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DiNapoli: NYC Health + Hospitals Struggles With Temporary Staffing Costs
… and issues impacting the fiscal health of H+H. The number of registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-nyc-health-hospitals-struggles-temporary-staffing-costsOpinion 93-11
… Law, §109-b[6][c]) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §109-b(6)(c); LOCAL FINANCE LAW, §104.00: The term "outstanding … to be made under any outstanding installment purchase contract is deemed to be existing indebtedness for purposes … subdivision's power to contract indebtedness under Local Finance Law, §104.00; (2) no political subdivision may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-11Opinion 92-43
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … not, however, in these policies and procedures supersede any other provision of law which governs the contracting … highway superintendent be approved by the town board. You have enclosed a copy of the town's "purchasing resolution" …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-43DiNapoli: As Subway On-Time Performance Falls Behind, Better Plans Needed To Get Trains Back On Track
… (MTA) should do more to fix the underlying causes, many of which are controllable, according to an audit released … considered a subway train on time if it reached the end of the line within five minutes of its scheduled arrival and stopped at all of its scheduled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-subway-time-performance-falls-behind-better-plans-needed-get-trains-back-trackDiNapoli: Former Halfmoon Supervisor Enters Guilty Plea to Two Felony Counts
… said. “I hope her case serves as an example to any public official who might put their desires before the public good. … of this case. “The defendant accepted money for taking official actions, and then lied to federal agents by claiming … Hartunian. “This is yet another instance of an elected official who put her own interest ahead of the public’s. That …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-halfmoon-supervisor-enters-guilty-plea-two-felony-countsOpinion 92-38
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE CHIEF -- Powers and Duties (continuation of service until new chief … to its own rules and procedures (see Village Law, §4-412[2]) and in the absence of a statutory prohibition, reconsider …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-38State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits and Examinations
… City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD): Administration of the Article 8-A Loan Program … in September 2014, examined whether the loans awarded by HPD under the Article 8-A Loan Program were being used only … programs it operated. Auditors found that the personal service costs tested were in compliance with SED’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-and-examinationsXIV.14.K SUNY and CUNY Senior Colleges Funds and Public Benefit Corporations – XIV. Special Procedures
… reported for SUNY and CUNY Senior Colleges Funds and the Public Benefit Corporations are obtained from the audited … by the entities comprising these funds and are included in the government-wide financial statements of the State. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14k-suny-and-cuny-senior-colleges-funds-and-public-benefit-corporationsStreet Construction-Related Permits
… Street opening permits are required for excavations or other work on a city street or sidewalk that may cause damage to or compromise the street surface. These permits are issued to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/13/street-construction-related-permitsDiNapoli: Too Many New Yorkers Still Without High-Speed Broadband Access
… with Black and Hispanic households being less likely to have high-speed internet service than white households. As … including four affecting 12,400 households that won’t have access until December 2022. In addition to the projects … downstate households that had been mistakenly deemed to have access based on Federal Communications Commission (FCC) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-too-many-new-yorkers-still-without-high-speed-broadband-accessDiNapoli: Rechargeable Battery Use Rising Dramatically, But State Not Enforcing Recycling Law Requirements
… of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is not doing enough to ensure rechargeable batteries are recycled as required by law to protect the environment and public safety, according to an … are being recycled in New York as the law requires or how much is being recycled. The agency also does little with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-rechargeable-battery-use-rising-dramatically-state-not-enforcing-recycling-law-requirementsPeconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (2023-MR-1)
… were proper and supported, and debt service payments were for legitimate CPF purposes and properly allocated. However, … did not: Record dates CPF collections were received for seven out of 27 CPF collections. Deposit nine CPF …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/peconic-bay-community-preservation-fund-2023-mr-1DiNapoli: Many Homeless Shelters in Poor Condition
… to the health and safety of families and individuals that have nowhere else to go. It is clear that greater action is … need." Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos said: “We have urged stepped up inspections of homeless shelters. We … of people in our community that need a place to sleep. We have more than a dozen local shelters that help people get …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-many-homeless-shelters-poor-conditionSelected Programs to Assist Businesses in New York City
… “unlock economic potential and create economic security for all New Yorkers by connecting New Yorkers to good jobs, … Superstorm Sandy and educates businesses on how to prepare for potential future disasters. CAs and SBAs provide … briefly described below: ECSP allows businesses to qualify for reduced costs for energy provided to them by regulated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/14/selected-programs-assist-businesses-new-york-cityDiNapoli: Contractor Charged State for Booze & Sunset Cruise
… Mental health provider PSCH, Inc. charged $152,680 in unsubstantiated or unallowable costs to the state Office of Mental Health (OMH) including alcohol and a sunset cruise … unsubstantiated or unallowable costs to the state Office of Mental Health including alcohol and a sunset cruise at a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-contractor-charged-state-booze-sunset-cruiseControls Over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative
… address the needs of the various populations to be served by both the Office and the other State agencies under ESSHI. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/21/controls-over-empire-state-supportive-housing-initiativeDiNapoli: Former Morley Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $16,000
… taxpayer money is a priority of mine, and I thank St. Lawrence County District Attorney Gary Pasqua and the New … found. Perkins, of Canton, pleaded guilty in St. Lawrence County Court. She is due back in court for … by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-former-morley-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-16000DiNapoli: Mobile Sports Betting Adds to State Revenue, But Calls to Problem Gambling Hotline Rise as Gaming Expansion Continues
… $727.4 million in State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-2023 and have continued to grow in the first quarter of the current … the taxes on gaming revenues of the commercial casinos have yet to return to SFY 2019-20 levels. In addition, New … Revenues in the first quarter of the current fiscal year have continued to grow, although the state Division of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-mobile-sports-betting-adds-state-revenue-calls-problem-gambling-hotline-rise-gamingDiNapoli: Inconsistent Oversight and Guidance Left New York’s Group Home Residents at Risk During Pandemic
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. OPWDD reported 657 people died from COVID-19, and more than 13,000 contracted the virus in … 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 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-inconsistent-oversight-and-guidance-left-new-yorks-group-home-residents-risk-during-pandemicPandemic Planning and Care for Vulnerable Populations
… certified community residences such as IRAs and ICFs to have written policies or procedures addressing emergencies or … local approach to managing emergencies. However, the EMOP does not specifically apply to the emergency management … emergency management programs and plans. People with IDD have a higher prevalence of comorbidities and immune …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/04/06/pandemic-planning-and-care-vulnerable-populations