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Oversight of Resident Care-Related Medical Equipment in Nursing Homes
… of Health's monitoring and inspection of nursing homes is sufficient to determine if nursing homes perform comprehensive inspections, testing, and … The Department of Health (Department) oversees nursing homes in New York State through its Division of Nursing Homes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/19/oversight-resident-care-related-medical-equipment-nursing-homesBus Wait Assessment and Other Performance Indicators
… Authority's (MTA) New York City Transit (Transit) and MTA Bus Company (MTA Bus) provide passenger service on all of their bus routes to … Transportation Authority New York City Transit and MTA Bus Company provide passenger service on all of their bus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/07/bus-wait-assessment-and-other-performance-indicatorsComptroller's Oversight of State Contracts
… Procurements Provide the Highest Value to New Yorkers For more than a century, the Comptroller’s Office has … resulting in hundreds of millions of dollars in savings for taxpayers each year. As government contracting expands in … For more than a century the Comptrollers Office has conducted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/oversightState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… The New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) is tasked with helping businesses throughout New York City start, operate, and expand. SBS programs, including the Energy Cost Savings Program, the … across the business life cycle. Auditors found that SBS needs to improve monitoring of businesses’ continued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOversight of Sex Offenders Subject to Strict and Intensive Supervision and Treatment (2014-S-50), 90-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (Department) is adequately monitoring and enforcing conditions of Strict and Intens
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2014-14s50-response.pdfWestchester Attorney Indicted for Fraud and False Statement Charges Arising From His Attempt to Embezzle From a Decedent's Estate for Which He Was Court-Appointed Administrator
… District of New York and Philip R. Bartlett, Inspector-in-Charge of the New York Office of the U.S. Postal … Service ("USPIS") announced that a federal grand jury in White Plains, New York, returned an Indictment yesterday … of the estate, Mr. Parisi abused the trust placed in him by allegedly attempting to pocket millions of dollars …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/westchester-attorney-indicted-fraud-and-false-statement-charges-arising-his-attempt-embezzleComptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Schneiderman & Acting Tax Commissioner Manion Announce $4.3 Million Settlement With Owners of For-Profit School Network for Overcharging State; Failing To Pay Taxes
… and owner Michael C. Koffler, together with his sons, Brian and Daniel Koffler, and his special education … bills, their boat expenses, and even partial tuition for Brian’s law school. Indeed, the sham entity’s name derives from the Koffler sons, Brian and Daniel. Furthermore, an audit and investigation by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-acting-tax-commissioner-manion-announce-43-million-settlementOpinion 98-20
… if the person has satisfactorily completed a training course offered by the State Office of Fire Prevention and Control, or an equivalent course as approved by that office. There is nothing in … No. 91-22 p 69). A board of fire commissioners may adopt rules and regulations governing all fire companies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-20Former Treasurer of Patterson Volunteer Fire Department Pleads Guilty To Fraud and Tax Charges Arising From His Embezzlement of More Than $1.1 Million
… Field Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”), Thomas P. DiNapoli, New York State Comptroller, and … bills. Thanks to our law enforcement partners at IRS-CI, FBI, the State Comptroller’s Office and the State Police, … directly and the citizens they serve indirectly. The FBI is committed to working with our law enforcement partners …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/former-treasurer-patterson-volunteer-fire-department-pleads-guilty-fraud-and-tax-charges-arising-hisOversight of Critical Foster Care Program Requirements
… and Family Services (OCFS) has effective controls in place to ensure that foster homes meet required criteria prior to their certification or … were entered anywhere from 35 to 244 days after they took place. Inconsistencies and errors exist among different … of Children and Family Services has effective controls in place to ensure that foster homes meet required criteria prior …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/21/oversight-critical-foster-care-program-requirementsDiNapoli Audit: Pre-K Special Education Provider Spent $2.5 Million in Unallowed Expenses
… said. “Unfortunately, once again we’ve found another school that failed to spend the money properly and … can recover the misspent funds.” Shared staff at Starting Point Services divided their hours between the school’s … related services program. The state reimburses Starting Point, and other providers, for the cost of their SEIT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-audit-pre-k-special-education-provider-spent-25-million-unallowed-expensesState Contract and Payment Actions in May
… for project management services for implementation of Buffalo Billion projects. Gaming Commission $11.5 million to … $12 million to Tappan Zee Constructors, LLC for the New NY Bridge Project. $1.6 million to HNTB New York Engineering … and Architecture, PC for engineering services for the New NY Bridge Project. Unified Court System $11 million to The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-contract-and-payment-actions-mayDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Stronger Oversight of NYC’s Artificial Intelligence Programs
… can directly impact New Yorkers’ lives, an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found. … hope the city’s Office of Technology and Innovation acts on my office’s recommendations to help ensure the AI being … Office. DiNapoli’s audit looked at governance policies on AI use at four agencies: the Administration for Children’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-audit-recommends-stronger-oversight-nycs-artificial-intelligence-programsDiNapoli Releases Analysis of Enacted State Budget
… including eliminating competitive bidding and independent review of contracts in certain cases. In addition, the budget … with "messages of necessity," leaving very little time for review by legislators and the public. DiNapoli's report finds … aid category for cities, towns and villages, is funded at $715 million, the same level since SFY 2011-12. Maintains the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-releases-analysis-enacted-state-budgetOpinion 92-20
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Imposition of (for concerts held on … the giving of exhibitions, performances or entertainments in any place within the town" (Town Law, §136[3]; see also … submission of written applications. A license fee imposed in the exercise of police powers may only be such amount as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-20DiNapoli: Bullying and Drug-Related Incidents in Schools on the Rise
… even exceeding pre-pandemic highs, while the rates for the number of serious violent and disruptive incidents remained … even exceeding prepandemic highs while the rates for the number of serious violent + disruptive incidents remained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/dinapoli-bullying-and-drug-related-incidents-schools-riseDiNapoli: Wall Street's 2024 First Half Profits of $23.2B Were 79.3% Higher Than Last Year
… Wall Streets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-wall-streets-2024-first-half-profits-232b-were-793-higher-last-yearFrequently Asked Questions – World Trade Center Presumption
… for this benefit? I retired after working at the World Trade Center site. If I develop a qualifying condition, does … public service. Would I be eligible to apply for World Trade Center accidental disability benefits? Is there a … to file for a reclassification of my benefit to a World Trade Center accidental disability benefit? I already retired …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/world-trade-center/frequently-asked-questionsDiNapoli: Problems Persist at Many Hotels and Motels Used to House Homeless
… observations from the 2016 report. The October 2016 site inspections included re-visiting 19 of the 26 hotels and … guidance and support to help the SSDs perform six-month inspections of hotels and motels. In cooperation with the six … became aware of the legal requirement to perform six-month inspections – a requirement that has been in place since …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-problems-persist-many-hotels-and-motels-used-house-homelessDiNapoli Report Finds Medicaid Costs for Treating Asthma Rising
… Medicaid expenditures rose more than 26 percent in the last five years, as the state's overall annual asthma bill topped $1.3 billion … isn't just costly, it can be lethal," DiNapoli said. "For the New Yorkers fighting this chronic disease, a flare-up can …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-report-finds-medicaid-costs-treating-asthma-rising