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New Yorkers in Need: The Housing Insecurity Crisis
… the State must greatly enhance reporting around resources allocated for housing, targets and goals for spending, … local government should conduct a review of local zoning rules, which would allow communities an opportunity for a … for Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2023, $3.2 billion was allocated for vouchers in New York, including $2 billion for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-housing-insecurity-crisisDiNapoli: Nearly 14% of New Yorkers Live in Poverty; Surpasses National Average for Eight Straight Years
… net, providing 87% of funding for major assistance and tax credit programs identified in the report. The federal … payments, or “stimulus checks,” and expansion of the Child Tax Credit. Several analyses by the Census Bureau and … report is a critical data-driven tool that helps map out the prevalence of poverty and unemployment in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-nearly-14-percent-of-new-yorkers-live-poverty-surpasses-national-average-eight-straight-yearsXII.5.F Payment Dates and Terms Overview – XII. Expenditures
… guidance to agencies about important dates involved in the payment process as well as the payment terms available in the … how the Invoice Received Date field is populated in SFS. Online Agencies For invoices not submitted using the … in the Basis Date Type field works in conjunction with the Pay Terms field on the voucher to calculate and auto-populate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5f-payment-dates-and-terms-overviewDiNapoli: Independent Review Finds State Pension Fund Strong, but Warns of Risks Posed by Limited Staffing
… has helped build one of the nation’s strongest pension funds, but only with competitive compensation and additional … are in the bottom quartile for similar public pension funds. There is justifiable concern that current staff will … below the median salaries paid to staff at peer pension funds. This is the first review period entirely under the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-independent-review-finds-state-pension-fund-strong-warns-risks-posed-limited-staffingDiNapoli: MTA’s Subway Station Repair List Is Growing
… The overall number of repairs needed in New York City’s subway stations has increased, leaving fewer stations in good condition as the system has deteriorated faster than … for the MTA capital program has translated into a longer list of needed repairs in New York City’s subway stations, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-mtas-subway-station-repair-list-growingEfforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms
… Authority (MTA) is a public benefit corporation chartered by the New York State Legislature. TBTA, also known as MTA Bridges and … systems, tolls are collected through E-ZPass and Tolls by Mail. (All vehicles traveling through a crossing without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/11/efforts-collect-tolls-and-fees-using-license-plate-images-and-law-firmsDiNapoli Calls for State Procurement Reform
… procurement law from getting state business and create a code of ethics for vendors doing business with the state. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-calls-state-procurement-reformPreventing Inappropriate and Excessive Costs in the New York State Health Insurance Program
… The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by the State … and pays medical and surgical claims submitted by health care providers on behalf of Empire Plan members. United … was for out-of-network services. Starting in 2007, the Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) conducted a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/05/09/preventing-inappropriate-and-excessive-costs-new-york-state-health-insurance-programDiNapoli Report Highlights Regional Education Trends
… in education funding, enrollment and conditions across the state. The report analyzes school district financial and … revenues, such as property taxes, and less on state aid. For example, 68 percent of revenues for Long Island schools … the region to appear to have higher state aid levels than is typical for most of the region's other districts. To read …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-report-highlights-regional-education-trendsDiNapoli: State Must Make Progress on Monitoring Drinking Water Contaminants
… The state Department of Health (DOH) should continue to improve … to protect residents, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Safe … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-state-must-make-progress-monitoring-drinking-water-contaminantsDiNapoli: City of Troy's Finances in Precarious Position
… because of poor budgeting, the overuse of rainy day funds to finance day-to-day operations and insufficient funding for capital costs, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-city-troys-finances-precarious-positionUse of Electronic Benefit Cards at Prohibited Locations
… entities are authorized, under section 151 of the Social Services Law to: impose sanctions, including monetary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/10/use-electronic-benefit-cards-prohibited-locationsDiNapoli Finds Opportunities for Improved NYPD Hate Crimes Reporting
State auditors examining New York City Police Department NYPD records were unable to confirm that all hate crimes in the city are properly recorded and reported by the department
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-finds-opportunities-improved-nypd-hate-crimes-reportingStreet Construction-Related Permits
… City Department of Transportation (DOT) ensures that all street construction permittees have complied with the … roadway construction permits that cover activities such as street openings, sidewalk construction, and installation of canopies over sidewalks. Street opening permits are required for excavations or other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/13/street-construction-related-permitsDiNapoli: Audit Finds State Falling Short in Helping People with Disabilities Find Work
… opportunities and other benefits because the state Office of Mental Health (OMH) failed to include key features in its … adults with disabilities in New York. The employment rate of working-age people with disabilities was about 33% …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-state-falling-short-helping-people-disabilities-find-workDiNapoli Calls for NYC to Bolster Reserves as Economy Rebounds Amid Rising Spending
… new recurring spending without identifying resources to pay for it. Reserves Grew But Remain Below Pandemic Levels …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-calls-nyc-bolster-reserves-economy-rebounds-amid-rising-spendingPark Accessibility for People With Disabilities
… (Parks or agency), a mayoral agency, is the chief steward of City parkland. Parks’ mission is to plan resilient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/22/park-accessibility-people-disabilitiesXII.6.M Lien Processing and Financial Reporting for Sole Custody Accounts – XII. Expenditures
… IRS requires the annual reporting of certain payments made to vendors and others. Generally, payments to the same payee totaling over $600 in a single calendar … also be separately reported to the IRS. Generally, the due date for reporting to the IRS is March 31st. All filing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6m-lien-processing-and-financial-reporting-sole-custody-accountsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2273
… The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the 2024, year-end processing schedule for AC230s, Worksheet for … (Admin)deadline. Federal, State, and Local withholding wages and taxes will not be reduced. Only Social Security and … YES YES * Taxes should be included in the check as gross wages and employee will receive a corrected W-2 and/or Credit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2273-schedule-submitting-2024-year-end-returned-checksXIV.10.B Travel and Purchase Rewards Programs; Updated Information Regarding T-Cards, P-Cards, and NET-Cards – XIV. Special Procedures
… The purpose of this section is to emphasize awareness by State officers and employees of the requirements imposed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv10b-travel-and-purchase-rewards-programs-updated-information-regarding-t-cards-p-cards-and-net