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DiNapoli: Improved Guidance Needed for State Agencies Using AI To Avoid Risks

… problem with the AI Policy is that it leaves agencies free to determine what is, or is not, responsible use of AI. … systems to determine if they are accurate, reliable, and free of biases. Only DMV has a policy requiring such a …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-improved-guidance-needed-state-agencies-using-ai-avoid-risks

DiNapoli: More New Yorkers Facing Food Insecurity, Tariffs and Federal Funding Cuts Could Worsen Problem

… during the pandemic, putting more New Yorkers at risk of going hungry. Now the implementation of tariffs and potential cuts to federal food and other … make it more difficult to provide food to those most in need. With the potential for continued foreseen and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-more-new-yorkers-facing-food-insecurity-tariffs-and-federal-funding-cuts-could-worsen

DiNapoli: Clerk Pocketed Thousands in Fines

… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the arrest of Lisa Dillon after an investigation with the St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office found the former town of Norfolk justice court clerk misappropriated nearly $10,000 in court fees paid by defendants. “Ms. Dillon was entrusted …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-clerk-pocketed-thousands-fines

MTA's Fiscal Challenge: Fill the Gap, But Not at Riders' Expense

… by the economy, but that significant challenges remain, in particular closing the unprecedented funding gap in its proposed five-year capital program. “The MTA is in better financial condition thanks to its own efforts and a …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/mtas-fiscal-challenge-fill-gap-not-riders-expense

DiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Hits Record $611 Million

… said. “State agencies should take a hard look at how they are using overtime and for what. To hold the line on … and Community Supervision (DOCCS) and the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities - accounted for 63.5 … the state’s agency workforce has declined 10.9 percent, from 180,564 in 2007 to 160,829 last year, excluding the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-hits-record-611-million

DiNapoli: City of Troy's Finances in Precarious Position

… steps to remedy the multitude of problems identified in the audit. Auditors noted recent combined operating deficits in the city’s general, water and sewer funds have approached … that addresses the findings and recommendations contained in our audit. While Mayor Madden is new to his position, he …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-city-troys-finances-precarious-position

DiNapoli: Two Western NY BOCES Holding Millions in Surplus Funds

… Educational Services (BOCES) withheld millions of dollars in surplus funds that should have been refunded to local … P. DiNapoli. “Excessive amounts of money can sit unused or in unauthorized reserve funds because of flawed budget … to each district the cost allocated to that district in the past year’s budget, the actual expenditures associated …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-two-western-ny-boces-holding-millions-surplus-funds

DiNapoli Releases July State Cash Report

… tax collections, down nearly $1.5 billion or 9.2 percent, for the year to date. Overall tax collections totaled $23.1 … period last year. Significant increases included spending for Medicaid (up $1.4 billion primarily from federal sources) … disbursements from the fund totaling $246.3 million. For a detailed breakdown of monthly spending and revenue, go …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-releases-july-state-cash-report

DiNapoli Releases Analysis of State Budget Financial and Capital Plans

… ended the last year with the largest General Fund balance in recent years, but continues to face real fiscal … add to our reserves, leaving the state with little cushion in the event of an economic downturn." The $170.3 billion … of the $9.4 billion General Fund balance from SFY 2017-18 in the current fiscal year, and that General Fund reserves …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-releases-analysis-state-budget-financial-and-capital-plans

DiNapoli: Audit Reveals Problems with Volunteer Firefighters’ Benefit Program

… and as a result local volunteers may be shortchanged on benefits, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. LOSAP is a … and specify how volunteers earn service credit. State law outlines what activities can be included in the point …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-audit-reveals-problems-volunteer-firefighters-benefit-program

DiNapoli: Local Law Enforcement Agencies Agree to Improve Sex Offender Monitoring

… taking immediate action when notified that convicted sex offenders have failed to comply with the state’s Sex Offender Registry Act, according to an audit issued …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-local-law-enforcement-agencies-agree-improve-sex-offender-monitoring

DiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Arrest in $87K Contractor Theft

… the criminal probe. “Mr. Dunkel diverted more than $87,000 in public money meant to promote immunization of children … his position as head of the American Academy of Pediatrics in New York, Dunkel defrauded taxpayers and stole over … Court with grand larceny and several counts of offering a false instrument for filing. If convicted, the maximum …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-arrest-87k-contractor-theft

Opinion 91-37

… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FINES AND PENALTIES -- Disposition of Parking … Law, §235). Such tribunals may also have jurisdiction in other specific instances (see Vehicle and Traffic Law, … Fines and penalties collected by a PVB are civil in nature and are enforceable in the same manner as the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-37

DiNapoli: NYC's Fiscal Picture Improves Short Term, but Significant Risks Lie Ahead

… increasing the planned budget gap to about $8.9 billion in FY 2025 and $13.9 billion in FY 2027 (18% of city-fund revenues), even when adjusting … amid staffing challenges. Significant risks remain in the city’s financial plan, although its recent agreement …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-nycs-fiscal-picture-improves-short-term-significant-risks-lie-ahead

Cantalician Center for Learning – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual

… Objective To determine whether the costs reported by Cantalician Center … The audit covered the costs submitted by Cantalician to SED on its 2016 and 2017 CFRs for the fiscal year ended …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/26/cantalician-center-learning-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manual

The Arc Erie County New York – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual

… not-for-profit special education provider located in Williamsville, New York. Arc Erie provides preschool … reported on the CFR must comply fully with the guidelines in SED’s RCM regarding eligibility and documentation … 30, 2019, Arc Erie reported approximately $3.6 million in reimbursable costs for its two rate-based preschool …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/06/arc-erie-county-new-york-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manual

DiNapoli: Public Authority Debt Ballooned to $329 Billion

… reported debt outstanding totaling more than $329 billion in their most recently reported fiscal years, an increase of … “Many of New York’s public authorities play a major role in state operations, but far too often they function without … efficiently.” Public authorities have an outsized impact in New York where they are responsible for a wide range of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-public-authority-debt-ballooned-329-billion

DiNapoli: Audit Finds OMH Needs To Improve Oversight of Supportive Housing Providers To Ensure Safety and Well-Being of Vulnerable New Yorkers

… should act to ensure the supportive housing it oversees is safe and offers individuals access to the services they … with Guidelines Needs Improvement Each resident is supposed to have a support plan that details the services … them being included in the contract. OMH claims there is no requirement to use the provider’s work plan as an …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-audit-finds-omh-needs-improve-oversight-supportive-housing-providers-ensure-safety-and-well