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DiNapoli Audit: OGS Veteran-Owned Business Program Off to Good Start
… from the adoption of a comprehensive statewide plan for implementation, according to an audit released today by … OGS leadership and the SDVOB Division are to be commended for effectively making this important initiative a priority.” … opportunities. The act establishes a 6 percent goal for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses’participation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-audit-ogs-veteran-owned-business-program-good-startDiNapoli Audit: Pre-K Special Education Provider Spent $2.5 Million in Unallowed Expenses
… found it charged the State Education Department (SED) for $2.6 million in expenses that were not allowed. “The … The state reimburses Starting Point, and other providers, for the cost of their SEIT programs based on the eligible … charge the costs of related services to the SEIT program for reimbursement. But DiNapoli’s audit found Starting Point …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-audit-pre-k-special-education-provider-spent-25-million-unallowed-expensesComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… 260,000 improper payments (totaling about $26.8 million) for people enrolled in the Medicare buy-in program. In a … and improper Medicaid payments continue to be paid for people enrolled in the Medicare buy-in program. … Medicaid Payments to Federally Qualified Health Centers for Group Therapy Services (2013-S-51) With approval from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsOpinion 90-14
… inquire whether a town may be reimbursed by a developer for the costs of an engineer, attorney and land surveyor … the town. There is no express authority in the Town Law for a town to impose fees in connection with applications for variances, special use permits, or approvals of site …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-14Opinion 90-28
… board member performing private engineering services for subdivisions) ZONING AND PLANNING -- Planning Boards … of board member providing private engineering services for subdivisions) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §805-a(1)(c): A … from receiving or agreeing to receive compensation for engineering services performed in connection with any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-28DiNapoli: Potsdam Audit Finds Missing Court Funds
… justice court clerk in the town of Potsdam was arrested for embezzling $117,000 after an audit found she manipulated … “But our auditors uncovered deleted and altered records for hundreds of vehicle and traffic fines that were paid but … deposited. This individual will now be held accountable for her actions because of the collaboration between my …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-potsdam-audit-finds-missing-court-fundsOpinion 92-6
… office, whose duties include checking invoices for accuracy, would not have an interest prohibited by … Law if the highway superintendent were to award contracts for the repair of town highway equipment to the clerk's … of interest if the superintendent were to award contracts for the repair of town highway equipment to the clerk's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-6Opinion 95-20
… multiple relief) COURTS -- Surrogate's Court (filing fees for proceedings seeking multiple relief) SURROGATE'S COURT … charge a petitioner one filing fee or separate filing fees for each type of relief sought in a single proceeding seeking … is requested in the same proceeding. Fees to be paid for proceedings in Surrogate's Court are set forth in section …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-20DiNapoli Finds Subway Wait Times Got Worse from 2013 to 2014
… Straphangers are waiting longer for the next train to arrive than the Metropolitan … Wait assessment measures the train's ability to meet goals for the length of time between trains. "The MTA is very clear … better." Wait Times Getting Worse Transit sets targets for the number of minutes between trains in an effort to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-finds-subway-wait-times-got-worse-2013-2014DiNapoli: Financial Records of 500 Public Authorities Now on www.openbooknewyork.com
… P. DiNapoli today announced that financial information for more than 500 state and local public authorities is now … business out of the public eye, but they are responsible for overseeing billions in taxpayer dollars and assets,” … addition to Open Book New York makes it the go-to source for comprehensive, user-friendly financial information for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-financial-records-500-public-authorities-now-wwwopenbooknewyorkcomDiNapoli: Georgia Woman Allegedly Stole Over $450K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… for allegedly stealing over $450,000 in New York state pension and Social Security payments made to her deceased … 2006 through April 2021. Sandra Smith accessed the pension and social security funds through online bank … for allegedly stealing over $450000 in New York state pension and Social Security payments made to her deceased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-georgia-woman-allegedly-stole-over-450k-nys-pension-and-social-security-paymentsDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Stronger Oversight of NYC’s Artificial Intelligence Programs
… New York City lacks needed guidelines and policies for agencies’ use of artificial intelligence (AI), leaving it … Executive Order 3 in January 2022, with responsibility for the oversight and governance of AI, which in the previous … the AMPO, many of the previous administration’s goals for creating guidelines for the fair and responsible use of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-audit-recommends-stronger-oversight-nycs-artificial-intelligence-programsII.3 Overview – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… vests in the Governor primary authority and responsibility for budget formulation, presentation, and execution. These … available to support these expenditures and disbursements for the forthcoming fiscal year. The State Constitution also requires explicit recommendations for making changes to the current revenue structure and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii3-overviewApproved State Contracts and Payments
… Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,678 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $2.3 … and Community Supervision $8.8 million with JPay Inc. for inmate banking and related services. $5.8 million for six community based residential program grants, including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/approved-state-contracts-and-paymentsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… an audit of the Town of Cohocton , a budget review for the City of Yonkers and an audit of parkland alienation … fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … Review (Westchester County) The city’s proposed budget for the school district has a budget gap of $25.8 million. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Contract and Payment Actions in November
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli approved 1,514 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $1.8 … 1,600 payments valued at nearly $19.5 million, primarily for mistakes, insufficient support for charges and improper payments. More information on these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-contract-and-payment-actions-novemberDiNapoli: NYC Finances Continue To Benefit From Better Than Projected Revenue but Spending Pressures Remain
… the continued influx of asylum seekers, elevated demand for city programs and a declining surplus demand preparation … ahead,” DiNapoli said. “Consistent underbudgeting for known spending risks such as educational programming, … and the city continues to bear the majority of the burden for the significant cost of helping asylum seekers. The city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-finances-continue-benefit-better-projected-revenue-spending-pressures-remainState Contract and Payment Actions in July and August
… Office of the State Comptroller approved 3,988 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $7.0 … payments valued at more than $28.3 million, primarily for mistakes, insufficient support for charges, and improper payments. More information on these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-contract-and-payment-actions-july-and-augustAccess to Preschool Special Education Services
… laws and regulations to promote timely access to services for children across New York State. The audit covered the … can make a difference and increase a child’s opportunity for successful learning and later life accomplishments. … which works to promote educational equity and excellence for students with disabilities. Preschool special education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/05/access-preschool-special-education-servicesDiNapoli: 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 … $55 billion in Social Security payments, $47 billion for Medicare and more than $46 billion for Medicaid and other safety net grants. Billions of federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-new-york-sending-more-tax-dollars-federal-government-it-gets-back