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DiNapoli: Surge in Tourism Bolsters NYC Hotel Industry
… The number of hotel rooms in New York City increased by 48 percent between 2006 and 2015, and the number of industry jobs increased by 29 percent, according to … P. DiNapoli. "The hotel industry is flourishing. A record number of tourists have flocked to New York City, fueling the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-surge-tourism-bolsters-nyc-hotel-industryAccess Controls Over Selected Critical Systems (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the implementation of the two recommendations included in our original audit … Systems (Report 2017-S-56 ). About the Program The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is charged with promoting the safety, permanency, and well-being of children, youth, families, and vulnerable populations in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/29/access-controls-over-selected-critical-systems-followCity of Corning – Misappropriation of Finance Department Cash Receipts (2014M-140)
… has a population of approximately 11,000. It is governed by a Mayor and an eight-member City Council. The Council …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/08/13/city-corning-misappropriation-finance-department-cash-receipts-2014m-140Controls Over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative
… Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance’s controls over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative are … goal is to develop 20,000 units of supportive housing over the 15-year period ending in 2031. The Office of Mental … Office of Temporary and Disability Assistances controls over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative are …
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
… filing or vote had spurred action. DiNapoli noted that 26 of the 104 companies that the Fund filed proposals with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-details-progress-corporate-political-spending-disclosureState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Tax and Finance could better ensure that the tax credits granted are accurate and only for program-eligible youth. In … of State Armories (2019-S-50) Auditors found public access has continued at four armories that contain lead … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Residential Domestic Violence Programs (2017-S-16) Based on the amount and quality of information provided by OCFS, … (DV) residences. OCFS officials placed constraints on the audit, including delays in and denial of access to … were performed. For example, auditors reviewed all 223 cameras at ten subway stations and found that 31 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOpinion 89-10
… public library may provide cash advances to employees to cover travel expenses incurred in connection with … public library may provide cash advances to employees to cover travel expenses incurred in connection with conventions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-10Operational Advisory No. 22
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/22-ee1-procure-pay-changes-summaryCity of Glen Cove – Budget Review (B7-14-16)
… obligations to fund operating deficits to submit their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/10/16/city-glen-cove-budget-review-b7-14-16Wappingers Central School District – Fuel Accountability (2015M-135)
… The Wappingers Central School District is located in the Towns of East Fishkill, Fishkill, LaGrange, … Director of Facilities and Operations does not maintain a log of fuel usage for the 275 gallon diesel tank in his … monthly basis to identify unusual transactions. Maintain a log for fuel dispensed from the diesel fuel tank listing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/08/28/wappingers-central-school-district-fuel-accountability-2015m-135Town of New Berlin – Ambulance Company Loan (2013M-22)
Town of New Berlin Ambulance Company Loan 2013M22
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/07/town-new-berlin-ambulance-company-loan-2013m-22City of Oneonta – Departmental Collections (2013M-13)
… The Department of Public Transportation collected fees totaling approximately $700,000 for bus fares, passes … deposited properly. Key Recommendations Require that the Director develop procedures to ensure that departments … that each department provide sufficient details to the Director to support departmental receipts to ensure that all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/04/12/city-oneonta-departmental-collections-2013m-13Opinion 95-25
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Tax Limit (withholding … -- State Aid (applicability of provisions of section 54-a of the State Finance Law to payments provided in the aid to … ARTICLE VIII, §10; STATE FINANCE LAW, §§54, 54-a: The provisions of section 54-a of the State Finance Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-25DiNapoli: Homeless Families, Adults Living in Squalid Shelters Due to Oversight Failure
… One family shelter had only 29 of 32 approved full-time equivalent staff; two single adult shelters had … $140.4 million for housing in the rest of the State. The full audit can be found at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-homeless-families-adults-living-squalid-shelters-due-oversight-failureOversight of Critical Foster Care Program Requirements
… March 22, 2017. Background OCFS regulates and supervises child welfare services, including foster care and adoption, through its Division of Child Welfare and Community Services. Regional Offices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/21/oversight-critical-foster-care-program-requirementsII.3.A Planning – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… State Budget Director issues a policy memorandum – the “call letter” – to agency management. The call letter signals … expected fiscal constraints, and informs agencies of the schedule for submitting requests to the Division of the … head. DIVISION OF THE BUDGET REVIEW In accordance with the schedule outlined in the call letter, agencies typically …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii3a-planningDiNapoli: Safeway Supermarkets Commit to Sustainable Palm Oil
… only sustainable palm oil in all of its Safeway-brand products. As a result of the company’s new policy, the New … "Shoppers don’t see where the palm oil used in hundreds of products comes from, but often it’s harvested in ways that … suppliers to provide palm oil and palm derivatives for its products that are verified to be free of deforestation, free …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-safeway-supermarkets-commit-sustainable-palm-oilDiNapoli: Agricultural Activity Brings $37.6 Billion Into New York’s Economy
… fueled by agricultural activity and the production of food,” DiNapoli said. “Farms in New York are 98 percent … and Fresh Fruit and Vegetable programs, which bring farm food to communities and fund school purchases of fresh produce; and The Food Metrics Law, which encourages state agencies to purchase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-agricultural-activity-brings-376-billion-new-yorks-economyDiNapoli: April Sales Tax Collections Decline Over 24 Percent After COVID-19 Shutdown
… in April compared to April 2019, leaving many of New York’s local governments grappling with shortfalls, according to … local governments short by about $327 million compared to last year. Although the first quarter of 2020 was relatively … the decline in retail activity and the large and growing numbers of New Yorkers who have lost their jobs have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/dinapoli-april-sales-tax-collections-decline-over-24-percent-after-covid-19-shutdown