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DiNapoli: Homeless Families, Adults Living in Squalid Shelters Due to Oversight Failure
… A state agency’s failure to adequately monitor and inspect homeless shelters allowed violations and squalid … at 8 shelters; Trash piled in a children’s play area at one shelter; Repairs to walls and ceilings made with plastic sheeting or garbage bags and duct tape at two shelters; One shelter with 143 residents and only four …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-homeless-families-adults-living-squalid-shelters-due-oversight-failureOpinion 90-14
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … charges for the cost of publishing the notice required by statute and for the cost of the necessary technical, … p 99). In summary, it is our opinion that subject to the limitations discussed above, a town may require a developer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-14DiNapoli: Tax Cap Set at 2% in 2024
… capped at 2% for 2024 for local governments that operate on a calendar-based fiscal year, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This figure affects tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-set-2-percent-2024DiNapoli: Tax Cap Set at 2% in 2023
… “Just as local governments are receiving their final round of federal funding under the American Rescue Plan Act, they … said given this year’s inflation factor calculation of 7.17%, a majority of New York’s counties, towns and calendar year cities and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-set-2-percent-2023Oversight of Pupil Transportation Services (2019-S-49) 180-Day Response
compliance with safety training requirements for school bus personnel and instructors to help ensure safe transportation for all pupils; and whether the Department is monitoring school districts’ compliance with school bus monitor and attendant qualifications.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s49-response.pdfNew York City’s Uneven Recovery: Foreign-Born in the Workforce
The foreign-born or immigrant population has long been a critical contributor to New York City’s economic growth, both as part of the workforce and as a source of entrepreneurialism, enhancing the productivity of existing businesses and creating jobs by forming new businesses.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-20-2024.pdfOpinion 89-30
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-30Inspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial report, … issued on May 19, 2014, found that the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (Authority) did not follow the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/30/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defects-followFailing To Adhere to Policy and Proper Procedures – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… Your policy should specifically state what will occur in the case of improper claims for travel and conference … incurred sufficient to enable the proper audit of the claim for reimbursement. Denial of reimbursement for expenses … incurred that are not actual and necessary and incurred in connection with the properly authorized official travel. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/failing-adhere-policy-and-proper-proceduresWappingers Central School District – Professional Services (2022M-88)
… audit period. Last sought competition for the architect and attorney in 2012 and 2015, respectively. Key Recommendations Ensure … officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have indicated they planned to initiate corrective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/26/wappingers-central-school-district-professional-services-2022m-88Identifying, Reporting, and Providing Services for Youth at Risk of Sexual Human Trafficking in New York City
… report on, and provide services for victims of child sex trafficking and those at risk of child sex trafficking. The audit covered the period from January … crimes. In 2014, the U.S. Congress enacted the Preventing Sex Trafficking and Strengthening Families Act, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/06/identifying-reporting-and-providing-services-youth-risk-sexual-human-trafficking-new-yorkDiNapoli: Number of Domestic Violence Victims Rises in 2022
… The number of domestic violence victims increased in 2022 by 8.5% in New York City and 8.7% in the rest of New York state when compared to 2019, … physical injury and emotional trauma,” DiNapoli said. “With increased numbers of domestic violence victims across …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-number-domestic-violence-victims-rises-2022Opinion 88-56
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … and Sales (fire district commissioner an employee of firm doing business with district) -- Exceptions … (remuneration and duties exception) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§800(3)(c), 801(1), 802(1)(b): A fire district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-56DiNapoli: Former Halfmoon Supervisor Enters Guilty Plea to Two Felony Counts
… with United States Attorney Richard S. Hartunian and Andrew W. Vale, Special Agent in Charge of the Albany … that includes the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the New York Attorney General’s Office, the Internal Revenue Service, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-halfmoon-supervisor-enters-guilty-plea-two-felony-countsMedicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2019 Through September 30, 2019
… were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers. The audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/02/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2019-through-september-30-2019DiNapoli and James Announce Guilty Plea of Former New York City Council Candidate in Straw Donation Scheme
… I thank Attorney General James and Commissioner Margaret Garnett for their continued commitment to working … New York City Department of Investigation Commissioner Margaret Garnett . “With today’s guilty plea, a onetime …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-and-james-announce-guilty-plea-former-new-york-city-council-candidate-straw-donation-schemeDiNapoli: 90 School Districts in Fiscal Stress
… The second round of scoring designated 10 school districts in “significant fiscal stress,” 27 in “moderate fiscal stress” and 53 as “susceptible to fiscal … stress.” Last year, a total of 87 districts were listed in fiscal stress. “School districts are the hearts of many of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-90-school-districts-fiscal-stressAutomated Phone Service
… during regular business hours. 3 – Retirement Online For password reset. For assistance with registering for Retirement Online. For technical assistance with Retirement Online. 4 – Tax-Related Services Hear general information. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/automated-phone-serviceNational Investors Call for Workplace Disability Inclusion
… workplaces that can benefit from employing the millions of talented people with disabilities who remain … and innovation,” said Comptroller DiNapoli, Trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund . “We want to … cancer survivor, amputee and Board Chair of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) . "This new, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/national-investors-call-workplace-disability-inclusionDiNapoli: Number of New Yorkers Behind on Utility Bills Soared During Pandemic
… by the COVID-19 pandemic caused a significant increase in the number of residential customers owing money to their utility companies, with one in eight customers in arrears as of March 2022, … owed $1.8 billion with customers from New York City and Long Island comprising 60% of those in arrears and 68% of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-number-new-yorkers-behind-utility-bills-soared-during-pandemic