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DiNapoli: NYC Emergency Management Failing to Ensure the City is Prepared for Disasters
… disaster occurs. I commend State Comptroller DiNapoli’s report and look forward to working proactively with NYCEM to … to date, and complete. NYCEM generally disagreed with the report’s findings. Its response is included in the audit. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nyc-emergency-management-failing-ensure-city-prepared-disastersControls Over the Collection of the Public Safety Communications Surcharge
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) has … service providers (Providers) and devices subject to the Public Safety Communications Surcharge (Surcharge) are … if Providers are billing, collecting, and remitting the appropriate amount of Surcharges to which the State is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/04/controls-over-collection-public-safety-communications-surchargeManagement of the Student-School Matching Algorithm (2022-N-7)
To determine whether New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) adequately managed selected aspects of the admissions process and the student-school matching algorithm used in high school admissions.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-22n7.pdfThe Concerning Growth of Hate Crime in New York State
New York State has seen a surge in hate crimes over the last five years with 1,089 reported instances in 2023, marking the highest number since data collection and annual reporting were mandated by New York’s Hates Crimes Act of 2000.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/concerning-growth-of-hate-crimes-nys.pdfDiNapoli: Halfway Through the Year, Revenue Hole Persists
… process in early November will provide a clearer picture for policymakers as they prepare to address our budget … That drop of 5.4 percent was the lowest monthly decline for sales tax since the fiscal year began in April. However, … leaders and the comptroller to meet annually before Nov. 15 to jointly review available financial information to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-halfway-through-year-revenue-hole-persistsState Comptroller DiNapoli and Department of Financial Services Superintendent Harris Designate New Banking Development District To Support Community Banking in South Bronx
… Services, supports the establishment of bank and credit union branches in areas across the state where there is a demonstrated need for banking services. Bronx Community District 9 (CD 9) is … Board 9 is proud to have supported Ponce's Westchester Ave Branch's application to become a Banking Development …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-department-financial-services-superintendent-harris-designate-newComptroller DiNapoli and D.A. Kindlon: Siblings Plead Guilty to Stealing State Rent-Relief Funds
… District Attorney’s Office. Mahtani and Melwani bought a condo in Brooklyn for $1.6 million in 2018. In February 2021, … falsely claiming that Melwani was Mahtani’s tenant in the condo and that he owed his sister back rent for a period of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-da-kindlon-siblings-plead-guilty-stealing-state-rent-relief-fundsOpinion 2001-14
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Contracts … meaning of General Municipal Law, article 18) -- Interest in Contract (municipal officer or employee not deemed to have interest in intermunicipal agreement) MUNICIPAL COOPERATION -- …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-14DiNapoli: Contamination of New York's Waterways From Combined Sewer Overflows Remains a Challenge
… overwhelmed sewer systems, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "When billions … overwhelmed sewer systems according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-contamination-new-yorks-waterways-combined-sewer-overflows-remains-challengeDiNapoli: Emergency Rental Assistance Program Rebounds After Slow Start
… ERAP applications that had not yet received funding. NYCHA is expected to receive $128 million of those funds. The state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-emergency-rental-assistance-program-rebounds-after-slow-startDiNapoli: Former Utica City School District Superintendent Pleads Guilty to Public Corruption
… arrest. Karam pleaded guilty in Oneida County Court before Judge Michael L. Dwyer and is to be sentenced on April 19. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-utica-city-school-district-superintendent-pleads-guilty-public-corruptionState Comptroller DiNapoli: $360M Needed to Repair Local Dams
… with the impact of severe storms, the breach of a large dam could result in the loss of life, devastation of several … and flooding that spans multiple counties. Even a small dam failure could result in significant economic consequences … by local governments. In the wake of a 2008 audit of DEC's dam safety program by DiNapoli's office, DEC strengthened its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-360m-needed-repair-local-damsOpinion 2006-10
… of broadcasting meetings of the planning board and zoning board of appeals); (salary of registrar of vital … are credited to the general fund, town-wide (2006 Opns St Comp No. 2006-3; 1990 Opns St Comp No. 90-1, p 1; 1980 Opns St Comp No. 80-784, p 214; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-10Appropriateness of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by the New York State of Health System (Follow-Up) (2017-F-4) 30-Day Response
To determine the implementation status of the 14 recommendations made in our initial audit report, Appropriateness of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by the...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-17f4-response.pdfFrequently Asked Questions – World Trade Center Presumption
… grant me an accidental disability benefit? No, this law only provides the presumption that your disability may be the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/world-trade-center/frequently-asked-questionsOpinion 97-9
… OF INTEREST -- Disclosure of Interest (negative impact of zoning change on board member's business) -- Zoning Changes (disclosure and recusal where negative impact on board member's business) ZONING AND PLANNING -- Zoning Changes (effect of negative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-9DiNapoli Appoints Senior Budget and Policy Staff
… in public policy and quantitative research methods at the Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service at New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-appoints-senior-budget-and-policy-staffBrownfield Cleanup Program
… or are unable or unwilling to pay for remediation, and only after DEC makes all reasonable efforts to secure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/brownfield-cleanup-programCoxsackie-Athens Central School District - Procurement and Claims Audit (2018M-180)
… obtained from seven providers who were paid a total of $172,184 in 2016-17. Have required written quote … documentation. Appoint a claims auditor who is independent of the purchasing process in accordance with New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/12/07/coxsackie-athens-central-school-district-procurement-and-claims-auditDiNapoli: Former City of Dunkirk Festivals Coordinator Indicted on Public Corruption Charges
… public office for personal gain.” Hector Rosas, 63, of Silver Creek, was employed since 1984 with the City of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-former-city-dunkirk-festivals-coordinator-indicted-public-corruption-charges