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DiNapoli: Nearly 700 Authorities Operate With Little Oversight, Limited Transparency
… in New York state and provide a host of important services to citizens. However, the 639 authorities operating outside … debt, and operate with little oversight, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. In an effort to enhance oversight over local authorities, DiNapoli’s …
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
… to pay restitution in the amount of $51,532.64, which is the total funds that White illegally stole from the state … of White that led to her arrest. “The State pension system is the backbone of the hard-working public servants … would seek to manipulate the system for her own benefit is reprehensible. I am thankful for the dedicated …
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
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Village of … on net assets to fund budget shortfalls, the department is not adopting structurally balanced budgets and is instead …
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)
… Purpose To determine the implementation status of the 14 … which provides a wide range of health care services to individuals who are economically disadvantaged and/or have … Health (NYSOH) as a new online marketplace for individuals to obtain health insurance coverage, including Medicaid. …
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
… Background The New York City Department of Education (DoE) is the largest school district in the country and serves … safety of those students, teachers, visitors, and staff is a high priority for DoE and for government policymakers. … their children in another school within the district that is not designated PD. Key Findings Our review of 10 sampled …
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)
… 2017. About the Program New York City Transit (Transit) is responsible for providing public transportation in New … for the daily riders who use its 472 subway stations is one of Transit’s essential duties. Transit’s Division of … station inspections within three days before and after our site visits. Once identified, defects were not always …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/20/selected-aspects-subway-station-safety-followOversight of Adult Protective Services Programs (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Adult Protective Services Programs ( 2020-S-2 ). About the … To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/10/oversight-adult-protective-services-programs-followOversight of School Safety Planning Requirements
… for the plans, but the specifics are left up to safety teams appointed at each district and school building. The safety teams are composed of stakeholders from the School Districts, … public hearings on the plans, appoint district-wide safety teams including all required representatives, or train …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/04/08/oversight-school-safety-planning-requirementsPublic Health – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… State Medicaid spending by $4.1 billion (15.4 percent) to $22.5 billion and local Medicaid spending by $693 million (8.3 percent) to $7.7 billion in SFY 2020-21. Federal COVID relief … Medicaid costs and $754 million in local Medicaid costs to the federal government. Compared to the year before, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/public-healthState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… did not request proposals within the last five years for 43 professional service contracts (91% of contracts … documentation to demonstrate quotes were obtained for 48 purchase and public works contracts (100% of contracts … audit period by sharing personal identification numbers or vehicle fobs to fuel buses. Officials also did not develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0DiNapoli Announces $1.2 Billion in New Commitments to State Pension Fund's Emerging Manager Program
… the total commitment to more than $5 billion. The program is designed to help diversify the Fund’s investments and … small capitalization equity investment platform. The Fund is one of a few public pension funds in the country to … manager program . “Leading Edge Investment Advisors is honored to be selected by the New York State Common …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-announces-12-billion-new-commitments-state-pension-funds-emerging-manager-programComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… local government audits have been issued. Village of Canastota – Board Oversight (Madison County) The Board did … before approving them for payment or require annual audits of the Clerk-Treasurer’s records and reports. The Treasurer … Office or the Board in a timely manner. Department of public works (DPW) employees received payroll payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli Releases Report on Tax Check-Off Donations
… in the 2019-20 state fiscal year (SFY), according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. A report issued by DiNapoli’s office in 2014 found that large … spent on the intended purposes in a timely manner. The report released today found that 14 funds had higher balances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-releases-report-tax-check-off-donationsDiNapoli: NYC Health + Hospitals Struggles With Temporary Staffing Costs
… FY 2024. “For many NYC residents, NYC Health + Hospitals is a lifeline to quality health care, but it is a public health system struggling to get fully back on its … and created training and other challenges.” This report is an update to DiNapoli’s 2021 report, NYC Health + …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-nyc-health-hospitals-struggles-temporary-staffing-costsOpinion 90-34
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Recipients (emergency rescue and first aid squads) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §209-b(1); INSURANCE LAW, §§9104, 9105: An emergency rescue and first … fire department is not entitled to receive foreign fire insurance tax moneys unless authorized by a special law. You …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-34Opinion 98-20
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMPANY -- Fire … for appointment to fire police squad) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §209-c; TOWN LAW, §176(11): An otherwise qualified individual may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-20Opinion 91-56
… in section 2828 of the Public Authorities Law relative to termination of public authorities, encompasses only … ; provided, however, that any appropriation made to such authority or commission by the state of New York or … terminated by law" as used in section 2727(4)(b) appears to contemplate the provisions of section 2828. It also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-56Opinion 2002-14
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … Opns St Comp No. 90-4, p 9; 1989 Opns St Comp No. 89-50, p 112). An expenditure in furtherance primarily of a proper …
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