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DiNapoli Statement In Response to Misconduct of Former Pension Fund Employee
… betrayal of his responsibilities. In February 2016, he was dismissed. As the criminal indictment says, he secretly circumvented our rigorous ethical standards and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-statement-response-misconduct-former-pension-fund-employeeFacility Oversight and Timeliness of Response to Complaints and Inmate Grievances
… local correctional facilities (county jails and New York City facilities), and 429 local lockups. The Commission is … and Community Supervision: Inmate Sentence Calculation and Release Practices ( 2016-S-43 ) … To determine if the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/19/facility-oversight-and-timeliness-response-complaints-and-inmate-grievancesMedicaid Program – Appropriateness of Payments to Transportation Management Contractors and Providers
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) made improper Medicaid … monthly calculations because the coverage groups do not actually cover Medicaid non-emergency transportation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/15/medicaid-program-appropriateness-payments-transportation-management-contractors-andHealth Department Needs to Step-Up Oversight of Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
… on-site reviews are completed within the specified time frames and reports are provided as required; and ensuring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/health-department-needs-step-oversight-lead-poisoning-prevention-programDiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Pleads Guilty to Theft
… lengths to try and cover up her theft of public funds. She now faces the consequences of her actions because of my … our laws, accountable. Ms. Steurrys manipulated a position she was entrusted in and used it to her own advantage. We … records and created phony receipts to conceal her crimes. She was arrested in March following the joint investigation. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-pleads-guilty-theftNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: ExxonMobil Agrees to Assess Impacts of Climate Change
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … might impact its business. The request, co-filed by the New York State Common Retirement Fund (the Fund) and the … and for the company's ability to manage risk," said New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "I am pleased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-exxonmobil-agrees-assess-impacts-climate-changeRisk Assessment and Implementation of Measures to Address Extreme Weather Conditions
… season and in advance of an expected severe weather event. In addition, Transit developed several weather plans … procedures to be followed in the lead-up to a storm event and following its impact. Key Findings To date, the MTA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/29/risk-assessment-and-implementation-measures-address-extreme-weather-conditionsDiNapoli: Former Village of Chatham Clerk-Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Village
… District Attorney Paul Czajka, and the New York State Police announced that Barbara Henry, the Village of Chatham’s … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-village-chatham-clerk-treasurer-pleads-guilty-defrauding-villageSelected Aspects of Parking Violations Operations to Collect Fines and Fees
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department of Finance (DOF) identifies and … that are due for parking violations. This audit covered the period from January 1, 2014 to February 4, 2019. About … about 20 million summonses with a total value of $901 million and $994 million, respectively. DOF’s role …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/04/selected-aspects-parking-violations-operations-collect-fines-and-feesIX.8.C Payments to the U.S. Treasury and U.S. Department of Education – IX. Federal Grants
… The procedures that follow pertain to the refund or return of … payment systems or with their federal program liaisons on how to properly return federal funds. OSC is not responsible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix8c-payments-us-treasuryDiNapoli: DOH Needs to Step Up Enforcement of Patient Safety Violations
The State Department of Health DOH has failed to hold accountable certain health care providers including hospitals nursing homes and individual nurses for patient safety violations and use its power under the law to impose stronger fines
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-doh-needs-step-enforcement-patient-safety-violationsAppendix B – Selected Legal References Pertaining to the Audit of Claims Function – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… 20(3)(b), 29(7), 34(1), 1 8, 1 9, 125 and 215(1-b); Highway Law Section 284 Fire Districts – Town Law Section … 177 Counties – County Law Sections 369, 575, 577, and 600; Highway Law Sections 127 and 133(5); and Social Services Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appendix-b-selected-legal-references-pertaining-audit-claims-functionDiNapoli: State Needs to Ensure Timely Execution of Contracts with Not-For-Profits
… State agencies were late more than 77 percent of the time in approving contracts with not-for-profit providers … every year, averaging nearly 70% late for more than twenty years. The number of contracts varies year to year. Click … interest. Broader use of multiyear contracting timeframes, early renewal of existing contracts where appropriate, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-state-needs-ensure-timely-execution-contracts-not-profitsDiNapoli:Two Fortune 500 Retailers Agree to Increased Use of Renewable Energy
… today announced that Fortune 500 retailers Best Buy and Nordstrom have agreed to the New York State Common … increase the use of renewable energy in their operations and supply chain. “More Fortune 500 companies are shifting to … provide them with options in times of volatile fossil fuel prices. This commitment to renewable energy sources helps …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapolitwo-fortune-500-retailers-agree-increased-use-renewable-energyAdministration and Monitoring of Financial Assistance to New York City Businesses
To determine whether the New York City Industrial Development Agency NYCIDA has policies and procedures in place to approve monitor and measure project performance and whether they were followed We also determined whether NYCIDA recaptured public benefits in accordance with the project
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/06/12/administration-and-monitoring-financial-assistance-new-york-city-businessesTown of Woodbury – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-32)
… (Town) officials could take additional steps to increase physical accessibility to programs and services provided at selected Town facilities. Key Findings Of the 595 applicable physical accessibility components …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/07/town-woodbury-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-32Town of Tonawanda – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-42)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Assess whether Town of Tonawanda (Town) officials could take additional steps to … secured carpets at the entrance. 22 components at the Town Hall, such as accessible ramps with handrails at the proper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/28/town-tonawanda-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-42City of Rome – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-40)
… provided at selected City facilities. Key Findings Of the 463 applicable physical accessibility components (components) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/02/28/city-rome-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-40Town of Colonie – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-41)
… (Town) officials could take additional steps to increase physical accessibility to programs and services provided at selected Town facilities. Key Findings Of the 814 applicable physical accessibility components …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/03/07/town-colonie-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-41Town of Babylon – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-30)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Assess whether Town of Babylon (Town) officials could take additional steps to … Town facilities. Specifically: 67 components at the Town Hall, such as signs with raised lettering and Braille. 26 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/01/31/town-babylon-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-30