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Distribution of Utility Arrears in New York State
One impact of the devastating job losses incurred during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic is a significant increase in the number of households in arrears on utilities bills for 60 days or more.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/distribution-of-utility-arrears-in-nys.pdfDiNapoli: Former Alexandria Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Theft
… corruption. I thank the Jefferson County District Attorney’s office and the State Police for their hard work on this case.” “The Jefferson County District Attorney’s office would like to also extend our thanks to the New York … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-former-alexandria-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theftHealth and Safety of Children in Foster Care (Follow-Up) (2019-F-23)
We have followed up on the actions taken by officials of the New York City Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) to implement the recommendations...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19f23.pdfThe Increasing Threat of Identity Theft
… psychological pain of the pandemic is a dramatic increase in identity theft during the past year. More than 67,000 … 317 315 373 323 275 158 Note: Numbers of those convicted (e.g., of a felony or misdemeanor) and those sentenced (e.g., … visit IdentityTheft.gov , the federal government’s “one-stop” resource for people to report identity theft and create …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/increasing-threat-identity-theftCapital – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… program can support healthy economic growth, while the deterioration of capital assets can weaken the State’s … spending increased from 1.3 percent to 4.5 percent. Mental Health, Health and Social Welfare purposes, up $523.9 … prior year. * Actual spending figures in this section do not include off-budget spending by public authorities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/capitalAmusement Park and Fair Ride Safety
… Inspection Unit is responsible for inspecting rides at all amusement parks, fairs, and other venues located outside … may be inspected more often, usually each time it is set up. For the period January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2013, … over 5,000 ride permits and collected more than $530,000 in permit revenues. Records indicate that, during this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/12/amusement-park-and-fair-ride-safetyTown of Shelter Island – Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (P7-23-22)
… of Shelter Island (Town) officials properly administered the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (CPF) to ensure … examined were properly supported, recorded and deposited in full and that disbursements were proper and supported. … Key Recommendations There were no recommendations as a result of this audit. … Determine whether Town of Shelter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/town-shelter-island-peconic-bay-community-preservation-fund-p7-23-22Mitchell-Lama Vacancies (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit … middle-income families. The New York City (NYC) Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) – the nation’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/12/mitchell-lama-vacancies-followFood Insecurity Persists Post-Pandemic
… Introduction In March 2023, the Office of the State Comptroller reported that the number of New York … food benefits, have lapsed and food insecurity has grown, as food and other costs remain elevated and poverty rates … benefits. Another likely explanation for the increase is food price inflation. Other factors could include changes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/food-insecurity-persists-post-pandemicDiNapoli: Capital Planning Problems Persist at NYRA
… project planning, but my auditors discovered that NYRA’s planning was weak,” DiNapoli said. “An organization that … a not-for-profit corporation that operates New York State’s three major thoroughbred racetracks at Aqueduct, Belmont … Revenue and Expenses , which includes NYRA’s response, can be found at: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-capital-planning-problems-persist-nyraDiNapoli: Brooklyn Economy Sets Records
… of the recession than in the rest of New York City, the state and the nation, and its unemployment rate has fallen to … I thank Comptroller DiNapoli for shining a light on the progress Brooklyn has made since the end of the … in every community — and that New Yorkers aren’t pushed out of the communities they built. I’d like to thank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-brooklyn-economy-sets-recordsConstitutional Tax Limit - Filing Requirements Webinar Slideshow Presentation
Print out slideshow during webinar presentation.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/constitutional-tax-limit-031419.pdfDiNapoli: Safeway Supermarkets Commit to Sustainable Palm Oil
State Comptroller DiNapoli today announced that Safeway Inc the second largest grocery chain in the US has agreed to give preference to suppliers of 100 verified sustainable palm oil and set a goal of using only sustainable palm oil in all of its Safewaybrand products
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-safeway-supermarkets-commit-sustainable-palm-oilXI.15.A Competitive Grants Procurement Record – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Record") must be submitted to the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) for review in advance of the … during that process must be submitted to the Office of the State Comptroller for review in advance of the contracts for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi15a-competitive-grants-procurement-recordControls Over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative
… address the needs of the various populations to be served by both the Office and the other State agencies under ESSHI. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/21/controls-over-empire-state-supportive-housing-initiativeSelected State Agencies’ Roles in Financial Literacy
… (DFS), Department of State (DOS), New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA), Office of Temporary and Disability … support their well-being, many Americans remain unprepared for financial emergencies – a point that the COVID-19 … sound decision-making principles to real-life situations. For example, based on 2018 survey data, the Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/14/selected-state-agencies-roles-financial-literacyInternal Control System Components
… and Disability Assistance’s (Office) management of its internal control system appropriately addresses all five components of internal control. Our audit scope included the period January … providing technical assistance to agencies, conducting audits of internal control, and issuing the Standards for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/04/internal-control-system-componentsLegislative and Executive Retirement Plan For Tier 1 and 2 Members (Section 80-a)
… will receive at retirement (service retirement benefits) if you meet the service and age requirements; Benefits you … benefits); Benefits your beneficiary may receive if you die while working for a public employer or after you retire … leave public service before you become eligible to retire. I am joined by a staff of dedicated professionals in my …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/legislative-and-executive-retirement-plan-tier-1-and-2-members-section-80State Agencies Bulletin No. 1135
… who are in bargaining unit 31 and have an Employee Status of Active, Leave with Pay or Leave of Absence on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1135-2011-2012-deficit-reduction-plan-employees-agency-police-services-unitDiNapoli Faults Oversight at Public Service Commission of Orders and Agreements
… short in monitoring Charter Communications Inc. and other utilities across New York, according to an audit released … Service Commission was not doing enough to make sure utilities are holding up their end of the deal. PSC lacked … the Department of Public Service (DPS), regulates 650 utilities responsible for electric, gas, steam, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-faults-oversight-public-service-commission-orders-and-agreements