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DiNapoli: MTA's Plan to Pull Trash Cans Didn't Make Stations Cleaner
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's controversial, … experiment to reduce exposed trash and rats in subway stations by getting rid of trash receptacles showed … removed trash cans from the 8th Street station on the R line and at Flushing-Main Street on the 7 line in Oct. 2011 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-mtas-plan-pull-trash-cans-didnt-make-stations-cleanerTown of Thurman – Garbage Bag Inventory and Collections (2016M-399)
… our audit was to examine the Town’s internal controls over garbage bag inventory and receipts for the period January 1, … 2012 through June 30, 2016. Background The Town of Thurman is located in Warren County and has a population of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-thurman-garbage-bag-inventory-and-collections-2016m-399Stafford Fire Department, Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-274)
… Background The Stafford Fire Department, Inc. is located in the Town of Stafford in Genesee County and provides fire protection services to … Department cash receipts, as required by the bylaws. The Ladies Auxiliary collected and deposited certain Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/12/24/stafford-fire-department-inc-controls-over-financialOswego County – Transfer Station Cash Receipts (2015M-334)
… 2014 through September 9, 2015. Background Oswego County is located in central New York State and has a population of … Attendants did not count and record the quantity of garbage disposal stickers each day, and some stickers were sold out of sequence. The number …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/03/25/oswego-county-transfer-station-cash-receipts-2015m-334Trash Can Free Stations Pilot Program
… York City Transit officials effectively evaluated the various Phases of the Trash Can Free Stations Pilot … rapid transit services. It has a fleet of more than 6,300 subway cars, which operate along 660 miles of track, 24 hours … began the pilot at two stations, 8th Street on the “R” line and Flushing-Main Street on the number “7” line (Phase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/22/trash-can-free-stations-pilot-programTrash Can Free Stations Pilot Program (Follow-Up)
… recommendations included in our initial report, Trash Can Free Stations Pilot Program (2014-S-29). Background Our … three recommendations included in our initial report Trash Can Free Stations Pilot Program 2014S29 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/02/14/trash-can-free-stations-pilot-program-follow2022 Virtual Lunar New Year Celebration
… Anthony Shih, President of the United Hospital Fund; and Eugene Noh, Political Director of the Retail, Wholesale & … Foundation Dr. Anthony Shih President United Hospital Fund Eugene Noh Political Director Retail, Wholesale & Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/events/2022-lunar-new-year-celebrationState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Analysis of Enacted State Budget
… to the state and localities that impose the charge to pay for programs encouraging use of reusable bags. The budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-analysis-enacted-state-budgetSaratoga County Water Authority – Water Charges (2016M-357)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the authority’s internal controls … production and distribution facilities for the benefit of the municipal and commercial customers. The Authority is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/12/23/saratoga-county-water-authority-water-charges-2016m-357DiNapoli: Small Business Growth in New York Outpaced National Average
… Employment among New York’s small businesses has increased slightly faster than the … from 2011 through 2016. During that time frame, small business employment rose by 9.2 percent in New York while … our communities and the economy.” The U.S. Small Business Administration primarily defines a small business as one with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-small-business-growth-new-york-outpaced-national-averageDiNapoli: NYC Office Building Market Values Rise Amid Shift in Demand for Space
… levels, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. These higher market … including Hudson Yards, Chelsea, Union Square, Soho, Downtown Brooklyn and Long Island City. “The value of office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-office-building-market-values-rise-amid-shift-demand-spaceCity of Corning – Misappropriation of Finance Department Cash Receipts (2014M-140)
… 11,000. It is governed by a Mayor and an eight-member City Council. The Council appoints a City Manager who serves as chief executive … services, parking ticket fines, tax searches and garbage bags as well as gross utility receipts, which allowed for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/08/13/city-corning-misappropriation-finance-department-cash-receipts-2014m-140State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… in a timely manner. Of the 105 vehicle and traffic tickets issued during the audit period, the former justice did not adjudicate 82 tickets, either because he did not hold court on a regular … Since the appointed (interim) justice took over, 48 tickets have been adjudicated and closed, including 32 of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsInternal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (Follow-Up)
… chairperson and two commissioners. SLA issues both on- and off-premises licenses (e.g., for bars and grocery stores, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/19/internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-followComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… cash receipts and establishes an inventory process for garbage bags and garbage disposal stickers. For access to state and local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: Small Businesses Generate $950 Billion in New York
… Small businesses are a vital part of New York state’s … to the fabric of life in the Empire State.” The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) commonly defines a small business as one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-small-businesses-generate-950-billion-new-yorkAnnual Assessment of Market Orders for 2012, 2013, and 2014
… the period July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2014 for the Apple and Sour Cherry Market Orders and the period April 1, 2011 through March 31, 2014 for the Apple, Cabbage, and Onion Research and Development Programs. … and research. These market orders include: the Apple Market Order, the Apple Research and Development …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/07/annual-assessment-market-orders-2012-2013-and-2014DiNapoli: NYC Office Market Will Take Years to Recover From Pandemic
… The COVID-19 pandemic wiped out years of growth in New York City’s office sector, erasing nearly $28.6 … however, as employers continue to offer work-from-home options, according to a report released today by State … the pandemic hit, companies shifted office workers to remote work, rents fell, and vacancies rose. I am optimistic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-nyc-office-market-will-take-years-recover-pandemicDiNapoli: Florida Man Charged with Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Benefits Issued to His Deceased Father
… across the state and country to protect the pension fund. My thanks to Nassau County District Attorney Donnelly for her … “The state’s retirement system is built to support public employees who earned their pensions over years of hard work. … his death, pension deposits continued to be made into the checking account totaling $79,943. In June 2022, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-florida-man-charged-stealing-nearly-80000-pension-benefits-issued-his-deceased-fatherStatewide Compliance With Administrative Requirements for Retail Liquor License Approvals, Renewals, and Enforcement Actions
… Matters pertaining to noise complaints related to liquor license holders in New York City were addressed separately, … fine on the licensee and/or suspend, cancel, or revoke the license. The Authority has a total of 96 types of licenses … types of permits. Our audit focused on the largest retail license types (On Premises Liquor, Grocery Store Beer, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/21/statewide-compliance-administrative-requirements-retail-liquor-license-approvals-renewals