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DiNapoli: Homeless New Yorkers Relying on CityFHEPS Face Significant Delays for Permanent Housing
… of a New York City rental assistance program is leading to significant delays in finding permanent housing for … people and those at risk of homelessness, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … should improve its management of the CityFHEPS program to ensure every dollar goes towards helping people …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-homeless-new-yorkers-relying-cityfheps-face-significant-delays-permanent-housingComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing for Rensselaer DPW Employees Who Stole Scrap Metal Proceeds
… Works, for teaming with DPW Commissioner Thomas Capuano to divert $46,000 from the city by pocketing the cash from … as part of their jobs with the city. Foust pled guilty to Fourth Degree Grand Larceny and was sentenced to five years of probation. Clark pled guilty to Attempted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-rensselaer-dpw-employees-who-stole-scrapState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Program (2016-S-39) OCFS has some appropriate controls to limit program contract spending, including a maximum cost … by the $1,375 maximum per child. OCFS reimbursements to program providers did not exceed the maximum contract … control weaknesses that CUNY and BMCC officials needed to improve related to the use of bank accounts. In a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Sentenced for Theft of Over $86,000
… tax collector for the town of Beekman, was sentenced to pay full restitution of $88,821.40, five years’ probation, … “My office partners with law enforcement across the state to hold accountable those who betray their duty to the public. My thanks to District Attorney Parisi and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-sentenced-theft-over-86000DiNapoli: Syracuse City School District Teacher Pleads Guilty in Time Theft Scheme
… (SCSD) After-School Twilight Program pleaded guilty to corrupting the government in the 3 rd Degree, in connection with submitting false timecards to SCSD. As part of the plea, Cecile also agreed to resign from his employment at SCSD. This investigation was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-syracuse-city-school-district-teacher-pleads-guilty-time-theft-schemeDiNapoli: Former State Employee Arrested for Falsely Claiming She Never Received $4K Loan Check from New York State and Local Retirement System
… 52, of Albany, was arrested for allegedly falsely claiming to the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) that she never received a $4,055 loan check to get a replacement check in the same amount. Both checks … and the New York State Police. “Shannon Brady tried to scam the New York State and Local Retirement System by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-state-employee-arrested-falsely-claiming-she-never-received-4k-loan-check-new-yorkXVII.3 Lapsing Transaction Deadlines – XVII. Lapsing Appropriations
… Agencies must review the NYKK0004 – Appropriations Due To and Not Due To Lapse and report any appropriation lapse date … of Vouchers by Business Units Online certification must be completed by the Agency Financial Officer by the published …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvii/xvii3-lapsing-transaction-deadlinesUpdate on New York’s Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund: Challenges Continue
… Devastating job losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic led to a record number of unemployment insurance (UI) claims in … report , New York’s UI fund did not have sufficient funds to pay the surging claims, and began to borrow from the federal government starting in May 2020. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/update-new-yorks-unemployment-insurance-trust-fund-challenges-continueHenderson Fire District – Financial Activities (2025M-67)
… 1, 2023 – February 27, 2025 We extended the audit period to review the District’s 2019 through 2024 Annual Financial … as of August 20, 2025. Understanding the Audit Area To help ensure the District’s financial resources are … should ensure accurate accounting records are maintained to capture all transactions and monitor financial activities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/10/31/henderson-fire-district-financial-activities-2025m-67Comptroller's Oversight of State Contracts
… Ensures State Procurements Provide the Highest Value to New Yorkers For more than a century, the Comptroller’s … and limited Public Authority contacts, adding transparency to the process and resulting in hundreds of millions of … than ever. The Comptroller's contract oversight extends to most State agency contracts, generally those where the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/oversightDiNapoli: Buffalo's Financial Condition Improves
… a fiscal control board and increased state aid, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … should be wary of moving forward. I urge city officials to continue their cautious fiscal approach and be vigilant when it comes to long-term financial planning.” “Since becoming Mayor, my …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-buffalos-financial-condition-improvesDiNapoli Releases May State Cash Report
… came in $838 million higher than projections, according to the monthly state cash report issued today by New York … also lower than collections in May 2013, primarily due to the timing of tax refunds last year. Miscellaneous … receipts declined 1 percent, or $237 million, compared to last year. Receipts collected in the General Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-releases-may-state-cash-reportDiNapoli Releases Economic Snapshot of Long Island Highlighting Growth and Challenges
… taxes and home prices, and challenging commutes, according to a report on the Island’s economy released today by New … in the state,” DiNapoli said. “Long Island continues to be a great place to live, work and raise a family but there are challenges. … taxes and home prices and challenging commutes according to a report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/dinapoli-releases-economic-snapshot-long-island-highlighting-growth-and-challengesXIX.6.A Cost Allocation – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… requirement for reporting. Expenditure data should be reported at the Employee level for time and cost which will be directly coded to projects by pay period. In order to meet the requirements detailing cost allocation and labor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix6a-cost-allocationImplications for the Future – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… the COVID-19 pandemic was short-lived, employment has yet to recover fully. During March and April 2020, nearly 2 … jobs were regained. No region of the State has returned to pre-pandemic employment levels with New York City trailing … 500,000 jobs. Economic forecasts are inherently subject to risk, but the path of the coronavirus pandemic will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/implications-futureOversight of Selected Fiscal Aspects of Homeless Shelter Services
… Purpose To determine whether the New York City Department of Homeless … 2013 through May 30, 2017. Background Governed by a “right to shelter” mandate, New York City (City) provides temporary emergency shelter to every eligible person who requests services. DHS is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/10/oversight-selected-fiscal-aspects-homeless-shelter-servicesXIX.2.C Project Activities – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… control and cost tracking purposes. Activities are used to track major project phases, tasks or programs within a Project as well as to set budgets within a project, if desired. Standard … that has standard activities, then standard activities can be applied for the project. For each Project ID with a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix2c-project-activitiesTown of Hempstead Local Development Corporation – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-37-F)
… – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Town of Hempstead Local Development … approving projects. The audit included one recommendation to help the Board and officials properly approve and monitor … and Corporate Administrator are responsible for day-to-day operations including the annual monitoring procedures. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2025/09/26/town-hempstead-local-development-corporation-audit-followDiNapoli: Investors Expand Corporate Disclosure of Political Spending
… New York State Common Retirement Fund’s successful efforts to expand disclosure of corporate political spending by its … in the shadows it may result in spending that is contrary to the company’s long-term interests and cause real damage to a company’s reputation. Investors need increased daylight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-investors-expand-corporate-disclosure-political-spendingPayroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-009
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the approach to Agency Testing and Training; the Agency Testing Schedule ; the information that will be used to measure readiness; and the resources available for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-009-agency-testing-and-training