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New York State Comptroller DiNapoli on NYC Executive Budget
… agency initiatives and addressing a number of risks in the budget. "The city’s short-term finances have improved … helped the city generate a nearly $5.3 billion surplus in FY 2022. After adjusting for the surplus transfer, total budgeted spending in FY 2023 is expected to near $105 billion. “The Executive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-nyc-executive-budgetOversight of Sidewalk Sheds
… Objective To determine if the New York City (NYC or City) Department of Buildings (DOB) adequately monitors that NYC sidewalk sheds are erected and removed when required, are … of more than 1 million buildings and construction sites in NYC. This includes enforcing provisions of the NYC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/06/oversight-sidewalk-shedsDiNapoli: Lack of Transparency With School Districts' Financial Reports May Leave Taxpayers in the Dark
… The audit, covering the period from July 1, 2018, to June 30, 2019, found that while each district maintained a … Beacon City School District and Rockville Centre Union Free School District, did so in an easy to find location. … Lebanon Central School District, Rockville Centre Union Free School District and York Central School District) did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-lack-transparency-school-districts-financial-reports-may-leave-taxpayers-darkDiNapoli: New York City Workforce Down Over 19,000, Largest Decline Since Great Recession
… employees over the last two years, the largest decline in staffing since the Great Recession of 2008. Despite the city hiring over 40,000 new employees in the last fiscal year, city job vacancies stand at more … their potential impact on services." The 6.4% decrease in the city’s workforce during the pandemic was found to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-new-york-city-workforce-down-over-19000-largest-decline-great-recessionDiNapoli: Tax Cap Set at 2% in 2023
… Property tax levy growth will again be capped at 2% for 2023 … fiscal year, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This figure affects … Property tax levy growth will again be capped at 2 for 2023 … calendarbased fiscal year according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-set-2-percent-2023DiNapoli: Positive Fiscal Outlook for Plattsburgh
… base and a diverse economy have helped establish a stable financial foundation for the city of Plattsburgh, according to a report issued today by … But in order for Plattsburgh to maintain a positive financial standing, city officials need to continue to mind …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-positive-fiscal-outlook-plattsburghCrown Point Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-26)
… provide mental health training as required to all staff for the 2020-21 school year by September 15, 2020 per New … District’s training. Documentation to support attendance for the training was not maintained and we were unable to … address recognition of the warning signs, whom to turn to for assistance, and how to access appropriate services. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/crown-point-central-school-district-mental-health-training-component-newImproper Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Managed Long-Term Care Plans (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Managed … To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations … our initial audit report Improper FeeforService Payments for Services Covered by Managed LongTerm Care Plans Report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/31/improper-fee-service-payments-services-covered-managed-long-term-care-plans-followCopiague Fire District – Procurement (2020M-114)
… was competitively procured. A Commissioner, employed by a company the District contracts with, did not disclose his company’s interests or abstain or recuse himself from … company for about 10 years. Key Recommendations Provide guidance for procuring professional services through a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/07/16/copiague-fire-district-procurement-2020m-114DiNapoli: Audit Details Double-Dipping by Buffalo City School District Technician
… A Buffalo City School District technician was sentenced today … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Noe Rodriguez, 38, of Buffalo, was prosecuted by Erie County District Attorney … equipment technician, was paid for full work days at the Buffalo district while he was also clocked in at the Lake …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-audit-details-double-dipping-buffalo-city-school-district-technicianUnitedHealthcare – Overpayments for Out-of-Network Anesthesia Services Provided at In-Network Ambulatory Surgery Centers (Follow-Up)
… benefits cover services such as physician office visits, diagnostic testing, and outpatient surgical procedures). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/18/unitedhealthcare-overpayments-out-network-anesthesia-services-provided-network-ambulatoryAdministration of the Contract With the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health (Follow-Up)
… of the Contract With the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health ( 2015-S-88 ). About the Program Our … Supportive Housing Contract with the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health (PCMH). The audit found sampled clients … negatively affect the health and/or safety of clients. For example, three apartments had significantly damaged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/administration-contract-postgraduate-center-mental-health-followWhen Employees Retire – When Employees Retire
Information about when an employee applies for retirement and the employers role ensuring their employees receive accurate and timely pension benefits by submitting final payment and service information to NYSLRS
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/when-employees-retireMotor Vehicle Theft and Insurance Fraud Prevention Program (2022-M-2)
To determine whether the Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) has complied with Article 36-A of the State Executive Law for revenues received by and expenditures made from the Motor Vehicle Theft and Insurance Fraud Prevention Fund and from any other source for purposes of the Motor ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22m2.pdfSelected Management and Operations Practices (2020-S-38)
To determine whether the New York Power Authority’s (NYPA) electric vehicle initiatives and programs placed the Charge NY and Charge NY 2.0 charging stations in locations where the intent of these initiatives could be achieved. We also determined whether NYPA’s EVolve NY program met its initial ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s38.pdfDiNapoli: Investors Expand Corporate Disclosure of Political Spending
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the results of the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s successful efforts to expand disclosure of corporate political spending by its portfolio companies. … disclosure from 29 companies in which it has investments of more than $2.73 billion. "We reached new milestones this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-investors-expand-corporate-disclosure-political-spendingNY State Common Retirement Fund Selects New Deputy Chief Investment Officer
… Sales at Bank of America and has held important roles with Lehman Brothers/Barclays Capital and JPMorgan. Titarchuk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/ny-state-common-retirement-fund-selects-new-deputy-chief-investment-officerEmployee Incentive and Bonus Payments (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Erie County Medical Center Corporation: Employee Incentive and Bonus Payments (Report 2016-S-29 ). Background Erie County Medical Center Corporation (ECMCC) is a public benefit … Authorities Law Section 3626 to manage the Erie County Medical Center health network. ECMCC is the only major public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/03/employee-incentive-and-bonus-payments-followOversight of Hotels and Motels Used for Homeless and Mixed-Use Temporary Residency (Follow-Up)
… of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Hotels and Motels Used for Homeless and Mixed-Use Temporary Residency (Report 2016-S-49 ). Background According to Department of … of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report Oversight of Hotels and Motels Used for Homeless and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/24/oversight-hotels-and-motels-used-homeless-and-mixed-use-temporary-residency-follow