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State Health Department Should Improve Enforcement of Nursing Home Violations
… examining issues impacting New York’s senior citizens. In December, DiNapoli released an audit that called for more … problems are found.” DOH oversees nursing home facilities in New York and acts as an agent for the federal government’s … Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in monitoring quality of care in nursing homes. DOH is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/state-health-department-should-improve-enforcement-nursing-home-violationsDiNapoli: One-in-Four Homeless Shelter Clients with Serious Mental Health Issues Were Not Placed in a Mental Health Shelter
… were also insufficient records documenting the rationale for placing clients in general shelters instead of … at assessment shelters had been waiting over three weeks for placement. To try to understand the impact that shelter … serious mental illnesses that should have qualified them for a mental health shelter. However, 26% (795) were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-one-four-homeless-shelter-clients-serious-mental-health-issues-were-not-placed-mental-healthDiNapoli Releases Report on NYS Executive Budget
… Stronger growth is forecasted for the second half of the year, but at rates below 2023 levels. DOB projects economic … with a slight increase of 1.9% in 2025. For State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2024-25, All Funds revenues exclusive of federal … to rapidly outpace receipts throughout the five-year Financial Plan period. Over this period, General Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-releases-report-nys-executive-budgetDiNapoli Report Finds Medicaid Costs for Treating Asthma Rising
… the state's overall annual asthma bill topped $1.3 billion for medical costs and lost productivity, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … isn't just costly, it can be lethal," DiNapoli said. "For the New Yorkers fighting this chronic disease, a flare-up …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-report-finds-medicaid-costs-treating-asthma-risingDiNapoli Urges Congress to Expand Eligibility for Savings Program for Individuals with Disabilities
… today urged Congress to increase the eligibility age from 26 to 46 for individuals who can participate in the … and their families to pay for medical and living costs. "People who become disabled later in life, including many of … sense idea that would allow this program to help even more people." The legislation before Congress, the ABLE Age …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/dinapoli-urges-congress-expand-eligibility-savings-program-individuals-disabilitiesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his … and conditions under which each reserve will be used. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 150,000 contracts, billions in state payments and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… $1.3 million. In addition, the district's reserve funds are generally not being used and the retirement, repair … has accumulated excessive balances in several reserve funds. Find out how your government money is spent at Open …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Fire District, Village of Deposit , Multiple Dwelling Property Inspections , Orleans County Soil and Water … Village of Deposit – Disbursements and Real Property Tax Enforcement (Delaware County) The board did not ensure all disbursements were approved before payment or for proper purposes. In addition, auditors found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Oil Spill Fund Reaches New Agreements With St. Lawrence County
… "By working hand-in-hand with local government officials, my office can help turn contaminated property and abandoned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-oil-spill-fund-reaches-new-agreements-st-lawrence-countyDiNapoli: State Health Department Missed $119 Million in Rebates from Drug Companies
… DiNapoli made 12 recommendations to DOH to collect the unclaimed rebates and improve its processes to maximize …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-state-health-department-missed-119-million-rebates-drug-companiesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … did not maintain accurate accounting records and failed to file required annual financial reports for the last four … balance decreased from $213,327 as of fiscal year-end 2014 to $30,487 as of fiscal-year end 2018. While budget-to-actual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively." Ballston Spa … websites. In addition, the district's computer server is located in a non-secure location, increasing the risk for … with the procurement policy and procedures, there is an increased risk for the possibility of abuse or fraud to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: Remember to Read Fine Print on Gift Cards This Holiday Season
… many of them go unused," said DiNapoli. "Last year, my office received nearly $12 million from dormant gift …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/dinapoli-remember-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively." Byron-Bergen … year, the district adopted a budget of $25,970,996 which is consistent with expenditures for the past three years. … act district with no fund balance to rely on, there is a risk that the decreasing revenue without a corresponding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Department of Social Services and the City of Yonkers . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … and related recording and reporting inaccuracies reflected in the accounting records and monthly reports to the board. … recorded capital reserves and operating fund expenditures. In addition, the board inappropriately authorized the use of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Town of Frankfort and the Locust Valley Fire District . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … procedures to ensure that goods and services were procured in accordance with the district's policy. Auditors reviewed … County) Real property taxes totaling nearly $2.2 million in 2016 and $1.3 million in 2017 were not always remitted to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and the Seneca County Industrial Development Agency . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … (Albany County) The water fund balance continues to be in a deficit position, reaching $907,000 as of May 31, 2015. … did not review purchases made using town credit cards. In addition, town justices did not perform monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler Announce Guilty Plea in City of Newburgh Embezzlement Case
State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney David M Hoovler announced today that John Aber 49 of Staten Island pleaded guilty before Orange County Court Judge Robert H Freehill to grand larceny in the fourth degree
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-and-orange-county-district-attorney-david-m-hoovlerState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Charter School of Inquiry , Elmont Union Free School District , Ithaca City … and the Wells Central School District . "In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits