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Oversight of Mental Health Education in Schools (Follow-Up)

… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Mental Health Education in Schools (Report 2020-S-63 ). About the Program … To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/27/oversight-mental-health-education-schools-follow

DiNapoli: Georgia Woman Sentenced to Over a Year in Prison and Ordered to Pay $459K in Full Restitution for Stealing NYS Pension and Social Security Payments

… common crime that regrettably often follows the death of a family member,” Buchanan said. “This defendant stole nearly … a longtime Brooklyn resident who had worked for the State Insurance Fund from 1985 until her retirement in 2005. She … death. Instead, the retirement system received a change of address form purportedly signed and dated by the deceased. At …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-georgia-woman-sentenced-over-year-prison-and-ordered-pay-459k-full-restitution-stealing-nys

DiNapoli: MTA Faces Worst Financial Crisis in History

… The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is facing the greatest crisis in its long history, with few … on the MTA’s finances . “The MTA’s financial condition is dire,” DiNapoli said. “With ridership down, debt burden … from. More than a reliable subway or commuter train ride is at stake. Washington needs to step up to help the MTA if …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-mta-faces-worst-financial-crisis-history

DiNapoli: Lack of Transparency With School Districts' Financial Reports May Leave Taxpayers in the Dark

… action plans (CAPs). The 13 districts, whose 2019-20 budgeted expenditures totaled approximately $588 million, … districts (Hunter-Tannersville Central School District, Newark Central School District, New Lebanon Central School … District, Hunter-Tannersville Central School District, Newark Central School District, New Lebanon Central School …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-lack-transparency-school-districts-financial-reports-may-leave-taxpayers-dark

Comptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Conviction in $130,000 Pension Theft

… New York pension fund cannot serve as a personal piggy bank for those looking to scam the system,” said Attorney … over $130,000 in pension benefits were deposited into a bank account in the name of Eydeler’s deceased mother. … his scheme to conceal the theft, and used the monies to prop up a small automotive repair business that he owned in …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-130000-pension-theft

DiNapoli: Audits Reveal Millions in Lost Revenue for Local Water Systems

… aren't addressed, the issues plaguing water systems will only get worse." Of the audits, 22 pointed to water loss as …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-audits-reveal-millions-lost-revenue-local-water-systems

Audits of State Agencies and Public Authorities - Five-Year Listing

This listing includes all final audit reports related to State agency and public authority operations issued during the five-year period from October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2019.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/fylist14-19.pdf

DiNapoli: Texas Woman Charged with Stealing Over $65,000 in NYS Pension Payments

… P. DiNapoli announced the indictment of a 53-year-old Texas woman for allegedly stealing more than $65,000 in New … a deceased acquaintance. Christy Gibson, of Smith County, Texas, was indicted by Texas prosecutors and charged with one count of theft after … Thomas P DiNapoli announced the indictment of a 53yearold Texas woman for allegedly stealing more than $65000 in New …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-texas-woman-charged-stealing-over-65000-nys-pension-payments

State Comptroller DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney Hoovler Announce Guilty Plea in Bethel Tax Collector Pension Fraud Case

… Collector Debra Gabriel, of Bethel, pleaded guilty before Judge Peter Feinberg in the Town of Rockland Justice Court to … Collector Debra Gabriel of Bethel pleaded guilty before Judge Peter Feinberg in the Town of Rockland Justice Court to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-orange-county-district-attorney-hoovler-announce-guilty-plea-bethel

DiNapoli Op-Ed in Buffalo News Urges Washington to Help Governments Hurt by COVID-19

… Thomas P. DiNapoli today pressing the federal government to do more to help state and local governments hit hard by the coronavirus. The full op-ed is below: Washington Must … Thomas P DiNapoli today pressing the federal government to do more to help state and local governments hit hard by …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-op-ed-buffalo-news-urges-washington-help-governments-hurt-covid-19

DiNapoli Finds State Needs to Do More to Address Nursing Home Pandemic Issues

… ways to improve infection control practices and nursing home surveys, among other recommendations. Status : Partially … were made. They compared DOH’s publicly reported nursing home resident deaths from COVID-19 as of May 16, 2023, to its … of COVID-19 information. It has appointed a new leadership team at DOH, who have restructured the flow of information. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-finds-state-needs-do-more-address-nursing-home-pandemic-issues

DiNapoli: New York Sees Improvement in Condition of Local Bridges

… One in 10 locally owned bridges in New York state is rated in poor condition, according to a … there is a great deal more work that needs to be done in New York. Local governments need this funding to continue so … needed repairs and maintenance are completed.” As of 2023, New York had 17,573 highway bridges. Local governments, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-new-york-sees-improvement-condition-local-bridges

DiNapoli's Auditors Halt $21.3 Million in Suspicious 2016 Tax Refunds

… DiNapoli announced today his office stopped $21.3 million in questionable or fraudulent personal income tax refunds from being paid so far in 2017. DiNapoli's office paid out 4.6 million state refunds … refunds totaling $466 million are expected to be paid in the coming days. "My auditors are committed to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-213-million-suspicious-2016-tax-refunds

Pipeline Safety Oversight

… Program, Inspection Activity, Inspector Qualification, Leak Management, Enforcement, and Incident Investigation. Key …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/08/pipeline-safety-oversight

Benefit Eligibility Assessment Process

… the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance's (OTDA) Fair Hearing process is used only as necessary. Background … resort, Clients deemed to be ineligible are entitled to a Fair Hearing administered by OTDA. OTDA's Fair Hearing Process costs taxpayers more than $32 million …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/28/benefit-eligibility-assessment-process

Transaction Number Requirement

… Number is required.” Transaction numbers may contain up to 100 characters, including letters, numbers, and certain … does not allow special characters: & Ampersand = Equal sign " Double quotes < Left angle bracket ' Single quote or back tick > Right angle bracket | Pipe + Plus sign /* Forward slash and asterisk % Percent */ Asterisk and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/public-authorities/transaction-number-requirement

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