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DiNapoli: Wyandanch Public Library Audit Reveals Missing Cash, Excess Benefits
… Officials of the Wyandanch Public Library in Suffolk County failed to notice $4,600 in missing cash, overpaid the library’s treasurer $6,900 and … of a family member employed by the library which resulted in nearly $20,000 in questionable pay, according to an audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-wyandanch-public-library-audit-reveals-missing-cash-excess-benefitsXV.11 Journal/Revenue Transfers – XV. End of Year
… submit these transactions to OSC by the date identified in the Office of Operations Events and Deadlines Calendar . … submit these transactions to OSC by the date identified in the Office of Operations Events and Deadlines Calendar …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv11-journalrevenue-transfersDiNapoli: State Education Employment Program For New Yorkers With Disabilities Falling Short
… “People with disabilities often face great obstacles in finding and keeping the jobs they want, and the pandemic … failure to monitor progress and by significant delays in implementing the individual plans for achieving … a chief disability officer, and hope that this will result in much-needed improvements to the state’s services and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-state-education-employment-program-new-yorkers-disabilities-falling-shortDiNapoli: New York’s Workforce Development Programs Lack Governance and Coordination
… governing body to coordinate planning, to make sure the needs of New Yorkers are met, and resources are used … and coordination,” DiNapoli said. “As the lead agency in workforce development, the Department of Labor needs to pay closer attention to what is needed to better manage these programs and get our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-new-yorks-workforce-development-programs-lack-governance-and-coordinationDiNapoli: Lack of Oversight Hinders Home Meal Delivery Program for Vulnerable Seniors
… so it can better monitor providers and accomplish its mission of providing nutritious home-delivered meals to … in one week. DFTA’s lack of oversight in this area made it impossible for the agency to know if providers are reporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-lack-oversight-hinders-home-meal-delivery-program-vulnerable-seniorsDiNapoli: NYC’s Restaurant, Retail and Recreation Sectors Continue to Struggle During Pandemic
… during the COVID-19 pandemic, even before the latest surge in cases, with 169,700 fewer jobs in November than from two years ago, according to a report … losses accounted for 41% of total private sector jobs lost in the city during the pandemic. “While communities across …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-nycs-restaurant-retail-and-recreation-sectors-continue-struggle-during-pandemicDiNapoli: NYS Office for the Aging Falling Short Funding Program for Seniors
… Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) failed to spend millions of dollars on programs geared to support senior citizens, … for services to help them remain independent and out of nursing homes, but the Office for the Aging isn’t doing … that help them stay in their homes and avoid higher levels of care and publicly financed care. Programs are administered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-nys-office-aging-falling-short-funding-program-seniorsDiNapoli: SED Oversight of Career Training Programs Falling Short
… auditors determined a high-salary occupation to be at or above the state average salary (excluding NYC) for all … high school students in grades 9-12 participated in at least one CTE course, including 41,227 students who took a … In addition, not all CTE classrooms are operating at capacity, resulting in a reduced number of students that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-sed-oversight-career-training-programs-falling-shortDiNapoli: 2020-21 Tax Revenues $3 Billion Over Projections
… than forecast by the state Division of the Budget (DOB) in the Amended Executive Budget Financial Plan in February (latest projections), and $6.8 billion higher than forecast in May 2020 (initial projections), according to the March …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-2020-21-tax-revenues-3-billion-over-projectionsDiNapoli: Tax Revenues in February $758 Million Over Budget Projections
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. State tax revenues for fiscal year 2021 totaled $75 billion through the end of … Medicaid spending, as well as the withholding of certain payments. As of February 28, the General Fund held a balance of $20.3 billion, $327.2 million higher than DOB …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-tax-revenues-february-758-million-over-budget-projectionsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street's 2020 Bonuses Rose Amid Volatility
… The average bonus paid to employees in New York City’s securities industry grew by 10 percent in 2020 to $184,000, in line with the city’s most recent 9.9 percent projection, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-streets-2020-bonuses-rose-amid-volatilityDiNapoli: NYC Projects $3 Billion Surplus for 2015, Balanced Budget Next Year
… small gaps in the following three years, according to a review of the city’s updated financial plan released … in 2014 (the first job gains since 2011) and is on pace to add nearly 4,000 jobs during 2015. Industry profits were … the city has resumed the process of identifying agency cost-saving initiatives after a two-year hiatus, which funded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-nyc-projects-3-billion-surplus-2015-balanced-budget-next-yearDiNapoli: As Drug Overdoses Climbed the State Failed to Inspect Residential Drug Treatment Programs
… New Yorkers in residential drug treatment programs have been poorly … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The COVID pandemic wreaked havoc in the lives of many New Yorkers, including those vulnerable … and providing the best care possible to all New Yorkers in need of their help.” In a letter to the federal Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-drug-overdoses-climbed-state-failed-inspect-residential-drug-treatment-programsDiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Sentenced for Pension Double-Dipping
… of Police Peter Volkmann was sentenced to pay $92,829 in restitution and perform 200 hours of community service … Czajka and the New York State Police for their partnership in helping us bring justice to this case.” “Mr. Volkmann … Village of Chatham," District Attorney Paul Czajka said. "In doing so, he undermined much of the good he did in helping …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-sentenced-pension-double-dippingDiNapoli: Number of New Yorkers Going Hungry Increases Despite Improving Economy
… according to a follow-up analysis released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. A report released … New York and America don’t go hungry.” Data collected by the U.S. Census Bureau since the start of the pandemic … through Sept. 2021. Monthly SNAP expenditures increased by $506.4 million, or 142%, from Jan. 2020 to Feb. 2023, when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-number-new-yorkers-going-hungry-increases-despite-improving-economyDiNapoli Calls for Improvements to Capital Planning Process
… to ensure that New York State is spending its billions of capital project dollars wisely. "Much of New York's infrastructure was built decades ago and is heavily used. It is in need of ongoing maintenance, repair or replacement, but the full …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-calls-improvements-capital-planning-processDiNapoli: NYC Emergency Management Failing to Ensure the City is Prepared for Disasters
… prepared for another catastrophic event, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit of the New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) found weak oversight and poor … 412 (55%) mitigation actions did not have finish dates, making it unclear if the work was completed; 403 (53%) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nyc-emergency-management-failing-ensure-city-prepared-disastersDiNapoli: State Should Improve Financial Literacy Efforts
… knowledge and skills, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit … Studies have shown that most Americans, particularly young adults, are not prepared for financial emergencies and … expenses for three months in an emergency. 12% owed more on their home than it was worth. In addition, 2.5 million New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-state-should-improve-financial-literacy-effortsCitywide Payment Services and Standards – Controls Over Payments
… Payments Services and Standards (CPSS) unit has controls in place to ensure that payments received by and processed on … customer satisfaction. Payments can be made online, in-person, or by mail to a bank lockbox. CPSS administers the … issues, which is one of the Dashboard’s stated uses. In May 2022, CPSS reports showed $20.6 million in real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/01/citywide-payment-services-and-standards-controls-over-paymentsState Comptroller DiNapoli and Ulster County Executive Metzger Announce Findings of Gulnick Investigation
… top finance official was accused of pilfering funds from another organization, and I was very worried that he … county assets. DiNapoli recommended Ulster County: Ensure all supervisory adjustments or entries to employee timesheets … and safeguard cash; and Ensure segregation of duties for all points of cash collection and reporting, including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-ulster-county-executive-metzger-announce-findings-gulnick