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Former Treasurer of Patterson Volunteer Fire Department Pleads Guilty To Fraud and Tax Charges Arising From His Embezzlement of More Than $1.1 Million
… the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Shantelle P. Kitchen, the Special Agent in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Internal Revenue Service … he wrote $1.1 million in fire department checks to his chiropractic and another business to support his opulent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/former-treasurer-patterson-volunteer-fire-department-pleads-guilty-fraud-and-tax-charges-arising-hisArtificial Intelligence Governance
… Objective To assess New York City’s progress in establishing an … and sometimes serious, consequences. New York City (NYC or City) and some of its agencies have been using AI to … algorithmic impacts. In addition, we identified instances where agency tools were not reported or included in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/02/16/artificial-intelligence-governanceNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Writes to President Biden in Support of His Planned Veto of Anti-ESG Resolution
… of Labor’s rule are trying to impose partisan politics on what should be dollars and cents, nonpolitical investment … that meet this standard are no different. The DOL Rule was welcomed by a broad array of investors because for many years, ERISA fiduciaries faced shifting standards from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-writes-president-biden-support-his-planned-veto-anti-esg-resolutionDiNapoli: NYC Retail Sector Battered by Pandemic
… The retail sector, one of New York City’s biggest employers, is having an uneven recovery from the … but online sellers booming, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “2020 was a … money to buy at all. New York City is one of the world’s premier shopping destinations and retailers are a vital part …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-nyc-retail-sector-battered-pandemicDiNapoli: Nearly 1 in 3 Students Were Chronically Absent From School
… nearly one in three students chronically absent during the 2022-23 school year (SY). The rates were highest for high … SY 2022-23: Large city public schools (Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and Yonkers) and charter schools had the greatest … Though New York had initially set the long-term goal of reducing chronic absenteeism rates to no more than 5% …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-nearly-1-3-students-were-chronically-absent-schoolState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the … complaints filed against members of the New York City Police Department. A prior audit, issued in October 2022, … jeopardize CCRB’s ability to hold officers accountable for misconduct. CCRB made some progress in addressing the issues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOpinion 95-17
… by the town. You indicate that the town owns a supply of sand that is in excess of its own needs for the foreseeable future. The town initially acquired this sand as a gift (see 1975 Opns St Comp No. 75-941, … unreported). You ask whether, in lieu of selling the sand and crediting the proceeds to the townwide general fund, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-17DiNapoli: New York's Public and Private Colleges and Universities Face Significant Challenges in Years Ahead
… and New York’s share of enrollment has decreased. In Fall 1970, New York’s higher education institutions enrolled … In Fall 2023, 367,542 students were enrolled at the State University of New York (SUNY), its first year-over-year … and is forecast to undergo a precipitous drop beginning in 2025 – a looming “enrollment cliff.” The impact of enrollment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-new-yorks-public-and-private-colleges-and-universities-face-significant-challenges-yearsDiNapoli: NYC Parks Can Do More to Correct Barriers to People With Disabilities
… and many don’t meet ADA standards, according to an audit by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Federal law demands … playgrounds and beaches,” DiNapoli said. “The city has made progress over the years, particularly making new … were not in Parks’ original survey, including: Bathroom stall doors at newly renovated playgrounds narrower than the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-nyc-parks-can-do-more-correct-barriers-people-disabilitiesState Contract and Payment Actions in November
… In November, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 2,063 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $32.5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-contract-and-payment-actions-novemberState Contract and Payment Actions in August
… projects, including $2.3 million to Peconic Land Trust, Inc., $1.7 million to the Village of Kenmore, $1.7 million to … Paving Associates, LLC for pavement rehabilitation on NY Route 135 in Nassau County. $1.7 million with Asplundh … $1.9 million to IIT, Inc., and $1.6 million to Knowledge Builders, Inc. $8.2 million to HBP Joint Venture to design …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/state-contract-and-payment-actions-augustState Contract and Payment Actions in May
… Invasive Species Prevention Program. $4.1 million with the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission for … Health $3.5 million with the Mental Health Association in New York State, Inc. for coordination of regional suicide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-contract-and-payment-actions-mayState Contract and Payment Actions in September
… systems to various OGS facilities at the Empire State Plaza in Albany County. $2.9 million with Massa Construction … packaging products in Monroe County. $1.9 million to La Plaza de Virginia Owners LLC for a portion of the demolition … $2.1 million to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey for the Urban Area Security Initiative Program. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/state-contract-and-payment-actions-septemberState Contract and Payment Actions in February
… $54.6 million under the Child Care Stabilization Grant to childcare providers to help cover unexpected business costs … pharmacy benefit services for the Empire, Excelsior and Student Employee Health plans. $26.6 million to Beacon Health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/state-contract-and-payment-actions-februaryState Contract and Payment Actions in December
… Conservation $3.4 million with The Sisters of Saint Joseph for the purchase of a conservation easement in Suffolk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-decemberWhitehall Central School District - Medicaid Reimbursements (2019M-42)
… provided. Claims were not submitted and reimbursed for 628 eligible services totaling $24,179. Had these services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/21/whitehall-central-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2019m-42Moriah Central School District - Medicaid Reimbursements (2019M-64)
… all Medicaid reimbursements to which it was entitled for services provided to eligible special education students. … to ensure Medicaid claims were submitted and reimbursed for all eligible services provided. Claims were not submitted … whether these services are reimbursable and submit any eligible claims for reimbursement. Ensure service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/14/moriah-central-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2019m-64State Contract and Payment Actions in July
… for reflective license plate sheeting. Department of Environmental Conservation $4 million to New York City for … at state hatcheries. $1.1 million with Rensselaer Plateau Alliance, Inc. to purchase land in Rensselaer County. Office … million to the Northeast UAS Airspace Integration Research Alliance, Inc. (NUAIR) for design, procurement, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/state-contract-and-payment-actions-julyOpinion 88-64
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … for housing authority employees) MUNICIPAL COOPERATION -- Insurance (joint agreement between municipality and public … and, subject to the approval of the local legislative body, fix their compensation * * *" The term "compensation" …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-64DiNapoli Seeks Increased Diversity at Pension Fund's Portfolio Companies
… Activision Blizzard, Inc. , Pinterest, Inc. , and Wells Fargo Company — companies that have been impacted by … or discrimination. The proposals at Pinterest and Wells Fargo were co-filed by Lander and three of the NYC Retirement … is one of the largest public pension funds in the United States. The Fund holds and invests the assets of the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-seeks-increased-diversity-pension-funds-portfolio-companies