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New York State Department of Health: Creating Healthy Schools and Communities Program
The objective of our examination was to determine whether payments the Department of Health made for the Creating Healthy Schools and Communities Program (CHSC) were appropriate and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the grant contracts.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/doh-examination-of-payments-under-the-creating-healthy-schools-and-communities-program.pdfAllocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (Follow-Up) (2021-F-3)
To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Allocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (2019-S-5).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-21f3.pdfGrand Gorge Fire District – Conflict of Interest and Claims Auditing (2020M-151)
Determine whether the Grand Gorge Fire District’s (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) ensured officials did not have prohibited interests in District contracts and whether claims were for appropriate District purposes and audited and approved prior to payment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/grand-gorge-district-2020-151.pdfDiNapoli & NYC Make it Easier to Save for College
… the $25 minimum contribution required to open an account in an effort to make the important college savings accounts … for all New Yorkers, regardless of income level, to invest in their loved one's future," DiNapoli said. "With … to 529 college savings accounts is a huge step forward in making a college education more accessible to all of New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-nyc-make-it-easier-save-collegeDiNapoli Releases January State Cash Report
… New York state collected $126.6 billion in receipts from April through January, which was $582.3 … the latest projections released with the Executive Budget in January. “Tax collections continue to be higher than … from the federal government. The report is now accessible in Excel and Adobe formats. Since becoming Comptroller, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-releases-january-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: New York City's Financial Outlook Improving
… smaller out-year gaps than projected by the city in June 2014, mostly because of higher tax revenues and lower … favorable developments since the city’s budget was adopted in June,” DiNapoli said. “The economy has outperformed … fiscal year. The city projects a surplus of $105 million in FY 2015, which DiNapoli expects will grow as the fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-new-york-citys-financial-outlook-improvingDiNapoli: MTA Needs to Improve Efforts to do Business with Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses
… contracts at around 20 percent, lower than the target set in statute and did not give rationale for the lower target, … public authorities to promote the participation of MWBEs in their contracts. The agencies and authorities are supposed to establish annual goals for MWBE participation in their contracts, make a good-faith effort to achieve those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-mta-needs-improve-efforts-do-business-minority-and-women-owned-businessesDiNapoli: Former Assemblyman William Scarborough Sentenced On Fraud and Theft Convictions
… 69, of Queens, New York, was sentenced today to 13 months in prison and two years of supervised release after being … Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman, and Special Agent in Charge Andrew W. Vale of the Federal Bureau of … Thomas J. McAvoy also ordered that Scarborough pay $54,355 in restitution to New York State and forfeit the same amount …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-assemblyman-william-scarborough-sentenced-fraud-and-theft-convictionsDiNapoli Releases December State Cash Report
… under $8 billion were $474.2 million higher than expected in December and $716.4 million higher than projected three … another $1.3 billion expected. "Strong tax collections in December added to a positive short-term picture for the … closely as negotiations on a new state budget begin in coming weeks.” Compared to a year earlier, total receipts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-releases-december-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: Convicted Drunk Drivers Not Installing Court-Ordered Ignition Locks
… require them to install Ignition Interlock Devices (IID) in their vehicles, according to an audit released today by … but clearly there is work to be done statewide.” In New York state, a person convicted of DWI is subject to a … suspension or revocation, fines, and possible jail time. In New York City, persons convicted of a DWI are monitored by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-convicted-drunk-drivers-not-installing-court-ordered-ignition-locksDiNapoli: Wall St. on Track for Higher Profits
… The securities industry earned profits of $9.3 billion in the first half of 2016, which puts it on course for higher … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Wall Street had solid profits in the first six months of the year and, barring a major … last year,” DiNapoli said. “While the securities industry in New York City is smaller than before the financial crisis, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-wall-st-track-higher-profitsDiNapoli: State Pays Drug Treatment Center Nearly $4 Million for Ineligible Expenses
… treatment provider was able to collect $3.9 million in ineligible payments due to the processing of invalid … $47.6 million contract with Phoenix House New York (PHNY) in 2009 to provide outpatient, inpatient, and residential … alcohol addiction treatment services at several facilities in the New York metropolitan area. The state’s contract with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-state-pays-drug-treatment-center-nearly-4-million-ineligible-expensesDiNapoli: Problems Persist at Many Hotels and Motels Used to House Homeless
… exposed wiring, missing smoke detectors and garbage in rooms, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. In 2016, DiNapoli launched a major review of the state's … Onondaga, Suffolk and Ulster counties, auditors found one in five of those facilities were in poor condition. Shelters …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-problems-persist-many-hotels-and-motels-used-house-homelessDiNapoli: Former Mahopac VFD Treasurer Sentenced After $5.6 Million Embezzlement
… today by U.S. District Judge Cathy Seibel to 77 months in prison for wire fraud, subscription to false tax returns, … prison term for his crimes.” According to documents filed in court: MICHAEL KLEIN was first elected treasurer of the MVFD in 2001. From in or about January 2002 to in or about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-former-mahopac-vfd-treasurer-sentenced-after-56-million-embezzlementNYC’s Language Access Service Needs (2023-N-11) - Interactive Map
… 5year data to show the number of New Yorkers with LEP in each community district The dashboard shows the languages …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/nycs-language-access-service-needs-2023-n-11-interactive-mapFormer Avon Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing Federal Funds
… program, which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison, and a fine of $250,000. Assistant U.S. Attorney … Nicholas M. Testani, who is handling the case, stated that in 2022, the Avon Central School District and the Village of Avon entered into a School Resource Officer Contract, in which the Village of Avon agreed to provide an off-duty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/former-avon-police-chief-pleads-guilty-stealing-federal-fundsOpinion 89-45
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LOCAL LAWS -- Compensation (fixed amount plus … certain specified services plus an hourly fee for services in connection with defending proceedings commenced under … 1963, pps 108 and 182). The word "compensation" as used in section 267, for municipal law purposes, generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-45Opinion 92-21
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Justice Courts (mass dismissal of … fees pursuant to section 99-l of the General Municipal Law in situations where a town or village court has reported the … pending for violations of the Vehicle and Traffic Law. In presenting this question, you have described situations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-21Opinion 92-49
… PARKS AND RECREATION - Recreational Trail (as constituting park facility) REFERENDUM - Permissive (need for when town … the proposed recreational trail would constitute a "park" for purposes of the provisions of law relating to the … holding of a referendum upon the establishment of a public park in a town and the acquisition of property therefor and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-49DiNapoli: Better Monitoring of "Leandra’s Law" Enforcement Needed
… with the court-ordered ignition interlock device (IID) in their vehicles, according to an audit issued today by New … audit examined compliance with state regulations in six counties – Cortland, Erie, Montgomery, Otsego, Suffolk … occurring on or after Aug. 15, 2010, must install an IID in any vehicle they own or operate for a certain period of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-better-monitoring-leandras-law-enforcement-needed