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State Comptroller DiNapoli and Brooklyn DA Gonzalez Announce Arrest in Check Theft Scheme
… and long-standing history of protecting the mail and the American public from criminals. Today’s arrest of Mr. Galker …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-brooklyn-da-gonzalez-announce-arrest-check-theft-schemeOversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools (Follow-Up)
… the high school graduation rate for students who have completed two consecutive CTE courses in the same … on their diploma. Endorsements demonstrate that students have met the academic and industry standards of the … the issuance of this follow-up to provide information on any actions that are planned to address the unresolved issues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/18/oversight-career-and-technical-education-programs-new-york-state-schools-followeBay Publicly Commits to Gender and Racial Diversity in Search for Board Members
… months of receiving the proposal, eBay increased the number of women on its board and revised its Guidelines to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/ebay-publicly-commits-gender-and-racial-diversity-search-board-membersReview of the Local Development Corporation of Laurelton, Rosedale and Springfield Gardens (LDC)
… objectives, and was for expenses not previously paid from another funding source. Key Findings The LDC was able to … in supported expenses). Key Recommendations Recover from the LDC $11,965.91 in advances as appropriate. Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/24/review-local-development-corporation-laurelton-rosedale-and-springfield-gardens-ldcDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Calls on Corporations to Address Environmental and Climate Risks
… action to address investment risks posed by climate change and impacts of environmental justice. “The climate emergency … of fossil fuels will impact its business in light of the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) Net Zero Emissions (NZE) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-calls-corporations-address-environmental-and-climate-risksDiNapoli Audit Finds Western Regional OTB Lacks Accountability and Gave Out Lucrative Perks
… Betting Corp. (OTB) spent at least $121,000 on tickets to sporting events, concerts, food and alcohol for board … without the oversight required by state rules, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … the rules, and poor documentation. DiNapoli urged the OTB to seek reimbursement for tickets and other expenses that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-audit-finds-western-regional-otb-lacks-accountability-and-gave-out-lucrative-perksDiNapoli: Finger Lakes Group Homes Overpaid for Food and Supplies, Wasting Taxpayer Money
… more than $1 million, gave one vendor an unfair advantage in obtaining the state’s business and overpaid for hundreds of household items, … 1,500 persons with developmental disabilities living in 150 group homes across eight counties. Employees at each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-finger-lakes-group-homes-overpaid-food-and-supplies-wasting-taxpayer-moneyNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces $800 Million in Recent Climate-Related and Sustainable Investments
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced $800 million in recent investments through the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) Sustainable … In January, the Fund committed $300 million to Avenue Capital Sustainable Solutions Fund, which will focus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-800-million-recent-climate-related-and-sustainable-investmentsSpringville-Griffith Institute Central School District – Access to Network and Information Applications (2021M-148)
… School District (District) officials adequately secured access to the network, student information and financial … Key Findings Although District officials restricted access to the student information application, they did not adequately secure access to the network and financial application. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/01/07/springville-griffith-institute-central-school-district-access-network-andTown of Halfmoon – Financial Condition of the General and Highway Funds (2013M-55)
… did not employ long-term financial planning, which would have helped it identify historical budgeting trends. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/06/town-halfmoon-financial-condition-general-and-highway-funds-2013m-55New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (April 16, 2021)
… to the economic hardships faced by small businesses and not-for-profit organizations due to the pandemic. It provides low-interest loans for payroll and other qualified expenses, such as rent and utility payments. The loan can be forgiven if the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-april-16-2021Village of Castleton-on-Hudson – Internal Controls Over Information Technology and Online Banking (2013M-59)
… approximately $2 million. Key Findings Village officials have not developed any formal IT policies and the Board has not developed a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/24/village-castleton-hudson-internal-controls-over-information-technology-and-onlineVillage of Brightwaters – Financial Operations, Conflict of Interest and Information Technology (2012M-190)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review selected Village financial operations for the … practices created operating deficits that have contributed to ongoing fund balance deficits in the general fund. During … deficit would have been even greater. The Board failed to audit all claims as required by Village Law. For the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/22/village-brightwaters-financial-operations-conflict-interest-and-informationNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (May 13, 2021)
… defer $3.5 billion in Medicaid payments and did not make any new deposits to statutory rainy day reserve funds, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-may-13-2021New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 18, 2021)
… 508,650 loans totaling $51.9 billion. The recently enacted American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 authorizes several new and … it will likely benefit a great deal from this fund. Budget American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, signed into law by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-march-18-2021New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 30, 2021)
… leisure and hospitality sector has recovered the largest number of jobs, nearly 260,000; however, these gains …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-march-30-2021City of Glen Cove Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2020M-139)
… ] Audit Objective Determine whether the City of Glen Cove Industrial Development Agency (GCIDA) Board of Directors (Board) and officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/07/16/city-glen-cove-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoring-2020mDiNapoli Recovers $42K From Woman Who Stole From State and Local Retirement System
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and the New York State Police announced the sentencing of … Robertson pleaded guilty to petit larceny in July and agreed to pay full restitution. She was sentenced to … death a secret to steal her pension. She was caught and now she must repay the $42,000 she stole from the state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-recovers-42k-woman-who-stole-state-and-local-retirement-systemMount Sinai Fire District - Financial Condition and Price Quotations for Purchases (2019M-83)
… and transferred nearly the entire operating surplus to the reserve funds, leaving the District with virtually no … Adopt financial plans for the maintenance of a reasonable level of fund balance, the funding and use of reserves and a multiyear financial plan. Adopt budgets that include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/08/23/mount-sinai-fire-district-financial-condition-and-price-quotationsOversight of Security Expenses in Single Adult and Adult Family Homeless Shelters (Follow-Up)
… valuable and vulnerable assets. Key Finding DHS officials have made progress in addressing the issues identified in our … issuance of the follow-up review to provide information on any actions that are planned to address the unresolved issues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/10/oversight-security-expenses-single-adult-and-adult-family-homeless-shelters-follow