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DiNapoli: Audit Finds NYC Needs to Improve Income Verification and Enforcement at Mitchell-Lama Housing
… surcharges and eliminate the removal clause. Of those with incomes exceeding the maximum by 25 percent or more, … including: At Kings Bay II (Brooklyn) a household with an income of $801,377 paid $636 in monthly rent (which … audit. When self-reported income doesn’t match with Tax and Finance records, the building’s management is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-audit-finds-nyc-needs-improve-income-verification-and-enforcement-mitchell-lama-housingDiNapoli: Some Bright Spots for NYC Finances in FY21, but Long-Term Challenges Looming
… but the city will have to overcome major fiscal challenges in the years ahead as it recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, … have certainly been strained by the pandemic, but strength in the securities industry and other sectors have boosted … risks that are likely to balloon the city’s budget gaps if left unchecked. Much-needed federal aid promised by the Biden …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-some-bright-spots-nyc-finances-fy21-long-term-challenges-loomingSelected Aspects of Supporting Small Businesses
To determine whether the New York City Department of Small Business Services properly administered the Employee Retention Grant program We also examined whether SBS implemented the recommendations in the Small Business First Report
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/20/selected-aspects-supporting-small-businessesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… and financial software access controls were adequate to protect district IT systems and data from unauthorized … access control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to officials. In addition, the district had 250 unneeded … of Personal, Private and Sensitive Information on Mobile Computing Devices (Cayuga County) District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Dogs (Follow-Up) (2019-F-5) An initial report issued in April 2018 determined the department was adequately … deficiencies at four of the 48 shelters they visited. In a follow-up, auditors found the department made progress … nearly $8,000 made by one employee were not for legitimate business purposes, but instead for personal use. As a result …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli Seeks Stronger Federal Safety Measures for Oil Trains to Protect New Yorkers
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, in a letter released today, called on the U.S. Department of … inspections, but incidents such as the recent derailment in Ripley, N.Y. demonstrate that the risk of a disaster … Commission filings of the two major carriers of crude oil in New York state – CSX Corporation and Canadian Pacific …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-seeks-stronger-federal-safety-measures-oil-trains-protect-new-yorkersDiNapoli Releases Recommendations From Decarbonization Advisory Panel
… served voluntarily. The panel was charged with offering strategies for the Comptroller’s consideration on how the … holds and invests the assets of the New York State and Local Retirement System on behalf of more than one million state and local government employees and retirees and their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-releases-recommendations-decarbonization-advisory-panelSelected Management and Operations Practices
… property is all property other than real property. From January 1, 2011 to May 31, 2015, NYPA reported revenues of … if Energy Efficiency project savings reported as of April 9, 2015 were properly supported. Background NYPA began Energy … 25 EE projects, of which 21 reported energy savings of $16.5 million. However, available documentation fully …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/01/selected-management-and-operations-practicesDiNapoli: $10 Million Ponzi Scheme Unraveled Following Nassau County District Attorney Investigation
… bogus online portal showing fabricated investment growth," DA Singas said. "Instead of providing the promised risk-free … any victims of this scheme to contact my office." DA Singas said that beginning in January 2015, an elderly … professional, is encouraged to contact the Nassau County DA's Financial Crimes Bureau at (516) 571-2149. Senior …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-10-million-ponzi-scheme-unraveled-following-nassau-county-district-attorney-investigationDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for August 2016
… for five grants to eradicate invasive species, including $100,000 to the town of Lake Pleasant and $100,000 to the town of Horicon. Office of Information … complex. $2.6 million to the Buffalo Bills Inc. for game day operations and working capital. $750,000 to 43North, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-august-2016Opinion 90-1
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Gifts and Loans (gifts … any commercial hazardous waste facility which is located in the city or town (Environmental Conservation Law, §27-0925[1]). In addition, school districts are authorized to impose an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-1Opinion 88-48
… trailers, bins and containers to be used in connection with a recycling program by the Western Finger Lakes Solid … process, dispose of, sell, store, convey, recycle and deal with, in any lawful manner and way, solid waste ..." Thus, it … authorized to purchase equipment to be used in connection with a recycling program. With respect to whether such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-48DiNapoli Seeks Increased Diversity at Pension Fund's Portfolio Companies
… do, but because they will be better positioned to prosper in the long-term,” DiNapoli said. “As a major investor, … a culture of secrecy about these negative experiences in the workplace. What cannot be discussed cannot be … and inclusion, and how these affect the company’s business. Last year, the proposal won 36% support from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-seeks-increased-diversity-pension-funds-portfolio-companiesState Contract and Payment Actions in October
… Upstate Medical University. $2.5 million with Jobelephant.Com Inc. for job recruitment advertising services at Stony … Community-Based Real Estate Development Training program. Gaming Commission $10 million for tribal-state compact …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/state-contract-and-payment-actions-octoberOpinion 88-60
… and 17.09 providing that lands acquired with the aid of funds made available pursuant to articles 15 and 17 of that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-60Opinion 88-18
… foregoing and to borrow... such money as may be needed to make such payments. (8) such officers, commission and … foregoing and to borrow... such money as may be needed to make such payments. c. from the first day of June following …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-18State Contract and Payment Actions in May
… for administrative services of New York State Vision Plan. Gaming Commission $42.8 million with Highbridge Broadway LLC … $924,000 to Walden Macht & Haran LLP for legal services. Gaming Commission $12.9 million for tribal-state compact …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-contract-and-payment-actions-mayDiNapoli: Problems Plague State's Rent Relief Program; Federal Funds To Help Renters at Risk
… A state moratorium on residential and commercial evictions is scheduled to end by Aug. 31. Troubles With State’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-problems-plague-states-rent-relief-program-federal-funds-help-renters-riskState Contract and Payment Actions in May
… contracts and payments is available at www.openbooknewyork.com . The Governor’s Executive Order 202, which had … land at the former Bethlehem Steel plant in Lackawanna. Gaming Commission $12.7 million for tribal-state compact …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-contract-and-payment-actions-mayDiNapoli: Wall St. 2021 Profits near Record Levels
… extended into the first half of 2021 with $31 billion in pre-tax earnings, beating 2020’s outsized first half … profits of $27.6 billion, even as job losses accelerated in New York City’s securities industry, according to State … to the office,” DiNapoli said. “Financial markets move in cycles, however, and profits will subside at some point. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-wall-st-2021-profits-near-record-levels