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DiNapoli: Health Departments Need to Clean Up Act on Food Safety
… found that food safety inspectors are identifying hundreds of establishments with serious violations, including food … food that has been handled by sick workers. However, many of these food-serving establishments faced no enforcement … could be a recipe for disaster.” The state Department of Health (DOH) is responsible for overseeing New York’s more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-health-departments-need-clean-act-food-safetyDiNapoli: State Medicaid Program Made More Than $100 Million in Duplicate Payments
… payments for a long time,“ DiNapoli said. “The Department of Health needs to do a better job coordinating with all … local government-funded program that provides a wide range of medical services to people who are economically … disadvantaged or have special health care needs. Many of the state’s Medicaid recipients receive their services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-state-medicaid-program-made-more-100-million-duplicate-paymentsAuditors Find Safety Hazards at Pre-K Facilities in New York City
… in areas accessible to students. At one provider, the gym was separated from the cafeteria and auditorium by two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/auditors-find-safety-hazards-pre-k-facilities-new-york-cityUnexpected Delays and Events
… Purpose To determine if the Long Island Rail Road has plans to address unexpected delays or events, including addressing the needs of its passengers and reassessing and revising its … and whether these plans were implemented as planned once the unexpected occurred. This audit covered events that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/27/unexpected-delays-and-eventsDiNapoli: Economic Snapshot Shows The Bronx Making Impressive Gains in Addressing Challenges
… borough’s youth, and affordable housing is a big concern. I hope this report provides the borough’s elected officials, … economic turmoil, we still have some ways to go before we can truly consider ourselves financially stable," said … The Bronx devoted at least 30 percent of their incomes to rent (the level at which rent is considered a burden), higher …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-economic-snapshot-shows-bronx-making-impressive-gains-addressing-challengesSUNY Bulletin No. SU-342.1
… Bulletin Supersedes Payroll Bulletin No. SU-342 Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the … and provide guidance for entering the leave transactions in PayServ. Affected Employees All eligible employees meeting … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-3421-suny-paid-parental-leave-fullXII.6.B Land Acquisition Payments – XII. Expenditures
… State agencies (agencies) acquire real property (i.e., land) either voluntarily, by purchasing the land from the landowner at an agreed upon price, or … enter into a contract with the landowner(s) to acquire the land, subject to approval by the Office of the Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6b-land-acquisition-paymentsLegislative and Executive Retirement Plan For Tier 1 and 2 Members (Section 80-a)
… your beneficiary may receive if you die while working for a public employer or after you retire (death benefits); … within these pages. Keep it handy as a quick reference for future questions concerning your benefits. Twice a year, … our website. You’ll find sections developed specifically for members , retirees and employers . You can download …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/legislative-and-executive-retirement-plan-tier-1-and-2-members-section-80DiNapoli: Audit Recommends Better Protections for Child Performers
… The state Department of Labor is falling short in enforcing New York’s laws to protect … One performer, who obtained a temporary permit which is only valid for 15 days, had 19 deposits into the trust … $25,000. However, the amount owed to most child performers is small, ranging from $1 to $100. The Comptroller's office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-audit-recommends-better-protections-child-performersComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… report issued in May 2010 found that DoE did not provide John F. Kennedy Educational Campus staff with adequate … accounts. In a follow-up report, auditors found DoE and John F. Kennedy officials have made progress in addressing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… requirements. Auditors tested a random sample of 271 award recipients at the three universities that received the most … found that HESC made $81,198 in payments on behalf of 20 recipients who did not meet the program requirements. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOversight of Security Expenses in Single Adult and Adult Family Homeless Shelters
… Purpose To determine whether the New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is adequately … September 14, 2017. Background The New York City (City) Department of Homeless Services (DHS), an administrative unit of the New York City Department of Social Services (DSS), is the primary agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/05/07/oversight-security-expenses-single-adult-and-adult-family-homeless-sheltersState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… following audits and examinations have been issued: Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS): Oversight of Residential Domestic Violence Programs (2017-S-16) Based on the amount and quality … addressed the problems identified in the initial audit. Department of Health: Medicaid Program: Inappropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli Audit: Pre-K Special Education Provider Spent $2.5 Million in Unallowed Expenses
… found it charged the State Education Department (SED) for $2.6 million in expenses that were not allowed. “The State Education Department determines … The state reimburses Starting Point, and other providers, for the cost of their SEIT programs based on the eligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-audit-pre-k-special-education-provider-spent-25-million-unallowed-expensesOpinion 92-25
… on fire vehicles during emergency calls, so long as the regulation does not have the effect of interfering with the … or squad thereof is on duty." Similarly, section 176-a(1) of the Town Law provides that "[w]hen the fire department … prohibit the board of fire commissioners from adopting a regulation authorizing a fire commissioner, who is not a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-25Opinion 2002-13
… Unless otherwise provided by special act, the members of a volunteer fire department may determine to use foreign fire … softball, billiard and bowling teams, and to pay for expenses for the department's annual fund-raising drive. … officer of the fire department, or if the fire department does not have a treasurer or other fiscal officer, to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-13State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… County) The former justice did not ensure court money was accurately and completely collected, recorded, deposited … $11,500 had purchase orders dated after the purchase was made. In addition, auditors identified inconsistencies … contracts, visit OpenBookNY . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller DiNapoli to promote openness in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Loss of Federal Deductions in Trump Tax Plan Could Hurt New York's Middle Class Taxpayers
… of total itemized deductions for New Yorkers claiming them was nearly $36,000 in 2014, more than any other state and … a proposal to double the standard deduction, which was first enacted in 1944 to simplify the calculation of the … York's share of total federal income tax liability in 2014 was 9.1 percent, compared to the state's 6.1 percent share of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-loss-federal-deductions-trump-tax-plan-could-hurt-new-yorks-middle-class-taxpayersDiNapoli Audit Finds Food Inspection Failures at NYC Homeless Shelters
… certain standards. OTDA's oversight includes ensuring that residents in certified shelters receive adequate food … for protecting and promoting the health of all city residents, and inspects and issues permits to food establishments, including shelters that serve food to residents. According to OTDA, there are 158 certified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-audit-finds-food-inspection-failures-nyc-homeless-sheltersDiNapoli: State Missing Nearly $2.4 Million in Uncollected Tolls
… which covered a period from January 1, 2013 to August 20, 2017, found that TBTA did not maximize toll collection for a … tractor trailer is almost five and a half times that of a car. Prior to 2017, only the Henry Hudson Bridge used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-state-missing-nearly-24-million-uncollected-tolls