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DiNapoli: Transparency Needed as NYC Moves Forward with Difficult Budget Choices
New York City is planning significant steps to reduce cityfunded spending by as much as 15 in response to substantial budget gaps fueled by escalating costs in the years ahead
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-transparency-needed-nyc-moves-forward-difficult-budget-choicesDiNapoli: Young People in NYC Still Face Double-Digit Unemployment
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. Unemployment among 16- to 24-year-olds stands at nearly 18% in the city, as compared to about 9% in … city must take steps to strengthen career opportunities for young job seekers or the city’s economic recovery will be … even further,” DiNapoli said. “The recovery is much slower for young workers in New York City when compared to the rest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-young-people-nyc-still-face-double-digit-unemploymentDiNapoli: NYC Faces Unprecedented Fiscal and Economic Challenges
… all need additional federal aid to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their budgets and a failure to … could adversely affect the others, according to a review of the city’s financial plan released today by New York … P. DiNapoli. “The social, economic and budgetary impacts of the pandemic have been unprecedented on New York City, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-nyc-faces-unprecedented-fiscal-and-economic-challengesLanguage Access Services (Follow-Up)
… services and that the use of a family member, friend, or minor as an interpreter is limited to emergencies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/10/language-access-services-followAddiction Support Services During Emergencies (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three … Services and Supports (OASAS) certifies providers to operate over 1,700 substance use disorder and problem … OASAS conducts unannounced recertification reviews to assess providers’ compliance with regulatory requirements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/addiction-support-services-during-emergencies-followCost-Saving Ideas: Evaluate the Efficiency of Your Water Delivery System
… unaccounted for losses than the EPA standard and calculate how much this may cost your municipality. A. Identify and … water percentage. Divide D by A. F. Determine how close you are to the industry standard for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluate-efficiency-your-water-delivery-systemMonitoring the Green Innovation Grant Program
… if the Environmental Facilities Corporation (Corporation) is effectively monitoring projects awarded under the Green Innovation Grant Program (GIGP), and if grant … through September 20, 2017. Background The Corporation is a public benefit corporation whose environmental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/06/20/monitoring-green-innovation-grant-programEnforcement of Mitchell-Lama Surcharge Provisions
… Purpose To determine whether surcharges are being appropriately … preservation and development agency. Its mission is to make strategic investments that will improve and … stock. The Mitchell-Lama program was created in 1955 to provide affordable rental and cooperative housing to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/10/enforcement-mitchell-lama-surcharge-provisionsAccess-A-Ride Accident Claims
… Purpose To determine whether the number of accidents involving vehicles providing services to … to immediately notify the Paratransit Division of any accidents/incidents and provide a written report within 24 … Bureau (CSB). CSB handles claims that result from the accidents. The 14 carriers are covered for personal injury …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/24/access-ride-accident-claimsPublic Health – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… Nearly 9 Million New Yorkers Benefited from Medicaid, Essential Plan or Child Health Plus In March 2022, nearly 9 … 45 percent of New Yorkers were enrolled in Medicaid, the Essential Plan or Child Health Plus (which provides coverage … accounted for 55.2 percent of DOH Medicaid claims costs. Essential Plan Enrollment Nears 1 Million Enrollment in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/public-healthOversight of Pupil Transportation Services (Follow-Up)
… (b) establish training and safety technique requirements for school bus drivers and school bus safety training … Department’s regulations set qualification requirements for school bus drivers, monitors, and attendants statewide, … Districts’ compliance with safety training requirements for school bus personnel and instructors to help ensure safe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/22/oversight-pupil-transportation-services-followDiNapoli Announces $15 Million Investment in Northern Ireland
… Belfast is enjoying. The Comptroller is a true friend of Belfast and his longstanding resolve to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-announces-15-million-investment-northern-irelandState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… DCAP and HRA for the 2014-15 through 2020-21 plan years to BOCES. As a result, all forfeited funds were not annually … them in January 2022. BOCES lacked adequate procedures to ensure the administrator returned all forfeited funds from … question whether the change orders may have been split to avoid having to seek competitive bids for the additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsDiNapoli Op-Ed: The Double-Edged Sword of Pandemic-Driven Technological Acceleration
… at an accelerating pace. New York City and state agencies, for example, have experienced a broad expansion of AI … AI systems designed or implemented irresponsibly. For instance, a faulty automated fraud detection system in … insurance recipients of fraud, causing financial ruin for many. Similar issues have plagued other systems related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-op-ed-double-edged-sword-pandemic-driven-technological-accelerationDiNapoli Reaches Agreement With Mattel Inc. on Political Spending Disclosure
… one of the world's largest toy manufacturers, has agreed to the New York State Common Retirement Fund's (Fund) request that they publicly report on … stockholders' meeting. "I commend Mattel for agreeing to voluntarily disclose its political spending," said …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-reaches-agreement-mattel-inc-political-spending-disclosureState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… determined the town clerk did not issue duplicate receipts for any collections during the audit period which totaled … board did not require adequate supporting documentation for all claims or annually audit the supervisor’s records and … manner. The justices also did not adequately account for bail, which led to them retaining $14,793 in bail funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… at the end of 2019, and officials had to rely on loans for cash flow. Errors in the 2020 accounting records also make it difficult for officials to accurately assess the city’s current … actually available, after retaining a reasonable amount for the next year. The board also appropriated more fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Police Bulletin No. SP-171
… Leave With Pay or Leave of Absence with an Action/Reason code of Leave of Absence/MLS (Mil Stip), Leave of Absence/MTS … the eligibility criteria on 11/01/16 as follows. Earnings Code: HZS Effective Date: 11/01/16 OT Eff Date: 11/01/16 … Date on the employee’s Additional Pay page for Earnings code HZS. If an employee is appointed to an ineligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-171-2016-state-police-hazardous-duty-payOpinion 90-27
… of a village located within the town are authorized to establish a joint fire district by resolution subject to a permissive referendum. The members of the board of fire … village board of trustees or they may be elected pursuant to the provisions of article 11 of the Town Law. This is in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-27Opinion 90-4
… Uses (financing dredging of pond within village) REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Assessments (special …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-4