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Management of Invasive Species
… the harmful effects of invasive species populations in New York State. The audit covers the period April 1, 2017 … Program Many species of plants and animals currently found in New York State are not indigenous, but rather have been … and their role in preventing its spread. The Department does not consistently apply or monitor its permit system to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/23/management-invasive-speciesLead Contamination of State Armories (Follow-Up)
… New York’s military forces, including the New York National Guard. The Department of Defense National Guard Bureau acts as a federal authority over the New York National Guard and provides them with federal resources, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/16/lead-contamination-state-armories-follow14th Annual Emerging Manager & MWBE Conference
… opportunity for attendees to connect with New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) investment staff and partners. … of the New York State & Local Retirement System. At the conference, attendees learned about: The Fund’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/emerging-manager/14-annual-conferenceAccounts Payable Advisory No. 67
… ) Guidance Executive Order 202.48 suspended the provisions of State Finance Law Article 11-A, Interest Payments on Certain Amounts Owed by the State, to the extent necessary to respond to the direct and indirect economic, financial, and social effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. In situations where …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/67-prompt-payment-interestDiNapoli: Homeless Families, Adults Living in Squalid Shelters Due to Oversight Failure
… allowed violations and squalid living conditions to go unchecked, according to an audit released today by New … 60 Dorothy Day Expansion Women Syracuse Onondaga 27 City Mission Adult Buffalo Erie 25 Orange County DSS Adult … allowed violations and squalid living conditions to go unchecked according to an audit released today by New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-homeless-families-adults-living-squalid-shelters-due-oversight-failureCherry Valley–Springfield Central School District – Financial Condition (2020M-156)
… Key Findings Officials effectively managed most aspects of financial condition. However, officials have not: Utilized their multiyear financial plans to help make financial decisions. Adopted fund balance and … our audit work do not factor in the pandemic’s financial effects. Officials generally agreed with our recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/26/cherry-valley-springfield-central-school-district-financial-conditionProtection of Managed Pollinators (Honey Bees)
… the Department has procedures in place for addressing the discovery of American foulbrood during inspections – a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/19/protection-managed-pollinators-honey-beesDiNapoli Urges NYC to Continue to Prepare for Shifting Fiscal Landscape
… on the city’s FY 2023 financial plan released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The city’s adopted … standards, averaging 5.3% from fiscal years 2024 through 2026, the city will have to prepare for the potential … Plan New York City Industry Tracker Dashboards Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-urges-nyc-continue-prepare-shifting-fiscal-landscapeOversight of Afterschool and Summer Youth Employment Contracts (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the 10 recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Afterschool and … (Department) sponsors a network of community-based programs intended to help alleviate the effects of poverty … program’s goal is to provide participants with the skills, training, and work opportunities necessary to succeed in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/30/oversight-afterschool-and-summer-youth-employment-contracts-followVeterans Day Message from State Comptroller DiNapoli
… and conflicts continuing around the world, this Veterans Day we must remember the sacrifices countless Americans have … regions around the globe and are protecting us from modern day threats, we owe our liberty and prosperity to these brave … way of life. Thank you for your service and for making our state and nation strong. … On Tuesday we honor the men and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/veterans-day-message-state-comptroller-dinapoliLead Contamination of State Armories
… in lead dust accumulation throughout. Although IFRs in New York have not been used in more than 20 years, over time, the accumulation of lead dust has been … agreement and one is a military museum in a former armory building. Lead hazard awareness training was not provided to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/03/lead-contamination-state-armoriesUse of New York State Snowmobile Trail Development and Maintenance Funds
… Trail Development and Maintenance Fund is used for its intended purpose. Background In 1985, the New York State … volunteers, Franklin County Snowmobile Association paid its trail groomer operators $79,885 for fiscal years 2009-10 … Trail Development and Maintenance Fund is used for its intended purpose …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/02/use-new-york-state-snowmobile-trail-development-and-maintenance-funds-0New York City Department of Homeless Services – Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Church Avenue Merchants Block Association, Inc.
… CAMBA for the period from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2026 for Magnolia. During the 3 fiscal years ended June 30, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/14/new-york-city-department-homeless-services-oversight-contract-expenditures-church-avenueNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… The State Comptroller’s office is committed to keeping New Yorkers regularly updated on the state’s economy and … 28% of Lost Jobs Have Been Regained Through July; in NYC, 17% While New York State has regained more than one … back to pre-recession employment levels. For New York City, the picture is even more troubling. New York State’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-september-2-2020DiNapoli: State Must Make Progress on Monitoring Drinking Water Contaminants
… the public of potential hazards in public drinking water systems and ensure proper actions are being taken to protect residents, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Safe drinking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-state-must-make-progress-monitoring-drinking-water-contaminantsDiNapoli Calls on Major Corporations to Conduct Racial Equity Audits
… at Chipotle Mexican Grill , Dollar General Corp. , Dollar Tree, Inc. and Match Group . The Fund has also refiled the … and COVID-19 practices. Dollar General Corp. & Dollar Tree, Inc. Dollar General and Dollar Tree are two of the largest dollar store chains in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-calls-major-corporations-conduct-racial-equity-auditsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Drop for Second Quarter of 2020
… down 25.4 percent compared to June 2019, largely due to a steep decline in New York City. Most counties saw an … percent in the Southern Tier to -9.1 percent in the North Country. Every region outside of New York City, however, saw an improvement in June. The North Country’s growth was the highest at 18.6 percent. Four other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-drop-second-quarter-2020Management of Invasive Species
To determine if the Department of Environmental Conservation (Department) was effectively managing invasive species to prevent and mitigate the harmful effects
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/2019-S-26.pdfDiNapoli: Public Drinking Water Needs More Protection
… New York's public water supplies need stronger protections to … drinking water and prevent contamination that could result in health problems, according to a report released today by … DiNapoli said. "Water contamination in Hoosick Falls, Newburgh and Long Island revealed our vulnerabilities. With …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-public-drinking-water-needs-more-protectionSmall Businesses and the Economic Recovery: Work in Progress
… began collecting and reporting data through the Small Business Pulse Survey , New York’s small businesses have … May 2020–October 2021 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Small Business Pulse Survey As the economy reopened and began its … Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Small Business Pulse Survey Another positive trend is that fewer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/small-businesses-and-economic-recovery-work-progress