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The Concerning Growth of Hate Crime in New York State
New York State has seen a surge in hate crimes over the last five years with 1,089 reported instances in 2023, marking the highest number since data collection and annual reporting were mandated by New York’s Hates Crimes Act of 2000.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/concerning-growth-of-hate-crimes-nys.pdfControls Over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (2022-S-22) 180-Day Response
To determine whether controls over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) are sufficient to ensure the needs of high-risk target populations are being met, and whether providers deliver the services that are required in their contracts with State agencies.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s22-response.pdfFranziska Racker Centers, Inc. dba Racker: Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2021-S-5) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the costs reported by Franziska Racker Centers, Inc. dba Racker (Racker) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were properly calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED) guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manual (RCM).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21s5-response.pdfReview of the Financial Plan of the City of New York, August 2022
The City’s adopted budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 reflects the countervailing forces of extraordinary efforts by the federal government to boost the economy over the last two years and an economic slowdown due to unanticipated factors, including supply chain issues.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-6-2023.pdfStreet Construction-Related Permits (2020-N-6)
To determine whether the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) ensures that all street construction permittees have complied with the application requirements and permit conditions, including completing the project by the scheduled permit expiration date. We also determined whether DOT...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20n6.pdfReview of the Financial Plan of the City of New York, May 2022
The release of New York City’s $99.7 billion Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Budget - $104.9 billion when adjusted for surplus transfers - and Financial Plan (the “April Plan”) signifies a remarkable fiscal turnaround since the adoption of the FY 2022 budget in June 2021.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-4-2023.pdfKids in Action of Long Island, Inc. - Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2021-S-13) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the costs reported by Kids in Action of Long Island, Inc. on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were properly calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED) guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manual (RCM).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21s13-response.pdfLife Skills Home Training Tutorial Program for Preschoolers, Inc.: Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2020-S-37)
To determine whether the costs reported by Life Skills Home Training Tutorial Program for Preschoolers, Inc. on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports were reasonable, necessary, directly related to the special education programs, and sufficiently documented pursuant to the State Education Department's ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s37-response.pdfDiNapoli: Bedford-Stuyvesant is on the Rise
… The Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood has experienced strong … with record numbers of businesses and jobs, but the benefits have not been shared by all residents," DiNapoli … how far Bedford-Stuyvesant has come, but it also shows the challenges that remain." "As a lifelong resident of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-bedford-stuyvesant-riseDiNapoli: Fiscal Stress Remains Low Among Villages
… Ellenville (Ulster), Granville (Washington) and Valley Stream (Nassau) were listed in "moderate fiscal stress." The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-remains-low-among-villagesDiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… audits of the Albany County Probation Department , Town of Java and the Virgil Fire District . “In today’s fiscal … have not disbursed these funds in a timely manner. Town of Java – Water Accountability (Wyoming County) Town officials … audits of the Albany County Probation Department Town of Java and the Virgil Fire District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli Praises NYC Comptroller Stringer's City Pension Fund Reforms
… seven years at the New York State Common Retirement Fund. Today, the state pension fund stands as a national model for … The proposals laid out by City Comptroller Stringer today will no doubt do the same for the city’s pension funds. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-praises-nyc-comptroller-stringers-city-pension-fund-reformsComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… with the collection of payments. The system used to track outstanding penalties was incomplete and often … education provider of center- and home-based services to infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children in nine … and Health Code Waivers (2014-S-27) DOH waiver practices do not effectively ensure that safety and structural risks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By … effectively.” Village of Fultonville – Claims Auditing (Montgomery County) Except for minor discrepancies, auditors found that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 88-32
… informing the public of the name, office, address, office phone number, and office hours of the town clerk. You have … an advertisement in a local newspaper stating the name, phone number, address and office hours of the town clerk. … stating the clerk's name, office address, office hours and phone number (see Town Law, §30, describing powers and duties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-32Opinion 88-26
… State Police, and if so, whether it will be equal the town's debt service on the bonds. We understand, however, that … Law authorizes a town to provide an existing building to house the State Police or to finance the construction of a … its construction are outstanding. In our view, the town's retention of such an interest is necessary to ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-26XIII.4.C Travel Mileage Rates – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… State reimburses employees for business use of a personal vehicle based on the standard mileage allowance established … IRS and GSA mileage information: GSA Privately Owned Vehicle Milage Reimbursement Rates: … /transportation-airfare-rates-pov-rates-etc/privately-owned-vehicle-pov-mileage-reimbursement IRS News Release: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii4c-travel-mileage-ratesCollege of Staten Island - Examination of Fast Track MK LLC
… support components and hardware that will serve as supports for wooden benches on the campus. The College …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/05/college-staten-island-examination-fast-track-mk-llcDiNapoli: Critical Pre-School Special Education Services Not Reaching All Students Who Need Them
… to these essential special education services.” Children who are referred for special education services undergo a … and if approved, an Individualized Education Program (IEP) is developed. The services recommended under the child’s IEP … waitlists – which accounted for a total of 301 students who were waiting for services. SED acknowledged that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-critical-pre-school-special-education-services-not-reaching-all-students-who-need-themMedicaid Audits Find More Than $500 Million in Waste
… work done by my auditors has found waste throughout the system. My office will continue to diligently examine … recurring deficiencies in eMedNY, the computer system that processes Medicaid claims. Flaws and inadequate system controls in eMedNY caused at least $190 million of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/medicaid-audits-find-more-500-million-waste