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DiNapoli Op-Ed in Times Union: NY Needs an Independent Commission to Review State's COVID Response
… us all, and especially for the families of those who died in nursing homes, the time is overdue for a full analysis of … and at times data was interpreted incorrectly, resulting in erroneous conclusions. One of the most glaring examples … documentation was available. The result, in many cases, is unsupported conclusions. Especially baffling was a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-op-ed-times-union-ny-needs-independent-commission-review-states-covid-responseNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler Announce Guilty Plea in City of Newburgh Embezzlement Case
… County Court Judge Robert H. Freehill, to grand larceny in the fourth degree, for having stolen money while he was … comptroller to steal money collected from boat-launch fees in the city of Newburgh. Aber is scheduled to be sentence on … 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. Review prior cases at: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations. For a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-and-orange-county-district-attorney-david-m-hoovlerDiNapoli: Pleasant Valley Woman Arrested Stealing Funds From New York State and Local Retirement System
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Bonnie … system. I thank the New York State Police and Dutchess County District Attorney Grady for their continued … Division of Investigations, 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. Review prior cases at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-pleasant-valley-woman-arrested-stealing-funds-new-york-state-and-local-retirement-systemRegistration and Enforcement of Automotive Service, Sales, and Salvage Facilities (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Registration and Enforcement of … businesses it regulates. Where facilities are found to be in violation of laws, rules, or regulations, the Department … ability to promptly address and resolve consumer complaint cases. Key Finding Department officials have made significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/registration-and-enforcement-automotive-service-sales-and-salvage-facilities-followDual Employment
… lives by creating opportunities and supporting people in ways that allow access to needed supports and services. As … payroll payments for time potentially not worked. Several cases showed a pattern of routine improper activity, such as … controls, sometimes with management's knowledge. In most cases, due to poor supervision and record-keeping practices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employmentOpinion 90-44
… if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. VILLAGE BOARD -- Compensation (statement of … a statute together (McKinney's Statutes, Book 1, §97, and cases cited therein). Statutory intent must be found "not in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-44DiNapoli: Many Homeless Shelters in Poor Condition
… of the state’s homeless shelters outside New York City are in substandard condition with numerous health and safety … “Homelessness is a problem affecting communities in virtually every corner of the state,” DiNapoli said. … very little information about the conditions – and in some cases, even the existence – of facilities that were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-many-homeless-shelters-poor-conditionDual Employment
… these staff violated time and attendance rules, resulting in payroll payments for time potentially not worked. Several cases showed a pattern of routine, improper activity such as … controls, sometimes with management's knowledge. In most cases, due to poor supervision and record-keeping practices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employment-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 1664
… and executed. As the State’s payroll administrator, OSC is responsible for processing required payroll deductions … With respect to the deduction for union dues, because OSC is not a party to the relationship between the unions and its … DC37 224 District Co 37 Loc 1359 For DC37, there is no change to the current process at this time. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1664-updated-procedures-initiating-or-terminating-payroll-deductions-unionTown of Livonia – Justice Court (2015M-76)
… March 17, 2015. Background The Town of Livonia is located in Livingston County and has a population of approximately … nor the Court clerk adequately monitored defendant cases with unpaid fines and surcharges. The Board did not … month. Develop a system to identify and adequately monitor cases with unpaid fines and fees so that appropriate action …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/07/24/town-livonia-justice-court-2015m-76Opinion 88-75
… if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Legal Services … such determination. Finally, we note that recent court cases have required municipal officials to disqualify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-75Health Department Needs to Step-Up Oversight of Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
… documentation and the same county department was deficient in providing required follow-up services at the time of the … DiNapoli’s auditors reviewed a random sample of 400 cases and found 43 cases among five local departments where either nursing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/health-department-needs-step-oversight-lead-poisoning-prevention-programOrleans County – Department of Social Services (2012M-222)
… to September 7, 2012. Background Orleans County is located in western New York State and has a population of 42,883. The … Services programs. In addition, we found that 10 out of 45 cases reviewed lacked certain documentation such as age, … income, shelter, or recertification. All 25 child care cases we reviewed were eligible for child care assistance and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/01/18/orleans-county-department-social-services-2012m-222Quality of Internal Control Certifications (Follow-Up)
… Purpose In 2012, we conducted a series of audits at 12 State agencies … to determine the degree of implementation by each agency in submitting their 2013-14 Internal Control Certifications … not provide the appropriate level of detail, as well as cases where agencies were unable to support important …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/07/quality-internal-control-certifications-followOpinion 98 - 22
… if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LOCAL LAWS -- Procedural Requirements … by another local law) -- Publicity Fund (establishment of in village); (providing for, increasing or eliminating cap on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-22City of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-168)
… and calculated revenues upon which their payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) are based on. These projects have … monitor projects’ progress and document findings in writing. Require the City or one of the taxing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2022/07/08/city-poughkeepsie-industrial-development-agency-projectDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Stronger Oversight of NYC’s Artificial Intelligence Programs
… which are required every five years for buildings over six stories tall. The audit also found that none of the agencies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-audit-recommends-stronger-oversight-nycs-artificial-intelligence-programsDo Not Call Enforcement Efforts (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Do Not Call Enforcement Efforts … is responsible for enforcing the Law, which took effect in 2001. Initially, New York consumers registered their phone … residents had more than doubled since 2014, the number of cases referred to counsel for further action decreased in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/19/do-not-call-enforcement-efforts-followDiNapoli: State Must Improve Oversight of Most Dangerous Sex Offenders
… The state Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) is not … Supervision and Treatment (SIST) program by department personnel. SIST respondents are expected to demonstrate … of the 92 cases tested. For example, in the Bronx regional office, officers did not make the minimum number of contacts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-state-must-improve-oversight-most-dangerous-sex-offendersTown of Harmony – Justice Court (2014M-004)
… 24, 2013. Background The Town of Harmony is located in Chautauqua County and is governed by an elected … of what the Board had reviewed. We found that 10 of the 20 cases tested had been either dismissed or paid, and one case … not provide us with any documentation for the other nine cases. Key Recommendations Submit monthly reports to the JCF …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/04/18/town-harmony-justice-court-2014m-004