest liabilities will also be calculated for any eligible federal program that is funded on a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12n-fund-availability-and-interest-liabilityCost-Saving Ideas: Using State Contracts to Acquire Goods or Services
… and money. State contracts can provide many necessities for local governments and school districts like road salt, … paid higher costs because State contracts were not used. For example: A town paid $19,866 more for diesel fuel; A town overpaid more than $4,600 for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-using-state-contracts-acquire-goods-or-servicesCanarsie Childhood Center, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… audit focused primarily on expenses claimed on CCC’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018 and certain expenses claimed on its CFRs for the 2 fiscal years ended June 30, 2017. About the Program … its cost-based Preschool Full-Day Special Class Program. For purposes of this report, this program is referred to as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/02/01/canarsie-childhood-center-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualSelected Wage Investigation Procedures
… if the Department of Labor (Department) is following its wage investigation procedures, including conducting outreach … protections. These Laws, such as those that cover minimum wage and overtime, illegal deductions, day-of-rest and meal … in wages, interest, and penalties as a result of its wage investigations during calendar years 2019 and 2018, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/03/selected-wage-investigation-proceduresHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Oversight of the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly Program
… Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly (RESTORE) program in accordance with program goals … selecting LPAs and ensuring RESTORE program funds reach elderly residents from more counties and within the … Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly RESTORE program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/15/housing-trust-fund-corporation-oversight-residential-emergency-services-offer-home-repairsCompliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements
… 6 of the New York State Public Officers Law provides for public access to government records. The statute, … is required to make all eligible records available for public inspection or copying. Agencies are further … records and procedures to be followed, including the fees for copies of records. Within five days of receiving the FOIL …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/16/compliance-freedom-information-law-requirementsBank Street College of Education – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Background Bank Street’s Family Center (Center) is a not-for-profit organization authorized by SED to provide … who are between the ages of three and five years. For purposes of this report, these programs are collectively … Special Class program. Bank Street is reimbursed for the preschool special education services through rates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/13/bank-street-college-education-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualLeague Treatment Center – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… audit focused primarily on expenses claimed on LTC’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015 and certain expenses claimed on its CFRs for the two fiscal years ended June 30, 2014. About the Program LTC is a New York City-based not-for-profit organization authorized by SED to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/16/league-treatment-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualNichols Joint Fire District – Procurement (2025M-103)
… commissioners and its officials should seek competition for goods and services to ensure the best value for taxpayers, prevent conflicts of interest and maintain … not obtained at a favorable cost, free from favoritism or for appropriate purchases. Adhering to GML and the Policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/01/09/nichols-joint-fire-district-procurement-2025m-103DiNapoli: New Federal Funds Give New York a Chance To Expand Broadband, Close Digital Divide
… showed that reliable, high-speed internet is imperative for equality of opportunity. How New York utilizes this federal funding will set a critical path for our state’s digital future.” DiNapoli’s 2021 broadband … trends as rural regions may not generate enough revenue for the private sector to justify building the infrastructure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-new-federal-funds-give-new-york-chance-expand-broadband-close-digital-divide