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DiNapoli: State's Pandemic Response to Nursing Homes Hindered by Ill-Prepared State Agency
… unprepared to respond to infectious disease outbreaks at nursing homes, even before the COVID-19 pandemic hit New … have identified and helped limit the spread of COVID-19 at nursing homes. State auditors also found that DOH did not … would not provide auditors with a breakdown by name of the nursing home residents who died from COVID-19, and the actual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-states-pandemic-response-nursing-homes-hindered-ill-prepared-state-agencyDiNapoli: NYC’s Restaurant, Retail and Recreation Sectors Continue to Struggle During Pandemic
… restaurant, retail and recreation (RRR) sectors continued to struggle during the COVID-19 pandemic, even before the … fewer jobs in November than from two years ago, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … those in disadvantaged communities, are likely to need continued support, especially in light of the recent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-nycs-restaurant-retail-and-recreation-sectors-continue-struggle-during-pandemicDiNapoli: Second Former Mechanic at State Police Garage Pleads Guilty to Felony
… and New York State Police Superintendent Kevin P. Bruen today announced that former state police mechanic Jeffrey … and New York State Police Superintendent Kevin P Bruen today announced that former state police mechanic Jeffrey …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-second-former-mechanic-state-police-garage-pleads-guilty-felonyNiagara Falls Housing Authority – Compensation-Related Payments to the Executive Director (2012M-199)
… of our audit was to examine the Authority’s process for compensation-related payments to the Executive Director for the period January 1, 2010, to July 31, 2012. Background … members. The Authority is a public corporation formed for the purpose of providing housing services in the City of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/01/18/niagara-falls-housing-authority-compensation-related-payments-executive-directorDiNapoli: Value of IDA Projects Grew 10% in 2021 to $126 Billion
… active projects with an aggregate value of $126 billion in 2021, a 10.4%, or $11.9 billion, increase compared to … increased by 1.5%. “IDAs can play an important role in helping local economies and businesses expand. This report … the period increased 76% from $16.5 million per project in 2011 to $29.2 million in 2021. County IDAs were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-value-ida-projects-grew-10-percent-in-2021-to-126-billionDiNapoli: Mount Vernon Officials Failed to Establish Basic and Routine Financial Policies
… statements have been issued since the 2015 fiscal year because city officials have not provided their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-mount-vernon-officials-failed-establish-basic-and-routine-financial-policiesNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: SEC Upholds Shareholders' Right to Seek Racial Equity Audit
… Staff's determination that it was unable to agree with Amazon Inc.’s request to keep the New York State Common … about racial inequity in corporate America. Companies like Amazon need to show they are doing more than just talking the … systemic racism. An independent examination of just how Amazon is addressing racial injustice in its workplace, in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-sec-upholds-shareholders-right-seek-racial-equity-auditDiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Theft of Public Funds
… Former Town of Potter Clerk Julie Brown pleaded guilty yesterday after pocketing public funds … office and Yates County Sheriff Ronald Spike’s office. Brown, 49, admitted before Judge Cook in Yates County Court … took place between January 1, 2018, and May 21, 2019, when Brown resigned. She pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theft-public-fundsDiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Pension Double-Dipping and Defrauding Village
… today announced the guilty plea of former Village of Chatham Chief of Police Peter Volkmann following a joint … a misdemeanor, for stealing $18,607 from the Village of Chatham by falsifying mileage vouchers and other … 2016. He was also the Chief of Police for the Village of Chatham since the fall of 2013 and he served as unpaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-pleads-guilty-pension-double-dipping-and-defrauding-villageDiNapoli: Former Prattsville Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Fraud of State Funds
… and the federal charges against him were dismissed. This case was investigated by the Office of the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-former-prattsville-town-supervisor-pleads-guilty-fraud-state-fundsDiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Admit to Stealing $22,000 of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… Jr. announced the convictions of Annette Bigelow, 60, and Mary Nash, 59, who hid their mother’s death to collect nearly … Jr announced the convictions of Annette Bigelow 60 and Mary Nash 59 who hid their mothers death to collect nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-admit-stealing-22000-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Albany Man Who Victimized Elderly NYS Pensioner Sentenced to State Prison
… the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/dinapoli-albany-man-who-victimized-elderly-nys-pensioner-sentenced-state-prisonServices to Workers Under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the four … included in our initial audit report, Services to Workers Under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining … To assess the extent of implementation of the four …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/02/10/services-workers-under-worker-adjustment-and-retraining-notification-act-followOversight of Sex Offenders Subject to Strict and Intensive Supervision and Treatment
… by the New York State Legislature in 2007 to deal with the civil management, including confinement and post-release … difficulty in controlling this behavior. The goals of civil management are to protect the public, help reduce … Others who are judged less dangerous as a result of a jury trial or subsequent hearing can be released to the community, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/17/oversight-sex-offenders-subject-strict-and-intensive-supervision-and-treatmentChemical 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-followProcurement and Payroll-Related Matters Pertaining to the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… were assigned there and receiving overtime. At one work site for the Subway Stations Rehabilitation project, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/18/procurement-and-payroll-related-matters-pertaining-use-certain-federal-fundsHow to Obtain Your Personal Records Under the Personal Privacy Protection Law
… The New York State Personal Privacy Protection Law (PPPL), which is set forth in … 6-A of the Public Officers Law (§§91-99), is intended to protect your privacy by regulating the manner in which … The New York State Personal Privacy Protection Law is intended to protect your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/how-obtain-your-personal-records-under-personal-privacy-protection-lawSelected Aspects of Parking Violations Operations to Collect Fines and Fees (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the 11 recommendations included in our initial audit report, Selected Aspects of Parking … for parking, red light camera, and sanitation violations. In addition, DOF collects parking fines from diplomats under … be heard by an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) either in person, using an Internet application, or by mail. If …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/01/06/selected-aspects-parking-violations-operations-collect-fines-and-fees-followOffice of Temporary and Disability Assistance - SSP Payments Made to Deceased Individuals
… who OTDA claims are alive are indeed alive. Recover any funds inappropriately paid to deceased recipients. Establish … payments to deceased individuals. Work with the Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF) to recover any funds incorrectly reported to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/09/office-temporary-and-disability-assistance-ssp-payments-made-deceased-individualsOffice of Temporary and Disability Assistance SSP Payments Made to State Employees
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine the appropriateness of New … exceeded the SSP income eligibility limits. As a result of our findings, OTDA determined the daily file from the SSA … The objective of our examination was to determine the appropriateness of New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/09/office-temporary-and-disability-assistance-ssp-payments-made-state-employees