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State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on 2024 State of the State Address
… her priorities for 2024, addressing issues important to New Yorkers across the state. “The Midyear Financial Plan … with its revenues and focused on services that matter to New Yorkers. I’m pleased the governor and legislature followed my recommendation to increase the state’s rainy-day reserves, which now …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-2024-state-state-addressHamilton Fulton Montgomery Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Investment Program (2023M-116)
… (BOCES) officials developed and managed a comprehensive investment program. Key Findings BOCES officials did not … 39. Solicit interest rate quotes or invest available funds in financial institutions that offered a competitive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/12/22/hamilton-fulton-montgomery-board-cooperative-educational-services-investmentOnondaga Cortland Madison Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Cash Management (2023M-40)
… 18-month period, officials missed an opportunity for BOCES to realize additional interest earnings totaling $310,865. … forecasts or ensure interest rate quotes were solicited to maximize interest earnings. Key Recommendations Develop … funds are invested in legally permissible investments to maximize interest earnings. BOCES officials generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/06/02/onondaga-cortland-madison-board-cooperative-educational-services-cash-managementDiNapoli: Former City of Dunkirk Festivals Coordinator Indicted on Public Corruption Charges
… “Dunkirk City, like many of our local municipalities here in Chautauqua County, is engaged in an every-day battle to service its residents with precious … money. City residents, themselves, and most of us here in Chautauqua County, live paycheck to paycheck. Every dollar …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-former-city-dunkirk-festivals-coordinator-indicted-public-corruption-chargesVillage of Washingtonville – Village Hall Building Project and Board Oversight (2015M-37)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board properly safeguarded Village … for the period March 1, 2012 through July 12, 2013 and to examine the management of the Village Hall building … law. Key Recommendations Establish internal controls to ensure that capital projects are planned, monitored and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/08/07/village-washingtonville-village-hall-building-project-and-board-oversight-2015mKatonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District – Procurement of Goods and Services (2022M-122)
… in a cost-efficient manner and provided adequate oversight of awarded contracts. Key Findings District officials did not … most cost-efficient manner, or provide adequate oversight of awarded contracts. As a result, the District could have … adequate detail or were not submitted to the Director of Facilities (Director) for approval. Payments to vendors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/18/katonah-lewisboro-union-free-school-district-procurement-goods-andDiNapoli: Former Prattsville Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Fraud of State Funds
… Supervisor of Prattsville, pled guilty today to wire fraud in connection with a grant extended to Prattsville in the wake of Hurricane Irene. The announcement was made by … Attorney Carla Freedman; Janeen DiGuiseppi, Special Agent in Charge of the Albany Field Office of the Federal Bureau of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-former-prattsville-town-supervisor-pleads-guilty-fraud-state-fundsTown of Brookhaven Local Development Corporation – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-188)
… projects. Corporation officials generally agreed with our findings and recommendations and indicated they will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/07/15/town-brookhaven-local-development-corporation-project-approval-and-monitoring-2021mDiNapoli: Number of New Yorkers Behind on Utility Bills Soared During Pandemic
… the elevated number of New Yorkers who continue to have trouble paying their utility bills,” DiNapoli said. … losses. State lawmakers and the Public Service Commission have acted to provide meaningful relief to low-income …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-number-new-yorkers-behind-utility-bills-soared-during-pandemicDiNapoli: MetroPlus Enrollment Reached a Record High Over the Course of the Pandemic
… target of 45 percent. “My report shows that New Yorkers have enrolled in MetroPlus health plans in record numbers … COVID-19 pandemic,” DiNapoli said. “MetroPlus and H+H will have to continue to work together to provide robust managed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-metroplus-enrollment-reached-record-high-over-course-pandemicTown of Wheatfield – Recreation Department Cash Receipts and Information Technology (2013M-200)
… June 5, 2013. Background The Town of Wheatfield is located in Niagara County. The Town is governed by the Town Board, … were not reviewed and approved by the Board, or recorded in the financial system. Town officials have not implemented … that all cash receipts are remitted to the Supervisor in a timely manner. Ensure that all concession stand cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/20/town-wheatfield-recreation-department-cash-receipts-and-information-technology-2013mDiNapoli: Lax Oversight of Medicaid Payments Behind $700 Million in Improper Payments
… were spent on Medicaid Managed Long-Term Care (MLTC) costs for individuals who no longer qualified for the program, according to an audit by State Comptroller … of the $701 million in improper payments identified in the report to ensure overpayments are appropriately recovered; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-lax-oversight-medicaid-payments-behind-700-million-improper-paymentsOversight of Hotels and Motels Used for Homeless and Mixed-Use Temporary Residency
… Of the 57 counties outside of NYC, 24 (42 percent) do not have a dedicated shelter facility. OTDA has assigned … in rooms. In certain instances, the problems noted might have rendered the facility in question uninhabitable. Twelve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/27/oversight-hotels-and-motels-used-homeless-and-mixed-use-temporary-residencyState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Expansion of Geneva-Based RealEats into New Facility
… success story. It is meeting the growing consumer demand for healthy, easy-to-prepare dinner options that arrive at … results and shows significant potential as demand for online meal services increases. We’re proud to help this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-expansion-geneva-based-realeats-new-facilityOyster Bay Water District – Payments in Lieu of Health Insurance (2017M-43)
… benefit analysis and review the District’s eligibility requirements to ensure that the program benefits the District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2017/06/02/oyster-bay-water-district-payments-lieu-health-insurance-2017m-43Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (2022-MS-1)
… did not provide mental health training to all staff for the 2020-21 school year by September 15, 2020, as … recognition of the 10 warning signs, whom to turn to for assistance, and how to access appropriate services. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/mental-health-training-component-new-york-save-act-2022-ms-1DiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Arrested for Theft of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… conduct against the New York State Pension system have not and will not be tolerated. We look forward to our … monthly benefits of approximately $1,000 which should have ceased upon her death. Janet Chatley died on January 5, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-arrested-theft-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Labor Department Step Up Investigations of Violations in NYC
… Weaknesses in how the state Department of Labor (DOL) investigates labor law violations in New York City have led to significant delays in holding violators accountable and … Labor Investigations in New York City … Weaknesses in how the state Department of Labor DOL investigates labor law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-audit-recommends-labor-department-step-investigations-violations-nycPutnam Northern Westchester County Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Overtime (2023M-82)
… Determine whether Putnam Northern Westchester County Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) officials ensured … and accurately calculated. Key Findings The Board of Education (Board) did not always ensure non-instructional … or almost 11 percent. BOCES officials: Paid a total of $66,295 to 13 employees for work on Saturdays that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/11/17/putnam-northern-westchester-county-board-cooperative-educational-services-overtimeVillage of Herkimer – Water and Sewer Financial Operations Audit Follow-Up (2019M-102-F)
… report – pdf] [read complete 2019 report – pdf] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our review was to assess the Village of Herkimer’s (Village’s) progress, as of March 2024, in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/06/28/village-herkimer-water-and-sewer-financial-operations-audit-follow-2019m-102-f