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More State Investment and Policies Can Create New Opportunities in Hudson Valley Which Saw Unique Gains
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York’s diverse farms are an essential part of the state’s economy, … agricultural districts throughout New York classified as solar electric generation facilities. While agriculture … the efficacy of these policies in siting of renewable energy facilities on lands other than productive farmland. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/more-state-investment-and-policies-can-create-new-opportunities-hudson-valley-which-saw-unique-gainsNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli and California Controller Yee Urge S.E.C. to Mandate Climate Change Disclosures
… investment decisions, but for too long, our securities rules have led to incomplete and incomparable climate … assets. We believe the SEC should adopt climate disclosure rules and metrics that are based on the recommendations of … companies. Moreover, the SEC should update disclosure rules regularly as climate impacts, and the scientific …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-california-controller-yee-urge-sec-mandate-climate-changeNew York Schools Reported More Than 32,000 Violent and Disruptive Incidents in the 2017-18 School Year
… New York State public and charter schools, with a combined student population of nearly 2.7 million, reported more than 32,000 violent and disruptive incidents in the 2017-18 school year (SY), including assaults, bomb threats and sexual offenses, according to a report released today by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/new-york-schools-reported-more-32000-violent-and-disruptive-incidents-2017-18-school-yearPresident of Gingerbread Learning Center and Wife Sentenced for Stealing Approximately $771,000 from Special Needs Pre-School
… falsifying business records for The Gingerbread Learning Center, Inc., a pre-school serving special needs children on … stole out of the hands of the children and families of our community. My thanks to the NYPD and State Comptroller Thomas … 2015 and August 2015, an audit of The Gingerbread Learning Center conducted by the State Comptroller’s Office revealed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/president-gingerbread-learning-center-and-wife-sentenced-stealing-approximately-771000-special-needsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Former New York City Council Candidate Albert Alvarez
… Investigator Mike Leahy and Deputy Chief Investigator John McManus. The Investigations Bureau is led by Chief …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-former-new-york-city-council-candidateComptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Underwood and DOI Commissioner Garnett Announce Indictment of Former Non-Profit Director Anna Mendez
… in the first degree, a class D felony, in Bronx County Supreme Court. "For years, Ms. Mendez allegedly exploited her … for straw donations to local politicians, according to the charges. Fraud at nonprofits can hurt some of the most … on one count of grand larceny in the second degree a class C felony and ten counts of falsifying business records in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-underwood-and-doi-commissioner-garnett-announce-indictment-former-non-profitDiNapoli: Billing and Reimbursement Flaws Allowed $16.6 Million in Inappropriate Payments to Home Health Care Providers
… because the agency mistakenly paid for more days of care than what was provided, according to an audit released … York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Home health care providers fill a great need by allowing patients to stay … paid providers for weeks of service, when only days of care had been given.” In 2012, as part of its Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-billing-and-reimbursement-flaws-allowed-166-million-inappropriate-payments-home-health-careReport on the State Fiscal Year 2023-24 Executive Budget
The Executive Budget for SFY 2023-24 totals $227 billion, and DOB projects shortfalls in revenues and increases in spending, particularly in Medicaid and school aid, over the financial plan period.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/executive-budget-report-2023-24.pdfIdentifying, Reporting, and Providing Services for Youth at Risk of Sexual Human Trafficking in New York City (2021-N-2) 180-Day Response
To determine if the New York City Administration for Children’s Services and the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development identify, report on, and provide services for victims of child sex trafficking and those at risk of child sex trafficking.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21n2-response1.pdfAccounting and Financial Reporting for Subscription-Based Information Technology Arrangements (SBITAs) as Required by GASB Statement No. 96
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide accounting and financial reporting guidance for subscription-based information technology arrangements (SBITAs) and illustrate how local governments and school districts will need to account for and report these SBITAs in the Annual Financial Report (AFR)
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/accounting-bulletin-gasb-96.pdfIdentifying, Reporting, and Providing Services for Youth at Risk of Sexual Human Trafficking in New York City (2021-N-2)
To determine if the New York City Administration for Children’s Services and the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development identify, report on, and provide services for victims of child sex trafficking and those at risk of child sex trafficking.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21n2.pdfReal Property Portfolio (2022-S-14) 180-Day Response
To determine whether Empire State Development (ESD) fully and accurately accounted for and reported on its real property holdings and the need to either hold or dispose of properties, and if ESD disposed of real property in a manner beneficial to the State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s14-response.pdfWhitney Point Central School District – Information Technology (2023M-179)
Determine whether Whitney Point Central School District (District) officials adequately managed nonstudent network user accounts and developed and adopted a
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/whitney-point-central-school-district-2023-179.pdfTown of Marathon – Town Clerk (2022M-143)
Determine whether the Town of Marathon (Town) Clerk recorded, deposited, remitted and reported collections in a timely and accurate manner.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/marathon-town-2022-143.pdfTown of Sheridan – Disbursements (2023M-101)
Determine whether Town of Sheridan (Town) claims and payroll-related disbursements were adequately supported, properly approved and for Town purposes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/sheridan-town-2023-101.pdf2023ABCD State of New York General Obligation Bonds, October 2023
The Bonds are legal investments for State-chartered banks and trust companies, savings banks, insurance companies, fiduciaries and investment companies.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/debt/pdf/nys-go-2023abcd.pdfExecutive Order - Inclusion of People with Disabilities
The Office of the State Comptroller is committed to a culture that promotes and celebrates diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/disability-inclusion/pdf/executive-order-inclusion.pdfSubway Wait Assessment (2019-S-62)
To determine whether Wait Assessment performance measurements reported to the MTA’s Board and customers are accurate and consistently calculated ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s62.pdfTown of Yorktown - Information Technology (2020M-16)
Determine whether officials ensured the Town’s IT systems were adequately secured and protected against unauthorized use, access and loss.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/yorktown-2020-16.pdfVillage of Palmyra - Financial Management (2019M-94)
Determine whether the Board adopted realistic budgets and effectively managed fund balance based on accurate financial records and reports.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/palmyra-2019-94.pdf