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Opinion 91-36
… for the useful life of the improvements, and to ensure compliance with Village Law, §7-730(1). Prior opinions, … for the useful life of the improvements and to ensure compliance with the stated purposes of Village Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-36Cost Reporting of Programs Operated by Gateway-Longview, Inc.
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Gateway-Longview, Inc. (Gateway) to the State Education … 1, 2008 through June 30, 2011. Background Gateway, located in Buffalo, New York, is a not-for-profit organization that … ended June 30, 2011, Gateway received about $68.6 million in revenue from government sources. Key Findings For our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/30/cost-reporting-programs-operated-gateway-longview-incNew Yorkers in Need: A Look at Poverty Trends in New York State for the Last Decade
… higher than 13 percent in 17 counties, and in the State’s largest cities. In addition, rates have been persistently … a disability in the population. One-quarter of New York’s population below the poverty level in 2021 was foreign born … and it is used for county-level analysis. The Office of the State Comptroller performed testing on the data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-look-poverty-trends-new-york-state-last-decadeRecent Trends and Impact of COVID-19 in the Bronx
Population in the Bronx grew by 10.4 percent from 2000 to 2017 (faster than any other borough), driven primarily by the growth in the immigrant population, but it declined in the next two years to 1.42 million residents.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-4-2022.pdfDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Additional Steps to Reduce Student Absenteeism
… chronic student absenteeism, but an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli identified issues that could hinder SED's efforts in this area. "Students who frequently miss school are often … indicate nearly 19 percent of students in the state's public school districts were considered chronically absent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-audit-recommends-additional-steps-reduce-student-absenteeismElmont Public Library – Board Oversight and Professional Services (2014M-060)
… July 1, 2011 through April 30, 2013. Background The Elmont Public Library (Library) is located in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County, and is governed by a seven-member Board of Trustees (Board), each of whom is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/07/11/elmont-public-library-board-oversight-and-professional-services-2014m-060The Construction Industry in New York City - May 2019
Construction employment in New York State grew by 30 percent between 2010 and 2018, reaching a record of 398,400 jobs.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-2-2020.pdfDiNapoli: Fomer Rosendale Court Clerk Pocketed Cash
… justice court was able to make off with nearly $6,000 in cash from bail collections without detection, according to an audit by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The clerk, … DiNapoli encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-fomer-rosendale-court-clerk-pocketed-cashNYS Common Retirement Fund Reports Third Quarter Results
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) estimated return in the third … annual investment return. About the New York State Common Retirement Fund The New York State Common Retirement Fund is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-third-quarter-resultsOversight of Nurse Hiring and Retention (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Nurse Hiring and … and Hospitals Corporation (Health and Hospitals) is a public benefit corporation created by the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation Act of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/03/oversight-nurse-hiring-and-retention-followHomeless Outreach Services in the New York City Subway System
… and monitoring controls over homeless outreach services in the New York City subway system and whether they have met … BRC to reduce the homeless population residing in subways by two-thirds of the 2013 NYC homeless census count (from … not only actual placements in a shelter – as the general public would expect it to mean – but also potential …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/16/homeless-outreach-services-new-york-city-subway-systemDiNapoli: State Needs to Help Addiction Support Providers Better Prepare for Emergencies
… treatment programs may not be adequately prepared in an emergency to prevent gaps in care, which could … or safety, according to a new audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit, … it could jeopardize OASAS’ allocation of resources or skew public data. In response, OASAS emphasized the current state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-state-needs-help-addiction-support-providers-better-prepare-emergenciesOrchard Park Public Library – Audit of Claims (2016M-191)
… 1, 2015 through May 6, 2016. Background The Orchard Park Public Library is located in the Town of Orchard Park in Erie County. The Library is a … the Library’s annual budget. The Library is governed by an appointed five-member Board of Trustees. The Library …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/08/19/orchard-park-public-library-audit-claims-2016m-191Alternative and Out-of-Service Death Benefits – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… Alternative Death Benefit If you die while in service after having become eligible to retire, an … not retired and you die more than one year after leaving public employment, 50 percent of the death benefit may still … information for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 5 and 6 members covered by Section 383b Covers pension disability and death benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/alternative-and-out-service-death-benefitsOpinion 95-32
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Deposits and Investments … (use of model security and custodial agreements provided by the Comptroller's Office) STATE COMPTROLLER -- Powers and … procedures for securing deposits and investments of public funds by local governments, including fire districts. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-32Comptroller DiNapoli and Acting Nassau County DA Singas: Pension Scammer Sentenced
… state pension fund, My office will continue to investigate allegations of fraud and work with law enforcement to recoup … to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-acting-nassau-county-da-singas-pension-scammer-sentencedUpstate New York Company Delivers $450,000 Investment Gain To The State Pension Fund
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund"™s (Fund) investment in Canandaigua-based ClearMomentum … economies. Our program continues to serve as a model for public pension funds around the country looking to develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/upstate-new-york-company-delivers-450000-investment-gain-state-pension-fundOswego School District Public Library – Selected Cash Receipts (2013M-397)
… July 1, 2012 through August 31, 2013. Background The Oswego School District Public Library is located in Oswego County, and is part of the North Country Library System. It …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/03/21/oswego-school-district-public-library-selected-cash-receipts-2013m-397York College - Time and Attendance Practices for Public Safety Staff (Follow-Up) (2018-F-29) 30-Day Response
To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report, Time and Attendance Practices for Public Safety...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-18f29-response.pdfOpinion 91-37
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FINES AND PENALTIES -- Disposition of Parking Fines (received by city parking violations bureau for violations of Vehicle … Law, which occur while a motor vehicle is parked on a public highway, should be retained by the city as parking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-37