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DiNapoli: Tax Collector Faked Her Personal Tax Payments
… Sheriff’s Office for their hard work and partnership with my staff to bring this individual to justice.” “It is always a pleasure working with our law enforcement … to fighting public corruption and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-tax-collector-faked-her-personal-tax-paymentsDiNapoli: City of Troy's Finances in Precarious Position
… The city of Troy’s financial condition deteriorated because of poor budgeting, the overuse of rainy day funds to finance day-to-day operations and … The city of Troys financial condition deteriorated because of poor budgeting the overuse of rainy day funds to finance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-city-troys-finances-precarious-positionDiNapoli Report Highlights Regional Education Trends
… on state aid. For example, 68 percent of revenues for Long Island schools come from property taxes and other local … were in low-wealth districts. By contrast, on Long Island and in the Mid-Hudson Valley region, a majority of … regions were less significant (0.5 percent for Long Island and 0.4 percent for the Mid-Hudson Valley). The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-report-highlights-regional-education-trendsUse of Electronic Benefit Cards at Prohibited Locations
… December 7, 2016. Background The Office is responsible for supervising programs that provide assistance and support … receives federal funds under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program to provide benefits and … which performers disrobe or perform in an unclothed state for entertainment (prohibited locations). 1 In addition, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/10/use-electronic-benefit-cards-prohibited-locationsDiNapoli: State Must Make Progress on Monitoring Drinking Water Contaminants
… state's 2,859 community water systems were required by the federal Environmental Protection Agency to collect data about … of violations to consumers; Ensures prompt reporting of violation information, as well as information about returning to compliance, in the federal Safe Drinking Water Information System; and Confirms …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-state-must-make-progress-monitoring-drinking-water-contaminantsDiNapoli Finds Opportunities for Improved NYPD Hate Crimes Reporting
… the audits, said. “I commend State Comptroller DiNapoli for undertaking the first-ever audit of New York’s Hate Crimes Act, which is a crucial tool for understanding why these insidious crimes are on the rise. … diversity. A hate crime is an offense against all we stand for as a city – and the NYPD will do everything possible to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-finds-opportunities-improved-nypd-hate-crimes-reportingDiNapoli Calls for State Procurement Reform
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today proposed changes to the state’s procurement practices in the wake of criminal charges and allegations of corruption in the … Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today proposed changes to the states procurement practices in the wake of criminal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-calls-state-procurement-reformStreet Construction-Related Permits
… Objectives To determine whether the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) ensures that all street construction permittees have complied with the application requirements and permit conditions, including … To determine whether the New York City Department of Transportation DOT ensures …
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
… and other benefits because the state Office of Mental Health (OMH) failed to include key features in its … and poverty than the general public, and the Office of Mental Health hasn’t done enough to fix those problems,” … response is included in the audit. Audit Office of Mental Health: Benefits Advisement Services for Individuals …
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
… city’s expired labor contracts remains a question in the near future. Coupled with a target of $1 billion in labor … spending risks still exceed $600 million in FY 2023, and near $1 billion in FY 2025. In order to achieve long-term …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-calls-nyc-bolster-reserves-economy-rebounds-amid-rising-spendingPark Accessibility for People With Disabilities
… 2015 to October 2022. About the Program The New York City (NYC or City) Department of Parks & Recreation (Parks or agency), a mayoral agency, is the chief steward of City parkland. Parks’ … surveys of 2,745 properties and facilities. The compiled results of these surveys (hereafter referred to as 2006–2009 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/22/park-accessibility-people-disabilitiesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2273
The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the 2024 yearend processing schedule for AC230s Worksheet for Paycheck Reversal
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
… Section Overview and Policies The purpose of this section is to emphasize awareness by State officers and employees of the requirements … as a result of their official duties [use of which is prohibited] and travel rewards or points [use of which may … The purpose of this section is to emphasize awareness by State officers and employees of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv10b-travel-and-purchase-rewards-programs-updated-information-regarding-t-cards-p-cards-and-netStreet Construction-Related Permits (Follow-Up)
… Department of Transportation’s (DOT) mission is to provide for “the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible … the transportation infrastructure crucial to the economic vitality and quality of life of our primary customers, City residents.” DOT is responsible for over 6,300 miles of streets and highways, over 12,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/10/street-construction-related-permits-followReal Property Portfolio
To determine whether Empire State Development ESD fully and accurately accounted for and reported its real property holdings and the need to either hold or dispose of properties and if ESD disposed of real property in a manner beneficial to the State
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/21/real-property-portfolioDiNapoli: State Agency Mishandled Housing Discrimination Complaints
… audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New Yorkers who face housing discrimination are … by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) when investigating housing discrimination claims. … reach out to complaints in their case files as required by HUD. In 61 of the 87 cases reviewed (70%), records did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-state-agency-mishandled-housing-discrimination-complaintsXII.6.M Lien Processing and Financial Reporting for Sole Custody Accounts – XII. Expenditures
… and requirements on the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) Form 1099 reporting and filing requirements, as well as lien … a single calendar year must be reported to the payee via a Form 1099 (information return), and a copy must be filed with … payments, as well as prepare and distribute the required Form 1099 information return to the payee and file with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6m-lien-processing-and-financial-reporting-sole-custody-accountsDiNapoli: MTA’s Subway Station Repair List Is Growing
… subway stations has increased, leaving fewer stations in good condition as the system has deteriorated faster than the … in New York City’s subway stations, fewer stations in good condition, and ever-increasing rider aggravation," … condition from 1.0 to 5.0. Under 3.0 is considered in good repair and 3.0 and over are worn or damaged. Serious …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-mtas-subway-station-repair-list-growingDiNapoli: Independent Review Finds State Pension Fund Strong, but Warns of Risks Posed by Limited Staffing
… sought to establish our state’s pension fund as a leader in transparency, ethics and effectiveness. It’s gratifying to … as the Fund’s trustee: “The Comptroller consistently acts in the sole interest of the members and beneficiaries of the … outsourced investment management and support functions. In addition, independent compensation benchmarking indicates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-independent-review-finds-state-pension-fund-strong-warns-risks-posed-limited-staffingEfforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms
… taken of the front and rear of the vehicle (to capture the license plates). E-ZPass is an electronic toll collection … a toll bill for facility usage.) For Tolls by Mail, the license plate images are used to retrieve the motorist’s … as transactions that cannot be collected. Examples include license plate images that are not captured or are illegible, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/11/efforts-collect-tolls-and-fees-using-license-plate-images-and-law-firms