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DiNapoli: Nearly 700 Authorities Operate With Little Oversight, Limited Transparency
… provide a host of important services to citizens. However, the 639 authorities operating outside of New York City employ … goal is to shed light on these types of entities – share what we know and what we have yet to fully understand,” said … contracts, visit OpenBookNY . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller DiNapoli to promote openness in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-nearly-700-authorities-operate-little-oversight-limited-transparencyDiNapoli and Orange County DA Hoovler Detail Guilty Plea in Pension Fraud Case
… David M. Hoovler announced that on Thursday, April 14, 2022, Valerie White, 58, of Middletown, pled guilty in Orange … David M Hoovler announced that on Thursday April 14 2022 Valerie White 58 of Middletown pled guilty in Orange …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-and-orange-county-da-hoovler-detail-guilty-plea-pension-fraud-caseComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Stony Creek Volunteer Fire Company and the Western Sullivan Public Library . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget … review or approve any card-related transactions. Western Sullivan Public Library – Library Operations (Sullivan County) The library’s fixed costs for operating its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComplaint Processing (Follow-Up)
… four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Complaint Processing (Report 2020-N-9 ). About the Program The New York City Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) receives, investigates, … bias-based policing and racial profiling. Once a civilian complaint is filed, investigators gather documentary and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/05/complaint-processing-followAppropriateness of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by the New York State of Health System (Follow-Up)
… York State of Health (NYSOH) as a new online marketplace for individuals to obtain health insurance coverage, including Medicaid. Individuals who apply for Medicaid are assigned a Client Identification Number … enrollments of deceased individuals and continued coverage for individuals who died after enrollment; multiple CINs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/07/appropriateness-medicaid-eligibility-determined-new-york-state-health-system-followFood Metrics Implementation
… (OGS) is properly tracking and reporting New York State food purchases in compliance with the State Finance Law. This … sustainability of local farms by tracking how State agency food dollars are spent and identifying opportunities for … to assist State agencies with the procurement of New York food products in part by providing information to decision …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/18/food-metrics-implementationPublic School Safety – Incident Reporting and Unauthorized Student Departures
… New York City Department of Education (DoE) is the largest school district in the country and serves about 1.1 million students … of those students, teachers, visitors, and staff is a high priority for DoE and for government policymakers. New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/29/public-school-safety-incident-reporting-and-unauthorized-student-departuresSelected Aspects of Subway Station Safety (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Selected Aspects of Subway Station Safety (Report 2016-S-11 ), issued June 15, 2017. … is responsible for providing public transportation in New York City, carrying an average of 5.4 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/20/selected-aspects-subway-station-safety-followOversight of Adult Protective Services Programs (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Oversight of Adult Protective Services Programs ( 2020-S-2 ). About the Program In New York State, the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) administers the Adult Protective Services (APS) – a program of State-mandated services for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/10/oversight-adult-protective-services-programs-followOversight of School Safety Planning Requirements
… Program Incidents like the February 2018 school shooting in Parkland, Florida highlight the need for schools to remain … safety plans as part of the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) Act. Among its key provisions, the SAVE … Plans to the State Police annually. Their efforts resulted in 99 percent of required plans being submitted to the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/04/08/oversight-school-safety-planning-requirementsDiNapoli Releases Report on Tax Check-Off Donations
… billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-releases-report-tax-check-off-donationsPublic Health – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… spending is further influenced by the continued deferral of certain Medicaid payments with a State share total of $1.7 billion from SFY 2020-21 to SFY 2021-22, which according to the Division of the Budget was necessary to ensure compliance with the … Provides overview of Medicaid enrollment and spending and information on growth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/public-healthState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and local government spending and 50,000 state contracts, visit OpenBookNY . The easy-to-use website was created by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1DiNapoli Announces $1.2 Billion in New Commitments to State Pension Fund's Emerging Manager Program
… an additional $1.2 billion to its emerging manager program, increasing the total commitment to more than $5 billion. The program is designed to help diversify the Fund’s investments … annual Emerging Manager Conference. “The emerging manager program increases our access to investment opportunities and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-announces-12-billion-new-commitments-state-pension-funds-emerging-manager-programState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… In addition, the Clerk of the Legislature did not audit 26 claims totaling $76,804 before payment and approved 25 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: NYC Health + Hospitals Struggles With Temporary Staffing Costs
… pressures, particularly a shortage of staff nurses, in NYC Health + Hospitals (H+H) facilities, leading to an … will remain elevated through at least FY 2024. “For many NYC residents, NYC Health + Hospitals is a lifeline to quality health care, … pressures particularly a shortage of staff nurses in NYC Health + Hospitals H+H facilities leading to an increased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-nyc-health-hospitals-struggles-temporary-staffing-costsOpinion 90-34
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Recipients (emergency rescue and … An emergency rescue and first aid squad within a village fire department is not entitled to receive foreign fire insurance tax moneys unless authorized by a special law. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-34Opinion 98-20
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMPANY -- Fire Police Squads (qualification for appointment to) FIRE COMMISSIONERS -- Powers and Duties (establishment of … Whether a board of fire commissioners in its discretion may provide that … newlyappointed members not be immediately assigned to the fire police squad …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-20Opinion 91-56
… of a public authority) PUBLIC AUTHORITIES LAW, §2828: The term "liabilities", as used in Public Authorities Law, §2828, … payable and contractual obligations. You ask whether the term "liabilities", as used in section 2828 of the Public … that section 2828 is applicable to the Authority. The term "liabilities" is not defined for purposes of section …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-56