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DiNapoli: Problems Caused by Outdated System Left State's Unemployment Insurance Program Vulnerable to Fraud
… Auditors also found that while DOL repeatedly pointed to identity theft as the major cause of fraud within the … programs, it did not implement a critical system to stop identity theft, a program called ID.me, until February 2021, … that certain groups may encounter difficulties with the verification process using ID.me, but did not capture …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-problems-caused-outdated-system-left-states-unemployment-insurance-program-vulnerable-fraudDiNapoli: NYC Emergency Management Failing to Ensure the City is Prepared for Disasters
… the first of four that DiNapoli has engaged with a focus on resiliency planning in New York City. “It is not a matter … I urge New York City Emergency Management to act swiftly on our findings to avoid costly damage and unnecessary harm.” … emergency preparedness and disaster response are for coastal communities like Far Rockaway,” said Assemblymember …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nyc-emergency-management-failing-ensure-city-prepared-disastersState Agencies Bulletin No. 2060
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to reconcile employee Social … of agency Personnel/Payroll Officers and the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC). Affected Employees Employees … The purpose of this bulletin is to reconcile employee Social Security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2060-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reportedComplaint Processing
… Board that the internal expectation to fully investigate a case in 90 days is not being met and is not realistic. While … camera footage. According to CCRB’s Investigative Manual, no case should be recommended for truncation if there is an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/05/complaint-processingMaximizing Incentives for Individuals With Disabilities
… Service System (NYESS) and the Ticket to Work (TTW) program to promote and place individuals with a disability in competitive employment. The audit covered the … New York Employment Service System and the Ticket to Work program to promote and place individuals with a disability in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/30/maximizing-incentives-individuals-disabilitiesCitywide Payment Services and Standards – Controls Over Payments
… While CPSS management states these reports do not need to match because they are only for internal use, information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/01/citywide-payment-services-and-standards-controls-over-paymentsDiNapoli: Unsafe Conditions, Questionable Spending Found at Affordable NYC Housing Complexes
… Arlington Terrace/North Shore on Staten Island and York Hill in Manhattan. Hazardous or Unsafe Conditions Found … building façade conditions were also observed. York Hill: Mold, water leaks and rusting were found in apartments … HPD and several Mitchell-Lama developments, including York Hill in my district,” State Senator Liz Krueger said. “The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-unsafe-conditions-questionable-spending-found-affordable-nyc-housing-complexesDiNapoli & NYC Make it Easier to Save for College
… to everyone, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and New York City officials announced today. "We're making it … to attend college. We're grateful to New York City and to NYC Kids RISE for their efforts to increase college attendance among financially disadvantaged and culturally diverse families." The request to eliminate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-nyc-make-it-easier-save-collegeFormer Avon Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing Federal Funds
… to a federal program, which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison, and a fine of $250,000. Assistant U.S. … to a federal program which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a fine of $250000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/former-avon-police-chief-pleads-guilty-stealing-federal-fundsDiNapoli: Federal Funding Uncertainty Jeopardizes Impact of Inflation Reduction Act for New Yorkers
… A new report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli details New York’s financial impact from the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), including close to $2 billion in funds for environmental and energy purposes that could help lower costs to consumers … A new report by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli details New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-federal-funding-uncertainty-jeopardizes-impact-inflation-reduction-act-new-yorkersDiNapoli: State Must Improve Management of Medical Equipment Stockpile After Spending Millions During the COVID-19 Pandemic
… New York state bought hundreds of millions of dollars worth of medical equipment at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, including ventilators and … for four purchases which included 140 pieces of DME worth $312,644. The audit notes that the Department of … New York state bought hundreds of millions of dollars worth of medical equipment at the onset of the COVID19 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-state-must-improve-management-medical-equipment-stockpile-after-spending-millions-duringDiNapoli Releases Report on State Spending to Implement Raise the Age Law
… appropriated $1.71 billion through State Fiscal year (SFY) 2025 to help counties implement the provisions of the “Raise … and was therefore not included in the analysis. As of SFY 2025, state appropriations for RTA included $160 million for … counties. Those funds totaled $468.5 million through SFY 2025. In the aggregate, amounts counties have been approved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-report-state-spending-implement-raise-age-lawMaternal Health
… Objectives To determine whether the Department of Health (DOH) has implemented recommendations with the goal of … 2023. About the Program One key indicator of the overall health of a population is its occurrence of maternal … result in short- or long-term consequences to a person’s health, including postpartum depression and any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/30/maternal-healthNext Generation 911 Services
… of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) is effectively overseeing the development and implementation of New York State’s Next Generation 911 plan, and whether the Office of … controls in place to ensure that data used by 911 systems is adequately secured and conforms with the format and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/04/next-generation-911-servicesDiNapoli Says Wall Street May Still Have a Good Year Given Strong Start
… member firms. Weakness in the global economy, particularly China, and concerns over the timing of the Federal Reserve’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/0215/10/dinapoli-says-wall-street-may-still-have-good-year-given-strong-startWest Sparta Independent Volunteer Fire Department Company Number 1, Inc. – Board Oversight (2025M-44)
… Fire Department Company Number 1, Inc. (Department) Board of Directors (Board) provide adequate oversight of financial … Comptroller (OSC) until after we asked about it. During our review of these funds, we determined that disbursements … of financial operations. Department officials agreed with our recommendations and indicated that they initiated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/08/29/west-sparta-independent-volunteer-fire-department-companyRochester Prep Charter School 3 – IT Asset Management (2025M-36)
… The School Board (Board) contracted with a management company (Company) to provide management services. The contract states the Company will facilitate the School’s procurement of IT assets … for IT assets The Schools written agreement with the Company did not explic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2025/08/29/rochester-prep-charter-school-3-it-asset-management-2025m-36Town of Hanover – Procurement (2025M-58)
… the use of professional judgment and/or a high degree of creativity. For example, professional services can include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/09/26/town-hanover-procurement-2025m-58Greenburgh Central School District – Procurement (2024M-147)
… may be used by districts when the district is unable to provide precise quantity requirements for a particular project due to indeterminate needs throughout a fiscal year. Under such … Board of Education (Board) designated a purchasing agent to be responsible for overseeing the District’s purchasing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2025/10/24/greenburgh-central-school-district-procurement-2024m-147State Agencies Bulletin No. 2378
… amount is $330 per infraction. OSC reserves the right to pass along any penalties imposed by the IRS to any State … Number in PayServ Employee’s Name in PayServ Reason Why SSN Not Verified. Reasons provided by SSA may include: SSN not in file (never issued to anyone) Name does not match: DOB and gender code not checked Other SSN …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2378-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reported