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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… account and unauthorized use may not be readily detected. Of the 186 debit card purchases totaling $170,941 that … charges were for a valid school purpose. In addition, none of the 186 purchases had evidence of preapproval by the executive director or the board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1XVI.4.A Cash and Investments – XVI. Financial Reporting
… holdings. The three major policy issues relating to deposits and investments are: Footnote disclosure of … concentration of credit risk, interest rate risk, and foreign currency risk that have been formally adopted for the … disclose the investments' types, the reported amounts, and how the investments are held as defined above. Investments in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi4a-cash-and-investmentsDiNapoli: Former Town of Minerva Clerk Sentenced to Prison for Embezzling Town Funds
… Jordan Green, the former clerk to the supervisor for the town of Minerva, was sentenced today in Essex County … As the clerk to the supervisor, Green was responsible for processing payroll, calculating employee benefits and … Attorney Kristy Sprague and the New York State Police for their work and partnership in combatting public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-former-town-minerva-clerk-sentenced-prison-embezzling-town-fundsHolland Patent Central School District – Access to the Student Information System (2016M-326)
… information (PPSI) in the student information system (SIS) for the period July 1, 2015 through July 31, 2016. Background … five-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $31 … District officials granted unnecessary permissions for changing student grades, assuming accounts and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/01/13/holland-patent-central-school-district-access-student-information-systemDiNapoli: Stony Brook University Hospital Failed to Comply With Contracting and Hiring Rules
… and regional medical center on Long Island. As part of Stony Brook University, it is governed by certain federal, state, and State University of New York (SUNY) policies and regulations related to … In one instance, an employee hired at an annual salary of $43,000 was promoted twice in a year with a 70 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-stony-brook-university-hospital-failed-comply-contracting-and-hiring-rulesDiNapoli Warns Federal Cuts to Health Care Could Hurt Millions of New Yorkers
… has grown sharply over the past decade, but proposals by President Trump and some members of Congress could cut federal funding … State of Health (NYSOH), cost a total of more than $75 billion in state fiscal year (SFY) 2017-18. Medicaid, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-warns-federal-cuts-health-care-could-hurt-millions-new-yorkersAkron Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing FEMA Grant Funding Intended for Education Expenses
… A. Lobur, 55, of Akron, NY, pleaded before U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford to theft of government money. The … Sentencing is scheduled for October 30, 2019, before Judge Wolford. … Richard A Lobur 55 of Akron NY pleaded before US District Judge Elizabeth A Wolford to theft of government money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/akron-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-fema-grant-funding-intended-education-expensesDiNapoli: New York State Gets 91 Cents for Every Dollar Sent to Washington
… For every dollar New York sends to Washington D.C., it … and the continuing imbalance raises questions about equity for New Yorkers. Our Congressional delegation has pushed hard … budget deficit of $680 billion. That same year, the latest for which detailed figures are available, New York state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-new-york-state-gets-91-cents-every-dollar-sent-washingtonEfforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms
… prepare a prototype complaint to pursue action against a persistent violator, and to create a model for future … not effective in collecting outstanding receivables from persistent toll violators. Key Recommendations Improve NYCSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/11/efforts-collect-tolls-and-fees-using-license-plate-images-and-law-firmsOversight of Sex Offenders Subject to Strict and Intensive Supervision and Treatment (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Sex Offenders Subject to Strict and Intensive Supervision … To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/oversight-sex-offenders-subject-strict-and-intensive-supervision-and-treatment-followNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Continues to Hold Corporate America Accountable for Poor Climate Policies
… risk. “Climate change is a significant threat to our pension fund’s investments. We take a broad approach when it … a thoughtful long-term approach to mitigating its impact on our investments.” For the most recent season of … States with audited assets of $210.5 billion as of March 31, 2019. The Fund holds and invests the assets of the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-continues-hold-corporate-america-accountable-poor-climate-policiesDiNapoli: Bradford Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing $8,500 in Public Funds
… in July 2016. "Sherry Hamilton abused her position of trust by turning company fundraisers into personal … 23. Hamilton is expected to pay full restitution as part of her plea agreement. To read the report , go to: … fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-bradford-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-8500-public-fundsDiNapoli: Archer Daniels Midland Co. Agrees to Shareholders' Request For 'No Deforestation' Policy
… supply.” According to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), palm oil is the most widely consumed vegetable oil on the planet and nearly half of all packaged products … such as shampoo, ice cream and detergent contain palm oil. Similarly, the WWF says global soy production has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-archer-daniels-midland-co-agrees-shareholders-request-no-deforestation-policyComptroller DiNapoli Statement in Response to President Trump’s Withdrawal From the Paris Agreement
… President Trumps decision to walk away from the Paris Agreement is a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-response-president-trumps-withdrawal-paris-agreementDiNapoli: Improved Planning Needed for New York To Achieve Its Clean Energy Goals
… audit found inadequate planning, monitoring and assessment of risks and challenges in the PSC’s efforts to help the … renewable energy, but we found better planning, monitoring of progress and timely assessment of risks by PSC is needed to achieve our ambitious clean …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-improved-planning-needed-new-york-achieve-its-clean-energy-goalseBay Publicly Commits to Gender and Racial Diversity in Search for Board Members
… of receiving the proposal, eBay increased the number of women on its board and revised its Guidelines to state that, … the Board should actively seek out highly qualified women and individuals from minority groups to include in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/ebay-publicly-commits-gender-and-racial-diversity-search-board-membersOverpayments to Managed Care Organizations and Hospitals for Low Birth Weight Newborns (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Overpayments to Managed Care Organizations and Hospitals for Low Birth Weight … for newborn services using the fee-for-service and managed care payment methods. Under fee-for-service, Medicaid pays … directly for Medicaid-eligible services. Under managed care, Medicaid pays managed care organizations (MCOs) a fixed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/07/overpayments-managed-care-organizations-and-hospitals-low-birth-weight-newborns-followDiNapoli: Greene County Couple Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $35,000 in Pension Payments
… Greene County couple today pleaded guilty to grand larceny for stealing over $35,000 in pension payments, New York State … in Greene County Court. In April, the couple were arrested for cashing pension checks meant for Stephen’s deceased father. “Stephen and Kelly Tuomey hid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-greene-county-couple-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-35000-pension-paymentsFormer Village of Candor Mayor Sentenced to Jail Time for Stealing Village Funds
… Steven G. James today announced that former Village of Candor Mayor Eric Halstead was sentenced to 60 days in jail for his theft of $23,000 in village funds. “Halstead was elected to serve … from it,” DiNapoli said. “He now faces the consequences of his crime. Public corruption does lasting damage to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/former-village-candor-mayor-sentenced-jail-time-stealing-village-fundsNew Funding Needed for MTA Improvements to Prevent Unplanned Fare and Toll Hikes
… the completion of Phase 1, recurring costs could exceed $300 million annually, the equivalent of an unscheduled fare …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/new-funding-needed-mta-improvements-prevent-unplanned-fare-and-toll-hikes