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2020 Annual Report on Preschool Special Education
In 2020, OSC completed 10 audits of preschool special education providers' expenses submitted to SED. These audits cumulatively identified over $4.4 million in recommended disallowances, or more than 3 percent of the total claimed expenses of $139.3 million for the audit period.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/seit-annual-report-2020.pdfComptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Underwood and DOI Commissioner Garnett Announce Indictment of Former Non-Profit Director Anna Mendez
… degree, a class D felony, in Bronx County Supreme Court. "For years, Ms. Mendez allegedly exploited her position to … she will face the consequences of her actions. I thank the Attorney General and Department of Investigation … Inc., which were stored in a safe in her office. Mendez is charged with taking at least $50,000 from the safe over an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-underwood-and-doi-commissioner-garnett-announce-indictment-former-non-profitDiNapoli: Fewer School Districts Overriding Tax Cap
… of school districts overriding New York’s property tax cap declined by more than half over the past three fiscal … districts were twice as likely to override the tax cap compared to high-need districts. “Local school district … are working hard to operate within the confines of the cap,” said DiNapoli. “As the cap fluctuates below two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-fewer-school-districts-overriding-tax-capDiNapoli: MTA’s Subway Station Repair List Is Growing
… rated 4.0 or higher. The MTA recently completed its latest survey, which is based on 2017 observations. The Office of the State Comptroller’s analysis is based on that survey. Of the nearly 15,500 subway station structural components, the 2017 Transit survey found that 29 percent were worn or damaged, up from 27 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-mtas-subway-station-repair-list-growingDiNapoli Tracks NYC Agency Performance, Recommends Greater Transparency
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The analysis is based on data from his office’s Agency Services Monitoring … displays funding, staffing levels and service performance for 36 city agencies. This data is updated regularly and … and the public can see what progress is being made with city services.” Key Highlights: Staffing Has Not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-tracks-nyc-agency-performance-recommends-greater-transparencyDiNapoli: Troy's Proposed Bond Financing for Its Lead Pipe Replacement Program Is Lawful and Constitutional
… the Environmental Facilities Corporation and the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Act. In 2023, during the state … and I'm eager to see this work begin immediately. The bipartisan commitment state, federal, and municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-troys-proposed-bond-financing-its-lead-pipe-replacement-program-lawful-and-constitutionalState Comptroller DiNapoli and Ulster County Executive Metzger Announce Findings of Gulnick Investigation
… County officials to strengthen financial practices and guard against potential fraud in the future. I thank County … Review the policies and procedures for the collection of parking fees at the county parking lot to maximize revenue and safeguard cash; and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-ulster-county-executive-metzger-announce-findings-gulnickDiNapoli: State Clean Energy Fund Makes Progress on Developing Solar Capacity, But Energy Efficiency Lags
… CEF spent $3.4 billion through 2023 and has achieved 45% of its total efficiency goals. “The Clean Energy Fund has … Commission (PSC) to promote the use and development of clean energy resources, is administered by the New York … from ratepayers include: Market Development which consists of initiatives focused on generating energy savings and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-state-clean-energy-fund-makes-progress-developing-solar-capacity-energy-efficiency-lagsDiNapoli: Former Hoosick Falls Police Chief Charged With Stealing From Rescue Squad
… funds to purchase over a thousand dollars in tires for his personal vehicle, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, … found that Hudson, 40, purchased four tires for a personal vehicle using $1241.36 in rescue squad funds. … vehicle and were instead taken by Hudson for use on his personal vehicle. Hudson, of Troy, was placed on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-former-hoosick-falls-police-chief-charged-stealing-rescue-squadAs Racial Homeownership Disparities Persist, State's Mortgage Agency Increases Lending to Minority and Low-Income Borrowers
… points higher than Asian rates, 34 points higher than Black rates and 39 points higher than Latino rates, according …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/racial-homeownership-disparities-persist-states-mortgage-agency-increases-lending-minority-and-lowAvoca Central School District – Procurement (2025M-29)
… (district) purchases should be made in the best interest of the taxpayers. One method for ensuring that goods and … do not solicit competition during the procurement of goods and services, taxpayers have less assurance that … also did not develop procedures governing the procurement of goods and services not subject to New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/13/avoca-central-school-district-procurement-2025m-29DiNapoli: New Yorkers Deserve a Transparent Hiring Process When Artificial Intelligence Is Used To Vet Their Job Applications
… New York City’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) is falling short in enforcing Local Law 144 (LL144) which regulates the use of … New York Citys Department of Consumer and Worker Protection DCWP is falling short in enforcing Local Law 144 LL144 which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-new-yorkers-deserve-transparent-hiring-process-when-artificial-intelligence-used-vet-theirOpinion 91-53
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … as deputy supervisor) -- Powers and Duties (appointment of board member as deputy supervisor) SUPERINTENDENT OF … additional compensation must be advertised in the notice of public hearing on the towns preliminary budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-53Otisco Fire District – Financial Activities (2025M-42)
… risk that funds could be lost or misappropriated without detection. In addition, when the financial records and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/08/01/otisco-fire-district-financial-activities-2025m-42Bayport Blue Point Union Free School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-8)
… 2019 – September 30, 2024 Understanding the Program Lead is a metal that was commonly used in plumbing and has since … Services (BOCES) to test potable (i.e., consumable) water for lead, report the results and implement necessary … District sampled for Cycle Two testing, 120 water outlets (26 percent) exceeded the lead action level. We reviewed 25 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/bayport-blue-point-union-free-school-district-lead-testing-and-reportingDiNapoli: Safeway Supermarkets Commit to Sustainable Palm Oil
… in the U.S. — has agreed to give preference to suppliers of 100% verified sustainable palm oil and set a goal of using only sustainable palm oil in all of its Safeway-brand products. As a result of the company’s … chain in the US has agreed to give preference to suppliers of 100 verified sustainable palm oil and set a goal of using …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-safeway-supermarkets-commit-sustainable-palm-oilDiNapoli: Audit Questions Payments Made to Supportive Housing Provider
… P. DiNapoli has identified $32,271 in unallowable expenses and $489,616 in questionable costs that were paid by the state Office of Mental Health (OMH) to an Altamont, N.Y. company that serves … P DiNapoli has identified $32271 in unallowable expenses and $489616 in questionable costs that were paid by the state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-audit-questions-payments-made-supportive-housing-providerDiNapoli: Former Medical Office Manager Arrested for Scheme to Defraud the New York State Health Insurance Plan
… the arrest yesterday of Gina Bradshaw, an officer manager for numerous doctors’ offices in Manhattan, for her alleged role in a long-term scheme to defraud the New … out of over $12,000 by submitting fraudulent claims for reimbursement. The arrest was the result of a joint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-former-medical-office-manager-arrested-scheme-defraud-new-york-state-health-insurance-planSelected Management and Operations Practices – BuildSmart NY/Executive Order 88
… Objectives To determine whether the 20% reduction in energy use required by Executive Order 88 was achieved by … 8, 2020 was to provide clean, low-cost, and reliable energy consistent with its commitment to the environment and … vibrant New York through customer partnerships, innovative energy solutions, and the responsible supply of affordable, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/28/selected-management-and-operations-practices-buildsmart-nyexecutive-order-88DiNapoli: Brooklyn is King of NYC Economic Growth
… jobs in 2012 after decades of losses, according to an economic snapshot of Brooklyn released today by New … DiNapoli. "Business in Brooklyn is booming and people want to live there because of the borough’s economic … the borough’s overall economy is flourishing and is poised to keep growing." "There is no question: Brooklyn is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-brooklyn-king-nyc-economic-growth