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DiNapoli Releases Guide to Federal Funding in New York

… and other vital programs. “Actions taken in Washington to cut health care, food assistance, infrastructure and other … cannot be replaced by state taxpayers. Understanding how New Yorkers are served by federal dollars will be … functions, including grants for various Medicaid programs, clean water, and children’s health insurance programs. It …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-guide-federal-funding-new-york

Find Opportunities to Do Business with New York State

… There are many online resources to help you find the state bid opportunity that’s right for you and your … of relevant information about State contracting. Guide to Procurement Practices  - Learn how State agencies solicit … There are many online resources to help you find the state bid opportunity thats right for …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/resources/find-opportunities-do-business-new-york-state

DiNapoli: Audit Questions Payments Made to Supportive Housing Provider

… An audit issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli has … expenses and $489,616 in questionable costs that were paid by the state Office of Mental Health (OMH) to an Altamont, … stemming from a lack of close monitoring and supervision by OMH and DOHMH. The audits have also identified times when …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-audit-questions-payments-made-supportive-housing-provider

DiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards

… gift cards they received during the holidays. Unused gift card balances can be turned over to the Comptroller’s Office … “Many people don’t realize that after 5 years, unused gift card balances are turned over to the Comptroller’s Office of … provide OUF with a name if the person registers the gift card online, if they have been issued a refund, or if the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cards

DiNapoli Announces Robin Lois to Oversee Local Government Division

… second term in 2021. In that role, she served as the chief accountant and auditor of the county and managed all … the annual independent audit. Lois is a certified public accountant with over 35 years of experience in accounting and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-announces-robin-lois-oversee-local-government-division

DiNapoli: Special Education Provider Pleads Guilty to Felony Charges

… The executive director of special education provider IncludED Educational Services … his plea agreement and is banned for life from providing special education services for the state. "Today’s guilty … from getting critical services cannot be tolerated in our special education. My office will continue to do everything …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-special-education-provider-pleads-guilty-felony-charges

DiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards

… gift cards they received this holiday season. Unused gift card balances can eventually be turned over to his Office of … approximately $18 million dollars’ worth of unused gift card balances to OUF. In a similar settlement, almost $3 million dollars’ worth of unused gift card balances was turned over by Apple. State law governing …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cards

State Comptroller DiNapoli: $360M Needed to Repair Local Dams

… New York are facing an estimated $360 million price tag to fix locally-owned dams that are considered a high- or intermediate-hazard to public safety, according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … New York are facing an estimated $360 million price tag to fix locallyowned dams that are considered a high or …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-360m-needed-repair-local-dams

DiNapoli: Former Rosendale Court Clerk to Repay Stolen Funds

… As a result of an audit and investigation by New York State … with little oversight by the two town justices. As a result, she was able to cover up the theft of approximately … As a result of an audit and investigation by New York State …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-former-rosendale-court-clerk-repay-stolen-funds

DiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards

… dates on any cards they received and to register the card with the retailer. Under the federal Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of … are not permitted to charge inactivity fees unless the card has been inactive for at least 12 months. Gift cards …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cards

DiNapoli: Wall St. Profits on Pace to Beat 2016

… jobs than in 2007. In contrast, industry employment in the rest of the nation now exceeds the pre-crisis level. After a … five times higher than the $74,800 average salary of the rest of the private sector in New York City. In 1981, the industry salary was twice the average of the rest of the private sector. The securities industry is …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-wall-st-profits-pace-beat-2016

DiNapoli: Former Town Supervisor Sentenced to Prison for Embezzlement

… or abuse of public resources is intolerable. My thanks to DA Perfetti and the New York State Police for their continued … of Town Supervisor, when he committed his crimes,” said DA Perfetti. Brown was sentenced after pleading guilty to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-town-supervisor-sentenced-prison-embezzlement

DiNapoli: Thruway Authority Needs Plan to Meet Future Costs

… has also had control of the 524-mile New York State Canal System. During parts of the past decade, auditors note … the authority continued to bear costs associated with the canal system, which had operating expenses of $62.1 million … Executive Budget to transfer responsibility for the canal system to the New York Power Authority. This transfer, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-thruway-authority-needs-plan-meet-future-costs

DiNapoli: Restaurant Industry Critical to New York City's Economy

… government assistance, a majority of restaurants may face closure by year’s end. This is a critical time for the … in the city’s hardest hit areas. DiNapoli said with the closure of the Paycheck Protection Program on August 8, the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-restaurant-industry-critical-new-york-citys-economy

XII.7.A Responding to Voucher and Expense Report Audit Questions – XII. Expenditures

… will contact a Voucher Authorizer at the agency via phone call or email. Agencies have the following … . The email must include the name, email address, and phone number of the new contact. Since the traveler’s supervisor …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii7a-responding-voucher-and-expense-report-audit-questions

XII.6.U Payments Pursuant to Awards and Non-Judicial Settlement Agreements – XII. Expenditures

… vouchers for payments pursuant to Awards and Non-Judicial Settlement Agreements. Note: These procedures take effect … is referred to as a “ Contractual Award .” A “Non-Judicial Settlement Agreement” is an agreement requiring payment by … made a final decision (referred to as a “Administrative Settlement Agreement” ); or after a grievance is filed under …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6u-payments-pursuant-awards-and-non-judicial-settlement-agreements

Former Perry Ambulance Service Manager Pleads Guilty To Larceny

… pled guilty to petit larceny for stealing more than $5,000 from ambulance funds, according to New York State Comptroller … membership to the New York State Snowmobile Association from December 2014 to August 2017. Conaway, 50, of Silver … pled guilty to petit larceny for stealing more than $5000 from ambulance funds …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/former-perry-ambulance-service-manager-pleads-guilty-larceny

Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities Lacking Access to Advocates

… according to NYSOFA. DiNapoli’s auditors found that as of January 2019, only about 600 of the state’s LTC facilities …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/residents-long-term-care-facilities-lacking-access-advocates

DiNapoli Proposes Reforms to Bolster State's Rainy Day Reserves

… Despite a now decade-long economic expansion in the country, New York … the goals outlined. Such deposits could include resources now designated as informal reserves, such as certain funds … Despite a now decadelong economic expansion in the country New York …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-proposes-reforms-bolster-states-rainy-day-reserves

DiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Compliance with Jonathan's Law

… findings at that agency’s facilities. “The state must do everything it can to protect individuals with disabilities … Auditors also found that programs under OPWDD supervision do not always provide records to parents or guardians when … response is included in the audit. Read the report , or go to: …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-compliance-jonathans-law