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DiNapoli: Finger Lakes Regional Economy Bolstered By Key Industries
… recent growth in the technology, health care, agriculture and tourism industries, according to a report released today … will benefit from the expansion in high-tech sectors and the reliance on its agricultural roots," said DiNapoli. "However, retaining skilled workers and tackling persistent pockets of rural and urban poverty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-finger-lakes-regional-economy-bolstered-key-industriesMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction Drugs, Procedures, and Supplies Provided to Medicaid Recipients, Including Sex Offenders
… received Medicaid-funded sexual dysfunction and erectile dysfunction drugs, procedures, and supplies, and whether controls are in place to prevent abuse and misuse … inappropriately received Medicaidfunded sexual dysfunction and erectile dysfunction drugs procedures and supplies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/03/medicaid-program-improper-payments-sexual-and-erectile-dysfunction-drugs-procedures-andResearch Vendor Information
… or guarantee their accuracy. Financial and Organizational Capacity Legal/Regulatory Authority to Do Business Integrity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/research-vendor-informationDiNapoli: Consumers Should Read Fine Print On Gift Cards This Holiday Season
… Yorkers to read the fine print on gift cards this holiday season for details about fees and expiration dates. While … Yorkers to read the fine print on gift cards this holiday season for details about fees and expiration dates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-consumers-should-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonDiNapoli: System Glitch Left Too Many NYC Heat & Hot Water Complaints Ignored
… Having no heat or hot water is a hazard that is supposed to be … this fall and winter when they complain that they have no heat or hot water.” City code requires landlords to provide heat from Oct. 1 to May 31 – the “Heat Season” – and hot … Having no heat or hot water is a hazard that is supposed to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-system-glitch-left-too-many-nyc-heat-hot-water-complaints-ignoredDiNapoli: Buffalo's Financial Condition Improves
… The city of Buffalo’s finances have stabilized in recent years because of … to savings of more than $66 million in interest costs.” Over the past decade, Buffalo’s revenues have grown 20 … expenditures grew at an average annual rate of 2.3 percent over the past decade, compared to an average of 3.3 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-buffalos-financial-condition-improvesOpinion 91-9
… the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer … items for "miscellaneous" purposes and "contingencies". At the time, former section 112 of the Town Law contained a … fixed in bad faith to effect an illegal purpose. (5 NYS2d at 314). In affirming the Appellate Division's decision, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-9Oversight of International Offices (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit … To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/30/oversight-international-offices-followCollection of Special Hauling and Divisible Load Overweight Permit Fees
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Transportation … and bridges. A special hauling permit is generally used to move a single piece of equipment or other item that … also at increased risk because they have devised systems to informally hold supplies of pre-signed checks provided by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/15/collection-special-hauling-and-divisible-load-overweight-permit-feesXI.9 Intergovernmental Agreements – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… above the threshold applicable to that agency. See XI.2.A Thresholds for additional information. AGREEMENTS BETWEEN …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi9-intergovernmental-agreementsDiNapoli: Improved Guidance Needed for State Agencies Using AI To Avoid Risks
… New York state’s centralized guidance and oversight of agencies’ use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is inadequate and creates a risk that the technology could be used irresponsibly, according to an … New York states centralized guidance and oversight of agencies use of Artificial Intelligence AI is inadequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-improved-guidance-needed-state-agencies-using-ai-avoid-risksProcessing of Sexual Offense Evidence Collection Kits
… of sexual assault. Once a victim consents to release a kit for testing, the investigating law enforcement agency … possession to a forensic laboratory by December 28, 2017 for analysis. The amendment further required kits received by … only CLS laboratory that processes kits, and it does so for all jurisdictions across the State, excluding New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/27/processing-sexual-offense-evidence-collection-kitsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Down for Third Quarter 2020
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in New York state dropped 9.5 percent … year, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Sales tax collections from July to September totaled $4.3 … decline of nearly 22 percent in sales tax revenue for the third quarter was the main driver behind the overall …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-down-third-quarter-2020Former Head of Niagara Falls Housing Authority Pleads Guilty to Stealing Government Funds; Son and Daughter-in-Law Also Convicted
… was to be used for "A Better Me," a project that was to "teach children and youth the importance of proper etiquette, … what bullying is and what they can do about it and to teach educational empowerment tools." The NAF grant proceeds … performing the work of two teachers under the Advantage After School Program and was paid more than two times the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/former-head-niagara-falls-housing-authority-pleads-guilty-stealing-government-funds-son-and-daughterDiNapoli: Probation Departments Failing to Get Restitution Payments to Victims
… probationers were behind on their restitution payments and the money that was collected from them didn’t always go to crime victims, with some funds languishing for years, according to a review of more than 340 cases at 13 county probation departments released today by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-probation-departments-failing-get-restitution-payments-victimsDiNapoli Urges Companies to Join Workplace Pledge to Fight Antisemitism
… announced his action Saturday night at the Stand With Israel event at the Hampton Synagogue in Westhampton Beach. … following the Hamas led terrorist attacks against Israel on Oct. 7. Of the Fund’s top 50 holdings, only … Fund has invested an additional $70 million in State of Israel Bonds since the Oct. 7 attack. New York State Common …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-urges-companies-join-workplace-pledge-fight-antisemitismPutnam County Industrial Development Agency – Management Practices (2013M-257)
… for approving projects, and for evaluating and recapturing benefits from projects that fail to meet their goals. … or emergency services required, the number of existing jobs, or a cost-benefit analysis. Officials do not conduct … to determine if projects meet their goals or recapture benefits when they do not. Officials also do not obtain sales …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/03/04/putnam-county-industrial-development-agency-managementOversight of Runaway and Homeless Youth
… Objective To determine if the Office of Children and Family Services … overseeing runaway and homeless youth and facilities to ensure they meet State standards and regulations. The … To determine if the Office of Children and Family Services OCFS is adequately overseeing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/06/oversight-runaway-and-homeless-youthState Agencies Bulletin No. 2285
… payroll offices of OSC’s automatic processing of the 2024 Year End Adjustments for Members of the NYS Legislature, … in Administration Pay Period 19C, paychecks dated 12/18/2024. Eligibility Criteria: Departments 04210 and 04220 … payroll check, OSC will accept a photocopy of this form along with a new Report of Check Exchange. Questions: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2285-2024-year-end-adjustment-members-nys-legislatureFederal Funds to New York City: Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies
Title I of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA), which amended the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA), distributes federal funding to Local Educational Agencies (LEAs).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/federal-funds-to-nyc-title-I-grants-to-local-educational-agencies.pdf