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DiNapoli: Lax Oversight of Summer Jobs and After School Programs Provider Led to Contract Violations
… take summer jobs, while already employed by Ridgewood, not only defeated the purpose of the jobs program to introduce …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-lax-oversight-summer-jobs-and-after-school-programs-provider-led-contract-violationsEugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School - Procurement and Dignity for All Students Act (2018M-271)
… officials: Used a competitive process to procure goods and services. Ensured compliance with the Dignity for All … officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services and ensured compliance with the Dignity for All …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/04/19/eugenio-maria-de-hostos-charter-school-procurement-and-dignity-allComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General James Announce Guilty Plea of Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas
… and providing forensic auditing analysis was former Senior Auditor Investigator Alex Ozechowski, under the … J. Keegan, Jr. Also assisting in the investigation was Analyst Rebecca Saber and former analyst Katharine Litka. The prosecution was handled for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-james-announce-guilty-plea-mount-vernon-mayor-richardDiNapoli: Metro North and LIRR Lax in Monitoring Overtime Paid For With Federal Stimulus Funds
… conductors to charge overtime for tasks such as washing up for work, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … System, did not have a requirement for conductors to sign out manually, so there was not an accurate record of … that Metro-North: Require conductors to electronically sign in and out; Monitor time and attendance records; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-metro-north-and-lirr-lax-monitoring-overtime-paid-federal-stimulus-fundsGingerbread Learning Center Executive Director and Wife Convicted in Nearly $800,000 Theft of Public Funds
… Thomas P. DiNapoli and Richmond County District Attorney Michael E. McMahon announced that Dennis Mosesman and Elsie … “Thanks to my staff in partnership with District Attorney Michael E. McMahon and the New York City Police Department, … Thomas P DiNapoli and Richmond County District Attorney Michael E McMahon announced that Dennis Mosesman and Elsie …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/gingerbread-learning-center-executive-director-and-wife-convicted-nearly-800000-theft-public-fundsAssociation for the Advancement of the Blind and Retarded – Options for People Through Services Program
… an additional $65.8 million. Payments to AABR are based on rates set by OPWDD. Key Findings Based on a sample of paid … expenses when developing its contractor reimbursement rates. OPWDD needs to enhance its monitoring of Program … Program service providers. Other Related Audit/Report of Interest Office for People With Developmental Disabilities: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/26/association-advancement-blind-and-retarded-options-people-through-services-programDiNapoli: Troy's Proposed Bond Financing for Its Lead Pipe Replacement Program Is Lawful and Constitutional
… In response to a request from the Troy City Council, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … lines in Troy at no direct cost to taxpayers,” said Troy City Council President Sue Steele . “Residents expect to … In response to a request from the Troy City Council New York State Comptroller Thomas P …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-troys-proposed-bond-financing-its-lead-pipe-replacement-program-lawful-and-constitutionalDiNapoli: City of Corning's Economic Development and Smart Growth Initiatives Build on Stable Fiscal Picture
… in both the city and the region is Corning Inc., one of only a few Fortune 500 companies headquartered in upstate New … 300,000 visitors a year) and the Rockwell Museum, one of only two Smithsonian affiliates in upstate New York. Economic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-city-cornings-economic-development-and-smart-growth-initiatives-build-stable-fiscal-pictureDiNapoli: New York's Higher Education Sector Boosts State and Local Economies, but Job Recovery Lags
… people, paying wages of around $26.5 billion in 2023, but the sector still has over 13,000 fewer jobs since the … state attract and retain the educators and students who can bring their talents to the various sectors of our … and 2021. The most impacted was the Mid-Hudson region, where employment in 2023 was 12.1% below 2019 levels. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-new-yorks-higher-education-sector-boosts-state-and-local-economies-job-recovery-lagsAs Racial Homeownership Disparities Persist, State's Mortgage Agency Increases Lending to Minority and Low-Income Borrowers
… The State of New York Mortgage Agency (SONYMA) has boosted lending and programs for minority households and economically … was below the statewide average of minority mortgage lending; however, that rose by 15.4 percentage points in … report found that, while SONYMA has expanded its lending and launched new programs to boost lending to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/racial-homeownership-disparities-persist-states-mortgage-agency-increases-lending-minority-and-lowWestern Suffolk Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Budget Transfers and Confirming Purchase Orders (2016M-218)
… purpose of our audit was to review BOCES’ budget transfer and purchase order processes for the period July 1, 2014 … of 18 component school districts. Combined, BOCES and the component districts educate approximately 93,000 … 12 percent were made with confirming purchase orders, and none of these purchases were documented as an emergency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/09/30/western-suffolk-board-cooperative-educational-services-budget-transfers-andDiNapoli: City of Kingston Is Addressing Infrastructure and Affordable Housing Needs While Maintaining Fiscal Stability
… The City of Kingston’s economic revitalization and climate resiliency efforts include investments in its … a maritime museum, parks, art galleries and a wide variety of small businesses,” DiNapoli said . “While the city’s … The City of Kingstons economic revitalization and climate resiliency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-city-kingston-addressing-infrastructure-and-affordable-housing-needs-while-maintainingDiNapoli: More New Yorkers Facing Food Insecurity, Tariffs and Federal Funding Cuts Could Worsen Problem
… have hit household budgets in New York City hard, with price increases outpacing income growth,” DiNapoli said. … of about 52%, according to DiNapoli’s report. The food price index rose sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic partly … and geopolitical conflict, after years of relatively small price increases at about 2% annually. The food price index …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-more-new-yorkers-facing-food-insecurity-tariffs-and-federal-funding-cuts-could-worsenThousands of State Computers and Other IT Devices Unaccounted for or Stored With Lax Security
… used equipment was sometimes donated or sold at state auctions, but ITS now destroys discarded equipment, even in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/thousands-state-computers-and-other-it-devices-unaccounted-or-stored-lax-securityRensselaer County Capital Resource Corporation (RCCRC) – Establishment of RCCRC and Sale of Property (2021M-71)
… transactions aligned with its purpose and were conducted in accordance with its bylaws and acquisition and disposition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/03/07/rensselaer-county-capital-resource-corporation-rccrc-establishment-rccrc-and-saleSpecial 25-Year Plan for Nassau County Probation Department Peace Officers (Sections 89-s and 603(o))
… 25 year plan for Nassau County peace officers who serve in the Nassau County Probation Dept …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/special-25-year-plan-nassau-county-probation-department-peace-officers-sections-89-s-and-603oInappropriate Medicaid Payments for Recipients With Multiple Identification Numbers and No Social Security Numbers (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations made in our audit report, … issued on July 24, 2012, examined whether the Department of Health (Department) ensured local social service districts … To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations made in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/06/inappropriate-medicaid-payments-recipients-multiple-identification-numbers-and-no-socialDiNapoli: LIRR Must Better Prepare for Severe Weather to Prevent Service Disruptions and Costly Damages
… LIRR’s transportation facilities to identify and address how to lessen the impacts of severe weather had not been … the risk assessment would be completed by the end of 2023. Snow Removal Equipment Could Not Be Located To address the … designated locations as required. LIRR officials said much of the equipment was being used in the field but there …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-lirr-must-better-prepare-severe-weather-prevent-service-disruptions-and-costly-damagesDiNapoli: State Needs to Better Protect Water Supply Infrastructure Against Natural Disasters, Cyberattacks and Terrorism
… been submitted. They said that in some cases, the plans only appear to be missing because the local health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-state-needs-better-protect-water-supply-infrastructure-against-natural-disastersChenango Valley Central School District – Network User Accounts and Information Technology Contingency Planning (2022M-162)
… (District) officials adequately managed nonstudent network user accounts and developed and adopted an information technology (IT) contingency plan. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/16/chenango-valley-central-school-district-network-user-accounts-and