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DiNapoli: New York Sending More Tax Dollars to Federal Government Than it Gets Back
… New York State received 84 cents for every dollar it sent in taxes to the federal government in 2016, a wider gap than … the largest of any state's deficit with Washington based on total dollars. The increase was largely because federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-new-york-sending-more-tax-dollars-federal-government-it-gets-backSUNY Bulletin No. SU-181
… must be Active in Bargaining Unit 28 or matriculated at the same campus in which they had been employed on 9/30/07 and at the time of payment. The increase is calculated based on … For those eligible employees who are currently employed at University Center campuses, the minimum stipend for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-181-october-1-2007-and-october-1-2008-stipend-increasesDiNapoli Audit Finds Food Inspection Failures at NYC Homeless Shelters
… The state and city agencies in charge of overseeing food services … and 64 family shelters). Of these, 100 either cooked food on site or had food catered. Residents cooked their own food … 15 shelters and found on average, only 59 percent (79 out of a required 135) of food inspections from 2015 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-audit-finds-food-inspection-failures-nyc-homeless-sheltersDiNapoli: MTA Budget Gaps Driven By Fare Revenue Drop
… (MTA) proposal to reduce budget gaps through 2028 by an average of $915 million annually by paying down debt … While the MTA has identified a targeted $100 million in unspecified efficiency savings, this will not be enough to … outcomes unless it lays out additional options for the public and its funding partners to consider.” DiNapoli’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-mta-budget-gaps-driven-fare-revenue-dropManagement of Indoor Air Quality for Individuals With Asthma
… effectively identified poor housing conditions for residents with asthma and worked with Local Health … emergency care and hospital admission and is responsible for a high number of missed school and/or work days. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2018, asthma …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/02/management-indoor-air-quality-individuals-asthmaDiNapoli: New York's Public and Private Colleges and Universities Face Significant Challenges in Years Ahead
… a looming enrollment cliff, growing costs of attendance, and rising student debt. The report examines both public and private institutions of higher education. “New York has a … awarded in academic year (AY) 2020-21 than in AY 2009-10. Research has consistently demonstrated that individuals with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-new-yorks-public-and-private-colleges-and-universities-face-significant-challenges-yearsNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (June 24, 2021)
… Growth in Use of Telehealth Services Among Medicaid and Child Health Plus Beneficiaries in New York The COVID-19 … services as “the exchange of medical information from one site to another through electronic communication to … Source: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Some services were more likely to be performed via telehealth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-june-24-2021Recent Trends and Impact of COVID-19 in Brooklyn
… was the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. Since then, the City has had multiple pandemic waves … against COVID-19 were approved for adult use in the United States in December 2020, eligibility was expanded in phases … Brooklyn. International firms were establishing a United States presence in the borough, and several public arts and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19-brooklynRecent Trends and Impact of COVID-19 in the Bronx
… 2,253,858 5.8% -4.4% Staten Island 476,143 8.1% -0.7% NYC 8,336,817 7.7% -3.3% Borough Immigrant Population 2019 … 1,072,916 8.5% -3.8% Staten Island 111,846 57.5% -2.3% NYC 3,021,083 11.3% -5.4% Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, … devices to all families who requested them in the fall of 2020. However, attendance rates in the Bronx …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19-bronxState Police Bulletin No. SP-91
… Purpose To inform the agency of OSC’s automatic processing. Affected Employees Troopers in … in Bargaining Unit 17 Background Pursuant to Chapter 157 of the Laws of 2005 which implements the Arbitration Award between New York State and the Police Benevolent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-91-april-1-2006-salary-increase-and-other-payments-employees-representedSelected Aspects of Toll Collections
… Objective To determine whether the New York State Thruway Authority ensures that efforts are made to … improve traffic flow, and allow for non-stop travel on the Thruway. The Authority contracts with third-party … million in unpaid tolls and fees in collection status. Out-of-state drivers account for a significant amount of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/26/selected-aspects-toll-collectionsDiNapoli: Fiscal Stress May be Looming for Glens Falls
… city officials are working hard to turn things around and have already consolidated several city functions and combined … expenditures during 2012. Glens Falls, however, does have a number of positive socio-economic factors working in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-may-be-looming-glens-fallsDiNapoli: Positive Fiscal Outlook for Plattsburgh
… have helped establish a stable financial foundation for the city of Plattsburgh, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … plaguing other upstate communities,” said DiNapoli. “A number of factors have played to the city’s advantage – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-positive-fiscal-outlook-plattsburghExamination of Procurement Card Payments
… contracts because expenditures are not captured in the year-to-date and life-to date amounts on the contract. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/09/examination-procurement-card-paymentsTown of Hempstead Sanitary District No. 2 – Financial Condition and Procurement (2016M-388)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition and controls … provides refuse collection and recycling pickup services to more than 55,000 households and commercial businesses, is … $12 million. Key Findings The Board did not adopt a policy to address the level of unrestricted fund balance to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2017/03/17/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-no-2-financial-condition-and-procurement-2016mAssessment and Collection of Selected Fees and Penalties (Follow-Up)
… had not collected about $3.8 million in fees and penalties for the Public Work Enforcement Fund (Fund), the boiler … in addressing the issues identified in our initial report. For example, the Department has: Improved its methods used to … supported, opposed nor recommended a bill submitted for a legislative change in the asbestos abatement fee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/05/assessment-and-collection-selected-fees-and-penalties-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… today announced the following local government and school audits were issued. Cattaraugus County – Sexual … The clerk did not maintain complete and accurate accounting records, provide accurate monthly reports to the … real property tax collections. Wallkill Central School District – Claims Auditing (Ulster County) The claims auditor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsTown of Rhinebeck – Internal Controls Over Cash Management and Information Technology (2013M-36)
… taken offsite to a secure location because Town officials have not established back-up procedures that would require …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/17/town-rhinebeck-internal-controls-over-cash-management-and-information-technologyCity of Lackawanna – Garbage Collection Fees (2021M-206)
… of these properties were underbilled a total of $6,350. 16 organizations were billed for garbage services they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/04/08/city-lackawanna-garbage-collection-fees-2021m-206Town of Plymouth – Highway Department Disbursements and Asset and Inventory Management (2024M-121)
… but trusted the employees. The Board did not approve 16 payments totaling $12,889, some of which lacked support, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/03/21/town-plymouth-highway-department-disbursements-and-asset-and-inventory-management