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DiNapoli: Silencing Excessive NYC Noise a Major Challenge
… made 791 arrests and issued 5,482 summonses. Nightlife and construction noise complaints were the most vexing, given … These complaints also fall under the City's direct authority to regulate, unlike air traffic noise for example. … complaints . Based on the responses auditors received from NYC, improvements have been made in the enforcement of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-silencing-excessive-nyc-noise-major-challengeDiNapoli: Thruway Authority Owed More Than $275 Million in Unpaid Tolls and Fees
… Authority has to do a better job of identifying, billing, and collecting tolls and related fees, including $276.3 million it has a … in which the Thruway can improve its collection of tolls and fees,” DiNapoli said. “Based on the Authority’s response, … Authority has to do a better job of identifying billing and collecting tolls and related fees including $2763 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-thruway-authority-owed-more-275-million-unpaid-tolls-and-feesDiNapoli: Medicaid Billing Errors Cost State More Than $1.5 Billion
… Audits Improper Medicaid Payments for Claims Not in Compliance With Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-medicaid-billing-errors-cost-state-more-15-billionDiNapoli: New York’s Workforce Development Programs Lack Governance and Coordination
… programs offered by nearly two dozen state agencies and public authorities, but there is no functioning governing … planning, to make sure the needs of New Yorkers are met, and resources are used effectively, according to an audit of … but the programs across the state lack leadership and coordination,” DiNapoli said. “As the lead agency in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-new-yorks-workforce-development-programs-lack-governance-and-coordinationControls Over CUNY Fully Integrated Resources and Services Tool
… To determine whether the City University of New York (CUNY) adequately controls access to the CUNY Fully Integrated Resources and Services Tool system … To determine whether the City University of New York CUNY adequately controls access to the CUNY Fully Integrated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/02/controls-over-cuny-fully-integrated-resources-and-services-toolAudit Finds Construction Delays in Public Housing Program Across New York State
… whether their respective contractors were selected in compliance with governing regulations and procedures. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/audit-finds-construction-delays-public-housing-program-across-new-york-stateDiNapoli: New York Must Do More To Reduce Maternal Deaths
… The New York State Department of Health (DOH) needs to do more to ensure maternal deaths and morbidity rates … The New York State Department of Health DOH needs to do more to ensure maternal deaths and morbidity rates decline …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-new-york-must-do-more-reduce-maternal-deathsDiNapoli: Governor Cuomo's Proposed Budget Continues Fiscal Progress
… are lacking on spending changes required for balance in the coming years. “New York state is in its strongest fiscal position in years, and Governor Cuomo and the Legislature deserve credit for putting us on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-governor-cuomos-proposed-budget-continues-fiscal-progressOversight of the Title Insurance Industry
… some to address weaknesses related to data reasonableness, compliance with recommendations from previous examinations, … and procedures in specific areas. When asked about compliance with those recommendations, DFS officials – while …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/21/oversight-title-insurance-industryControls Over the Collection of the Public Safety Communications Surcharge
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) has adequate controls to … billing, collecting, and remitting the appropriate amount of Surcharges to which the State is entitled; and if the … services provided to customers whose primary place of use is within New York State. Surcharge revenue is used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/04/controls-over-collection-public-safety-communications-surchargeState Contract and Payment Actions in July
… In July, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,580 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $2.7 billion and approved … million with Dow Electric Inc. for Job Order Contracting in various regions. $1.2 million with Normandeau Associates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/state-contract-and-payment-actions-julyDiNapoli: Federal Housing Aid Going Unused Despite New York's Affordable Housing Crisis
… to HCR. While HCR has developed some controls to monitor compliance with inspection standards, improvements are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-federal-housing-aid-going-unused-despite-new-yorks-affordable-housing-crisisVIII.1 Overview – VIII. Accounts Payable Journal Vouchers & General Ledger Journal Entries
… Most adjustments to payments and deposits should be submitted in either the Accounts Payable (AP) or the General Ledger … Adjustments needed for Customer IDs, Revenue Contracts and Due To State Receipts must be submitted in the Accounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-viii/viii1-overviewDiNapoli: SED Oversight of Career Training Programs Falling Short
… Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs that are supposed to … are often failing to ready students for jobs that are in demand, are fast-growing, or pay higher wages, according … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Career and technical education programs are supposed to teach …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-sed-oversight-career-training-programs-falling-shortContracted Programs With Puerto Rican Organization to Motivate, Enlighten and Serve Addicts, Inc.
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Alcoholism and Substance … under its contract with the Puerto Rican Organization to Motivate, Enlighten and Serve Addicts, Inc. (PROMESA) to ensure that claims are allowable, properly supported, and … To determine whether the Office of Alcoholism and Substance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/08/contracted-programs-puerto-rican-organization-motivate-enlighten-and-serve-addicts-incPassenger Vehicle Fleet Management
… Services (OGS) has taken to manage the State’s passenger vehicle fleet, and to determine whether agencies have … and efficient manner and that risks associated with vehicle usage have been addressed. The audit covers the … staff drive to their destination, either in a fleet vehicle provided by the agency, their personal car, or a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/17/passenger-vehicle-fleet-managementArchived: Legislative Session 2017–2018
… (DeFrancisco) – Enhances the integrity, transparency and accountability of the State’s procurement process by … York, prohibiting conflicts of interest by state officers and employees in state procurements, prohibiting conflicts of interest by … by Comptroller DiNapoli to increase accountability and transparency in state and local government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/archived-legislative-session-2017-2018DiNapoli: SED Needs To Improve Oversight of School Districts' English Language Learners Programs
… The State Education Department (SED) needs to improve its oversight and work to remove barriers to ensure school districts are providing the required services for students learning English, according to an audit released today by State … The State Education Department SED needs to improve its oversight and work to remove barriers to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-sed-needs-improve-oversight-school-districts-english-language-learners-programsAudit Committee Charter Guidance and Template
… of the audit committee charter. Audit Committee Charter Template All italicized sample wording represents statutory … Audit Committee Charter Guidance and Template …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/audit-committee-charter-guidance-and-templateDiNapoli: Convicted Drunk Drivers Not Installing Court-Ordered Ignition Locks
… properly supervise thousands of New Yorkers convicted of Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), allowing them to evade the … require them to install Ignition Interlock Devices (IID) in their vehicles, according to an audit released today by … watch of NYC Probation circumvented the IID requirement by driving vehicles owned by family members or other parties. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-convicted-drunk-drivers-not-installing-court-ordered-ignition-locks