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Selected Aspects of Collecting Outstanding Amounts Due for Parking Violations
… that can issue parking summonses within New York City (NYC). During fiscal years 2017 through 2019, DOF processed more than 34 million summonses totaling more than $2.8 … to OCAs have often been classified as uncollectible, and no further collection activities have been taken by either …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/23/selected-aspects-collecting-outstanding-amounts-due-parking-violationsAll-Agency Contract Evaluation System
… Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Capital Construction is monitoring and evaluating its … equal to or greater than $250,000. MTA’s Office of Construction Oversight is responsible for oversight of MTA … must adhere to the Guidelines. The Assistant Director of Construction Oversight chairs the ACE Committee, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/04/all-agency-contract-evaluation-systemDiNapoli Releases Profile of New York's Small Business Owners
… through the pandemic, entrepreneurs in New York continued to identify and pursue new opportunities, according to an analysis by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. New … majority female and minority-owned; however, they continue to represent less than one-quarter of all owners in New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-releases-profile-new-yorks-small-business-ownersDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Arrested
… S. Mills, the U.S. Housing and Urban Development, Office of the Inspector General (HUD OIG), and the New York State Police today announced the arrests of former Executive Director of the West Carthage Housing Authority (WCHA) Jan Hoffman for … State Comptroller DiNapoli announced the arrests of former Executive Director of the West Carthage Housing Jan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-arrestedOpinion 89-45
… in the opinion. LOCAL LAWS -- Compensation (fixed amount plus hourly rate for attorney employed as counsel to zoning … PLANNING -- Zoning Board of Appeals (paying fixed amount plus hourly rate for attorney employed as counsel to zoning … OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (fixed amount plus hourly rate for attorney employed as counsel to zoning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-45Opinion 88-70
… You ask whether a city may conduct a referendum to poll voters on issues such as whether to fluoridate city … Accordingly, the city may not conduct referenda to poll voters on whether to fluoridate city water, or improve … Whether a city may conduct a referendum to poll voters on issues such as whether to fluoridate city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-70Housing for Seniors
… the creation and preservation of affordable housing for low-, moderate-, and middle-income New Yorkers. HPD and … to assist in the development and rehabilitation of housing for senior citizens, including the Senior Affordable Rental … program. Despite the scarcity of affordable housing for seniors, we found several instances where senior housing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/05/housing-seniorsDiNapoli: State Department of AG and Markets Should Improve Pollinator Protection Program
… dependent on pollination by bees and other pollinators. To address a drastic decline in the population of these essential … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York’s farmers know how important honey bees and other pollinators are to our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-state-department-ag-and-markets-should-improve-pollinator-protection-programDiNapoli Proposes Reforms to Bolster State's Rainy Day Reserves
… Despite a now decade-long economic expansion in the country, New York still lags behind other states when it comes to its rainy day reserves, according to a report released … Despite a now decadelong economic expansion in the country New York still lags behind other states when it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-proposes-reforms-bolster-states-rainy-day-reservesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Dentists (Follow-Up) (2015-F-24) An initial audit issued in April 2013, identified about $2.3 million in highly suspicious and possibly fraudulent Medicaid claims … dentists. The affiliated dentists created false entries in medical records to support claims, and that it was not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli Op-Ed in Times Union
… DiNapoli today. Commentary: A path to comprehensive state debt reform Last month, the U.S. reached its debt limit, … have led to a high and growing debt burden. A new model is needed to effectively limit debt growth and maintain … for other priorities. Taxpayers and voters deserve to know what the debt is going to be used for, that the debt is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-op-ed-times-unionDiNapoli: Monster Beverage Needs To Diversify Board
… proposal with Monster Beverage Corporation calling on the company to report on plans to increase gender and racial … support for increased board diversity,” DiNapoli said. “Company value and board diversity are linked. Businesses that … is often symptomatic of larger, systemic problems in the company’s governance.” “For almost six years, Monster …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-monster-beverage-needs-diversify-boardAdministration and Monitoring of Financial Assistance to New York City Businesses
… and economic deterioration.” NYCIDA provides financial assistance to companies in New York City through tax waivers … mortgage recording tax. Companies requesting financial assistance must provide a reason why, if not for the … not kept or is incomplete. Additionally, not all required application documentation was maintained. Obtain required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/06/12/administration-and-monitoring-financial-assistance-new-york-city-businessesOversight of Juvenile Detention Facilities (Outside New York City)
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) adequately … juvenile justice facilities for youth placed in local detention facilities to ensure they meet State regulations for the health and safety of juveniles and staff. The audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/21/oversight-juvenile-detention-facilities-outside-new-york-cityWhat's New
… death are not successful, the last date of owner generated activity should be used for dormancy. Valid activity on accounts with joint or multiple account owners …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/whats-newPsychotherapeutic Evaluational Programs, Inc. d.b.a. Parsons Preschool – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… based on fixed fees. Parsons collaborates with the North Side School (North Side) to offer SCIS classes. In addition, North Side operates Universal Pre-Kindergarten and a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/16/psychotherapeutic-evaluational-programs-inc-dba-parsons-preschool-compliance-reimbursableTransformation of the MTA
… any aspect of the Transformation Plan (Plan) that resulted in improved service levels for the customer, process … from January 2017 through October 2022. About the Program In April 2019, the New York State Legislature enacted changes in the Public Authorities Law (PAL) requiring MTA and its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/08/08/transformation-mtaOpinion 2002-2
… issues discussed in the opinion. VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS - Service Award Programs (service credit after entitlement age); (voluntary waiver of … §§215(4), (6), 217(c), 218(b), (c), 219(b), 219-a(2)(b): A service award program may provide for a participant to earn …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-2Opinion 2002-2
… (service credit after entitlement age); (voluntary waiver of right to begin receiving award at entitlement age) … which he has including statutory and even constitutional rights unless such waiver would violate public policy" ( … 218, 122 NYS 2d 485, 487, affirmed 306 NY 625), such as rights relating to retirement benefits (see, e.g., Rosen , …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-2-0Opinion 92-43
… -- Policies and Procedures (inclusion of purchases by town highway superintendent); (supersession of State statutes … governing contracting process) STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Highway Supplies and Equipment (necessity to obtain prior … board approval in procurement policies and procedures) HIGHWAY LAW, §§140, 142, 284; GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §104-b: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-43