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DiNapoli: As Share of New Yorkers Without Health Insurance Reached New Low, Disparities Persisted Among Black, Asian, and Latino Populations
… declined every year to 5.2% in 2021, well below the national average of 8.6% and less than half of what it was in … Rates of uninsured New Yorkers are lower than the national average due to the state’s higher enrollment in … from 20.2% in 2010 to 27.7% in 2021 and surpassed national Medicaid enrollment rates every year. Record …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-share-new-yorkers-without-health-insurance-reached-new-low-disparities-persisted-among-blackDiNapoli: Special Education Provider Pleads Guilty to Felony Charges
… IncludED Educational Services pleaded guilty in Manhattan Supreme Court today to grand larceny charges stemming from an … IncludED Educational Services pleaded guilty in Manhattan Supreme Court today to grand larceny charges stemming from an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-special-education-provider-pleads-guilty-felony-chargesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1810
… in the Affected Employees section will be automatically terminated. This process will occur prior to the upgrade and … all employees who had records that were automatically terminated. The report includes the Department ID, Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1810-automatic-system-termination-employees-inactive-more-one-yearDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Improved Oversight of Nurse Licensing by State Education Department
… were about 450,000 active professional nursing licenses – in the titles of licensed practical nurse, registered … nurse, clinical nurse specialist, and nurse practitioner – in New York state. Individuals can hold more than one … licensed professionals, including nurses, each year. In addition to exceeding time frames for "priority 1" case …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-audit-recommends-improved-oversight-nurse-licensing-state-education-departmentSelected Aspects of the Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises Program
… a statewide program to assist the development of MWBEs in accordance with Article 15-A of the New York State … the Governor and the Legislature actual MWBE participation in State contracts. Preparing and maintaining an updated … of 20 MWBEs we examined were not accurate. For example, in October 2013, an MWBE was sold to a new owner who renamed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/04/selected-aspects-minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprises-programControls Over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative
… the period from January 2017 through June 2023. About the Program Established in 2016, the Empire State Supportive … re-entry while the building’s handicap-accessible entry door was left unrepaired. While the provider did repair the door, it took 10 months. Only 32 of the required monitoring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/08/controls-over-empire-state-supportive-housing-initiativeState Comptroller DiNapoli Details Progress on Corporate Political Spending Disclosure
… of political spending. The agreements were reached with casino operator Caesars Entertainment Inc., delivery service … to: Bath & Body Works, Inc. Extra Space Storage Inc. Boyd Gaming Corp. Broadcom Inc. Crown Holdings Inc. Dentsply …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-details-progress-corporate-political-spending-disclosureVoluntary Compliance Program
… compliance provides an opportunity for eligible holders of unclaimed funds to voluntarily report past due items. The Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF) agrees to waive penalties and interest … corporations not authorized to do business in NYS (§1312). Unclaimed funds due to an individual or business with a last …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/voluntary-compliance-programMarketing Service Performance Monitoring
… Purpose To determine whether Empire State Development (ESD) has established adequate internal controls to oversee, … marketing services, including the extent to which ESD employs appropriate performance measurement systems that … December 1, 2011 through November 6, 2014. Background ESD’s mission is to promote a vigorous and growing economy, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/11/marketing-service-performance-monitoringEnvironment, Energy and Agriculture – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… source of primarily pay-as-you-go funding to address the State’s environmental needs. Appropriations to the EPF have … Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022 In November 2022, New York State voters approved the $4.2 billion “Clean Water, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/environment-energy-and-agricultureDiNapoli: Majority of Contracts with Not-For-Profit Organizations Still Approved Late
… all others in the future.” “Prompt contracting and prompt payment remain critical issues for the well-being of the … who need services,” said Reg Foster, President and CEO, United Way of New York State. “Comptroller DiNapoli’s annual … and Expand the use of technology, such as the Grants Gateway, to improve contracting efficiency. To view the full …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-majority-contracts-not-profit-organizations-still-approved-lateDiNapoli: New York State is Home to 4.4 Million Immigrants, Second Only to California
… percent, or 4.4 million, of the state’s population, which is well above the national average of 13 percent, according … highest concentration of immigrants within New York state is in New York City, at 37 percent. Among upstate cities, … Rochester, Syracuse, Albany and Schenectady, the figure is over 10 percent. “Utica has a rich history, going back …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-new-york-state-home-44-million-immigrants-second-only-californiaDiNapoli: Buffalo's Financial Condition Improves
… The city of Buffalo’s finances have stabilized in recent years because of … of fiscal profiles on municipalities across the state. “Buffalo’s finances are trending in the right direction,” said … instrumental in creating a positive fiscal outlook for Buffalo, but there are a number of red flags they should be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-buffalos-financial-condition-improvesDiNapoli: DEC Needs to Improve Efforts to Control Invasive Species
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Invasive species can wreak havoc on our natural ecosystems and be harmful to people. They … the agency’s boat steward program, auditors conducted site visits to boat launches. Fourteen of them had stewards … 2017. The majority of these permits were issued for work near known invasive species, such as giant hogweed. Of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-dec-needs-improve-efforts-control-invasive-speciesSachem Central School District – Fund Balance (2017M-151)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition for the period … decreased by $18.9 million. The Board must continue to monitor the District’s budget and multiyear plan to ensure future financial stability. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/10/06/sachem-central-school-district-fund-balance-2017m-151Hadley-Luzerne Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-103)
… realistic budgets and developing long-term financial plans for reserve funds. Key Findings The Board overestimated … District officials did not prepare and submit a plan for reserves annually and reserves were overfunded. Key … include realistic expenditure estimates. Develop a plan for the use of excess unrestricted fund balance in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/26/hadley-luzerne-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-103Malone Central School District – Payroll (2017M-278)
… has approximately 2,600 students. Budgeted appropriations for the 2017-18 fiscal year total approximately $51.8 … Noteworthy Achievements We reviewed all payroll records for 20 employees who were paid approximately $932,000 during … appropriate oversight. We commend District officials for establishing a well-designed system for processing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/16/malone-central-school-district-payroll-2017m-278Elmwood Village Charter School – Building Acquisition (2017M-237)
… million. Key Findings The Board did not conduct a thorough site selection review and cost-benefit analysis when … appraised value. Key Recommendation Conduct and document site selection reviews and cost-benefit analyses for real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/02/16/elmwood-village-charter-school-building-acquisition-2017m-237Village of Muttontown - Board Oversight (2018M-251)
… Follow its procurement policy when selecting professional services, and did not periodically seek competition for those services. Comply with New York State Village Law, Section …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/03/01/village-muttontown-board-oversight-2018m-251Nesconset Fire District – Length of Service Awards Program (2014M-317)
… and separate from the Town of Smithtown and Suffolk County in which it is located. The District is governed by an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/24/nesconset-fire-district-length-service-awards-program-2014m-317