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The Mitchell-Lama Program – Awarding Housing Units and Maintaining Waiting Lists

… City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is the nation’s largest municipal housing preservation … moderate-income families. In New York City, there are 97 HPD-supervised Mitchell-Lama rental and limited-equity … a Board of Directors (cooperatives) or a managing agent (rentals and cooperatives). Applicants apply to the individual …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/29/mitchell-lama-program-awarding-housing-units-and-maintaining-waiting-lists

Town of Binghamton - Credit Cards and Non-Payroll Disbursements (2018M-94)

… Determine whether the Board properly monitored credit card use and ensured non-payroll disbursements were … Key Findings The Board adopted insufficient credit card and meal reimbursement policies and did not enforce the procurement policy. The March 2017 credit card bill included a $288 charge for the Supervisor’s …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/12/07/town-binghamton-credit-cards-and-non-payroll-disbursements-2018m-94

DiNapoli: Ex-Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Convicted in Grant Scheme

… David Decker, former director of the Lake George Watershed Coalition, was convicted today in Warren … grant funds meant to improve the area surrounding Lake George, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … David Decker former director of the Lake George Watershed Coalition was convicted in Warren County …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-ex-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-convicted-grant-scheme

Conesus Volunteer Fire Department – Financial Controls (2014M-42)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Department’s financial controls for the period of January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013. Background The …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/05/09/conesus-volunteer-fire-department-financial-controls-2014m-42

Queens Centers for Progress – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2022-S-41)

To determine whether the costs reported by Queens Centers for Progress (QCP) on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) were reasonable, necessary, directly related to the special education program, and sufficiently documented pursuant to the State Education Department’s (SED) Reimbursable Cost ...

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22s41.pdf

Selected Aspects of the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program

… to more stringent Department enforcement, including on-site compliance reviews or formal Notices of Violation, … have been repaired, or when submitted, if they are on time. As a result, 39 percent of the certifications for …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/22/selected-aspects-motor-carrier-safety-assistance-program

Opinion 91-23

… if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … itself, giving the language its natural and obvious meaning (McKinney's Statutes, §92). The literal meaning must yield, however, when necessary to give effect to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-23

DiNapoli: NYC Dept. of Buildings Is Not Doing Enough to Improve Construction Site Safety

… The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) is not doing enough to protect construction workers on … accidents, injuries and fatalities. “Construction is key to New York City’s economy, but as the sector recovers … with some of its conclusions. The agency’s full response is available in the audit. Audit New York City Department of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-nyc-dept-buildings-not-doing-enough-improve-construction-site-safety

Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce State Prison Sentence for Florida Woman in $120,000 Pension Fraud Case

… and sentence of Graycelia Cizik, 64, a resident of Polk County, Florida. Cizik pleaded guilty on January 21, … Cizik was arrested in August 2014 by agents of the Polk County Sheriff’s Office in Florida, and extradited to … and sentence of Graycelia Cizik 64 a resident of Polk County Florida …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-state-prison-sentence-florida-woman-120000-pension

DiNapoli Releases Economic Report on the Bronx

… of Jobs in 2020 Q2 Percent Change Health Care 70,200 63,300 -9.9% Retail Trade 30,900 24,200 -21.6% Social Assistance … 28,000 25,200 -10.0% Leisure and Hospitality 20,900 11,300 -45.6% Educational Services 16,200 15,100 -6.8% Business … -13.5% Construction 12,500 8,800 -30.0% Wholesale Trade 12,300 10,000 -18.9% Personal Services 9,700 6,300 -35.8% …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-releases-economic-report-bronx

The New York State Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund: At a Crossroads

The creation of the Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund in 1991 reflected a recognition that critical transportation infrastructure should be funded on a consistent, reliable basis by investing resources today for the long-term good of the State.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-york-state-dedicated-highway-and-bridge-trust-fund-crossroads.pdf

Town of Caroga – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2015M-182)

… 2014 through April 30, 2015. Background The Town of Caroga is located in Fulton County and has a population of approximately 1,200. The Town is governed by an elected five-member Town Board. The Town’s … bookkeeper’s work to ensure that all financial activity is accurately and completely accounted for and that monthly …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/11/20/town-caroga-supervisors-records-and-reports-2015m-182

DiNapoli Announces Improvements to College Savings Plan to Save Money for College

… Program. Read or download the Direct Plan disclosure booklet here or go to: … Savings Program Direct Plan , obtain a Disclosure Booklet and Tuition Savings Agreement at nysaves.org or by …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-announces-improvements-college-savings-plan-save-money-college

Essential Policy Elements – Travel and Conference Expense Management

… taxi and rental car expenses, and expenses for meals or a per diem meal allowance. Also, a listing of expenses not … aside rooms at the federal rate. To obtain these rates, travelers should ask for the "government rate" when making … localities, but you can usually feel confident that travelers are not incurring extravagant travel expenses if …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/essential-policy-elements

Pulteney Volunteer Fire Department – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-175)

… located in the Town of Pulteney, Steuben County, is affiliated with the Pulteney Fire District No. 2 and … fire protection services to the Town. The Department is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/09/19/pulteney-volunteer-fire-department-controls-over-financial

Opinion 2010-1

… village purchases a parcel of property, a portion of which is to be used for village offices and a portion of which … or other recreational uses. You indicate that the village is considering the purchase of real property for use as a village office. Two parcels, one that is two acres and one that is six acres, are under …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-1-0

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