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DiNapoli: Improvements at NYS Parks Needed to Remove Barriers for People With Disabilities
… Parks across New York State were found to have inaccessible entrances and restrooms, obstacles on … promote inclusivity and broad access to all the resources it has to offer, and this includes our state parks and … tracking complaints related to accessibility, which makes it difficult to determine if they were adequately addressed. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-improvements-nys-parks-needed-remove-barriers-people-disabilitiesDiNapoli: NYC Emergency Management Failing to Ensure the City is Prepared for Disasters
… Ten years after Superstorm Sandy devastated the New York City metropolitan area, killing dozens of people and … continuity plans and evacuation plans. The audit is the first of four that DiNapoli has engaged with a focus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nyc-emergency-management-failing-ensure-city-prepared-disastersDiNapoli: MTA Outlook Shows Growing Need for New Funding as Budget Gaps Widen
… and rebuild fare revenue before federal relief aid runs out, but in that time, it must develop plans to cover budget … in 2025 and grow in the outyears, according to a report on MTA’s financial outlook released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The serious structural …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-mta-outlook-shows-growing-need-new-funding-budget-gaps-widenCourt-Appointed Executor of Decedent’s Estate Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Embezzlement
… P. DiNapoli and United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York Geoffrey S. Berman announced that … sentenced to 24 months in prison in White Plains federal court for embezzling approximately $1.4 million from a … bars.” According to the allegations contained in court documents: Bayard was appointed administrator of the estate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/court-appointed-executor-decedents-estate-sentenced-two-years-prison-embezzlementTown of Charlton – Internal Controls Over Billed Receivables for Water Operations (2014M-28)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Town established internal controls over … been established. The water clerk could make adjustments to customer accounts without prior Board approval. Key … controls. Require Board approval for adjustments to water customer accounts. … The purpose of our audit was to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/05/09/town-charlton-internal-controls-over-billed-receivables-water-operations-2014m-28UnitedHealthcare – Overpayments for Out-of-Network Anesthesia Services Provided at In-Network Ambulatory Surgery Centers (Follow-Up)
… Insurance Program (NYSHIP) covers over 1.2 million active and retired State, local government and school district employees, and their dependents. NYSHIP’s primary health benefit plan is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/18/unitedhealthcare-overpayments-out-network-anesthesia-services-provided-network-ambulatoryDiNapoli: Former Hannibal Fire Chief and Father Indicted for Allegedly Stealing Go-Kart Proceeds
… and falsifying business records in the first degree before Judge Karen Brandt Brown in Oswego County Court. He is … on charges of grand larceny in the fourth degree before Judge Karen Brandt Brown in Oswego County Court. He is due …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-former-hannibal-fire-chief-and-father-indicted-allegedly-stealing-go-kart-proceedsDiNapoli: Homeless New Yorkers Relying on CityFHEPS Face Significant Delays for Permanent Housing
… Inadequate oversight of a New York City rental assistance program is leading to … today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit found the New York City Department of Social … taken any steps to investigate why delays are occurring or how to fix them. Subsidy Payment Delays Auditors requested …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-homeless-new-yorkers-relying-cityfheps-face-significant-delays-permanent-housingDiNapoli: Archer Daniels Midland Co. Agrees to Shareholders' Request For 'No Deforestation' Policy
… of any link to deforestation, a leading cause of climate change. As a result of the company’s commitments, the New … practices that destroy the environment and foster climate change can not only harm the public, but can damage … linked to deforestation and the promotion of climate change risks damage to its operations and reputation. ADM is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-archer-daniels-midland-co-agrees-shareholders-request-no-deforestation-policyDiNapoli: Five Major Companies Adopt Pension Fund's Call for Transparency on Political Contributions
… fund in the United States. The Fund holds and invests the assets of the New York State and Local Retirement System on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-five-major-companies-adopt-pension-funds-call-transparency-political-contributionsDiNapoli: NYC Office Building Market Values Rise Amid Shift in Demand for Space
… Office buildings in New York City remain a critical contributor to its economy … and tax base, as market values reached nearly $205 billion in fiscal year (FY) 2025, surpassing pre-pandemic levels, … and Long Island City. “The value of office buildings in New York City is tied to demand for space that comes from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-office-building-market-values-rise-amid-shift-demand-spaceDiNapoli: Two Poughkeepsie Women Arrested for Stealing NYS Pension Checks From Deceased Pensioner
… $8,600 meant for one of the defendants’ deceased mother, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Dutchess County … Judge Scott Volkman in Poughkeepsie City Court. She is due back in court on Jan. 31. Moseley was arrested on charges of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-two-poughkeepsie-women-arrested-stealing-nys-pension-checks-deceased-pensionerNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Continues to Hold Corporate America Accountable for Poor Climate Policies
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … to have corporations improve their environmental policies and practices and take steps to address climate risk. … sources by 2025. Vistra Energy Corp. (VST), a utility company that is one of the largest GHG emitters in the Fund’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-continues-hold-corporate-america-accountable-poor-climate-policiesDiNapoli: Federal Funding Uncertainty Jeopardizes Impact of Inflation Reduction Act for New Yorkers
… A new report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli details New York’s financial impact from the 2022 Inflation Reduction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-federal-funding-uncertainty-jeopardizes-impact-inflation-reduction-act-new-yorkersDiNapoli: Allegany County Woman Arrested for Theft of Nearly $30,000 in Pension Checks
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Allegany …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-allegany-county-woman-arrested-theft-nearly-30000-pension-checksDiNapoli Announces Lowered Fees for New York State's 529 College Savings Direct Plan
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced a new reduction in management fees for the state’s 529 College …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-announces-lowered-fees-new-york-states-529-college-savings-direct-planDiNapoli: Improved Planning Needed for New York To Achieve Its Clean Energy Goals
… The Public Service Commission (PSC) and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority … (NYSERDA) have taken considerable steps in planning for New York State’s transition to renewable energy but must take … energy goals, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-improved-planning-needed-new-york-achieve-its-clean-energy-goalsDiNapoli: Former Citizens Hose Fire Company Treasurer Arrested for Stealing More Than $100,000
… announced today. The defendant, Jill Havens, who served in the Citizens Hose Company in Shortsville, was charged with Grand Larceny. “Jill Havens … despite our warnings of needed improvements in oversight, this is the second theft my office has found by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-former-citizens-hose-fire-company-treasurer-arrested-stealing-more-100000DiNapoli: State Paid $14.5 Billion for Medicaid Home Care Services That Lacked Verification
… that the services took place, according to a new audit from State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Medicaid’s home … the integrity of these services and safeguard Medicaid funds.” New York state implemented an electronic visit … data alone may not indicate that the underlying claim was inappropriate, they said they planned to implement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-state-paid-145-billion-medicaid-home-care-services-lacked-verificationFormer Village of Candor Mayor Sentenced to Jail Time for Stealing Village Funds
… who break our laws accountable. The victims in this case are the people of New York who put their trust in the former …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/former-village-candor-mayor-sentenced-jail-time-stealing-village-funds