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DiNapoli: OCFS Should Improve Foster Care Placement Oversight
… not show that caseworkers contacted children in foster care within the first 30 days of their placement and lacked … and supervises child welfare services, including foster care and adoption, through its Division of Child Welfare and … Services (counties). These entities administer the foster care program, including placing children in foster care …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-ocfs-should-improve-foster-care-placement-oversightHunter-Tannersville Central School District – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-125-F)
… of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Hunter-Tannersville Central School District’s (District’s) … in implementing our recommendations in the audit report Hunter- Tannersville Central School District – Network User … plan. Background The District serves the Towns of Halcott, Hunter, Jewett, Lexington and Prattsville in Greene County. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/11/14/hunter-tannersville-central-school-district-audit-follow-2022m-125-fDiNapoli: NYC Metro Transportation Costs Rose 56% Over Past Decade, Slower Than Other Major Areas
… metropolitan areas according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Transportation made up … the clock to help keep some costs relatively low. City and state officials need to keep a close eye on transportation … metropolitan areas according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/draft-dinapoli-nyc-metro-transportation-costs-grew-slower-other-major-cities-still-rose-29-percentNY's Balance of Payments With Washington Remains Positive for Now, but Federal Actions Could Drastically Change State's Financial Picture
… the state ranking 42 nd in federal fiscal year (FFY) 2023 on a per capita basis, according to a report issued today by … limit aid to individuals, and decrease federal spending on payrolls. Most states would lose from such actions, … FFY 2023, federal expenditures for each U.S. resident were on average $4,089 more than they paid in federal taxes; for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/nys-balance-payments-washington-remains-positive-now-federal-actions-could-drastically-change-statesDiNapoli: Former Halfmoon Supervisor Enters Guilty Plea to Two Felony Counts
… before Chief U.S. District Court Judge Gary L. Sharpe in federal court in Albany, announced by State Comptroller … Special Agent in Charge of the Albany Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation along with Attorney General … Hartunian, Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for their partnership with us …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-halfmoon-supervisor-enters-guilty-plea-two-felony-countsOpinion 92-43
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Policies and Procedures (inclusion of purchases by town highway superintendent); (supersession … to that statute that all purchases or leases in excess of $50000 by the highway superintendent be approved by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-43Opinion 93-11
… WORDS AND PHRASES -- "Outstanding Indebtedness" (meaning for purposes of General Municipal Law, §109-b[6][c]) GENERAL … purchase contract is deemed to be existing indebtedness for purposes of determining the political subdivision's power … art VIII, §4). Section 104.00(a) defines "indebtedness", for purposes of calculating the limitations under that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-11Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest and Indictment of Defendant Accused of Theft of Over $50,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the arrest and unsealing of a one-count … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the arrest and unsealing of a onecount …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-and-indictment-defendant-accused-theft-overDiNapoli: CDTA Overtime Expenses and Ridership Growing
… 306 vehicles, 50 of which are hybrid electric buses. CDTA is one of four upstate regional transportation authorities, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-cdta-overtime-expenses-and-ridership-growingDiNapoli: Mobile Sports Betting Adds to State Revenue, But Calls to Problem Gambling Hotline Rise as Gaming Expansion Continues
… legalization of mobile sports betting, the New York State Gaming Commission noted a 26% increase in problem … Services and Supports (OASAS) from 2021 to 2022. “Gaming has significantly expanded in the state in the last … mobile sports betting, particularly on young New Yorkers.” Gaming Revenues From SFY 2011-12 to 2022-23, state revenues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-mobile-sports-betting-adds-state-revenue-calls-problem-gambling-hotline-rise-gamingDiNapoli: State Medicaid Needs to Stop Paying Bills That Federally Funded Plans Should Cover
… guidance. The audit found state Medicaid could have saved up to $294.4 million in payments on medical services if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-state-medicaid-needs-stop-paying-bills-federally-funded-plans-should-coverOversight of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund
… with the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), has provided more than $30 billion in low-cost … Under a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with DEC, the Corporation, along with DEC, is responsible for administering the CWSRF. The MOU …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/30/oversight-clean-water-state-revolving-fundDiNapoli & Lander’s Proposal Calling on Wells Fargo Board to Report on Efforts to Prevent Discrimination and Harassment Wins Majority Support From Shareholders
… Brad Lander called on Wells Fargo & Co.’s board of directors to publicly report on the company’s efforts to … workplace following a majority shareholder vote in favor of a proposal filed by the New York State Common Retirement … York City Pension Funds. DiNapoli serves as the trustee of the Fund and Lander serves as fiduciary to the city’s five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-landers-proposal-calling-wells-fargo-board-report-efforts-prevent-discrimination-andMedicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2019 Through September 30, 2019
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Health’s (Department) eMedNY system reasonably ensured that Medicaid … prompt attention, as follows: $3.2 million was paid for clinic, practitioner, managed care capitation, pharmacy, … $767,471 was paid for inpatient claims that were billed at a higher level of care than what was actually provided; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/02/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2019-through-september-30-2019COVID-19 Causes Big Financial Hit to NYC Arts, Entertainment and Recreation Industry
… sector saw the largest decline among all sectors in the city’s economy due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as … declined by 66 percent over a one-year period ending in December 2020, according to a report released today by New … P. DiNapoli. DiNapoli urged the state and city to work in coordination to provide establishments with clear guidance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/covid-19-causes-big-financial-hit-nyc-arts-entertainment-and-recreation-industryDiNapoli: Former Mechanics at State Police Garage Charged With Public Corruption and Grand Larceny
… District Attorney’s Office for their assistance on this case.” Rapasadi, 57, and Relyea, 64, both of Canastota, were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-mechanics-state-police-garage-charged-public-corruption-and-grand-larcenyCity of Long Beach – Budget Review (B21-7-6)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … our budget review issued in May 2020. Background The City of Long Beach, located in Nassau County, has been authorized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/05/12/city-long-beach-budget-review-b21-7-6XIV.3.A Overview – XIV. Special Procedures
… and Cash Management Division and is comprised of high-quality, short-term investments. It allows for separate … investments. The STIP investment objective is to seek a high level of interest income consistent with safety of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv3a-overviewCompliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements (2020-S-12)
To determine if the Department of Transportation (DOT) has policies, procedures, and processes in place to fulfill its responsibilities under the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), and if DOT is in compliance with its responsibilities under FOIL.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-20s12.pdfThree Years of the Fiscal Stress Monitoring System - Results for Municipalities with Fiscal Years Ending on December 31, 2014
In September 2015, OSC released the third annual set of Fiscal Stress Monitoring System (FSMS) scores
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/threeyearsfsms0915.pdf