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DiNapoli: Audit Finds Counties Are Not Checking Prices and Scales at Retailers
… and other retail locations to make sure that consumers were paying the correct price, New York State Comptroller … 1,800 devices and 260 businesses. Retail sales in New York were more than $260 billion in 2023-24. Approximately $8.3 … 1,793 devices that auditors reviewed, 430 devices (24%) were not inspected. Reliable systems were not in place to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-audit-finds-counties-are-not-checking-prices-and-scales-retailersDiNapoli: State Agency Mishandled Housing Discrimination Complaints
… to properly or quickly investigate others. Tenants whose complaints were mishandled may have been left to face … The agency should establish new procedures that ensure complaints are handled with the attention and respect they … Auditors reviewed 306 of 2,236 housing discrimination complaints made to DHR from April 2019 to October 2023. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-state-agency-mishandled-housing-discrimination-complaintsDiNapoli: Audit Shows Former Highway Superintendent Took Taxpayers for a Ride in Town of Erin
… abuse of power, and undermines trust in government as a whole. I will keep fighting to ensure that hard-earned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-audit-shows-former-highway-superintendent-took-taxpayers-ride-town-erinNYS Comptroller DiNapoli and Church of England Call on ExxonMobil to Set Targets for Lowering GHG Emissions
… the Paris Agreement to keep the increase in global average temperature to well below 2 degrees, and to pursue efforts to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-and-church-england-call-exxonmobil-set-targets-lowering-ghg-emissionsNew NY Broadband Program
… (ESD) has effectively monitored and managed the New NY Broadband Program and whether the Program has achieved its … In 2015, New York State established the $500 million New NY Broadband Program (Program). The goal of the Program was … ESD has effectively monitored and managed the New NY Broadband Program and whether the Program has achieved its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/07/01/new-ny-broadband-programOvertime and Other Time and Attendance Matters Found in the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… there is a high level of transparency and accountability in the spending of its funds on these projects. Key Findings … fraud, waste and abuse. Due to the poor controls over its time and attendance, employees might be paid for overtime … Authority/Metro-North Railroad: Overtime and Other Time and Attendance Matters Found in the Use of Certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/24/overtime-and-other-time-and-attendance-matters-found-use-certain-federal-fundsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… for open personnel positions, which may not be prudent, as it leaves personnel services appropriations with insufficient … for personnel services are likely underestimated by as much as $3.7 million. In addition, budgeted funding for … underestimated by at least $982,269. The proposed budget does not include a contingency appropriation in the general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former City of Rensselaer Department of Public Works Commissioner on Felony Charges For Stealing Scrap Metal Proceeds
… Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the sentencing of Thomas Capuano, the former Commissioner of the Department of Public Works (DPW) of the city of Rensselaer, for his role … Comptroller DiNapoli announced the sentencing of Thomas Capuano the former Commissioner of the Dept of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-city-rensselaer-department-publicUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Hudson Valley Bone and Joint Surgeons, LLP
… Purpose To determine whether Hudson Valley Bone and Joint Surgeons, … Empire Plan members’ out-of-pocket costs, and if so, to quantify the overpayments made by United HealthCare … To determine whether Hudson Valley Bone and Joint Surgeons …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/08/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-hudson-valley-bone-and-joint-surgeons-llpDiNapoli: Scores Reveal Fiscal Stress Continues for Certain Communities
… Ramapo, Pierrepont, Coeymans, Cherry Valley and Parish. Eleven communities have been listed in the second highest … entities moved into a fiscal stress category in 2014; Eleven calendar year entities moved out of fiscal stress …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-scores-reveal-fiscal-stress-continues-certain-communitiesDiNapoli: Investment in Upstate Company Returns $33.8 Million to State Pension Fund
… (Fund) received a $33.8 million return from its investment in Autotask, an IT company located near Albany, according to … pension fund, which made six times our original investment in Autotask,”said DiNapoli. “As part of the Fund’s diverse investment strategy, the In-State Program helps provide retirement security for state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-investment-upstate-company-returns-338-million-state-pension-fundImproper Payments for Brand Name Drugs (Follow-Up)
… The Department of Health (DOH) administers New York’s Medicaid program. The Medicaid program covers medically … for Medicaid pharmacy services: fee-for-service (FFS) and managed care. Under the FFS method, Medicaid-enrolled pharmacy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/03/improper-payments-brand-name-drugs-followOpinion 88-12
… agreement) MUNICIPAL COOPERATION -- Refuse and Garbage (joint refuse collection services) -- Competitive Bidding … a cooperative or contract basis, or for the provision of a joint service. A "joint service" is defined to mean the joint … for making contributions for retirement, social security, health insurance, workers' compensation and other similar …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-12Opinion 92-14
… discussed in the opinion. COUNTY TREASURER -- Powers and Duties (when mechanics' lien deposit may be refunded … deposit refunded without a court order) CIVIL PRACTICE LAW AND RULES, §§2607, 8010(1); LIEN LAW, §§19, 20: The chief … previously paid into court discharging a mechanic's lien, and if such substitution is permissible, whether it may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-14State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… borough, IID installation rates ranged from 9 percent in Brooklyn to 30 percent in Staten Island. Generally, offenders … June 30, 2014. State Education Department: The Alcott School, Compliance with the Reimbursable Cost Manual … However, Metropolitan was overpaid $20,944 because school officials incorrectly certified some students as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDiNapoli: NYC Put Federal Funds to Work Quickly To Shore Up Budget and Drive Recovery
… including broadband. As shown in DiNapoli’s fiscal cliffs tracker , some of the city’s initiatives funded with SLFRF …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-nyc-put-federal-funds-work-quickly-shore-budget-and-drive-recoveryFinancial Oversight of the Advantage After School Program
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) has adequate controls in place to … is spent in accordance with program guidelines and whether these controls are functioning as intended. The … youth development opportunities to school-age children and youth during the hours directly after school. Research …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/13/financial-oversight-advantage-after-school-programDiNapoli: LIRR Ridership Is Recovering but Service Improvement Must Remain a Priority
… the Grand Central Madison terminal and on-time performance in 2023 that was better than in 2019. Still, the LIRR had 31% more delays from train car problems last year than in 2019, showing there are still areas that can improve as … the Grand Central Madison terminal and ontime performance in 2023 that was better than in 2019 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-lirr-ridership-recovering-service-improvement-must-remain-priorityDiNapoli: City of Kingston Is Addressing Infrastructure and Affordable Housing Needs While Maintaining Fiscal Stability
… institutions and local amenities, enhancing its status as a regional destination for arts, culture and history, even as … It has embraced its role as a destination city and is home to historic buildings, a maritime museum, parks, art … John Tuey, and the Common Council to ensure that Kingston is forward-thinking in our approaches without burdening the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-city-kingston-addressing-infrastructure-and-affordable-housing-needs-while-maintainingNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (June 3, 2021)
… June 3, 2021 Edition Pre-Pandemic Improvements in Employment Rates for People with Disabilities Have Been Derailed by COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic shutdown led to … Rates for both groups spiked with the onset of the COVID‑19 pandemic. FIGURE 2 – New York State Unemployment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-june-3-2021