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DiNapoli Audit Finds Lapses in Treatment Under Kendra's Law
… Kendra’s Law to ensure that needed services are delivered in a timely manner, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … them harming themselves or others,” DiNapoli said. “In many instances, the program is working, but when there are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-lapses-treatment-under-kendras-lawXIX.5 Project IDs for Declared Emergencies and Special Use Cases – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix5-project-ids-declared-emergencies-and-special-use-casesThe Increasing Threat of Identity Theft
Identity theft cases surged in New York State in 2020, inflicting financial losses on individuals and threatening disruption to government programs as well as private financial institutions.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/increasing-threat-of-identity-theft.pdfDiNapoli: OTDA Needs to Improve Oversight of Services Provided to Those in Homeless Shelters
… of local departments of social services and homeless shelter providers to make sure those entering the shelters … per year from 2018 to 2022. Each client who enters a shelter must take part in a needs assessment and the … to be completed within the first 10 days of admission to a shelter. DiNapoli’s auditors found from January 2018 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-otda-needs-improve-oversight-services-provided-those-homeless-sheltersOversight of Direct Placement of Children
… in place to ensure that children placed in the direct care of relatives or a suitable person via Family Court Act … that could result in the placement of a child in foster care. One alternative to foster care is direct placement, where a child is placed in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/03/02/oversight-direct-placement-childrenDiNapoli: Former Fire Company Treasurer Charged in $20,000 Theft
… Fire Company official was charged today with grand larceny in the third degree after allegedly stealing over $20,000 in Fire Company funds, following an audit and investigation … 53, of Manchester, allegedly took thousands of dollars in cash withdrawals and advances from the fire company's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-former-fire-company-treasurer-charged-20000-theftRecent Trends and Impact of COVID-19 in Brooklyn
… Of the five boroughs, Brooklyn had the highest total COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths as of January … relative population size. However, Brooklyn’s cumulative COVID-19 case rate was second-lowest of the five boroughs. … percent for Brooklyn, the same as for the City as a whole. Vaccinations After the first vaccines against COVID-19 were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19-brooklynDiNapoli and Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso Op-Ed: New York Mothers Should Not Be Dying in Childbirth in 2025
… had a 33% increase in maternal deaths from 2018 to 2021. For every 100,000 live births in our state, there were 18.5 … the most basic and important information we need to fight it. Here’s what we don’t know over the past decade: how many … has a maternal mortality rate half that of New York. It’s clear that New York State needs a severe morbidity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-and-brooklyn-borough-president-antonio-reynoso-op-ed-new-york-mothers-should-not-be-dyingDiNapoli Report Looks at Foreclosure Impact on Local Governments
… become safety hazards and require demolition. Communities on Long Island and the Hudson Valley saw the biggest hit to their tax bases in the wake of the last recession. … issued by DiNapoli in August found these same counties on Long Island and in the Hudson Valley had the greatest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-report-looks-foreclosure-impact-local-governmentsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… examinations have been issued. New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD): Purchasing … Claiming of Depreciation Expenses (Follow-Up) (2018-F-11) An initial audit report found OASAS was not effectively … for crime victim compensation claims, forensic rape examinations (FRE) and victim assistance program (VAP) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: Brooklyn Leads NYC’s Economic Recovery
… Brooklyn’s economy is showing signs of recovery that outpace the rest of New York City and point to a strong rebound for the city’s most populous borough, according to an analysis released today by New York State Comptroller … Brooklyns economy is showing signs of recovery that outpace the rest of New York City and point …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-brooklyn-leads-nycs-economic-recoveryThe Foreclosure Predicament Persists
While trends in both new foreclosure filings and the total number of pending foreclosure cases indicate that the problem is far from resolved, there are small s
Town of Randolph – Justice Court Operations (2021M-76)
… manner. However, the Justice did not ensure computerized case records were updated in an accurate and timely manner or … review pending cases reports and compare computerized case information to manual case file information. Ensure that the clerk reports all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/08/27/town-randolph-justice-court-operations-2021m-76Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… of Agriculture and Markets: Annual Assessment of Market Orders for 2012, 2013, and 2014 (2014-S-58) The … the department needs to improve its oversight of its Market Order Program, particularly its Apple Market Order, which is administered pursuant to a contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsWage Theft Investigations (Follow-Up)
… in addressing the issues identified in our initial report. For example: The Department is now completing 80 percent of … follow up, the Division only had 305 cases that were open for more than one year. This was accomplished primarily by … its upstate districts conduct mail/phone investigations for the New York City area, where the majority of these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/22/wage-theft-investigations-followDiNapoli: Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Charged in $500K Grant Scheme
… project manager David Decker was arraigned today on a 22-count indictment for using his position to pocket more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-charged-500k-grant-schemeTown of Dix – Justice Court Operations (2022M-06)
Determine whether the Town of Dix (Town) Justices collected, recorded, deposited, reported and remitted Justice Court (Court) collections and reported adjudicated cases in a timely and accurate manner.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/dix-2022-6.pdfSelected Wage Investigation Procedures (Follow-Up)
… of Labor Standards (Division) seeks to vigorously enforce State Labor Laws (Laws), such as those that cover minimum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/16/selected-wage-investigation-procedures-followState Audit Shows Need to Improve Response to Noise Complaints in NYC
… address the complaints lodged against those clubs. Of 141 cases filed with SLA against these nightclubs, a total of 32 … According to the NYPD, officers took various actions at 22 of the 30 sampled locations. The noted actions included … could only document actions related to eight of the 22 clubs. DiNapoli's auditors found the number of noise …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-audit-shows-need-improve-response-noise-complaints-nycDiNapoli: Clerk Pocketed Thousands in Fines
… Norfolk justice court clerk misappropriated nearly $10,000 in court fees paid by defendants. “Ms. Dillon was entrusted … thousands of those dollars and falsifying records in a vain attempt to conceal her crimes,” DiNapoli said. “The St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office was instrumental in helping my staff bring this individual to justice. We will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-clerk-pocketed-thousands-fines