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DiNapoli: Audits Find Certain IDAs Lack Job Creation Data
… Recent audits by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli have revealed a number of local Industrial Development Agencies (IDAs) do not verify if businesses receiving tax breaks are actually … Recent audits by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli have revealed a number of local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-audits-find-certain-idas-lack-job-creation-dataDiNapoli: Critical Pre-School Special Education Services Not Reaching All Students Who Need Them
… the help they need or are getting services late, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … “Providing timely, quality early education services to preschool children with special needs can make a world of … in a solution. SED also does not collect any information on school districts’ waitlists to identify potential need …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-critical-pre-school-special-education-services-not-reaching-all-students-who-need-themCompliance With Navigation Law
… Objective To determine if the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (Parks) is … requirements to ensure boaters’ safety and quality of life on State waters in accordance with New York State Navigation Law … requirements to ensure boaters safety and quality of life on State waters …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/01/compliance-navigation-lawInappropriate Premium Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Mainstream Managed Care and Family Health Plus (Follow-Up)
… for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Mainstream Managed Care and Family Health Plus (Report 2015-S-47 ). About the Program … medical coverage. During the initial audit period, Family Health Plus (FHP) was a publicly funded managed care …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/25/inappropriate-premium-payments-recipients-no-longer-enrolled-mainstream-managed-care-andDiNapoli Finds Subway Wait Times Got Worse from 2013 to 2014
… are waiting longer for the next train to arrive than the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's (MTA) … own measure may make subway performance appear better than it is in reality. DiNapoli's audit determined that … are waiting longer for the next train to arrive than the Metropolitan Transportation Authoritys reported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-finds-subway-wait-times-got-worse-2013-2014Town of Poland – Internal Controls Over Vehicle Fuel Inventory (2013M-386)
… if the Town was adequately safeguarding its fuel inventory for the period January 1, 2012 through November 27, 2013. … Town Supervisor. The Town’s budgeted appropriations for the 2013 fiscal year totaled $1.08 million. Key Findings … storage tanks at its highway facility: a 1,500-gallon tank for diesel fuel and a 500-gallon tank for gasoline. From …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/28/town-poland-internal-controls-over-vehicle-fuel-inventory-2013m-386Subway Service Diversions for Maintenance and Capital Projects (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Subway Service Diversions for … starts and early end times ranged from 10 to 27 percent. In addition, the public was not adequately informed about … Finding The MTA-Transit officials have made some progress in correcting the problems we identified. However, additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/16/subway-service-diversions-maintenance-and-capital-projects-followDiNapoli: Former Director Allegedly Stole $1,700 From Hornell Partners for Growth
… is the Almond town clerk in Allegany County. "Too often, my office’s investigators and auditors find officials who treat community funds as a personal piggybank,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my partnership with Steuben County D.A. Baker and the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-former-director-allegedly-stole-1700-hornell-partners-growthOversight of Undistributed Child Support Funds
… at least two years, the district is required to petition Family Court. Making the necessary diligent efforts and reporting these undistributed collections (UDC) to Family Court initiates the escheatment process. Accordingly, if Family Court determines the district made appropriate efforts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/09/oversight-undistributed-child-support-fundsDiNapoli Criticizes Ill-Conceived Presidential Executive Order
… Presidential Executive Order is yet another ill-conceived and dangerous attack on environmental protections. Along with … the Environmental Protection Agency's budget by 31 percent and roll back protections for clean air and water, this action would decimate 40 years of work to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-criticizes-ill-conceived-presidential-executive-orderOversight of Nurse Licensing
… independently verifies information submitted by nursing license applicants; monitors nurses once they are licensed … practitioner – in New York State. To qualify for a nursing license, applicants must meet certain standards, including … is responsible for ensuring that applicants seeking a license meet these State standards. The Department also is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/29/oversight-nurse-licensingMTA-NYC Transit Medical Assessment Centers
… Purpose To determine whether the MTA-NYC Transit Medical Assessment Centers performed medical examinations for NYC Transit and MTA Bus employees in … To determine whether the MTANYC Transit Medical Assessment Centers performed medical examinations for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/11/10/mta-nyc-transit-medical-assessment-centersDivorce – State Police Plan
… Divorce can affect your retirement benefits. The New York State Court of Appeals has determined that retirement benefits are considered marital property and can … be required to name your ex-spouse as beneficiary of any pre-retirement death benefit payable. You may be required to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/divorceDivorce – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… Divorce can affect your retirement benefits. The New York State Court of Appeals has determined that retirement benefits are marital property and can be divided … be required to name your ex-spouse as beneficiary of any pre-retirement death benefit payable. You may be required to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/divorceMonitoring of Not-for-Profit Cemeteries for Fiscal Stability and Adequate Facility Maintenance
… Purpose To determine if the Department of State’s Division of Cemeteries sufficiently … cemetery corporations to ensure fiscal stability and adequate facility maintenance. This audit covers the period of January 1, 2014 to March 31, 2017. Background … To determine if the Department of States Division of Cemeteries sufficiently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/11/monitoring-not-profit-cemeteries-fiscal-stability-and-adequate-facility-maintenanceState Agencies Bulletin No. 2134
… if the NYS budget or an extender bill is not passed by 12 p.m. on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. Affected Employees: … if the NYS budget or an extender bill is not passed by 12 pm on Tuesday May 2 2023 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2134-paycheck-distribution-may-4-2023-institution-cycle-paychecksXII.6.C Paying Prompt Contract Interest – XII. Expenditures
… for paying interest pursuant to the Prompt Contract Law once an Agency has determined that interest is owed. To determine if the Agency owes interest, please see … rate used in the late contract interest calculation is based on the overpayment rate established by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6c-paying-prompt-contract-interestOpinion 91-45
… AND HIGHWAYS -- Improvements (performance pursuant to agreement between the town board and highway superintendent) -- Repairs (performance pursuant to agreement between town board and highway superintendent) … (highway repairs and improvements subject to agreement with town board) -- Relations With Town Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-45Opinion 88-18
… in the opinion. TAXES -- Mortgage Tax (distribution to newly incorporated village) VILLAGES -- Incorporation (right to distribution of mortgage tax) TAX LAW, §261(3); VILLAGE … superseded to the extent inconsistent herewith. You ask how mortgage tax moneys distributed to your town pursuant to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-18Opinion 92-23
… the circumstances (1A Antieau, Municipal Corporation Law, §10.16). The term may not be so long as to "cede away control … (see 10A McQuillin, Municipal Corporations, §29.101; 10 McQuillin, Municipal Corporations, §28.42.35). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-23