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DiNapoli: State Department of AG and Markets Should Improve Pollinator Protection Program
… Department to implement my recommendations and thank them for the positive response to this audit.” Over the past three … and climate change. This decline has major implications for New York’s agricultural industry, food supply and … enables the Department to perform inspections of apiaries for the presence of infections, diseases and organisms …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-state-department-ag-and-markets-should-improve-pollinator-protection-programOpinion 89-20
… of ethics, but has not established specific procedures for submitting questions to this board. On behalf of the fire … school district to adopt a code of ethics setting forth for the guidance of its officers and employees the standards … are authorized, but not required, to adopt codes of ethics for the guidance of fire district officers and employees. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-20New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 30, 2021)
… it suffered comparatively few losses. (See the graphs for more employment data by sector.) Even as overall job … rate increased to 12.9 percent from 12.6 percent, while for the rest of the State it remained at 6 percent. State and … to finance a variety of critical projects, including those for environmental, transportation and education purposes, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-march-30-2021New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Adult New Yorkers Affected by Loss of Employment Income As was widely reported, New York’s unemployment rate has soared … recent months, with May's 14.5 percent nearly four times the 3.7 percent in February. But that rate is only one … June 23 New York Business Conditions and Expectations When Will Things Return to Normal? Well over half of New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-july-9-2020DiNapoli: NYC Tourism Approaches Full Recovery, Still Top Major U.S. Tourist Destination
… focus on keeping New York a desirable and safe destination for individuals and families from around the world.” In 2023, … billion in sales and other tourism-related tax revenue for the city in fiscal year (FY) 2024, a 16% jump since FY 2020. This is significant for the city, as the tourism sector’s record $53.8 billion in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-nyc-tourism-approaches-full-recovery-still-top-major-us-tourist-destinationDiNapoli: 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-safetyOversight of Child Protective Services (Follow-Up)
… reporting of child abuse and maltreatment, provide for the swift and competent investigation of such reports, … and provide rehabilitative services. OCFS is responsible for overseeing the locally administered child welfare system, … the SCR that OCFS staff determine meet the threshold for a report are sent to the respective LDSS through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/06/oversight-child-protective-services-followInspector General
… is appointed and has qualified, subject to removal for cause with notice and a hearing before an independent … with the Common Retirement Fund relating to such dealings. For purposes of these Guidelines, “abuse” shall mean a misuse … of interest or abuse in the OSC; Participate in programs for training OSC officers and employees regarding the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/resources/inspector-generalOpinion 92-39
… of good drinking water and that tenants may indirectly pay for water through increases in rents. Subsequently, however, … in Town Law, §206(7) that a voter on a proposition for the consolidation of special districts must be "the owner … whose property alone is subject to assessments and charges for the benefits conferred, and is also subject to liens for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-39Opinion 91-60
… (authority of State Comptroller to request information for the purpose of determining conflicts of interest) … (authority of State Comptroller to request information for the purpose of determining conflicts of interest) STATE … certain outside employment and business interests in order for the Comptroller to determine the possible existence of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-60Opinion 2000-15
… as if he or she were a member of the fire department. For purposes of section 209-i, a volunteer firefighter means … under or subject to the provisions of the "Not-For-Profit Corporation Law"; and certain fire corporations … Firefighters' Benefit Law §21[2], relative to calls for assistance by volunteer firefighters of fire departments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-15State Comptroller DiNapoli Report Details LIRR Delays in 2017
… in service last year, the LIRR was responsible for more than twice as many delays. The MTA must ensure the … incidents attributed to the LIRR. Amtrak was responsible for more than 3,000 late, canceled and terminated trains, an … of 150 percent since 2016. The LIRR was responsible for over 6,500 late, canceled and terminated trains, more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-report-details-lirr-delays-2017Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … when procuring goods and services not subject to bidding. For eight of the nine professional service contracts reviewed … board has not adopted any written policies and procedures for financial operations and the company's financial duties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0XI.17 Protest Procedures – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Rules and Regulations , to be used when an interested party 1 asserts to OSC that the State Comptroller should not … with the public contracting entity. However, an interested party may file an initial protest with OSC’s Bureau of … and could not have been reasonably known to, an interested party prior to the date by which a protest was required to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi17-protest-proceduresDiNapoli: MTA Financial Outlook in Precarious Balance
… will create escalating challenges with limited time for the authority to solve them. “The MTA is the engine that … a dangerous practice of long-term borrowing to pay for short term needs like cleaning and maintenance. Of … to cover operational costs runs the risk of reducing funds for the MTA’s badly-needed capital investments. Additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-mta-financial-outlook-precarious-balanceDiNapoli Examines Faltering LinkNYC Program
… and Public Service Announcements. The agreement was for 3,153 kiosks in all five boroughs, installed at no cost … years. In May 2018, the agreement was amended to call for 7,500 kiosks to be installed over 10 years. Revenue would … The city can charge the consortium $25 a day in damages for every kiosk that is not running 45 days after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-examines-faltering-linknyc-programOversight of the STEM Incentive Program
… STEM degree and agree to work in a STEM field in the State for five years after graduation. During the scope of our … Recipients must meet multiple eligibility requirements for the award, both before and after receiving it. Key … STEM field and maintaining residency in the State for five years after graduation. Recipients who fail to meet …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/28/oversight-stem-incentive-programDiNapoli Launches Audits on School Safety
… district in New York and across the country has to plan for the unthinkable," DiNapoli said. "My auditors are going … Development. "I applaud State Comptroller DiNapoli for launching these audits and recognizing the importance of … our top priority from here on out as we lead the charge for safety in our schools." The audits announced today will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-launches-audits-school-safetyDiNapoli: Two Western NY BOCES Holding Millions in Surplus Funds
… have also set aside nearly $13 million in a trust to pay for “other post-employment benefits” despite lacking the … funds and had approximately $2.4 million in reserves for no specific purpose. A 2009 audit of Orleans/Niagara … the districts and the public by including appropriations for the amounts the board intends to transfer in the proposed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-two-western-ny-boces-holding-millions-surplus-fundsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest and Indictment of Defendant Accused of Theft of Over $50,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… from every individual who is counting on their pension for a secure retirement, and that is why our office will … General Schneiderman. “There has to be one set of rules for everyone, and we will hold people accountable when they … Office and the Albany County, New York Sheriff’s Office for their assistance. The case is being handled by Assistant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-and-indictment-defendant-accused-theft-over