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Comptroller DiNapoli: Schools Must Do More to Limit Access to Sensitive Student Databases
… Employees in six upstate New York school districts had inappropriate … said DiNapoli. “Each of the districts identified in this audit should take the simple and immediate steps … controls over personal, private and sensitive information. In the meantime, I have directed my audit division to expand …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-schools-must-do-more-limit-access-sensitive-student-databasesDiNapoli: NYC Projects Budget Surplus For 2017, But Faces Risks With Federal Budget Cuts
… New York City projects a surplus of $3.7 billion in fiscal year (FY) 2017, but faces the risk of losing substantial federal funding in the years ahead with proposed budget cuts looming in Washington, according to a report released today by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-nyc-projects-budget-surplus-2017-faces-risks-federal-budget-cutsXI.2.K Authorized Signatures – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… or of a division, board, body, bureau, officer or employee in a department, for personal services, maintenance and … of the department, or by such authority or authorities in the department as shall be designated by the head of the … BOC, identifying the signatory name to be removed from the list. The department head or designee must sign the letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2k-authorized-signaturesDiNapoli: Pandemic Disrupts Special Education; Many Students Missing Mandated Services
… March 2020 and a substantial reliance by school districts on hybrid learning models during the 2020-21 school year. A … particularly for therapies that require hands-on, face-to-face interaction or specialized equipment. New … gaps that predated the pandemic are likely to widen. On 2019 Grade 3-8 English Language Arts state assessments, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-pandemic-disrupts-special-education-many-students-missing-mandated-servicesRabbi Who Pleaded Guilty to Stealing $5 Million of Funds Intended for Special Needs Students Sentenced to Up to Three Years in Prison
… that Rabbi Samuel Hiller, the former assistant director of Island Child Development Center, once one of the City's … actions." Comptroller Thomas P. Dinapoli, said, "Pocketing millions of dollars in money intended to aid children with … 53, of Woodmere, and Daniel Laniado, 44, of Brooklyn - have pleaded guilty to various charges for their involvement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/rabbi-who-pleaded-guilty-stealing-5-million-funds-intended-special-needs-students-sentenced-threeDiNapoli Urges NYC to Shore Up Rainy-Day Fund
… City officials to better prepare for financial downturns by evaluating the city’s rainy-day reserve fund, establishing … the Revenue Stabilization Fund), which was authorized by changes in state law and the city charter. This move made … drawn down from the reserves as soon as possible. By comparison, New York City does not currently have a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-urges-nyc-shore-rainy-day-fundDiNapoli: MWBE Participation in the State’s Pension Fund Rose to All-Time High in State Fiscal Year 2020-21
… managed by Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) managers grew from $20 billion to approximately $27 … the Fund continued its steady deployment of capital to MWBE firms. Increases in value over the previous year were … million. The Fund makes a portion of its investments with MWBE firms through its Emerging Manager program, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-mwbe-participation-states-pension-fund-rose-all-time-high-state-fiscal-year-2020-21DiNapoli Releases December State Cash Report
… sector, it is important to be realistic and prepared for potential economic challenges in the coming year.” Tax … were $499 million or 19.9 percent higher than last year for the same period. All Funds receipts totaled $111.9 … were $2.4 billion or 6.8 percent higher than last year for the same period. All Funds spending of just over $104.9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-releases-december-state-cash-reportDiNapoli Releases Upper Manhattan Economic Snapshot
… The number of jobs, businesses and people living in Washington Heights … This report will help us better address the challenges in our economy and tackle them strategically. I look forward to … and community leaders to improve the lives of families in our beloved neighborhood,” said U.S. Rep. Charles B. Rangel. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-releases-upper-manhattan-economic-snapshotDiNapoli Releases State Cash Report
… Tax revenues of $3.9 billion in May were stronger than projected, with collections for the … said. “New York has also collected more than $1.5 billion in settlement dollars that are not yet appropriated. These … to stronger personal income tax (PIT) collections received in April with the filing of annual returns for the 2014 tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-releases-state-cash-reportNewburgh Fire Chief Charged in White Plains Federal Court with Fraudulently Obtaining Retirement Benefits
… As the introductory phrase signifies, the entirety of the text of the Indictment and the description of the Indictment … of Walkill, New York, is charged with one count of wire fraud, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/newburgh-fire-chief-charged-white-plains-federal-court-fraudulently-obtaining-retirement-benefitsDiNapoli: Audit Finds State Falling Short in Helping People with Disabilities Find Work
… out on employment opportunities and other benefits because the state Office of Mental Health (OMH) failed to include key features in its web-based advisement system, according to an audit … suffer much higher rates of unemployment and poverty than the general public, and the Office of Mental Health hasn’t …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-state-falling-short-helping-people-disabilities-find-workDiNapoli: Federal Aid, Increasing Tax Revenues and Savings Boost New York City's Surplus
… New York City is expecting to generate a surplus of $3.7 billion in … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on the city’s February financial plan. The surplus could reach at least …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-federal-aid-increasing-tax-revenues-and-savings-boost-new-york-citys-surplusUse, Collection, and Reporting of Infection Control Data
… and promote the health of New Yorkers through prevention, science, and the assurance of quality health care delivery. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/15/use-collection-and-reporting-infection-control-dataDiNapoli Warns of ‘Triple Threat’ of Fiscal Risks
… first six months declined 2.1 percent, or $767.9 million, from the same period last year. "New York faces serious … Budget in August, and $3 billion lower than the balance from a year earlier, both of which largely reflected monetary … report notes that through the mid-year: Collections of all consumption and use taxes totaled just over $8.4 billion, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-warns-triple-threat-fiscal-risksLife Skills Home Training Tutorial Program for Preschoolers, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… security deposit expenses, $2,387 in personal cell phone expenses, $1,922 in late fees associated with utilities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/17/life-skills-home-training-tutorial-program-preschoolers-inc-compliance-reimbursable-costOversight of Mental Health Education in Schools
… districts have the necessary mental health education in place as required by law. We also sought to determine what … isolation, and other unexpected changes to their lives. In mid-March 2020, schools across the United States, … increased stress and anxiety, which has led to a decline in mental health. The American Psychological Association …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/11/oversight-mental-health-education-schoolsDiNapoli: NYC Finances Gain Stronger Footing
… budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 (FY 2022), including a $6 billion increase in spending from … years 2022 to 2025, after declining for the first time in 25 years in 2021. In comparison, city-funded spending is … years, it has yet to reach a collective bargaining agreement with the municipal unions to generate recurring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-nyc-finances-gain-stronger-footingDiNapoli: Tax Revenues Through December Were $2.5 Billion Lower Than Last Year
… State tax receipts through the first nine months of the state fiscal year were $2.5 billion lower than last … $1.8 billion higher than anticipated by the state Division of the Budget (DOB), according to the monthly State Cash … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Tax receipts in the month of December totaled $8.4 billion, $422.5 million above last …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-tax-revenues-through-december-were-25-billion-lower-last-yearKids Unlimited, PT, OT & SLP, PLLC – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… exceeded the regional average; $173,650 in over-reported health insurance benefits; $6,281 in unsupported depreciation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/31/kids-unlimited-pt-ot-slp-pllc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manual