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DiNapoli: Over One Million New Yorker Households Are Not Connected to Broadband
… progress in making high-speed connections available to New Yorkers, ranking second in the U.S. in the percentage of … lacking access was in New York City. Interactive Map View a map of New York State that breaks down the … of at least 25/3 megabits per second (Mbps), only 13.5% of those had home broadband subscriptions at faster speeds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-over-one-million-new-yorker-households-are-not-connected-broadbandDiNapoli: Mount Vernon Officials Failed to Establish Basic and Routine Financial Policies
… interim financial reports and issue audited statements. In addition, they did not have financial information … how their money is being spent and that it is being spent in a fiscally responsible way.” The audit found the city did … to cover unanticipated expenditures or revenue shortfalls. In addition, the audit found the Mount Vernon City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-mount-vernon-officials-failed-establish-basic-and-routine-financial-policiesDiNapoli: More State Involvement Needed to Address Local Emergency Medical Services Challenges
… EMS workers and inadequate funding, but more state action is needed to ensure localities are able to provide dependable emergency … and other revenue sources. Coordination of these services is undertaken at the local, regional and state levels. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-more-state-involvement-needed-address-local-emergency-medical-services-challengesNY Received More From Washington Than It Sent Due to Federal Relief
… had a negative balance of payments were Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, New Hampshire, and California. In FFYs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/ny-received-more-washington-it-sent-due-federal-reliefDiNapoli: No Good Options for MTA to Manage Hole in Capital Funding
… As the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) adjusts to the loss of $15 billion in congestion pricing … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The MTA’s decisions in the coming weeks and months will affect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-no-good-options-mta-manage-hole-capital-fundingProcurement and Payroll-Related Matters Pertaining to the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… Transit operates the subways in the boroughs of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx. Transit also operates the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/18/procurement-and-payroll-related-matters-pertaining-use-certain-federal-fundsDiNapoli: Former Prattsville Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Fraud of State Funds
… Supervisor of Prattsville, pled guilty today to wire fraud in connection with a grant extended to Prattsville in the wake of Hurricane Irene. The announcement was made by … Attorney Carla Freedman; Janeen DiGuiseppi, Special Agent in Charge of the Albany Field Office of the Federal Bureau of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-former-prattsville-town-supervisor-pleads-guilty-fraud-state-fundsNY State & City Comptrollers, State Treasurers: Federal Bill Attempts to Silence Investors
… and accountability. The Statement is in response to provisions of the Financial CHOICE Act , legislation … from filing shareholder proposals. "This Act attempts to silence investors, large and small, who seek a vote on … proposal process. Comptrollers DiNapoli and Stringer have made use of shareholder proposals as a particularly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/ny-state-city-comptrollers-state-treasurers-federal-bill-attempts-silence-investorsFormer Village of Candor Mayor Pleads Guilty to Stealing From the Village
… served in this case.” New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James said, “Today’s guilty plea by former Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/former-village-candor-mayor-pleads-guilty-stealing-villageNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Doubles Low Emissions Index Investment to $4 Billion
… billion increase to the New York State Common Retirement Funds Fund low emissions equities index doubling its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-doubles-low-emissions-index-investment-4-billionTown of Clifton Park – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-27)
… taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility for the 47 components identified in this report. Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/07/town-clifton-park-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-27Village of Floral Park – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-34)
… Park (Village) officials could take additional steps to increase physical accessibility to programs and services provided at selected Village … Village officials could consider taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility at selected Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/14/village-floral-park-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-34Town of Big Flats – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-37)
… physical accessibility for the 100 components identified in this report. Town officials agreed with our findings and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/14/town-big-flats-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-37City of New Rochelle – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-38)
… of at least 32 inches and wheelchair accessible lavatories in restrooms. 38 components at the Senior Center, such as … taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility for the 171 components identified in this report. City officials agreed with our findings and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/02/21/city-new-rochelle-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-38City of Long Beach – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-36)
… accessible parking spaces with marked access aisles, a main entrance with at least 18 inches of maneuvering … Center, such as curb ramps with accessible slopes, a main entrance with a door closing speed of at least five … physical accessibility for the 86 components identified in this report. City officials agreed with our findings and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/02/21/city-long-beach-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-36Services to Workers Under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the four … included in our initial audit report, Services to Workers Under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining … the value of any benefits that laid-off employees would have been entitled to. The objectives of our initial audit, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/02/10/services-workers-under-worker-adjustment-and-retraining-notification-act-followTown of Grand Island – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-44)
… physical accessibility for the 103 components identified in this report. Town officials agreed with our findings and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/03/07/town-grand-island-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-44DiNapoli: Improved Guidance Needed for State Agencies Using AI To Avoid Risks
… Intelligence (AI) is inadequate and creates a risk that the technology could be used irresponsibly, according to an … The audit looked at the state’s overall AI policy and how AI was used at four state agencies: the Office for the … implemented systems for fairness and equity. ITS also does not have an inventory of AI systems in use by state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-improved-guidance-needed-state-agencies-using-ai-avoid-risksDiNapoli Releases Report on State Spending to Implement Raise the Age Law
… in capital appropriations, $48 million has been spent on projects to improve existing facilities or build new … through SFY 2025. In the aggregate, amounts counties have been approved to spend have been consistently below the level of annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-report-state-spending-implement-raise-age-lawResponding to an OSC Audit Report: Audit Responses and Corrective Action Plans
… the audit team if you have questions or concerns. Where Does the Audit Response Letter Get Sent? Generally, audit … What Happens if We Don't Receive Your Response? If OSC does not receive a response letter, we will release the final … yes to each of these questions before you send it to us: Does the CAP have governing board approval? Did the audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/responding-osc-audit-report-audit-responses-and-corrective-action-plans