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DiNapoli: School Districts Need to Improve Oversight of Technology Equipment
… names of assigned employees, making them difficult, if not impossible, to locate. Eight districts did not have adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-school-districts-need-improve-oversight-technology-equipmentDiNapoli Releases Industry Sector Dashboards to Track NYC Economic Recovery
… online dashboards to track data for key industry sectors in New York City on a regular basis, providing policy makers … is progressing. “New York City is a national leader in finance, the arts, tourism and hospitality,” DiNapoli … of New York state requires a robust and equitable recovery in New York City. Our new dashboards will track the progress …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-releases-industry-sector-dashboards-track-nyc-economic-recoveryDiNapoli: Weak Oversight Leads to Tax Breaks for Ineligible Properties
… programs receiving property tax exemptions of up to 80% for which they may be ineligible, according to an audit by … P. DiNapoli. “New York state offers a property tax break for landowners who commit to protect their private forest … submit and follow a DEC-approved forest management plan for their property to promote healthy forests and increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-weak-oversight-leads-tax-breaks-ineligible-propertiesDiNapoli Calls on Major Corporations to Conduct Racial Equity Audits
… many have not,” DiNapoli said. “Companies are responsible for their business practices and must ensure that they do not … of the company’s shareholders, a record level of support for an environmental or social shareholder proposal at … and products. Racial equity audits remain a vital tool for both shareholders and companies themselves. An …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-calls-major-corporations-conduct-racial-equity-auditsNYS Pension Fund Commits $2 Billion to Climate Transition Index
… Climate Action Plan announced in 2019 and his goal for the Fund of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. … New York State Common Retirement Fund has been recognized for leading the way with its comprehensive approach to … corporations that are ensuring their businesses are ready for the low-carbon transition and stand to perform well in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/nys-pension-fund-commits-2-billion-climate-transition-indexDiNapoli: Middletown Chiropractor Sentenced to Nine Years for Insurance Fraud
… health care costs across the state and country. Thanks to my partnership with U.S. Attorney Audrey Strauss, the FBI, … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-middletown-chiropractor-sentenced-nine-years-insurance-fraudCompliance With Requirements to Maintain Systems at Vendor-Supported Levels (Follow-Up)
… Compliance With Requirements to Maintain Systems at Vendor-Supported Levels (Report 2019-S-6 ). About the Program … for ensuring systems are up to date and maintained at vendor-supported levels (i.e., systems continue to be updated and patched by the system’s vendor). Our initial report, covering the period January 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/19/compliance-requirements-maintain-systems-vendor-supported-levels-followEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Payments to John T. Mather Memorial Hospital (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine if the recommendations made in our initial audit report, Empire BlueCross BlueShield: Payments to John T. Mather Memorial Hospital (Report 2010-S-51), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/04/empire-bluecross-blueshield-payments-john-t-mather-memorial-hospital-followDiNapoli: SED Agrees to Improve Oversight of Migrant Education Program
… found the program did not meet several of its goals in 2012 and 2013. “The children of migrant workers face … recommendations to improve the educational outcomes for these children. To its credit, SED is acting on our … the grade. I would like to thank Comptroller DiNapoli for conducting this audit and making recommendations to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-sed-agrees-improve-oversight-migrant-education-programDiNapoli: Former Potsdam Court Clerk Sentenced to Jail; $117,000 Restitution
… Justice Court clerk Mary Jo Guyette was sentenced today in a $117,120 embezzlement case uncovered in an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Guyette, 44, was sentenced to six months in jail, five years probation and ordered to pay $117,120 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-former-potsdam-court-clerk-sentenced-jail-117000-restitutionImproper Supplemental Maternity Capitation Payments to Managed Care Organizations (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Supplemental Maternity … pays managed care organizations (MCOs) a monthly premium for each enrolled recipient and, in turn, the MCOs pay for services their members require. In addition to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/20/improper-supplemental-maternity-capitation-payments-managed-care-organizations-followDiNapoli Tracks State and City Spending Related to Asylum Seekers
… New York City. State agencies have spent $316.2 million in State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2023-24 on resources for asylum … facing substantial costs for helping people seeking refuge in this country and needing assistance with their basic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-tracks-state-and-city-spending-related-asylum-seekersState Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Corporations to Disclose Political Spending
… The proposals sent to Caesars Entertainment, Match Group, Penn Entertainment, SoFi Technologies, Warner Bros. Discovery Inc., Zillow Group, and Zoom Video Communications , ask the companies to … expenditures (direct and indirect) to any campaign for or against a candidate, or to influence public opinion on an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-calls-corporations-disclose-political-spendingDiNapoli: New York Must Do More To Reduce Maternal Deaths
… rates decline, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. While DOH … data warehouse to monitor and track perinatal outcomes by race, ethnicity and insurance status to improve maternal … rates decline according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-new-york-must-do-more-reduce-maternal-deathsDiNapoli Audit Finds MTA Needs to Strengthen Extreme Weather Preparations
… for extreme weather as an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found a lack of … and a failure to follow weather alert procedures. “While the MTA has been funding and implementing capital projects … for depots, although some risk review had been done at four depots that had been identified as having flooded in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-audit-finds-mta-needs-strengthen-extreme-weather-preparationsFormer Avon Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing Federal Funds
US Attorney Trini E Ross announced today that that Joseph Geer 40 of Caledonia NY pleaded guilty before Chief US District Judge Elizabeth A Wolford to theft of funds related 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-fundsTown of Brookhaven – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services(S9-24-45)
… parking space and an accessible route with openings in the pavement no larger than one half inch. 11 components … taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility for the 66 components identified in this report. Town officials agreed with our findings and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/03/07/town-brookhaven-physical-accessibility-programs-and-servicess9-24-45DiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Oversight of Child Care Grants
… stabilize their operations and retain their employees, in 2021 the American Rescue Plan Act and the Coronavirus … provided federal grants that OCFS administered locally. "In response to the detrimental impact of the pandemic on the … and Family Services.” OCFS received over $1.4 billion in aid from the federal government to support child care …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-oversight-child-care-grantsXIV.8 Controls to Prevent Prohibited Transactions Using Sole Custody Funds – XIV. Special Procedures
… list of terrorists and terrorist organizations identified in the President's Executive Order. The Office of Foreign … issued to those individuals or organizations identified in the Executive Order. Process and Document Preparation: … Assets Control’s website . Should you identify any request for payments to any of these individuals or organizations, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv8-controls-prevent-prohibited-transactions-using-sole-custody-fundsDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Fill Out 2020 Census Forms
… have not yet replied to take a few minutes and complete this critical action.” DiNapoli also released a detailed … Census 2020: Your Participation Matters To Request or Fill Out an Online Form: Census Form Read January Report: New … billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-fill-out-2020-census-forms