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DiNapoli: Report Finds Persistent Problems at Long Island Power Authority
… DiNapoli today recommended improvement of oversight of the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) after a report by his … office found that previous reforms have not reduced costs for ratepayers and debt levels continue to rise. DiNapoli … regarding the cost and reliability of electric service on Long Island have driven repeated reform efforts by the state. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-report-finds-persistent-problems-long-island-power-authorityDiNapoli: MTA Needs to Improve Efforts to do Business with Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses
… and public authorities to promote the participation of MWBEs in their contracts. The agencies and authorities are … quarterly on their MWBE participation to the Department of Economic Development (DED). In 2011, DiNapoli issued a … shown its goals were reasonable; consistently fell short of reaching its goals; did not accurately report the results …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-mta-needs-improve-efforts-do-business-minority-and-women-owned-businessesState Health Department Unnecessarily Paid over $1 Billion for Patients Covered by Private Insurance
… The state Department of Health (DOH) paid $1.28 billion in unnecessary Medicaid managed care premiums over a nearly … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Glitches in the state Department of Health's payment system and other problems led to over a billion dollars in unnecessary spending," DiNapoli said. "The department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-health-department-unnecessarily-paid-over-1-billion-patients-covered-private-insuranceDiNapoli: Audit Finds False Elevator Inspections, Safety Hazards Overlooked
… Private elevator inspectors in New York City are missing hazardous violations and … today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "In a vertical city, with tens of thousands of elevators … about false inspections or hazardous conditions. Even in a limited group of inspections, we found nearly every one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-false-elevator-inspections-safety-hazards-overlookedDiNapoli: Contamination of New York's Waterways From Combined Sewer Overflows Remains a Challenge
… must remain focused on addressing the challenges of aging infrastructure through continued funding for these … combined sewer systems. Green Innovation Grants, a program supported by the CWSRF, are available for … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-contamination-new-yorks-waterways-combined-sewer-overflows-remains-challengeState Agencies Bulletin No. 1621
… Purpose To inform agencies of OSC’s annual record update process and provide data entry … Affected CUNY Employees Employees who currently have any of the following SRA, TDA or 403 Roth deductions: Deduction … Affected SUNY Employees Employees who currently have any of the following SRA or TDA deductions: Deduction Code …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1621-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaOpinion 93-28
… Local Highway Assistance ("CHIPs") moneys appropriated by the town board for the repair and improvement of highways … board and town highway superintendent which is required by section 284 of the Highway Law. Section 10-c of the … town board and the highway superintendent to determine, by agreement, how certain moneys for highway repairs and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-28Opinion 96-7
… Whether fire districts may join together in an ad campaign for the purpose of recruiting volunteer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-7DiNapoli: $1 Million in License Plate Contributions Sit Unused by State
… The state Department of Health (DOH) has never put to use any of the money generated through distinctive license plates and a license application check-off box to support New York’s organ donation campaign, according to an audit issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-1-million-license-plate-contributions-sit-unused-stateSelected Controls Over the Property Tax Assessment Process
… the assessments were authorized. This audit focused on Tax Class 2 properties that are valued as income producing, based … classes, each treated differently under the law. The class of the property determines how property value is assessed. For Tax Class (TC) 2 properties, which include rentals, co-ops, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/11/selected-controls-over-property-tax-assessment-processDiNapoli: NYC Remains on Solid Ground but Budget Risks Need to be Managed
… 2019 and its associated financial plan project a surplus of $2.6 billion in the current fiscal year, ending on June 30, which will be used to balance the 2019 budget, according to a … peak. More jobs were added in the boroughs outside of Manhattan than in any other expansion. The city’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-nyc-remains-solid-ground-budget-risks-need-be-managedComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Former New York City Council Candidate Albert Alvarez
… "Mr. Alvarez allegedly dodged campaign finance laws to illegally obtain matching funds," said State Comptroller … Daniel Cort and Deputy Bureau Chief Stacy Aronowitz. The Criminal Justice Division is led by Executive Deputy Attorney … innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-former-new-york-city-council-candidateOpinion 2003-1
… to town water district) WATER DISTRICTS -- Extension (cost charged only against properties in extension) TOWN LAW §202(5): Pursuant to Town Law §202(5), the cost of an extension to a town water district is charged … the town board. You ask whether the cost of an improvement for an extension to an existing town water district is borne …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-1Opinion 89-9
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … the opinion. ABANDONED AND LOST PROPERTY -- Compensation of Employees (disposition of unclaimed paycheck of deceased … Concerning the disposition of an unclaimed paycheck of a deceased county employee who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-9DiNapoli: Inconsistent Oversight and Guidance Left New York’s Group Home Residents at Risk During Pandemic
… to offer people with developmental disabilities safe places to live as independently as possible,” DiNapoli said. … and group homes had trouble getting masks and gowns on their own due to overwhelming demand. Masks were crucial … Populations Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-inconsistent-oversight-and-guidance-left-new-yorks-group-home-residents-risk-during-pandemicDiNapoli: Thruway Authority Needs Plan to Meet Future Costs
… Despite cost control efforts and increased state financial assistance, the New York State Thruway Authority will continue to face fiscal challenges, according to an audit released … Despite cost control efforts and increased state financial assistance the New York State Thruway Authority will continue to face …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-thruway-authority-needs-plan-meet-future-costsDiNapoli: NYC Spending Priorities Shifted During Pandemic
… address pressing needs, but some new critical programs and services may face fiscal cliffs, according to a new … P. DiNapoli. The report compared the city’s pre-pandemic and current preliminary budgets for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) … DiNapoli said. “Funding for education, public health and social services have risen to counter the effects of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-nyc-spending-priorities-shifted-during-pandemicDiNapoli: New York State is Home to 4.4 Million Immigrants, Second Only to California
… percent, or 4.4 million, of the state’s population, which is well above the national average of 13 percent, according … highest concentration of immigrants within New York state is in New York City, at 37 percent. Among upstate cities, … Rochester, Syracuse, Albany and Schenectady, the figure is over 10 percent. “Utica has a rich history, going back …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-new-york-state-home-44-million-immigrants-second-only-californiaOversight of Child Protective Services
… of social services’ investigation of reports of alleged child abuse or maltreatment, and ensures compliance with … September 2022. About the Program The New York State Child Protective Services Act of 1973 was established to encourage more complete reporting of child abuse and maltreatment, provide for the swift and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/24/oversight-child-protective-servicesDiNapoli: Majority of Contracts with Not-For-Profit Organizations Still Approved Late
… State agencies were late 61 percent of the time in approving contracts with not-for-profit providers (NFPs) last year, with half of all agencies reporting contracts as late as 90 to 100 … State agencies were late 61 percent of the time in approving contracts with notforprofit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-majority-contracts-not-profit-organizations-still-approved-late