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DiNapoli: NYC Health + Hospitals Struggles With Temporary Staffing Costs
… today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated pre-existing staffing … pressures, particularly a shortage of staff nurses, in NYC Health + Hospitals (H+H) facilities, leading to an … 2022, temporary staffing at H+H grew by 83% to offset the loss of staff nurses while managing demand for its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-nyc-health-hospitals-struggles-temporary-staffing-costsDiNapoli Releases Economic Profile of New York's North Country Region
… development in the North Country is being boosted by community-based projects led by state and community leaders to expand tourism, improve workforce skills … promoting the Watertown International Airport, Jefferson Community College and nearby Fort Drum to increase private …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-releases-economic-profile-new-yorks-north-country-regionDiNapoli: New York Drug Overdose Deaths Surged During Pandemic
… a sharp increase in deaths from opioids related to illicit fentanyl and similar synthetic opioids. Overdose deaths … again during the pandemic by 68%. Synthetic opioids like fentanyl and tramadol – often mixed with other drugs – … to 78% in 2021. The CDC reports that most recent cases of fentanyl-related overdose are linked to illicitly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-new-york-drug-overdose-deaths-surged-during-pandemicDiNapoli Releases Annual IDA Report
… 4,262 active projects with a total value of $114 billion in 2020, an increase of $5.3 billion from the prior year, according to an annual report on IDAs … DiNapoli said. “IDAs can play an important role in helping local economies and businesses expand and recover …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-releases-annual-ida-reportDiNapoli: Ontario County Resident Pleads Guilty to Stealing Funds From New York State Retirement System
… Gary Banas. “Ms. Smith Shaver tried to take advantage of the New York State pension system by stealing from a … Attorney James Ritts and Ontario County Sheriff Kevin Henderson, we were able to stop this fraud.” For over 30 years, Banas worked for the City of Tonawanda Public Works Department. He died in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-ontario-county-resident-pleads-guilty-stealing-funds-new-york-state-retirement-systemState Comptroller DiNapoli and Rockland District Attorney Walsh Announce Guilty Pleas of Middletown Resident for Larceny
… and was ordered to pay back the money. “Mr. Cesar tried to fake a lost check in an effort to scam the state’s retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-rockland-district-attorney-walsh-announce-guilty-pleas-middletownDiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Admit to Stealing $22,000 of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. announced the convictions of Annette Bigelow, 60, and Mary Nash, 59, who hid their mother’s death to collect nearly $22,000 in her state pension payments from 2013 to 2015. The two Westchester County residents each pleaded guilty to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-admit-stealing-22000-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsOnteora Central School District – Procurement and Claims Auditing (2021M-216)
… District (District) officials procured goods and services in a cost-effective manner and ensured claims were audited … officials did not always procure goods and services in a cost-effective manner or ensure claims were audited for … District District officials procured goods and services in a costeffective manner and ensured claims were audited for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/05/27/onteora-central-school-district-procurement-and-claims-auditing-2021m-216Mount Pleasant Central School District – Information Technology User Accounts (2021M-31)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Mount Pleasant Central School District (District) officials … Determine whether Mount Pleasant Central School District District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/07/16/mount-pleasant-central-school-district-information-technology-userEPI- Employment Recovery Is Slow for New Yorkers with Disabilities
People living with disabilities face unique daily challenges that can present barriers to employment. The COVID-19 pandemic led to soaring unemployment rates for people with disabilities, and these rates have not declined as quickly in New York as they have nationally.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/disabilities-employment-recovery.pdfDiNapoli: Wall Street Profits Surge Again, Giving New York a Fiscal Boost
… Wall Street’s profits could top $60 billion in 2025 if current trends continue, according to a report … industry earned $30.4 billion in the first half of 2025, a faster pace than last year, when full year profits … before the global financial crisis. Profits First half 2025 profits increased 30.7% year-over-year driven by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-wall-street-profits-surge-again-giving-new-york-fiscal-boostDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for February 2016
… Park on Long Island, including $77,000 with Captain Dan Fishing Corp., $24,000 with Captain Rod Inc., $24,000 with … Captain Ed Laske, Inc. and $23,000 with Captain Nick’s Fishing Corp. Department of Transportation $13.1 million to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-february-2016DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for August 2014
… and First Transit ($1.4 million). $16.7 million with Tully Construction Co. Inc. to pave the Northern State Parkway in … to Halmar International and A. Servidone B. Anthony Construction Corp. JV for Patroon Island Bridge … Lason for legal services related to Long Island College Hospital. Department of Agriculture and Markets $806,000 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-august-2014DiNapoli Announces State Contract And Payment Actions For October 2015
… Ben Ciccone Inc. for emergency highway repairs at various locations in Columbia, Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, … the Diversity in Medicine programs. $238,000 to Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital Medical Center for the rural …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-october-2015DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for August 2015
… on his commitment to added transparency via his Open Book New York website. Major Contracts Approved Department of … $979,000 to the Unified Court System; $961,000 to the New York State Coalition on Domestic Violence; and $639,000 … establish the Buffalo High-Tech Manufacturing Innovation Hub at RiverBend Park. Payment Rejections and Other Cost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-august-2015DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for December 2015
… Markets $5 million with Total Wrecking and Environmental LLC for site improvements at the New York State Fair. … State Legislature – Senate $210,000 with Cuti Hecker Wang LLC for legal services related to the 2012 legislative … products such as Mega Millions, Power Ball and scratch-off tickets. $1.6 million to the city of Salamanca and $379,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-december-2015DiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Theft of Public Funds
… justice where a public official acts contrary to their oath of office shows accountability for people’s confidence …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theft-public-fundsDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for November 2015
… his commitment to increase transparency on his Open Book New York website. Major Contracts Approved State Education … for Emergency Management Performance grants to counties New York State Legislature - Assembly $11,000 contract … at the Buffalo High-Tech Manufacturing Innovation Hub, SolarCity factory project. Payment Rejections and Other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-november-2015VIII.1.A Accounts Payable Journal Vouchers – VIII. Accounts Payable Journal Vouchers & General Ledger Journal Entries
… transactions are used to adjust accounting entries for payment vouchers that have been posted in SFS regardless of payment status. The Office of the State Comptroller Bureau of … transactions are used to adjust accounting entries for payment vouchers that have been posted in SFS regardless of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-viii/viii1a-accounts-payable-journal-vouchersWillsboro Central School District – Student State Aid (2023M-119)
Determine whether Willsboro Central School District (District) officials properly claimed State aid for special education students who received services in summer placements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/willsboro-central-school-district-2023-119.pdf