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New Yorkers in Need: The Housing Insecurity Crisis
… units. A “Deep Dive” analysis published by the Robin Hood Foundation finds the number of vacant New York City rental … 1-Year Estimates for 2022, Table CP04. 22 Robin Hood Foundation, “Deep Dive: New York’s Affordable Housing … Pay the Most in Property Taxes?” September 12, 2023, Tax Foundation, …
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
… and we will need to continue to work together to implement strategies to ensure equity within services and funding.” …
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
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES The purpose of this section is to provide … involved in the payment process as well as the payment terms available in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). … been delivered/rendered in compliance with the terms or conditions of the contract, 5. increased by the number of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5f-payment-dates-and-terms-overviewPreventing Inappropriate and Excessive Costs in the New York State Health Insurance Program
… and school district employees, and their dependents. In 2017, NYSHIP cost the State, other government employers, … by United. Members also pay a nominal copayment to the in-network provider. Empire Plan members may also choose to … higher than reimbursements for the same services provided in-network. Also, when Empire Plan members elect to use an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/05/09/preventing-inappropriate-and-excessive-costs-new-york-state-health-insurance-programDiNapoli: State Must Make Progress on Monitoring Drinking Water Contaminants
… The state Department of Health (DOH) should continue to … of potential hazards in public drinking water systems and ensure proper actions are being taken to protect residents, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Safe drinking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-state-must-make-progress-monitoring-drinking-water-contaminantsEfforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms
… (MTA) is a public benefit corporation chartered by the New York State Legislature. TBTA, also known as MTA Bridges and … the vehicle. If either of these cannot be identified, the image is “rejected.” NYCSC labels rejected images with codes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/11/efforts-collect-tolls-and-fees-using-license-plate-images-and-law-firmsDiNapoli: City of Troy's Finances in Precarious Position
… steps to remedy the multitude of problems identified in the audit. Auditors noted recent combined operating deficits in the city’s general, water and sewer funds have approached … that addresses the findings and recommendations contained in our audit. While Mayor Madden is new to his position, he …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-city-troys-finances-precarious-positionDiNapoli Report Highlights Regional Education Trends
… York City spent $27.1 billion in 2004-05, which increased to $37.6 billion in 2014-15. When adjusted for inflation, … greatly across the state and can be largely attributed to regional cost differences. DiNapoli's report noted that … student enrollment declined 7.6 percent, from 1.8 million to 1.67 million. The Southern Tier experienced the sharpest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-report-highlights-regional-education-trendsDiNapoli: 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 … has translated into a longer list of needed repairs in New York City’s subway stations, fewer stations in good …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-mtas-subway-station-repair-list-growingDiNapoli 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 … and reported by the department. They also found the NYPD conducted no centralized analysis on how to best use its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-finds-opportunities-improved-nypd-hate-crimes-reportingDiNapoli: Independent Review Finds State Pension Fund Strong, but Warns of Risks Posed by Limited Staffing
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today released an … fiduciary and conflict of interest review of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) that commended the … nsion/NYSCRF_Fiduciary_and_Conflict_of_Interest_Review_2016.pdf About the New York State Common Retirement Fund The New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-independent-review-finds-state-pension-fund-strong-warns-risks-posed-limited-staffingDiNapoli Calls for State Procurement Reform
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today proposed changes to the state’s procurement practices in the wake of criminal charges and … New York state must take credible steps to reestablish the public’s faith in government and address the broader … with payments made by ESD for projects. He lowered the threshold requirements for review of contracts from $250,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-calls-state-procurement-reformUse of Electronic Benefit Cards at Prohibited Locations
… terminals throughout the State. The federal Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (Pub. L. 112-96, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/10/use-electronic-benefit-cards-prohibited-locationsStreet Construction-Related Permits
… requirements, potentially creating a safety risk to the public. There is no set time frame for HIQA inspectors to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/13/street-construction-related-permitsDiNapoli 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-spendingDiNapoli: Audit Finds State Falling Short in Helping People with Disabilities Find Work
… March 2021 was 11.3%. The New York State Employment First Commission, established by executive order and comprised of … system, failed to fully address a range of aspects of the commission report’s recommendations to inform people of their … benefits such as nutrition and housing assistance. The commission report had suggested implementing a specific …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-state-falling-short-helping-people-disabilities-find-workState Agencies Bulletin No. 2273
… is to notify agencies of the 2024, year-end processing schedule for AC230s, Worksheet for Paycheck Reversal. Background: To maintain the efficiency of … may not be processed in time to be reflected on the employee’s 2024 W-2 (Wage and Tax Statement). Per payroll …
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
… Overview and Policies The purpose of this section is to emphasize awareness by State officers and employees of the … or “cash back.” The vendor bestows the benefit, no matter how the payment is made – it may be by State-issued travel … has identified the need for State officers and employees to be reminded of the appropriate use of rewards accumulated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv10b-travel-and-purchase-rewards-programs-updated-information-regarding-t-cards-p-cards-and-netDiNapoli: State Agency Mishandled Housing Discrimination Complaints
… The New York State Division of Human Rights (DHR) failed to properly … or negotiate the sale, lease or rental of housing based on a protected class, such as age, race, income, national … to include sufficient evidence of their efforts to reach out to complaints in their case files as required by HUD. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-state-agency-mishandled-housing-discrimination-complaintsPark Accessibility for People With Disabilities
To determine if New York City Department of Parks Recreation facilities were accessible for people with disabilities as required Our audit covered the period from January 2015 to October 2022
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/22/park-accessibility-people-disabilities