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DiNapoli: Audit Reveals Issues Behind Broome County's Fiscal Stress
… consistent subsidies from the general fund, including: the airport, two entertainment venues, the nursing home and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-audit-reveals-issues-behind-broome-countys-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: Potsdam Audit Finds Missing Court Funds
… The former justice court clerk in the town of Potsdam was arrested for embezzling $117,000 after an … records and pocketed cash receipts, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. After finding the … the St. Lawrence County District Attorney with one count of grand larceny in the second degree, a class C felony, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-potsdam-audit-finds-missing-court-fundsNew York City Department of Homeless Services – Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Institute for Community Living, Inc.
… and co-morbid substance abuse disorders at their 200-bed Tillary Street Women’s Shelter (Tillary) for the period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/16/new-york-city-department-homeless-services-oversight-contract-expenditures-instituteDiNapoli: Ithaca Woman Charged With Stealing Nearly $70,000 in Pension Payments
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten and the New York State Police announced … place in our community," Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten said. “This case has brought to light, an … Thomas P DiNapoli Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten and the New York State Police announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-ithaca-woman-charged-stealing-nearly-70000-pension-paymentsExamination of Pitts Management Associates (PMA)
… Downstate originally entered into contract CM00939 with PMA for consulting services for the period December 3, … OSC. In December 2013, Downstate replaced contract CM00939 with contract TQ00002, which was not subject to approval by … for proper internal controls. Establish clear agreements with vendors that: Require specific and measurable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/14/examination-pitts-management-associates-pmaDiNapoli Op-Ed: New York Should Opt Into Public Financing of Elections
… * * * In 2014, I faced one of the hardest decisions of my career: Should I opt into a public financing program for … public financing of political campaigns. I’d even pushed my own legislation to start with the State Comptroller’s … In 2014 I faced one of the hardest decisions of my career Should I opt into a public financing program for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-op-ed-new-york-should-opt-public-financing-electionsDiNapoli: Town of Bennington Audit Leads to Arrest
… into town accounts using cash she claimed to have in her home and that was found in a filing cabinet in town hall. … is repaying the town,” said DiNapoli. “Unfortunately, my office continues to uncover instances such as this where …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-town-bennington-audit-leads-arrestDiNapoli Reaches Agreement With Mattel Inc. on Political Spending Disclosure
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that Mattel Inc., one of the world's largest toy manufacturers, has … proposal: 2017 Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. Nisource Inc. 2016 J.M. Smucker Co. Centerpoint Energy Coca Cola … Energy 2013 Dr. Pepper Snapple Group Harley-Davidson Inc. KeyCorp Noble Energy Inc. PepsiCo Inc. Plum Creek Timber …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-reaches-agreement-mattel-inc-political-spending-disclosureDiNapoli: Special Education Providers Shortchanging Special Needs Children
… Audits of special education providers across New York state have uncovered a disturbing pattern of mismanagement that cost taxpayers nearly $42 million in … education providers misspent or misused, including cases of possible fraud that have been referred to law enforcement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-special-education-providers-shortchanging-special-needs-childrenFormer Treasurer of Patterson Volunteer Fire Department Pleads Guilty To Fraud and Tax Charges Arising From His Embezzlement of More Than $1.1 Million
… (“FBI”), Thomas P. DiNapoli, New York State Comptroller, and George Beach, Superintendent, New York State Police, … New York (“PFD”), pled guilty today to wire fraud and false subscription to tax returns before Magistrate Judge … took money that was supposed to be used for fighting fires and other department needs, and instead used it to keep his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/former-treasurer-patterson-volunteer-fire-department-pleads-guilty-fraud-and-tax-charges-arising-hisEnforcement of Mitchell-Lama Surcharge Provisions
… developments supervised by the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). This audit … while preserving the stability and affordability of New York City’s existing housing stock. The Mitchell-Lama … the surcharge for 14 (35 percent) of the 40 sampled tenants, which in some cases resulted in incorrect surcharge …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/10/enforcement-mitchell-lama-surcharge-provisionsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-216
… and the above referenced Unions provide for a one-time lump sum payment of $1000 (prorated for employees working less than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-216-2015-judicial-ratification-bonus-bargaining-units-f8-and-g9Housing for Seniors
… significant inaccuracies. For SCHAP, which provides loans to homeowners for home repairs, we found several … violations at the time homeowners received SCHAP loans; however, the violations were not remedied as required. … loan repayments for recipients who had defaulted on their loans. For example, HPD did not attempt to collect loan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/05/housing-seniorsTown of Theresa – Internal Controls Over Claims Auditing (2014M-89)
… five-member Town Board, is located in Jefferson County and has approximately 2,900 residents. The Town’s budgeted … designed to ensure that claims are adequately supported and appropriate prior to payment. Key Recommendation There …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/05/23/town-theresa-internal-controls-over-claims-auditing-2014m-89Medicaid Program – Improper Payments for Services Related to Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, or Attending Providers No Longer Participating in the Medicaid Program
… had approximately 7.3 million recipients and Medicaid claim costs totaled $68.1 billion. The Affordable Care Act … for claims that reported an inactive OPRA provider on the claim’s order or service date, including $5.8 million for … due to past misconduct. The Department enhanced eMedNY claim edits in February 2018 and, subsequently, we found a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/19/medicaid-program-improper-payments-services-related-ordering-prescribing-referring-orComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Town of East Greenbush , Town of Elizabethtown , Lockport Housing Authority , City of Long Beach , Putnam County and … records and financial reports were accurate. Lockport Housing Authority – Executive Director’s Compensation … the Town of East Greenbush Town of Elizabethtown Lockport Housing Authority City of Long Beach Putnam County and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOversight of Food Service Establishments
… whether the Department of Health adequately monitors designated health departments’ oversight of food service … and Mental Hygiene, and Department district offices as designated health departments. These departments are … food-related complaints against Establishments to their designated health department. The Department requires each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/04/05/oversight-food-service-establishmentsOneida City School District – Controlling Access to the Student Information System (2016M-53)
… have not established effective policies and procedures for protecting the PPSI in the SIS. There were unnecessary user …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/oneida-city-school-district-controlling-access-student-information-systemEfficiency of Warehouse Space
… Our audit covered the period January 1, 2014 through March 29, 2019. About the Program The Spending and Government … issued to all State agencies inquiring about warehouse and storage space and the associated costs, because there was no … in reducing leased warehouse space, having evaluated 29 leased warehouses, resulting in: the consolidation of 14, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/03/efficiency-warehouse-spaceFishers Island Ferry District – Financial Operations (2016M-156)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess selected financial operations for the period … employees, and neither employees nor managers are required to sign and certify that the hours reported on the time cards … The Fishers Island freight agent’s duties related to cash receipts are not adequately segregated, collections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/08/12/fishers-island-ferry-district-financial-operations-2016m-156