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Auditors Find Safety Hazards at Pre-K Facilities in New York City
… by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York City is leading the way in providing access to Universal Pre-K … missing window guards. The city’s Department of Education is taking action on our recommendations so all children have … expand its existing pre-kindergarten program. In NYC, UPK is offered in public school settings through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/auditors-find-safety-hazards-pre-k-facilities-new-york-cityControls Over Selected Expenditures
… by directly reimbursing licensed providers for forensic rape examination (FRE) services. In addition to these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/04/controls-over-selected-expendituresMonitoring and Administration of Public Protection Grant Programs
… of violent crime – such as aggravated assault, forcible rape, and robbery – in the State, excluding New York City. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/24/monitoring-and-administration-public-protection-grant-programsTown of Wethersfield – Town Clerk and Highway Operations (2013M-21)
… elected Town Board, which consists of the Town Supervisor and four council members. The 2012 budgeted appropriations were $315,802 for the general fund and $743,523 for the highway fund. Key Findings The Clerk’s … records were unreliable. The Clerk did not make deposits and remit moneys to appropriate agencies in a timely manner. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/17/town-wethersfield-town-clerk-and-highway-operations-2013m-21Administration of Concession Services at Riverbank State Park - Tri-State Snacks & Concessions
… is open 365 days a year and has a variety of indoor and outdoor athletic and cultural facilities. Tri-State operates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/20/administration-concession-services-riverbank-state-park-tri-state-snacks-concessionsRiverbank State Park – Administration of the Concession Contract With Riverbank Restaurant Group
… audit were to determine whether Parks received all of the income it was entitled to, and RRG made all required capital … reviews of contract-related books and records; and verification of sales and other major contract requirements. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/11/24/riverbank-state-park-administration-concession-contract-riverbank-restaurant-groupDiNapoli: Despite Challenges, Agriculture Among the Most Resilient State Industries During the Pandemic
… challenges to their bottom line, making it important for the state to ensure that this sector continues to … of the state’s agricultural receipts come from crops grown for animal feed. According to the New York State Department … community. In addition to local taxes and the wages paid for farm workers, this includes supporting a variety of local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-despite-challenges-agriculture-among-most-resilient-state-industries-during-pandemicThe Economic Impact of the Great Outdoors
Outdoor recreation in New York provided $21.1 billion in economic activity in 2020 and supported over 241,000 jobs. While New York ranks fourth in the nation on GDP generated by outdoor recreation, outdoor recreation represents a more significant part of the economy in nearly every other state.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/economic-impact-great-outdoors.pdfIV.4.F Capital Projects – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… and repayment pursuant to §40 of the State Finance Law. A unique attribute code will be inserted in the appropriation … record to denote that expenses associated with a capital project are reimbursable. The capital construction … capital construction expenditures. Kinds of construction New Building Facilities Infrastructure – Highways, Bridges, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv4f-capital-projectsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… for crime victim compensation claims, grants, and forensic rape examination (FRE) claims were made only to eligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: Albany Woman Pleads Guilty: Second Defendant Indicted for Stealing More than $230,000 from Elderly Pensioner
… from an elderly victim. “Forcing an elderly man to live in squalor in order to take advantage of him and steal his … to be turned off. Instead, the defendants used the money for their personal entertainment. The victim was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-albany-woman-pleads-guilty-second-defendant-indicted-stealing-more-230000-elderly-pensionerState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… revenues were underestimated in the general and highway funds, and budgeted appropriations were overestimated in the … (81%) and $99,605 (29%) in the general and highway funds, respectively and actual expenditures were less than … the town’s objectives and goals for using the accumulated funds. Greece Central School District – Procurement of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsOversight of New York State Forest Tax Programs (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of New York State … comprises almost 19 million acres of forest, which provide many public benefits, including clean air and water, carbon … and increase the likelihood of both healthy forests and a stable forest economy, in 1974, New York enacted Real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/05/oversight-new-york-state-forest-tax-programs-followPublic Safety – 2022 Financial Condition Report
overall crime trends Index Crimes leveled off in 2021 following the first increase in eight years in 2020 Total Index Crimes dropped by 504 reported incidents less than 1 percent to 343357 in 2021
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/public-safetyDiNapoli: Albany Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $230,000 From Elderly State Pensioner
… New York state pensioner, met Diacetis through an online service. Diacetis then introduced the victim to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-albany-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-230000-elderly-state-pensionerDiNapoli: Two Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From 86-Year-Old State Pensioner
… stole over $200,000 from the victim, but forced an elderly man and pensioner to live in squalid conditions. Thanks to my … that the defendants allegedly made more than $200,000 in cash withdrawals. In addition, a CashApp account was opened …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-two-arrested-stealing-more-200000-86-year-old-state-pensionerDiNapoli: Archer Daniels Midland Co. Agrees to Shareholders' Request For 'No Deforestation' Policy
… of the world’s leading suppliers of agricultural products to food companies, has agreed to use only sustainably-sourced palm and soy products that are certified free of any link to deforestation, a leading cause of climate change. As a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-archer-daniels-midland-co-agrees-shareholders-request-no-deforestation-policyDiNapoli Analyzes Post-Pandemic Tourism Across NYS
… with attendance at state parks 9.1% higher in 2023 than 2020. This is DiNapoli’s third report on the … “Travelers from around the world are drawn to all corners of the state and keep coming back because they fall in love … Back to New York: An Analysis of Post-Pandemic Travel NYC Tourism Reports Tracking the Return: The Tourism Industry …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-analyzes-post-pandemic-tourism-across-nysLong Island Experienced Gains in Farms and Farmland
… both as an economic engine for their communities and an essential part of our food supply system. This is … in the state to see the numbers climb for both farms and farmland acres in the most recent United States … share of New York produced food sold in the state. Support research and extension services for the development and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-long-islandState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Auditors examined $6.1 million in contract payments to 11 vendors and $4.6 million in non-contract payments to … for crime victim compensation claims, forensic rape examinations (FRE) and victim assistance program (VAP) … by Public Authorities Law, but could not demonstrate how these plans addressed its highest capital needs. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits