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Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance - SSP Payments Made to Deceased Individuals
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine the appropriateness of New York State Supplemental Program (SSP) Payments the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) made to … The objective of our examination was to determine the appropriateness of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/09/office-temporary-and-disability-assistance-ssp-payments-made-deceased-individualsDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Pay Rose to a Record $716 Million Last Year
… Overtime pay at state agencies jumped for the sixth straight year to a record $716 million in 2015 – up nearly $55 million from the year before, … OOvertime pay at state agencies jumped for the sixth straight year to a record $716 million in 2015 up nearly $55 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-pay-rose-record-716-million-last-yearDiNapoli: Calls to Investigate Violations of Do Not Call Law Going Unanswered
… Do Not Call registry complaints by New York state residents … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "The Do Not Call Registry was created to help consumers avoid … the law, telemarketers will continue to bother people who do not want calls, attempt to steal personal information or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-calls-investigate-violations-do-not-call-law-going-unansweredDiNapoli: Monroe County Failed to Monitor Contractor Operating Golf Courses, Costing Taxpayers
… has cost county taxpayers a bundle and left the courses in poor repair,”DiNapoli said. “Had county officials properly … the courses’sub-par conditions sooner.” Beginning in 1997, Monroe County contracted with Tindale to operate, … clubhouse project at one course, and to make $100,000 in other capital improvements annually. In June and July …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-monroe-county-failed-monitor-contractor-operating-golf-courses-costing-taxpayersReducing the Cost of Hospital Services Provided to County Inmates (2013-MS-4)
… audit was to determine if counties are controlling inmate hospital costs and paying the appropriate rates for the … on a county’s financial resources. For example, inmate hospital health care costs in the eight counties audited … about $1.4 million, or 50 percent, was for inpatient hospital services while $1.4 million, or 50 percent, was for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/09/19/reducing-cost-hospital-services-provided-county-inmates-2013-ms-4DiNapoli: Value of IDA Projects Grew 10% in 2021 to $126 Billion
… to $29.2 million in 2021. County IDAs were responsible for 61.2% of all active IDA projects in 2021, followed by … (0.1%). The report summarizes data as reported by IDAs for fiscal year end 2021 through the Public Authorities … IDA, do not. DiNapoli’s report found that: Tax exemptions for IDA projects totaled almost $1.9 billion, an increase of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-value-ida-projects-grew-10-percent-in-2021-to-126-billionDiNapoli: Former Utica City School District Superintendent Pleads Guilty to Public Corruption
… pleaded guilty to the felony charge of public corruption for using taxpayer funds to help support a political campaign … he is now a convicted felon and has been held accountable for his crimes. I thank District Attorney Carville and the State Police for their partnership in rooting out public corruption.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-utica-city-school-district-superintendent-pleads-guilty-public-corruptionDiNapoli Op-Ed: New York Needs to Boost Financial Education in Our Schools
… amNewYork on Saturday published an op-ed from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The full op-ed is … directing my office to identify ways to enhance New York State residents’ personal finance knowledge and understanding … than people with lower financial know-how. In New York state, during last year’s legislative session, eight bills …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-op-ed-new-york-needs-boost-financial-education-our-schoolsDiNapoli: State Needs to Help Addiction Support Providers Better Prepare for Emergencies
… treatment programs may not be adequately prepared in an emergency to prevent gaps in care, which could compromise patient progress or safety, … “The COVID-19 pandemic led to significant disruptions in addiction care and services, leaving many vulnerable New … treatment programs may not be adequately prepared in an emergency to prevent gaps in care which could …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-state-needs-help-addiction-support-providers-better-prepare-emergenciesDiNapoli: Former Morley Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $16,000
… A former treasurer of the Morley Volunteer Fire Co., Cindi Perkins, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the fourth degree for stealing over $16,000 from the company over a three-year period, New York State … STEALING OVER $16000 A former treasurer of the Morley Volunteer Fire Co Cindi Perkins pleaded guilty to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-former-morley-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-16000State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Tentative Agreements to End UAW Strike
… UAW and the big three automakers. “With the announcement of a tentative agreement at General Motors, the end of an historic strike by the United Auto Workers will come to … for coming to terms that will secure the futures of autoworkers and set the stage for growth, innovation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-tentative-agreements-end-uaw-strikeOversight of Sex Offenders Subject to Strict and Intensive Supervision and Treatment
… Supervision and Treatment for sex offenders placed in the community. Our audit covered the period April 1, 2012 … Act (Act) was enacted by the New York State Legislature in 2007 to deal with the civil management, including … them to committing a sex offense and that results in their difficulty in controlling this behavior. The goals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/17/oversight-sex-offenders-subject-strict-and-intensive-supervision-and-treatmentDiNapoli: Court Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $10,000 in Fines
… A former justice court clerk pleaded guilty to petit larceny after a joint … Department found she misappropriated more than $10,000 in court fees, said State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Lisa … for her actions after she pleaded guilty in Canton Town Court on Wednesday. DiNapoli’s office and a Sheriff’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-court-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-10000-finesDiNapoli: Problems Persist at Many Hotels and Motels Used to House Homeless
… State auditors examining hotels and motels used to house the homeless found poor conditions still exist at many … water damage, exposed wiring, missing smoke detectors and garbage in rooms, according to an audit released today by … State auditors examining hotels and motels used to house the homeless found poor conditions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-problems-persist-many-hotels-and-motels-used-house-homelessChemical Dependency Program Payments to Selected Contractors in New York City (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report, Chemical Dependency Program Payments to Selected Contractors in New York City (Report 2007-S-60). Background Our initial … of alcohol and substance abuse. We audited $8.4 million in payments made to the two contractors, and found that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/10/chemical-dependency-program-payments-selected-contractors-new-york-city-followLocal Sales Tax Collections Increased by 3% in July Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state grew by 3% in July compared … million compared to the same time last year. “Local sales tax growth in July continued at a moderate pace, similar to … had the largest decline at 12.1%. These monthly sales tax collections are from the cash distributions made to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/local-sales-tax-collections-increased-3-july-compared-last-yearServices to Workers Under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act - Dashboard
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/services-workers-under-worker-adjustment-and-retraining-notification-act-dashboardDiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Pension Double-Dipping and Defrauding Village
… As a result of his conviction, Volkmann is required to leave public office. “Instead of upholding the law, … their public position for their own personal benefit, while violating the trust of those they serve, will be … Superintendent Kevin P. Bruen. “Public corruption will not be tolerated in any form, and we thank the Comptroller’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-pleads-guilty-pension-double-dipping-and-defrauding-villageNiagara Falls Housing Authority – Compensation-Related Payments to the Executive Director (2012M-199)
… process for compensation-related payments to the Executive Director for the period January 1, 2010, to July 31, 2012. … year budget was $6.9 million. Key Findings The Executive Director received $6,400 in improper stipends and sold more … did not provide sufficient oversight of the Executive Director. We reviewed all the payments made to the Executive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/01/18/niagara-falls-housing-authority-compensation-related-payments-executive-directorFacility Oversight and Timeliness of Response to Complaints and Inmate Grievances (Follow-Up)
… Inmate Grievances ( 2017-S-2 ). About the Program The State Commission of Correction (Commission) is responsible … of all 511 correctional facilities throughout the State, including 54 facilities operated by the Department of … inspection of all correctional facilities throughout the State and the timely response to complaints and inmate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/18/facility-oversight-and-timeliness-response-complaints-and-inmate-grievances-follow