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DiNapoli: MTA'S Homeless Outreach Program Didn't Do Much Outreach
… a.m.-2 p.m. there was limited or no outreach efforts and much of the seating in Grand Central’s dining concourse … for far less than the 4-5 hours per shift the MTA expected. When auditors saw no outreach at Jamaica Station … was also released today and is available here . Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-mtas-homeless-outreach-program-didnt-do-much-outreachCUNY Bulletin No. CU-761
… following criteria may be affected: Payroll Status: Active Comp Rate Code: HRY , AJT , or FEE No paychecks issued after … the Last Check Date. Agency Actions: To exclude employees from the automatic system termination process, agencies must identify all employees from Control-D Report NHRP770 who should not be included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-761-automatic-system-termination-cuny-employees-not-paid-priorDiNapoli: Department of Environmental Conservation’s Operational Spending Declines as Responsibilities Grow
… at many agencies, DEC spending was down more than $105 million through December. In addition to fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-department-environmental-conservations-operational-spending-declines-responsibilities-growDiNapoli: More State Involvement Needed to Address Local Emergency Medical Services Challenges
… had over 40,000 active EMS workers. By 2022, there were only 33,000, a decline of 17.5%. EMS agencies frequently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-more-state-involvement-needed-address-local-emergency-medical-services-challengesMaintenance and Tuition Payments to the Lake Grove School and Mountain Lake Children's Residence
… Purpose To determine whether costs reported by the Lake Grove School (Lake Grove) and Mountain Lake Children's Residence (Mountain Lake) to the State … To determine whether costs reported by the Lake Grove School and Mountain Lake Childrens Residence to the SED and OCFS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/26/maintenance-and-tuition-payments-lake-grove-school-and-mountain-lake-childrens-residenceDiNapoli: NYC Office Market Will Take Years to Recover From Pandemic
… subleases and vacancies, and the return of demand for residential space are likely to influence conversations over … $6.9 billion in direct revenue in property taxes, real estate transaction taxes, mortgage taxes and commercial rent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-nyc-office-market-will-take-years-recover-pandemicDiNapoli: MTA Needs to Refocus Attention on Overdue Upgrades and Preparations for Extreme Weather
… yet since 2015 the MTA has only spent $56 million on pump rooms and other line equipment with another $189 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-mta-needs-refocus-attention-overdue-upgrades-and-preparations-extreme-weatherDiNapoli Audit: Growing Number of Youth in Juvenile Justice Centers at Risk Due to Staff Shortages
… centers around New York state are potentially putting youth at risk, according to an audit from New York State … to properly assess the physical and mental health of youth at intake as physical altercations, illegal drug use, … its Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY), including three secure facilities. Following a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-audit-growing-number-youth-juvenile-justice-centers-risk-due-staff-shortagesDiNapoli: Buffalo's Financial Condition Improves
… The city of Buffalo’s finances have stabilized in recent years because of careful budget planning, the oversight of a fiscal control board and increased state aid, according … The city of Buffalos finances have stabilized in recent years because of careful budget planning the oversight of a fiscal control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-buffalos-financial-condition-improvesOpinion 91-61
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Bail Moneys (1% fee to fund an … to incarceration service plan, should not be collected in a county not having such an approved plan. We have been … §99-m(2), as amended by Laws of 1991, chapter 166, §383, in those counties which do not have an approved alternatives …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-61DiNapoli: Funds Dedicated for Highway & Bridge Capital Projects Continue to be Diverted for Operating and Debt Costs
… Money in the Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund continues to … Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Taxpayers have paid billions in taxes and fees into a fund that was created to keep our roads and bridges in good repair. Now, more than three-quarters of this money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-funds-dedicated-highway-bridge-capital-projects-continue-be-diverted-operating-and-debtEconomic and Policy Insight: New York State’s Clean Energy Fund
Between 2016 and 2032, the CEF is approved to collect $7.5 billion. Review of CEF-supported programs indicates some have exceeded the goals set out by the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC), while others appear not to be on track to reach their 2025 targets.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/clean-energy-fund.pdfXII.6.A.A Using the Real Estate Module to Pay Lease Vouchers – XII. Expenditures
… The use of the Real Estate module is being implemented in a phased approach, beginning with The Office of General … a separate invoice for the variable cost. The SFS will build Accounts Payable lease vouchers at the frequency … month for which rent is due Invoice Received Date Voucher Build Date Payment Term 1N Invoice Date Voucher Build Date …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6aa-using-real-estate-module-pay-lease-vouchersOut-of-State Orders – Divorce and Your Benefits
… Order if a notarized Consent to New York Jurisdiction and Release form (RS6452) is executed by the member … of New York State. The Consent to New York Jurisdiction and Release form must authorize NYSLRS to deduct payments … according to the provisions of the out-of-state DRO and release NYSLRS from any liability whatsoever due to any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/out-state-ordersDiNapoli and Stewart-Cousins Encourage Residents to Claim More Than $100 Million in Lost Money
… today encouraged local residents to search for unclaimed funds, also known as lost and forgotten money, … her outreach in her district, increases awareness about unclaimed funds and helps us to get even more checks out in … whose names or companies were on the Comptroller’s unclaimed funds list, personally knew it. My office sent out …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-and-stewart-cousins-encourage-residents-claim-more-100-million-lost-moneyMedicaid Program – Excessive Medicaid Payments to Federally Qualified Health Centers for Group Therapy Services
… FQHC rate, Medicaid would have reimbursed the provider only $281.28 ($35.16 x 8 recipients) for the session. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/11/18/medicaid-program-excessive-medicaid-payments-federally-qualified-health-centers-groupDiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Sentenced to Jail, Ordered to Pay Over $59,000 in Restitution
… the Town of Marion, Eileen Steurrys, was sentenced today to serve six months in jail and pay over $59,000 in restitution after her … from the Court and altering records in an effort to hide her crimes. “Ms. Steurrys thought she could abuse her … for the Town of Marion Eileen Steurrys was sentenced today to serve six months in jail and pay over $59000 in restitution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-sentenced-jail-ordered-pay-over-59000-restitutionDiNapoli Urges Department of Labor to Improve Investigations of Hours Worked by Nurses
… Department of Labor (DOL) does not investigate overtime complaints by nurses in a consistent or timely basis, … Department of Labor needs to do a better job investigating complaints from nurses about working overtime to keep … 2015 and May 23, 2017, DOL closed 186 cases regarding 540 complaints. Auditors found DOL lacked effective policies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-urges-department-labor-improve-investigations-hours-worked-nursesNew York State’s Aging Prison Population: Share of Older Adults Keeps Rising
This report provides updated information regarding the overall correctional system population, an analysis of policy changes that have contributed to changes in the population, and an overview of the costs of providing medical care.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/aging-prison-population-2022.pdfOversight of Sidewalk Sheds (2019-N-9)
To determine if the New York City (NYC or City) Department of Buildings (DOB) adequately monitors that NYC sidewalk sheds are erected and removed when required, are safely maintained, and have valid operating permits.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19n9.pdf