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DiNapoli: City of Troy's Finances in Precarious Position
… the city’s 2015 general fund budget included revenues for payments in lieu of taxes, mortgage taxes, and interest and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-city-troys-finances-precarious-positionDiNapoli Report Highlights Regional Education Trends
… taxes and other local sources. Similarly, the Mid-Hudson Valley relies on property taxes for nearly two-thirds of its … about a third of school district revenues for the Mohawk Valley and North Country regions. The report found that … school districts in 2014-15 was $22,658. The Mid-Hudson Valley had the highest median per-pupil spending rate at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-report-highlights-regional-education-trendsState Comptroller DiNapoli Report Details LIRR Delays in 2017
… In 2017, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) had its worst on-time performance in 18 years, with an estimated 9.2 million riders … In 2017 the Long Island Rail Road LIRR had its worst ontime performance in 18 years with an estimated 92 million riders …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-report-details-lirr-delays-2017DiNapoli: Audit Reveals Questionable Financial Decisions, Lack of Transparency in Hempstead School District
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released an audit today of the Hempstead Union Free School District that uncovered a myriad of systemic problems, including more than $453,000 in … in the Hempstead school district demonstrate a neglect of sound fiscal and administrative practices and a disregard …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audit-reveals-questionable-financial-decisions-lack-transparency-hempstead-school-districtState Medicaid Bought Erectile Dysfunction Drugs for Sex Offenders
… and erectile dysfunction (ED) drugs and treatments for 47 sex offenders, according to an audit released today by State … for ED drugs and treatments for recipients, including sex offenders, that are barred under Medicaid. “There are … it comes to erectile dysfunction drugs. And paying for sex offenders who’ve committed terrible crimes to get these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/state-medicaid-bought-erectile-dysfunction-drugs-sex-offendersComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… County , Carle Place Water District , Circleville Fire Company , Village of Hempstead , Hoags Corners Volunteer Fire Company , Humphrey Fire District , Livonia Hook and Ladder … clerk's office, highway department and library. Management and employees developed cash collection procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Opinion 93-24
… Appropriations and Expenditures (construction of permanent outdoor competitive sports facility) -- Powers and Duties (construction of permanent outdoor competitive sports facility) PARKS AND RECREATION -- Facilities (construction of outdoor competitive sports facility by fire district) TOWN …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-24New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… in New York City. Among the nearly 1.3 million net jobs the State lost from March through August, more than … claims averaged more than 368,000 per week. Such first-time claims have been significantly lower since then, … and direct payments to individuals that were enacted as part of the federal government’s response to the pandemic. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-september-30-2020Investigation of Housing Discrimination Complaints
To determine whether the New York State Division of Human Rights reviewed and addressed housing discrimination complaints timely and in accordance with its policies and procedures and the related laws
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/15/investigation-housing-discrimination-complaintsIdentifying, Reporting, and Providing Services for Youth at Risk of Sexual Human Trafficking in New York City
… victims of sexual exploitation. Reliable data on the commercial sexual exploitation of children does not exist … to youth who have experienced or are vulnerable to commercial sexual exploitation or trafficking. The annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/06/identifying-reporting-and-providing-services-youth-risk-sexual-human-trafficking-new-yorkHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Various Section 8 Housing Programs and the COVID Rent Relief Program
… severe rent burden due to loss of income during the COVID-19 pandemic. While HCR administered a variety of programs prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the unprecedented housing crisis caused by the … families, and businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. HCR received about $9.5 billion in federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/16/housing-trust-fund-corporation-internal-controls-over-and-maximization-federal-fundingDiNapoli Audit: Next In Line For Mitchell-Lama Apartments Were Skipped
… Over Over nearly three years — Jan. 1, 2012 to Nov. 30, 2014 — just 69 apartments became available in these three … that Washington Square’s waiting list, created by lottery in 2004, contained no addresses for most of the first … and Maintaining Waiting Lists,” visit www.osc.state.ny.us/audits/allaudits/093015/14n3.pdf . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-audit-next-line-mitchell-lama-apartments-were-skippedState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… compliance with payment card industry standards. In a follow-up, auditors found CUNY has made progress in … and five years of age in western New York. The center is reimbursed for these services through rates set by SED. For … in Medicaid fee-for-service revenue received by the center when calculating its tuition rate. As a result, the center …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: NYC’s Restaurant, Retail and Recreation Sectors Continue to Struggle During Pandemic
… New York City’s restaurant, retail and recreation (RRR) … on their restaurant, retail and recreation sectors, New York City was hit especially hard,” DiNapoli said. “As … help these businesses keep their doors open.” Currently, New York City’s overall economic recovery continues to lag …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-nycs-restaurant-retail-and-recreation-sectors-continue-struggle-during-pandemicDiNapoli: NYC Department of Education Must Do More to Combat Mental Health Crisis Among Youth
… The latest in State Comptroller DiNapoli’s series of audits of health and safety in schools finds that, in the face of a … among youth, the NYC Department of Education (DOE) can do more to ensure that public school students receive the … The latest in State Comptroller DiNapolis series of audits of health and safety in schools finds that in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-nyc-department-education-must-do-more-combat-mental-health-crisis-among-youthDiNapoli: New York Must Do More To Reduce Maternal Deaths
… The New York State Department of Health (DOH) needs to do more to ensure maternal deaths and morbidity rates … The New York State Department of Health DOH needs to do more to ensure maternal deaths and morbidity rates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-new-york-must-do-more-reduce-maternal-deathsDiNapoli: NYC's Fiscal Picture Improves Short Term, but Significant Risks Lie Ahead
… New York City’s $104.8 billion preliminary fiscal year (FY) 2024 budget has benefitted from better-than-projected revenue … likely be higher thereafter when fully annualized. The FY 2024 budget would continue to phase out federal pandemic aid, … New York Citys $1048 billion preliminary fiscal year FY 2024 budget has benefitted from betterthanprojected revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-nycs-fiscal-picture-improves-short-term-significant-risks-lie-aheadDiNapoli: IDA Report Shows Tax Break Growth Slows
… New York’s Industrial Development Agencies (IDAs) reported $715 … valued at $96 billion currently underway. In today's economy, it is important communities benefit when offering … local economic development efforts are worth it." DiNapoli’s annual report found the state’s 109 active IDAs provided …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-ida-report-shows-tax-break-growth-slowsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up $739 Million in 2013
… Local sales tax collections of $14.9 billion grew by $739 million in 2013, an increase of 5.2 percent from 2012, … 2012 to 2013, the city’s sales tax collections jumped $406 million, an increase of 6.8 percent. During this same period, … Local sales tax collections of $149 billion grew by $739 million in 2013 an increase of 52 percent from 2012 according …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-739-million-2013Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and an administrative assistant to manage this account, sign checks and pay vendors before submitting claims to the … committees. Auditors found that the president did not sign vouchers or appoint members to an audit committee. Also, … capital projects, monitor activity and approve the close out of all completed projects. As a result, there were …
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