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New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… 2020 Edition Selected Economic Trends After Five Months, Jobs Recovery Varies Across New York Total employment in New York State fell in March, and again—much more sharply—in April, with a … Total employment in New York State fell in March and again much more sharply …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-november-12-2020Coalition of 41 Investors Call on U.S. Companies to Oppose President Trump's Actions on Immigration
… investors today urged U.S. companies to oppose President Trump's repeated actions on immigration, which risk negative … inclusive immigration policies and stand against President Trump’s divisive actions that risk damaging our nation’s … To read the full text of the statement and the list of signatories, visit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/coalition-41-investors-call-us-companies-oppose-president-trumps-actions-immigrationDiNapoli: Clerk Pocketed Thousands in Fines
… $10,000 in court fees paid by defendants. “Ms. Dillon was entrusted with collecting the fines and surcharges imposed on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-clerk-pocketed-thousands-finesDiNapoli Report Highlights Local Government Reliance on Federal Aid
State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli issued a report today detailing the impact of federal aid on New Yorks municipalities and school districts
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-report-highlights-local-government-reliance-federal-aidDiNapoli: Court Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $10,000 in Fines
… altered the records to hide her theft. “Ms. Dillon was entrusted with ensuring that money was properly collected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-court-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-10000-finesOpinion 95-22
… certain exercise equipment to be used to implement a fitness program at the fire station. Insurance Law, §§9104 … certain exercise equipment to be used to implement a fitness program at the fire station …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-22Opinion 95-21
… consolidate two or more sewer districts. The consolidation is subject to public hearing and permissive referendum … (19 Opns St Comp, 1963, p 64). If a proper petition is filed, however, the town board "shall" call a public … town board, after the public hearing, determines that it is in the public interest to consolidate, the board may then …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-21DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Charged in $11,000 Theft of Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department Funds
… will not be tolerated. I thank Bolivar Police Chief Steven McPherson and Allegany County District Attorney Keith … Village Court and is due back in court Dec. 21 at 6 p.m. Olmstead began working at the fire department in 2014 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-former-treasurer-charged-11000-theft-bolivar-volunteer-fire-department-fundsDiNapoli: Local Governments Levy $36.6 Billion in Property Taxes
… where they remained until 2019. "Taxpayers want to know how their taxes compare to other municipalities and whether … View local government property tax data or go to: … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-governments-levy-366-billion-property-taxesOversight of Procurements and Loan Programs
… services and economic development in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties. DANC operates a solid waste …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/04/oversight-procurements-and-loan-programsSelected Aspects of the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program
… (Department) is taking appropriate actions to ensure that commercial carriers whose vehicles or drivers have been found … severity of crashes, fatalities, and injuries involving commercial motor vehicles. Roadside inspections of commercial vehicles are a primary part of the Department's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/22/selected-aspects-motor-carrier-safety-assistance-programCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Follow-Up)
… With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Report 2020-S-11 ). About the Program State government entities possess … also to be publicly available. As the steward of New York’s natural resources and environment, the Department of … (DEC) is responsible for managing water, land, and air pollution in order to enhance the health, safety, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/11/09/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-followCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data)
… whether the Department of State (Department) is complying with Executive Order 95 (EO 95), including providing, in a … Data. Key Findings The Department has generally complied with the requirements of EO 95, incorporating compliance with EO 95 into its core business functions. The Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/08/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-0Oversight of Chemical Dependence Residential Services (Follow-Up)
… programs. Before issuing an operating certificate, OASAS is required to inspect programs for compliance with all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/10/30/oversight-chemical-dependence-residential-services-followOversight of Building Construction Site Safety (Follow-Up)
… the safety of all people who visit, live, and work in NYC. This requires construction managers, contractors, and … 1, 2022, was to determine whether DOB adequately monitors NYC building construction sites to ensure compliance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/10/oversight-building-construction-site-safety-followSelected Safety and Security Equipment at Train Stations (Follow-Up)
… Stations ( 2017-S-84 ). About the Program Staten Island Railway (SIR) is a subsidiary of the Metropolitan … Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras, 44 stand-alone local cameras, and 45 Customer Assistance Intercoms (CAIs) – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/06/selected-safety-and-security-equipment-train-stations-followIT Asset Management (2022-MS-2)
… safeguarded information technology (IT) assets acquired or in use during the audit period. Key Findings Officials … 20 Districts audited did not always appropriately track or inventory IT assets, maintain complete IT inventory … to safeguard IT assets. We selected 1,155 IT assets to confirm they were inventoried; 945 of these were also tested …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/it-asset-management-2022-ms-2City of Olean – Budget Review (B1-16-2)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … review letter issued in March 2015. Background The City of Olean, located in Cattaraugus County, issued debt totaling … City of Olean Budget Review B1162 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/03/14/city-olean-budget-review-b1-16-2Long Island Workforce Housing Act (2015-MR-4)
… local governments ensured that they complied with the Long Island Workforce Housing Act for the period January 1, … Background The New York State Legislature implemented the Long Island Workforce Housing Act (Act) in 2008 for the … Long Island Workforce Housing Act 2015MR4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2016/01/08/long-island-workforce-housing-act-2015-mr-4West Hill Fire District No. 3 – Financial Condition (2014M-160)
… January 1, 2012 through March 6, 2014. Background The West Hill Fire District No. 3 is located in Chemung County … West Hill Fire District No 3 Financial Condition 2014M160 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/15/west-hill-fire-district-no-3-financial-condition-2014m-160