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Practices Used by the Transit Adjudication Bureau to Collect Fines and Fees (Follow-Up) (2018-F-20)
To determine the extent of implementation of the 11 recommendations included in our initial report, Practices Used by the Transit Adjudication Bureau to...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-18f20.pdfMedicaid in New York: The Continuing Challenge to Improve Care and Control Costs, March 2015
New York’s Medicaid program is undergoing major changes, with ambitious plans for further modifications just ahead.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/health-medicaid-2015.pdfEfforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms (2017-S-70)
To determine whether the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority has taken action to collect unpaid tolls and fees using outside law firms and to minimize...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-17s70.pdfFacility Oversight and Timeliness of Response to Complaints and Inmate Grievances (2017-S-2) 90-Day Response
To determine if the State Commission of Correction (Commission) is fulfilling its responsibilities for the oversight of correctional facilities and for...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-17s2-response.pdfOversight of Sex Offenders Subject to Strict and Intensive Supervision and Treatment (Follow-Up) (2018-F-21)
To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Sex Offenders Subject to Strict and Int
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-18f21.pdfDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Pay Rose to a Record $716 Million Last Year
… to a record $716 million in 2015 – up nearly $55 million from the year before, according to a report released today by … the state’s agency workforce has declined 13.1 percent, from 180,564 in 2007 to 156,986 last year, excluding the … to a record $716 million in 2015 up nearly $55 million from the year before according to a report released today by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-pay-rose-record-716-million-last-yearDiNapoli: New York Sends More Money to Washington Than It Gets Back
… New York sent an estimated $24.1 billion more in tax payments to Washington than it got back in federal spending in federal fiscal year (FFY) 2017, getting back 90 cents for … New York sent an estimated $241 billion more in tax payments to Washington than it got back in federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-new-york-sends-more-money-washington-it-gets-backState Audit Recommends Improvements to NYC's Oversight of Agencies Placing Foster Children
… today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Children in foster care must be closely looked after by city … with managing their care and are safe from harm." In New York City, ACS is responsible for ensuring the safety of children who are placed in foster care. The general rule in foster care is to place …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-audit-recommends-improvements-nycs-oversight-agencies-placing-foster-childrenDiNapoli: Investment in Rochester Company Returns $6.7 Million to State Pension Fund
… internal rate of return for the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … with private equity capital from New York State’s Common Retirement Fund. 5LINX has gone on to experience significant … success culminating in a return of capital to the Common Retirement Fund with a very attractive rate of return. A win …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-investment-rochester-company-returns-67-million-state-pension-fundDiNapoli: SUNY Downstate Failed to Get Its Money's Worth From Cost-Cutting Consultant
… Medical Center paid a consultant $34 million for a plan to help the hospital out of financial trouble, but a report … Pitts Management Associates (PMA), which it charged to SUNY Downstate while working on this project. "SUNY … problems were severe and it needed help. But it failed to monitor PMA's $34 million contracts and did not get what …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-suny-downstate-failed-get-its-moneys-worth-cost-cutting-consultantDiNapoli: Remember to Read Fine Print on Gift Cards This Holiday Season
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers to read the fine print on gift cards this holiday season for … should use their gift cards within a year of purchase to avoid inactivity fees and register cards with the … gift cards issued by New York businesses is turned over to the State Comptroller's office as abandoned property after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/dinapoli-remember-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonDiNapoli: Calls to Investigate Violations of Do Not Call Law Going Unanswered
… New York state residents have more than doubled since 2014 to more than 450,000 annually, but only two cases were … enforcement action in 2016 and 2017 combined, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "The Do Not Call Registry was created to help consumers avoid unwanted, nuisance calls from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-calls-investigate-violations-do-not-call-law-going-unansweredNY State & City Comptrollers, State Treasurers: Federal Bill Attempts to Silence Investors
… Comptroller Scott Stringer in issuing a "Joint Statement on Defending Fundamental Shareowner Rights" in strong support … to silence investors, large and small, who seek a vote on corporate action that could put our investments at risk … for voicing concerns and improving corporate governance on numerous issues, including excessive executive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/ny-state-city-comptrollers-state-treasurers-federal-bill-attempts-silence-investorsDiNapoli: Former Hempstead School District Official Pleads Guilty to Credit Card Fraud
… District, pleaded guilty today at the federal courthouse in Central Islip to access device fraud in connection with his misuse of a school district credit … Joanna Seybert. When sentenced, Gregg faces up to 20 years in prison, as well as forfeiture and a fine of up to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-former-hempstead-school-district-official-pleads-guilty-credit-card-fraudFormer Village of Candor Mayor Pleads Guilty to Stealing From the Village
… is contemptible and undermines public faith in government. My thanks to Tioga County District Attorney Kirk Martin and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/former-village-candor-mayor-pleads-guilty-stealing-villageDiNapoli: Problems Persist at Many Hotels and Motels Used to House Homeless
… that might render facilities uninhabitable. While it is good that the state has made progress in improving … for the inspection of such housing to the SSDs, it remains responsible for monitoring the local governments' … although OTDA has taken steps to improve its oversight, it still needs to provide better guidance and support to help …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-problems-persist-many-hotels-and-motels-used-house-homelessDiNapoli: Court Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $10,000 in Fines
… joint investigation by the Office of the State Comptroller and the St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department found she misappropriated more than $10,000 in court fees, said State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … Dillon, 36, of Norwood, paid full restitution of $10,044 and was sentenced to pay an additional $1,000 fine for her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-court-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-10000-finesDiNapoli: Monroe County Failed to Monitor Contractor Operating Golf Courses, Costing Taxpayers
… was unable to make the required monthly payments in full to the county. During the audit, the county gave notice … letter of credit for $250,000 as security for the full and faithful performance of the terms for the remainder … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-monroe-county-failed-monitor-contractor-operating-golf-courses-costing-taxpayersDiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $92,000
… today that the former treasurer of the Durhamville Fire Department, Kimberly Simchik, pleaded guilty to stealing over $92,000 from the fire department over a seven-year period. As part of the … 3 years in jail at sentencing. “Kimberly Simchik diverted fire department resources to bankroll her personal life, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-92000DiNapoli & James: Former Throop Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Stealing $11,000 From Town
… town, and kept for himself cash paid to the town for scrap metal, fines and the sale of equipment, among other things. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-james-former-throop-supervisor-pleads-guilty-stealing-11000-town