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Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance SSP Payments Made to State Employees
The objective of our examination was to determine the appropriateness of New York State Supplemental Program SSP Payments the Office of Temporary and Disabili
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/09/office-temporary-and-disability-assistance-ssp-payments-made-state-employeesOffice of Temporary and Disability Assistance - SSP Payments Made to Deceased Individuals
… SSP payments. OTDA obtains information about recipients’ deaths from a variety of sources including the Social … 1 to more than 16 years prior to their last SSP payment in the examination period. Of the 553 payments, 380 were … Establish methods to advise SSA of previously unreported deaths, and prevent SSP payments to deceased individuals. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/09/office-temporary-and-disability-assistance-ssp-payments-made-deceased-individualsComptrollers DiNapoli & Stringer Call on Corporations to Protect LGBT Rights Around World
… men and women face a rising tide of discrimination and violence in some parts of the world," DiNapoli said. "These … Electric, GlaxoSmithKline, Goldman Sachs, IBM, Intel, Johnson & Johnson, JPMorgan Chase, Marriott, McDonald’s, Morgan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptrollers-dinapoli-stringer-call-corporations-protect-lgbt-rights-around-worldDiNapoli: Former Hempstead School District Official Pleads Guilty to Credit Card Fraud
… Federal Bureau of Investigation, New York Field Office (FBI) and Madeline Singas, District Attorney, Nassau … themselves will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” stated United States Attorney Donoghue. Mr. Donoghue … Long Island Criminal Division. Assistant United States Attorneys Charles P. Kelly and Madeline O’Connor and Special …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-former-hempstead-school-district-official-pleads-guilty-credit-card-fraudOversight of Sex Offenders Subject to Strict and Intensive Supervision and Treatment
… supervision, for certain sex offenders who are at or near their anticipated release from parole or confinement. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/17/oversight-sex-offenders-subject-strict-and-intensive-supervision-and-treatmentTown of Big Flats – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-37)
… accessible lavatories. 30 at the Town Hall, such as signs with raised lettering and Braille at interior offices. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/14/town-big-flats-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-37Former Village of Candor Mayor Pleads Guilty to Stealing From the Village
… the New York State Police announced that former Village of Candor Mayor Eric Halstead plead guilty to stealing $23,000 from the … the people who elected him,” DiNapoli said. “His theft of public funds is contemptible and undermines public faith … the New York State Police announced that former Village of Candor Mayor Eric Halstead plead guilty to stealing $23000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/former-village-candor-mayor-pleads-guilty-stealing-villageTown of Clifton Park – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-27)
… physical accessibility to programs and services provided at selected Town facilities. Key Findings Of the 562 … taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility at selected Town facilities. Specifically: 21 components at the Town Hall, such as interior office signs with raised …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/07/town-clifton-park-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-27Chemical Dependency Program Payments to Selected Contractors in New York City (Follow-Up)
… Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) for the prevention and treatment of alcohol and substance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/10/chemical-dependency-program-payments-selected-contractors-new-york-city-followDiNapoli: Problems Persist at Many Hotels and Motels Used to House Homeless
… State auditors examining hotels and motels used to house the homeless found poor conditions still exist at many … and collaboration on the audit of the use of motels to house the homeless,"said Albany County Comptroller Michael F. … public resources to inspect temporary residences used to house the homeless. OTDA and DOH officials generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-problems-persist-many-hotels-and-motels-used-house-homelessCity of Long Beach – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-36)
… parking spaces with marked access aisles, a main entrance with at least 18 inches of maneuvering clearance on … Center, such as curb ramps with accessible slopes, a main entrance with a door closing speed of at least five seconds … taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility for the 86 components identified in this report. City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/02/21/city-long-beach-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-36City of New Rochelle – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-38)
… taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility for the 171 components identified in this report. City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/02/21/city-new-rochelle-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-38Village of Floral Park – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-34)
… whether Village of Floral Park (Village) officials could take additional steps to increase physical accessibility to … whether Village of Floral Park Village officials could take additional steps to increase physical accessibility to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/14/village-floral-park-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-34Town of Grand Island – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-44)
… physical accessibility for the 103 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-grand-island-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-44DiNapoli: Investment in Upstate Company Returns $33.8 Million to State Pension Fund
… Common Retirement Fund (Fund) received a $33.8 million return from its investment in Autotask, an IT company located near Albany, … investment of $6 million, or a 25 percent internal rate of return. “We are investing state pension fund dollars into … State Common Retirement Fund Fund received a $338 million return from its investment in Autotask an IT company located …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-investment-upstate-company-returns-338-million-state-pension-fundDiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $92,000
… Fire Department, Kimberly Simchik, pleaded guilty to stealing over $92,000 from the fire department over a … she will pay restitution of just over $92,000 and faces 1 to 3 years in jail at sentencing. “Kimberly Simchik diverted fire department resources to bankroll her personal life, betraying the trust of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-92000Procurement and Payroll-Related Matters Pertaining to the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… to cost $441.4 million. We visited 15 of the 23 projects' sites and did a more detailed review of one project: the … overpayment of 211 hours at $10,969. We visited work sites for the Induction Loop project, and noticed that an … pay for not working. Key Recommendations Monitor project sites to ensure that only workers for prime contractors and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/18/procurement-and-payroll-related-matters-pertaining-use-certain-federal-fundsDiNapoli Op-Ed: New York Needs to Boost Financial Education in Our Schools
… amNewYork on Saturday published an op-ed from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The full op-ed is … directing my office to identify ways to enhance New York State residents’ personal finance knowledge and understanding … than people with lower financial know-how. In New York state, during last year’s legislative session, eight bills …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-op-ed-new-york-needs-boost-financial-education-our-schoolsDiNapoli: State Needs to Help Addiction Support Providers Better Prepare for Emergencies
… treatment programs may not be adequately prepared in an emergency to prevent gaps in care, which could compromise patient progress or safety, … “The COVID-19 pandemic led to significant disruptions in addiction care and services, leaving many vulnerable New … treatment programs may not be adequately prepared in an emergency to prevent gaps in care which could …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-state-needs-help-addiction-support-providers-better-prepare-emergenciesState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Tentative Agreements to End UAW Strike
… agreements between the UAW and the big three automakers. “With the announcement of a tentative agreement at General … at the three companies. I had the opportunity to walk the picket line with members of UAW Local 3039 in Tappan, N.Y. to learn about the issues facing them and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-tentative-agreements-end-uaw-strike