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Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Former New York City Council Candidate Albert Alvarez
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Thanks to the work of my investigators and auditors in partnership with Attorney … the 15th New York City Council District, which covers the Central Bronx, but was unsuccessful in the Democratic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-former-new-york-city-council-candidateOpinion 96-21
… control district was established in 1987 pursuant to a petition of property owners which asked the town board to … the State Comptroller under then existing law because the petition did not ask for a capital improvement whose cost … of the district (Town Law, §202-b[3]). We note that section 202-b was designed to grant broader powers to town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-21Mental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools
… City Department of Education (DOE) is providing mental health instruction to students as required by law. In … they need, including mental health awareness training for school staff. Our audit covered the period July 2018 … to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), mental health is an important part of overall health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/18/mental-health-education-supports-and-services-schoolsNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses and Profits Up Slightly in 2019, but Facing Sharp Fall in 2020
… The average bonus paid to employees in New York City’s securities industry increased by 3 percent in … industry declined by 5.6 percent to $398,700 in 2018 (the latest annual data available), yet it remained five times …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-and-profits-slightly-2019-facing-sharp-fallDiNapoli: Inconsistent Oversight and Guidance Left New York’s Group Home Residents at Risk During Pandemic
… all group homes followed suit. The audit found that while many group homes had emergency response plans, they did not … dealing with staff shortages and confusion and delays over how to isolate or quarantine individuals during the worst … homes. To maintain minimum staffing levels, some frontline employees had to work across multiple group homes or work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-inconsistent-oversight-and-guidance-left-new-yorks-group-home-residents-risk-during-pandemicDiNapoli: NYC Parks Can Do More to Correct Barriers to People With Disabilities
… them. It ranked the problems it found in a prioritization plan, ranging from Readily Achievable (Priority Level 1), which includes … catalogued. Auditors observed 297 Priority 1 or 2 barriers from the Parks survey at these facilities and found that 64% …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-nyc-parks-can-do-more-correct-barriers-people-disabilitiesNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Fitch Ratings' Upgrade of NYS General Obligation Bonds
… a similar upgrade by Moody’s Investors Service, is the latest indication of that improvement. While further steps to … a similar upgrade by Moodys Investors Service is the latest indication of that improvement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-fitch-ratings-upgrade-nys-general-obligationDiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses Rose Sharply in 2009
… at the largest securities firms grew even faster and industry profits could exceed an unprecedented $55 … billion. “Wall Street is vital to New York’s economy, and the dollars generated by the industry help the state’s … for most Americans, these huge bonuses are a bitter pill and hard to comprehend. There’s a lot of resentment against …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2010/02/dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-rose-sharply-2009DiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at Two Percent for 2020
… be capped at 2 percent for the 2020 fiscal year, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This figure affects … mixed economic signals may require local governments to respond to changing financial conditions,” DiNapoli said. “Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-two-percent-2020DiNapoli: Tax Cap at Two Percent for 2019
… Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 145,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-two-percent-2019DiNapoli: Audit Finds Inadequate Oversight of Student Grade Changes
… Student grades in five school districts were changed from failing to passing without … and Saratoga Springs school districts. A sixth school district that was audited, Williamsville, does not detail or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-audit-finds-inadequate-oversight-student-grade-changesDiNapoli: Audit Finds False Elevator Inspections, Safety Hazards Overlooked
… said. "While the Department of Buildings deserves credit for taking steps to address the concerns and recommendations … at work done by certified elevator inspectors who worked for companies contracted by the New York City Department of … hazard, which requires the elevator to be shut down for repair. A fourth non-DOB inspector did catch the problem …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-false-elevator-inspections-safety-hazards-overlookedDiNapoli: NYC Dept. of Buildings Is Not Doing Enough to Improve Construction Site Safety
… when he was caught between the ceiling and a scissor lift. DOB officials said they were not aware of the incident …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-nyc-dept-buildings-not-doing-enough-improve-construction-site-safetyXI-A.1.A Separation of Duties – XI-A. Purchasing
… According to the Standards for Internal Control in New York State Government , separation of duties is a basic … these key functions helps ensure the agency orders what it needs, gets what was ordered, and only pays for the correct goods for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a1a-separation-dutiesXIII.11 Submitting Travel and Expense Reimbursement Requests for Inactive Employees – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… and nontaxable expenses and reconciliation of travel card charges. If an employee has separated from the agency, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii11-submitting-travel-and-expense-reimbursement-requests-inactive-employeesDiNapoli: Under New Tax Cap Calculation, School District Tax Levy Growth Near Zero
… current levels for the 2016-17 fiscal year, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … New York City and the Big Four city school districts) will have about $308 million less in levy growth compared to what … cities in New York with fiscal years ending June 30, will have about $14 million less in allowable levy growth in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-under-new-tax-cap-calculation-school-district-tax-levy-growth-near-zeroDiNapoli: Office Has $14.5 Billion in Unclaimed Funds; Urges New Yorkers to Claim Lost Money
… today announced that his office has over $14.5 billion in unclaimed funds and urged New Yorkers to see if any of it belongs to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-office-has-145-billion-unclaimed-funds-urges-new-yorkers-claim-lost-moneyComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… his office completed audits of the Brookhaven Fire District , Fair Haven Volunteer Fire Department , Town of Ira and the Lake View Fire District . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Service Delivery Critical to Ensure New York City’s Continued Recovery
… New York City’s uneven recovery will present evolving challenges over the next few years, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said today in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-service-delivery-critical-ensure-new-york-citys-continued-recoveryDiNapoli: Sandy Damage Delayed MTA Electronic Security Program Another Three Years
… before Superstorm Sandy, the cost of phase 1 had increased from $591 million to $883 million, largely because the cost … and the other two are receiving important benefits from the portions of the program that have been completed. In … security work. To view a copy of the report, click here , or visit: https://www.osc.state.ny.us/osdc/index.htm … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-sandy-damage-delayed-mta-electronic-security-program-another-three-years