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State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Anniversary of the September 11 Terrorist Attacks
… Thomas P. DiNapoli issued a statement on the anniversary of the terrorist attacks: "On September 11, New Yorkers come … and the anger that we still carry, to mourn the victims of the attacks, and to honor the courage and dedication of the first responders and citizen volunteers who rushed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-anniversary-september-11-terrorist-attacksDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Questionable Financial Decisions, Lack of Transparency in Hempstead School District
… sound fiscal and administrative practices and a disregard for the interests of taxpayers,” said DiNapoli. “Instead of … base salary increased to $210,000 per year, which is equal to 26 biweekly payments of about $8,077. However, her biweekly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audit-reveals-questionable-financial-decisions-lack-transparency-hempstead-school-districtTown of Alexandria - Justice Court Time and Attendance and Court Operations (2017M-284)
… whether the Court Clerk (Clerk) reported hours on her Town of Alexandria (Town) time sheets that coincided with hours … recorded, deposited and reported. Key Findings Sixty-three of the 67 time sheets (approximately 94 percent) completed by the Clerk showed no evidence of supervisory review and approval. The Clerk reported 405 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/10/23/town-alexandria-justice-court-time-and-attendance-and-court-operationsCost-Saving Ideas: Credit Card Accountability - Minimizing the Risk of Error, Misuse and Fraud
… purchase, or for the total credit balance, and require prior higher authorization for any activity above these limits. Require … Category Codes, such as charges from dry cleaners or health spas. Contact your credit card company to discuss this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-credit-card-accountability-minimizing-risk-error-misuse-and-fraudComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Director
… former executive director and chief executive officer of the Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty (Met Council), … sentence sends the message that there has to be one set of rules for everyone, no matter how rich or powerful, and … from abusing the public trust and cheating charities out of the funds they need to perform vital services.” "The fraud …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-councilComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea of Nelson Rivera in Bid-rigging Case
… until and unless proven guilty in a court of law. This case is the latest investigation conducted as part of … General's Public Integrity Bureau are prosecuting the case, with assistance from analysts Kamla Sookram, Morgan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-nelson-rivera-bid-rigging-caseDiNapoli Warns Federal Cuts to Health Care Could Hurt Millions of New Yorkers
… has grown sharply over the past decade, but proposals by President Trump and some members of Congress could cut federal funding … State of Health (NYSOH), cost a total of more than $75 billion in state fiscal year (SFY) 2017-18. Medicaid, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-warns-federal-cuts-health-care-could-hurt-millions-new-yorkersBridgehampton Fire District – Length of Service Award Program and Purchasing Practices (2017M-251)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District officials properly administered the District’s length of service award program (LOSAP) and procured goods and … Bridgehampton Fire District Length of Service Award Program and Purchasing Practices 2017M251 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/03/02/bridgehampton-fire-district-length-service-award-program-and-purchasingCity of Beacon – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Information Technology (2012M-224)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the effectiveness of internal controls over selected financial activities for … City of Beacon Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/01/18/city-beacon-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-and-information-technology-2012mEarly Childhood Learning Center of Greene County – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… (RCM). The audit covered expenses reported on ECLC’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015. About the Program ECLC is an SED-approved, not-for-profit private school located in … provides preschool special education services to children with developmental disabilities. ECLC is reimbursed for these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/29/early-childhood-learning-center-greene-county-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualSelected Aspects of Leasing Practices for Real Estate Services Department and Port Commerce
… Objective To determine whether the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has a tracking system that accurately accounts … whether it has followed required procedures in the leasing of its properties. This audit covered the period January 1, … To determine whether the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has a tracking system that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/16/selected-aspects-leasing-practices-real-estate-services-department-and-port-commerceDiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea in $120K Fraud of State Pension Benefits
… pleaded guilty to a one-count indictment charging her with grand larceny in the second degree, a class C felony, … New York State Pension Fund and, thanks to our partnership with Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, bring these … Sheriff’s Office in Florida for their assistance. Anyone with additional information on any other suspected public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-120k-fraud-state-pension-benefitsDiNapoli Statement on Selection of Melissa Mark-Viverito as New York City Council Speaker
… to Melissa Mark-Viverito on her selection as Speaker of the New York City Council. Melissa will be a forceful … with Mayor Bill de Blasio, Speaker Mark-Viverito and all of the newly inaugurated city council members in the coming … to Melissa MarkViverito on her selection as Speaker of the New York City Council …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-statement-selection-melissa-mark-viverito-new-york-city-council-speakerVolunteers of America – Greater New York, Inc.: Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… focused primarily on expenses claimed on VOA-GNY’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015 and certain expenses … two fiscal years ended June 30, 2014. Background VOA-GNY is a New York City-based not-for-profit organization … including $40,718 in ineligible personal service costs, $26,335 in excess staffing expenses, and $6,578 in severance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/10/volunteers-america-greater-new-york-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOversight of Sex Offenders Subject to Strict and Intensive Supervision and Treatment (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Sex Offenders Subject to Strict and Intensive Supervision … To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/oversight-sex-offenders-subject-strict-and-intensive-supervision-and-treatment-followErrors in Identification of 340B Providers in the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the implementation status of the four recommendations made in our initial audit report, Errors in Identification of 340B Providers in the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (Report … audit objective was to determine whether the Department of Health (Department) accurately excluded 340B drugs from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/23/errors-identification-340b-providers-medicaid-drug-rebate-program-followState Pension Employer Contribution Rates Announced for 2020-21, Assumed Rate of Return Lowered
… year, for the past seven years, we’ve been able to lower pension contribution rates or essentially keep them flat,” … management and a diverse portfolio we have kept the state pension fund strong and one of the best funded in the nation. … the preparation of their budgets. Projections of required contributions vary by employer depending on factors such as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/state-pension-employer-contribution-rates-announced-2020-21-assumed-rate-return-loweredMinetto Volunteer Fire Company – Misappropriation of Funds and Records and Reports (2014M-222)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Company’s financial … The Minetto Volunteer Fire Company is located in Town of Minetto, Oswego County and provides fire protection services to the Town of Minetto and the Town of Oswego. The Company, which was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/minetto-volunteer-fire-company-misappropriation-funds-and-records-andDiNapoli Statement in Support of Senator Warren's Legislation Creating Greater Climate Risk Disclosure
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund, released the following statement today in support of U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren's Climate Risk Disclosure … addressing climate risk, but we face a severe lack of information from our portfolio companies on how they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-statement-support-senator-warrens-legislation-creating-greater-climate-risk-disclosureNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Edward Regan
… deliberate man who vehemently fought for the taxpayer and passionately argued against poor fiscal choices. He soundly managed the state's public pension fund and wisely argued against New York's heavy debt load. He achieved a great many things in his career and served the people of New York with great integrity and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-passing-edward-regan