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DiNapoli Audit: State Oversight of Animal Shelters Found to Be Adequate, But Better Safeguards Needed Before Dogs Are Euthanized
… The state Department of Agriculture and Markets is generally doing well to ensure animal shelters across New York are providing safe conditions and proper care for … The state Department of Agriculture and Markets is generally doing well to ensure animal shelters across New York are providing safe conditions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-audit-state-oversight-animal-shelters-found-be-adequate-better-safeguards-needed-dogs-areDiNapoli: Former Fire Company Treasurer Charged in $20,000 Theft
… by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Ontario County Sheriff Philip C. Povero. Former Company and Auxiliary … and Las Vegas. She was arrested on Friday by the Ontario County Sheriff's Office and is being prosecuted by Ontario County District Attorney James Ritts. "This fire official bet …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-former-fire-company-treasurer-charged-20000-theftDiNapoli Announces Decrease in Pension Contribution Rates for FY 2016-17; Lowers Assumed Rate of Return
… System (NYSLRS) employer contribution rates will decrease for fiscal year 2016-17 and the assumed rate of return for NYSLRS will be lowered from 7.5 percent to 7 percent. The average contribution rate for the Employees' Retirement System (ERS) will decrease from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-announces-decrease-pension-contribution-rates-fy-2016-17-lowers-assumed-rate-returnAuditors Find Safety Hazards at Pre-K Facilities in New York City
… An examination of the New York City’s Department of Education’s (DOE) oversight … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York City is leading the way in providing access to Universal Pre-K programs, but … such as peeling paint and missing window guards. The city’s Department of Education is taking action on our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/auditors-find-safety-hazards-pre-k-facilities-new-york-cityDiNapoli: MTA'S Homeless Outreach Program Didn't Do Much Outreach
… and commuters can see firsthand that homelessness is a growing problem in the transit system, but the MTA is not … DiNapoli’s auditors found that BRC was only doing a fraction of the work it is required to do under its … outreach office in Penn Station, where they sometimes hung a “closed” sign on the door even though outreach workers were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-mtas-homeless-outreach-program-didnt-do-much-outreachDiNapoli: OCFS Should Improve Foster Care Placement Oversight
… could not show that caseworkers contacted children in foster care within the first 30 days of their placement and … regulates and supervises child welfare services, including foster care and adoption, through its Division of Child … could not show that caseworkers contacted children in foster care within the first 30 days of their placement and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-ocfs-should-improve-foster-care-placement-oversightComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that … to be conducted, are insufficient. In addition, monthly bank statements are not properly reviewed and the company … estimates. Auditors also found significant weaknesses with how the town clerk handled the $17.1 million of tax and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli Releases Analysis of State Financial Plan, Warns of Federal Risks
… The state faces substantial reductions in federal aid for health care and other programs if proposed changes in … percent this year, reaching $56.6 billion and accounting for more than one in every three dollars in the state budget. … three fiscal years, of which nearly half has been used for budget relief. Another $461 million of these one-time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-releases-analysis-state-financial-plan-warns-federal-risksStatement from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on the Passing of Former Governor Mario Cuomo
… Party was stronger because of his leadership on a national level. My heartfelt condolences to his wife Matilda, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/statement-new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-passing-former-governor-mario-cuomoOversight of the Pesticide Reporting Law
… assess whether the limited usefulness of the PRL data warrants any actions to help ensure the data can be better …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/29/oversight-pesticide-reporting-lawComptrollers DiNapoli & Stringer Call on Corporations to Protect LGBT Rights Around World
… New York City Employees’ Retirement System: Mayor Bill de Blasio’s Representative, Carolyn Wolpert (Chair); New York … Local 237. Teachers’ Retirement System: Mayor Bill de Blasio’s Appointee, Carolyn Wolpert; Deputy Chancellor … of Teachers. New York City Police Pension Fund: Mayor Bill de Blasio’s Representative, Carolyn Wolpert; New York City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptrollers-dinapoli-stringer-call-corporations-protect-lgbt-rights-around-worldState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Analysis of Enacted State Budget
… care and mass transit, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. At the end of … care and mass transit according to a report released today …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-analysis-enacted-state-budgetComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … by adding specific language specifying who is responsible for approving bills for payment and reviewing the treasurer’s … positive outcomes. Three counties did not fully implement CPS program improvement plans to reduce recurrence rates of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: Former Pulteney Fire District Treasurer Sentenced in $6,800 Theft of Fire District Funds
… is to use fiscal checks and balances. I thank Steuben County District Attorney Brooks Baker and the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office for working with us to bring Ms. Stone to justice.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-former-pulteney-fire-district-treasurer-sentenced-6800-theft-fire-district-fundsOpinion 88-24
… a town recreation program. These costs include gasoline, electricity, the cost of use of a tractor and compensation … the private pond, such as the cost of gasoline and electricity, but also for the use of a tractor and for labor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-24NY State Comptroller DiNapoli Asks for Report on Due Diligence in Wake of Dakota Pipeline Controversy
… including potential violations of indigenous peoples' rights, in reviewing its potential acquisitions. The … damage to the environment and to indigenous peoples' rights with respect to the Dakota pipeline and other transactions. Risks to the environment and to human rights create risks for our pension fund's investments and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-asks-report-due-diligence-wake-dakota-pipeline-controversyDiNapoli: Fairport Audits Reveal Unauthorized Practices for Economic Development Agencies
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. An audit of the Fairport Urban Renewal Agency (FURA) was also released today citing … and Gifts The FLDC was established to take over the FIDA’s unauthorized revolving loan fund. In May 2013, the FIDA … the loss of revenue resulting from the majority of FIDA’s projects. Inappropriate Investments The FIDA and FURA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-fairport-audits-reveal-unauthorized-practices-economic-development-agenciesDiNapoli: NYC Metro Transportation Costs Rose 56% Over Past Decade, Slower Than Other Major Areas
… Transportation costs for households in the New York City metropolitan area grew by about 56% between 2012-13 and 2022-23, less than in the Los Angeles, Miami and San Francisco metropolitan … struggle to make ends meet. While transportation costs in the New York City metro area grew at a slower pace than in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/draft-dinapoli-nyc-metro-transportation-costs-grew-slower-other-major-cities-still-rose-29-percentUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-346
… 2024 using Earnings Codes RGS , RGO , RRS , and ADJ . Do not include monies that will be calculated by the payroll … Judges or Justices who meet the following criteria and who do not appear on any of the exception listings: Judges or … Status of Active or Leave With Pay on 12/21/2023 and who do not have a status change or change in salary through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-346-2024-year-end-adjustment-judges-and-justices-unified-courtControls Over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative
… Housing Initiative are sufficient to ensure high-risk target populations’ needs are met and whether providers … Housing Initiative are sufficient to ensure highrisk target populations needs are met and whether providers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/08/controls-over-empire-state-supportive-housing-initiative