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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… needs. The authority estimates that the bridge needs at least $104.5 million for complete repainting and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for December 2015
… million and 600 payments valued at $2.2 million due to fraud, waste or other improprieties. In total for calendar … independent audits also help ensure payments are free from fraud, waste and improprieties. OSC averaged nine days for … and $1.1 billion to Affinity Health Plan. Interest on Lawyer Account Fund of NYS $31.2 million for 43 contracts for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-december-2015DiNapoli Report Examines State School Aid Trends
… ten years, state aid to school districts has increased $6 billion to $23.3 billion in 2015-16, according to a report … York.” Over the past decade, school aid has averaged 23.6 percent of state-funded expenditures. The Division of the … formula changes during the last ten years; In 2015-16, lottery aid is expected to total $3.2 billion, approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-report-examines-state-school-aid-trendsMedicaid Program – Appropriateness of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by the New York State of Health System
… caused Medicaid overpayments. The audit covered the period October 1, 2013 through October 1, 2014. Background With the enactment of the federal … Numbers and No Social Security Numbers (2010-S-29) Department of Health: Inappropriate Medicaid Payments for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/28/medicaid-program-appropriateness-medicaid-eligibility-determined-new-york-state-healthXVIII.1 Capital Projects – XVIII. Capital Projects
… that requires State agencies and public authorities to enter individual capital projects in the SFS. The purpose of Budget Bulletin E-1196 is to … PCIP Supplemental Guidance to E-1196 . *Note: If users have previously opened the above guidance documents via the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xviii/xviii2-project-costing-changes-pcipDiNapoli & NYC Make it Easier to Save for College
… Savings Program's Direct Plan has eliminated the $25 minimum contribution required to open an account in an effort … college savings accounts available to everyone, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and New York City … culturally diverse families." The request to eliminate the minimum contribution was first brought to the Office of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-nyc-make-it-easier-save-collegeDiNapoli Audit Finds Food Inspection Failures at NYC Homeless Shelters
… The state and city agencies in charge of overseeing food services at homeless shelters in New York City were lax in inspecting them and did not check if food service workers were tested for tuberculosis (TB), … it should not come with a health warning," DiNapoli said. "Food operations of many shelters have gone uninspected and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-audit-finds-food-inspection-failures-nyc-homeless-sheltersOpinion 94-3
… Law (§§190 et seq.) contains provisions relating to the formation of town special districts upon petition and, in the … are in many respects analogous to those prescribed for the formation of special districts (see, e.g., Town Law, §§191, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-3DiNapoli: More State Involvement Needed to Address Local Emergency Medical Services Challenges
… (EMS), amid a drop in EMS workers and inadequate funding, but more state action is needed to ensure localities are able … EMS amid a drop in EMS workers and inadequate funding but more state action is needed to ensure localities are able …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-more-state-involvement-needed-address-local-emergency-medical-services-challengesOtego-Unadilla Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-26)
… the public with transparent and comprehensive financial information. Key Findings District officials maintained a website but certain financial information was not posted, resulting in a lack of transparency. Information that was posted was limited in comprehensiveness. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/otego-unadilla-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-26XVI.3.J Implementation of Accounting Standards – XVI. Financial Reporting
… Standards Board (GASB) which is the standard-setting body for establishing governmental accounting and financial … as prescribed by the GASB which is the standardsetting body for establishing governmental accounting and financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3j-implementation-accounting-standardsNew Windsor Couple Charged With Stealing Over $2 Million From New York By Submitting False Medicaid Provider Claims
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced that on Thursday, October 30, 2025, Rohail Raja, age 45, and his wife, Sharma Alam, age 45, both of the Town of New … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney David M Hoovler announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/new-windsor-couple-charged-stealing-over-2-million-new-york-submitting-false-medicaid-provider-claimsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea Of Former Halfmoon Town Supervisor For Stealing Campaign Funds
… and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the guilty plea of Melinda “Mindy” Wormuth, the former town of Halfmoon supervisor, on state charges for … and Attorney General Eric T Schneiderman today announced the guilty plea of Melinda Mindy Wormuth the former town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-halfmoon-town-supervisor-stealingFormer Treasurer of Putnam Engine & Hose Co. of the Port Chester Volunteer Fire Dept. Pleads Guilty to Embezzling More Than $38,000
… court and pled guilty today before U.S. Magistrate Judge Paul E. Davison. This case has been assigned to U.S. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/former-treasurer-putnam-engine-hose-co-port-chester-volunteer-fire-dept-pleads-guilty-embezzling-moreDiNapoli: LIRR Ridership Is Recovering but Service Improvement Must Remain a Priority
… The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) is making a steady recovery from the pandemic with … in 2023 that was better than in 2019. Still, the LIRR had 31% more delays from train car problems last year … from State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli shows. “The LIRR has made improvements in on-time performance since the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-lirr-ridership-recovering-service-improvement-must-remain-priorityDiNapoli: New York Sends More Money to Washington Than It Gets Back
… ranked third among the states behind California and Texas. New York’s balance of payments with Washington varies … highest for direct payments behind California, Florida and Texas. New York’s total included approximately $56.7 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-new-york-sends-more-money-washington-it-gets-backSchool District Website Transparency (2021-MS-1)
… the 13 districts we examined: Six did not transparently post comprehensive original budget information. None … current year budget-to-actual information. Ten did not post a comprehensive final annual budget. Eleven did not prepare and post a multiyear financial plan that could enhance the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/school-district-website-transparency-2021-ms-1DiNapoli: Percentage of New Yorkers With Mental Illness Rose as Available Psychiatric Beds Declined
… The mental health needs of New Yorkers have greatly increased, with 21.1% of adults struggling with mental Illness and 5.1% with a severe mental illness in … in the number of individuals served by the state’s public mental health system, with nearly 900,000 residents utilizing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-percentage-new-yorkers-mental-illness-rose-available-psychiatric-beds-declinedBeacon City School District - School District Website (S9-19-27)
… certain financial information was not posted, resulting in a lack of transparency. Information that was posted was limited in comprehensiveness. This prevents taxpayers and other … detail, audit reports and corrective action plans (CAPs) in an easily accessible location. Comprehensive appended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/beacon-city-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-27DiNapoli: Better Monitoring of "Leandra’s Law" Enforcement Needed
… alcohol-related offenses are not always being reported for attempting to operate their vehicles while under the influence or for tampering with the court-ordered ignition interlock … Act, also known as “Leandra’s Law,” individuals convicted for certain alcohol-related offenses occurring on or after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-better-monitoring-leandras-law-enforcement-needed