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DiNapoli: State's Pandemic Response to Nursing Homes Hindered by Ill-Prepared State Agency
… at nursing homes, even before the COVID-19 pandemic hit New York, an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found. DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-states-pandemic-response-nursing-homes-hindered-ill-prepared-state-agencyDiNapoli Urges NYC to Continue to Prepare for Shifting Fiscal Landscape
… Total revenue for New York City’s budget is expected to drop by 9.4% to $101.1 billion in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 amid lower tax … policy and turmoil in the financial markets, according to a report on the city’s FY 2023 financial plan released …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-urges-nyc-continue-prepare-shifting-fiscal-landscapeDiNapoli: Better Reporting and Monitoring of NYC Capital Projects Needed
… The majority of New York City’s capital projects are over their initial … likely contributed to delays. The report found certain types of projects are more likely to be behind schedule or … was $891.3 million, and actual spending has reached $1.7 billion. The total budget for these items is now $3.5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-better-reporting-and-monitoring-nyc-capital-projects-neededBest Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… There are several steps entities can take to improve their ability to quickly restore electronic data. … transporting data offsite). The policy should also address how the organization will periodically verify that the data has been backed up and how it will test its ability to restore backup data. Back Up …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practices-0DiNapoli: Great Demand For NYS General Obligation Bonds Allows State to Reduce Costs to Taxpayers
… pleased with the sale results, which demonstrate robust demand from investors large and small for New York’s General Obligation bonds,” said DiNapoli. “This buoyant demand allowed the state to reduce yields offered, and hence …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-great-demand-nys-general-obligation-bonds-allows-state-reduce-costs-taxpayersDiNapoli: NYC Dept. of Buildings Is Not Doing Enough to Improve Construction Site Safety
… when he was caught between the ceiling and a scissor lift. DOB officials said they were not aware of the incident …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-nyc-dept-buildings-not-doing-enough-improve-construction-site-safetyAmusement Park and Fair Ride Safety
… Division’s Industry Inspection Unit (Unit) is responsible for inspecting rides at amusement parks, fairs, and other … set up at transient fairs) ride that is power-operated and for which an admission fee is charged, as well as any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/06/amusement-park-and-fair-ride-safetyImplementation of Train Service to Grand Central Madison
… is responsible for developing and implementing a unified mass transportation policy for New York City and Dutchess, … in North America, LIRR reported carrying an average of 200,000 customers each weekday on 947 trains as of August 2024. It operates trains 24 hours a day, 7 days a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/implementation-train-service-grand-central-madisonDiNapoli: New Federal Funds Give New York a Chance To Expand Broadband, Close Digital Divide
… The recent announcement that New York state will get nearly $665 million in federal funding to invest in improvements to broadband … encouraged to develop non-infrastructure programs that address affordability, equity, and digital skills training …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-new-federal-funds-give-new-york-chance-expand-broadband-close-digital-divideDiNapoli: Investment in Upstate Company Returns $33.8 Million to State Pension Fund
… in Autotask, an IT company located near Albany, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The Fund … program a double win.” The In-State Program is designed to provide investment returns consistent with the risk of … invest in companies in need of capital for growth, to refinance ownership or for early stage investment. As of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-investment-upstate-company-returns-338-million-state-pension-fundDiNapoli: Read Fine Print on Your Holiday Gift Cards
… to spend the gift cards in a timely fashion. If not, the money could eventually get turned over to his Office of … retailer. It could help to get a replacement card if it is lost and could also help recover any unused balance if it’s … balance remaining on the card; and Replacement fees for lost or stolen gift cards. DiNapoli’s office is currently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-read-fine-print-your-holiday-gift-cardsState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on MTA's Release of Its 2025-2029 Capital Program
… regarding the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA’s) release of its 2025-2029 Capital Program. “The MTA’s proposed $68.4 billion 2025-2029 Capital Program is the largest in the MTA’s history, but it will still leave … MTA, the public is also waiting for more information about what steps the authority’s funding partners might take to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-mtas-release-its-2025-2029-capital-programDiNapoli: Audit Questions Payments Made to Supportive Housing Provider
… An audit issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli has identified … The company also spent $14,000 on a holiday party, coffee and food unrelated to providing client services, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-audit-questions-payments-made-supportive-housing-providerOversight of School Fire Safety Compliance
… Purpose To determine if the State Education Department (Department) is providing … and monitoring. Our audit did not include a review of compliance issues for schools operating within New York … Department. The Department also issues a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) annually to each BOCES, public, and charter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/24/oversight-school-fire-safety-complianceDiNapoli: State Should Improve Financial Literacy Efforts
… New Yorkers each owed over $37,600 in federal student loan debt in 2020, slightly more than the national average, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-state-should-improve-financial-literacy-effortsDiNapoli: $1 Million in License Plate Contributions Sit Unused by State
… difference in the lives of New Yorkers needing an organ transplant. Too many times we’ve found that the state has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-1-million-license-plate-contributions-sit-unused-stateDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… inactivity fees or having the money turned over to my office as lost funds.” After five years of dormancy, money from unused gift cards issued … remaining on the card; and Replacement fees for lost or stolen gift cards. DiNapoli’s office is currently holding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsDiNapoli: Major Retailers Agree to Report on Efforts to Protect Human Rights, Workplace Safety
… denial of labor rights. Greater corporate accountability for workers' rights can create stronger companies and … office has worked closely with the NYU Stern Center for Business and Human Rights to urge companies to develop … business leaders as well as shareholders to set standards for human rights performance across multiple industries. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-major-retailers-agree-report-efforts-protect-human-rights-workplace-safetyArrochar Meats, Inc.
… and oversight of DMNA. Arrochar Meats is a food catering business located in Staten Island, New York, that regularly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/29/arrochar-meats-incDiNapoli: Identity Theft Cases Surged in New York in 2020
… Identity thefts in New York surged during the pandemic with more than 67,000 … a decade earlier, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-identity-theft-cases-surged-new-york-2020