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DiNapoli Finds Major Problems with Rochester School District Payments
… payroll processes are disorganized, highly decentralized and not administered uniformly, resulting in errors that are costing taxpayers, according to an audit … needs to substantially overhaul how it is managing payroll and purchasing of goods and services," DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-finds-major-problems-rochester-school-district-paymentsDiNapoli: Better Oversight Needed for Youth Jobs Programs
… overseeing the program, including the Departments of Labor and Tax and Finance, did not ensure that participating businesses hired only people who qualified for the program and that the tax credits they were given were accurate. "The … businesses hired only people who qualified for the program and that the tax credits they were given were accurate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-better-oversight-needed-youth-jobs-programsDiNapoli: Health Departments Need to Clean Up Act on Food Safety
… for permitting and inspecting establishments to ensure compliance with the sanitary code and investigating … ability to monitor inspection activities and ensure code compliance. Auditors also found regional offices … identify patterns and/or areas of concern involving non-compliance with the code; and provide information to regional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-health-departments-need-clean-act-food-safetyState Contract and Payment Actions in January
… In January, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,732 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $21 billion and approved … and operation at the Sampson and Seneca Lake State Parks in Seneca and Ontario counties. $1.2 million with Coyle …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-januaryDiNapoli Releases Analysis of Revised Executive Budget
… risks posed to New York by unpredictable tax revenues and federal funding, according to a report released today by … DOB has reduced estimates of tax receipts for the current and next fiscal years by $5.7 billion since release of the … of slower economic growth, volatile financial markets and continuing revenue uncertainty,” said DiNapoli. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-releases-analysis-revised-executive-budgetState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits and examinations have been issued. State Education … costs for special education itinerant teachers (SEIT), and $39,418 in other than personal service costs, which … included $13,574 in insufficiently documented expenses and $13,491 in related-party lease expenses that exceeded the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli Recommends Ways For LIRR To Get Back On Track
… canceled at the terminal before departing, or terminated en route before reaching their destinations. Service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-recommends-ways-lirr-get-back-trackDiNapoli: NYC Remains on Solid Ground but Budget Risks Need to be Managed
… in the current fiscal year, ending on June 30, which will be used to balance the 2019 budget, according to a report issued … Thomas P. DiNapoli. "New York City’s finances look to be on solid ground, with a strong economy, a balanced budget … in the current fiscal year ending on June 30 which will be used to balance the 2019 budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-nyc-remains-solid-ground-budget-risks-need-be-managedComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Former New York City Council Candidate Albert Alvarez
… a False Instrument for Filing in the First Degree, a class E felony, and Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, a class D felony. "Mr. Alvarez allegedly dodged campaign … Leader Joel Rivera. In 2013, Alvarez ran for Rivera's seat in the 15th New York City Council District, which covers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-former-new-york-city-council-candidateDiNapoli: NYC Projects Budget Surplus For 2017, But Faces Risks With Federal Budget Cuts
… New York City projects a surplus of $3.7 billion in fiscal year (FY) 2017, but faces the risk of losing substantial federal funding in the years ahead with proposed budget cuts looming in Washington, according to a report released today by State … New York City projects a surplus of $37 billion in fiscal year FY 2017 but faces the risk of losing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-nyc-projects-budget-surplus-2017-faces-risks-federal-budget-cutsDiNapoli: Audit Exposes Significant Management Issues With Tonawanda Housing Authority
… tenant and applicant treatment, and high vacancy rates in public housing, according to New York State Comptroller … to others. For years, the authority has not operated in a fair and equitable, efficient or transparent manner and … housing to this community." The authority, located in the city of Tonawanda in Erie County, manages a 257-unit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-audit-exposes-significant-management-issues-tonawanda-housing-authorityMitchell Lama Applicants Charged $200 for Virtually No Chance of Apartment in Their Lifetime
… 950 people on the waiting lists The three developments are holding more than $340,000 in fees for 1,706 applicants, … applicants have been waiting for more than 20 years with many having little or no chance of getting an apartment. … found that HPD had not established criteria to decide how many applicants should be selected and placed on waiting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/mitchell-lama-applicants-charged-200-virtually-no-chance-apartment-their-lifetimeNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses and Profits Up Slightly in 2019, but Facing Sharp Fall in 2020
… The average bonus paid to employees in New York City’s securities industry increased by 3 percent in 2019 to $164,100, but it is likely to fall sharply in 2020 as the coronavirus crisis strains industry … The average bonus paid to employees in New York Citys securities industry increased by 3 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-and-profits-slightly-2019-facing-sharp-fallDiNapoli: MTA Budget Continues to Face Serious Risks
… leaving a smaller share of revenue for other priorities and hindering budget flexibility during an economic setback, … risks. Unless the MTA can change the way it does business and reduce costs, for example, riders could be saddled with … billion cost. While it is the largest capital program in the MTA’s history (costing 62 percent more than the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-mta-budget-continues-face-serious-risksDiNapoli Urges Changes to Protect Children Placed in Custody of Relatives or Guardians
… The state Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is not doing enough to ensure adequate protections are in place for children who are placed in the custody of … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The Office of Children and Family Services needs to do more to protect children …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-urges-changes-protect-children-placed-custody-relatives-or-guardiansState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… services. Officials paid the 12 providers $388,628. In addition, required verbal or written quotes were not always obtained when goods and services were procured. Auditors also found 23 purchases … or abstain or recuse himself from approving claims and warrants. The district has been contracting with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2NYSLRS Announces Employer Contribution Rates for Retirement System for 2021-22
… System (NYSLRS) today announced employer contribution rates for the State Fiscal Year 2021-22 will increase from … death benefits to their survivors. “Employer contribution rates have gone down or remained relatively flat for several … as longer lifespans, and market volatility are nudging up rates,” New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/nyslrs-announces-employer-contribution-rates-retirement-system-2021-22DiNapoli: Pandemic Hit to Sales Tax Revenue Threatening Fiscal Health of Local Governments
… New York’s municipalities collected nearly $17 billion in sales tax revenue in 2019, representing 9.7 percent of all local government revenue, according to a comprehensive report on local sales tax released today … New Yorks municipalities collected nearly $17 billion in sales tax revenue in 2019 representing 97 percent of all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-pandemic-hit-sales-tax-revenue-threatening-fiscal-health-local-governmentsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… to May 13, 2019, found OGS generally had developed targets and plans to contribute toward EO 88 and complied with the … toward the collective 20 percent energy reduction. In a follow-up, auditors found OGS has made significant … districts’ compliance with its own requirements for school bus drivers, monitors and attendants. As a result, SED does …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli and California Controller Yee Urge S.E.C. to Mandate Climate Change Disclosures
… In an op-ed on Politico.com, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and California State Controller Betty T. Yee today called on the Securities … In an oped on Politicocom New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and California State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-california-controller-yee-urge-sec-mandate-climate-change