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Heat and Hot Water Complaints
… water. Insufficient heat can pose safety risks, especially for vulnerable populations, and the use of kitchen ovens and … agency. Its Code Enforcement Division is responsible for ensuring that residential building owners comply with … NYC’s Housing Maintenance Code (Code) and the New York State Multiple Dwelling Law. In accordance with the Code, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/24/heat-and-hot-water-complaintsDiNapoli: 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 addressed in 24 hours, but the city’s … by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “It is unacceptable that families could be left in the cold …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-system-glitch-left-too-many-nyc-heat-hot-water-complaints-ignoredHeat and Hot Water Complaints (Follow-Up)
… housing. HPD’s Code Enforcement Division is responsible for ensuring that residential building owners comply with the … (NYC311). Complaints are automatically forwarded to HPD for response. HPD considers a HHW complaint addressed if, … of 2 to 3 days – with many cases taking 4 days or more – for complaints to be inspected. The audit also found that HPD …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/07/13/heat-and-hot-water-complaints-followDiNapoli Releases New Tool for Monitoring NYC 311 Complaints
… Non-emergency 311 calls have increased dramatically in New York City since the COVID-19 pandemic. To increase … will be updated regularly with the latest city data and is available on the State Comptroller’s website. It may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-new-tool-monitoring-nyc-311-complaintsHeat and Hot Water Complaints
To determine whether the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development addresses heat and hot water complaints timely, issues notices of ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19n3.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… audits have been issued. Department of Corrections and Community Supervision: Oversight of Transportation Services … facility or office for accurate reporting. Department of Health - Medicaid Program: Claims Processing Activity … crimes that violated laws or regulations governing certain health care programs. By the end of the audit fieldwork, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsMonitoring Town Asphalt Road Projects (2012MS-7)
… verify that the product matches contract specifications. New York State Labor Law requires vendors hired on a public work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2013/04/05/monitoring-town-asphalt-road-projects-2012ms-7Heat and Hot Water Complaints (Follow-Up) (2022-F-3)
To determine the extent of implementation of the eight recommendations in our initial audit report, Heat and Hot Water Complaints (Report 2019-N-3).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-22f3.pdfSelected Aspects of Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Tolls and Fees (Follow-Up)
… punitive to drivers. TBTA also did not fully utilize the new Department of Motor Vehicles registration suspension … would allow law enforcement to locate vehicles of out-of-state violators, was not implemented because other change orders for ORT and other New York E-ZPass agencies took priority. However, ORT has existed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/selected-aspects-collection-bridge-and-tunnel-tolls-and-fees-followDiNapoli Reaches Agreement With Mattel Inc. on Political Spending Disclosure
… the Fund withdrew the shareholder proposal it had filed for consideration at the company's annual stockholders' meeting. "I commend Mattel for agreeing to voluntarily disclose its political spending," … shareholders," said Bruce Freed, president of the Center for Political Accountability which has worked with the Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-reaches-agreement-mattel-inc-political-spending-disclosureCommunity Development Block Grant – Federal Funding and New York
… localities to assist low- and moderate-income communities. Funds may be used for a variety of purposes, including … and community services, but the City uses the majority of funds for housing support. The program is authorized under … a metropolitan area. CDBG Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Funds are also available for recovery from presidentially …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/community-development-block-grantCopenhagen Central School District - Procurement (2019M-238)
Determine whether District officials sought competition for the purchase of goods and services not subject to competitive bidding
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/06/copenhagen-central-school-district-procurement-2019m-238Heat and Hot Water Complaints (2019-N-3) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development addresses heat and hot water complaints timely, issues notices of violation, and seeks the imposition and collection of penalties as appropriate.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19n3-response.pdfHeat and Hot Water Complaints (Follow-Up) (2022-F-3) 180-Day Response
To determine the extent of implementation of the eight recommendations in our initial audit report, Heat and Hot Water Complaints (Report 2019-N-3).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-22f3-response.pdfDiNapoli Audit Finds Food Inspection Failures at NYC Homeless Shelters
… tasked with inspecting each facility twice per calendar year. DOHMH did have a complete listing of homeless shelters … food service workers were fully tested for calendar year 2017. In fact, shelter providers were not able to … could not provide TB test documentation for any of its 16 food service workers. Shelter operators are also required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-audit-finds-food-inspection-failures-nyc-homeless-sheltersOpinion 99-2
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … would be subject to competitive bidding requirements if it is known or reasonably expected that the competitive bidding … monetary threshold for purchases will be exceeded. If it is not known or reasonably expected that the competitive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-2DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for April 2016
… improprieties. Cumulatively through April for calendar year 2016, DiNapoli’s office has approved 6,282 contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-april-2016Opinion 2002-17
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … of work. It has been generally held that section 101 does not authorize political subdivisions to delegate to one … fact that specifications are drafted by a potential bidder does not necessarily mean that the specifications will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-17State Contract and Payment Actions in March
… payments. More information on these contracts and payments is available at Open Book New York . Major Contracts Approved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-contract-and-payment-actions-marchState Contract and Payment Actions in December
… In December, the Office of the State Comptroller approved … Building 2 at Great Meadow Correctional Facility in Washington County. $1.4 million with Arold Construction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/state-contract-and-payment-actions-december