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DiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Oversight of Child Care Grants

… The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) failed to adequately oversee the use of child care stabilization grant funds received during the … locally. "In response to the detrimental impact of the pandemic on the child care sector, federal grants … The Office of Children and Family Services OCFS failed to adequately …

DiNapoli Audit Finds MTA Needs to Strengthen Extreme Weather Preparations

… & Tunnels (B&T), NYC Transit Department of Buses (Transit Bus), and MTA Bus Company (MTA Bus) need to improve their preparations for extreme weather … Bridges Tunnels BT NYC Transit Department of Buses Transit Bus and MTA Bus Company MTA Bus need to improve their …

DiNapoli: New York Must Do More To Reduce Maternal Deaths

… The New York State Department of Health (DOH) needs to do more to ensure maternal deaths and morbidity rates … The New York State Department of Health DOH needs to do more to ensure maternal deaths and morbidity rates decline …

Suspicious and Fraudulent Medicaid Payments to Affiliated Brooklyn Dentists (Follow-Up)

… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations made in our audit report, … Dentists (Report 2010-S-64). Background The Department of Health (Department) administers the State’s Medicaid … Determine extent of implementation of 5 recommendations made in our audit …

DiNapoli: Some NYC Schools Failing to Report Violent, Disruptive Incidents

… I’m encouraged that the Department of Education agreed with most of our recommendations and I expect they will … him into the surrounding desks and onto the floor; 13 sex offenses; and 2 incidents of confiscated weapons. … Underreported (Overreported) Homicide* 1 0 0 0 Forcible sex offenses* 2.1 0 0 0 Other sex offenses*  2.2 52 39 13 …

Former Avon Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing Federal Funds

… handling the case, stated that in 2022, the Avon Central School District and the Village of Avon entered into a School … to the district. In exchange, the School Resource Officer (SRO) would be paid an hourly wage by the district. Between … Thomas DiNapoli. Sentencing is scheduled for June 5, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. before Judge Wolford. Since taking office in …

Town of Brookhaven – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services(S9-24-45)

… report – pdf]  Audit Objective  Assess whether Town of Brookhaven (Town) officials could take additional steps to … provided at selected Town facilities. Key Findings  Of the 1,022 applicable physical accessibility components … Town officials should assess the feasibility of taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility …

Village Official Heading to Prison for Stealing More Than $100,000

… in which she pocketed taxpayer funds over a five-year period. As part of her plea agreement, Bailey must pay … village’s real property tax levy during the 2011-12 fiscal year and 66 percent of the levy in 2012-13; Altered village …

DiNapoli: NYS Common Retirement Fund Rises to Estimated $180.7 Billion

… fund reflects earnings over the quarter, offset by benefit payments. “The New York State Common Retirement Fund enjoyed … first quarter based on solid performance in domestic and global equities markets," DiNapoli said. “Our goal is always … traded domestic equities and 16.9 percent in non-U.S. and global equities. The remaining Fund assets by allocation are …

DiNapoli Rejects DOT Contract due to Unanswered Questions About Contractor

… and Suffolk counties citing its ties to two companies debarred by the state for prevailing wage violations. “This … Corporation, which Limnes disclosed to DOT. Matsos was debarred by the state Department of Labor (DOL) in February … the information showing that both of these companies were debarred. The State Comptroller reviews and approves …

DiNapoli: SED Agrees to Improve Oversight of Migrant Education Program

… Thomas P. DiNapoli found the program did not meet several of its goals in 2012 and 2013. “The children of migrant workers face enormous challenges and obstacles in … a request from Assemblyman Marcos Crespo, chairman of the Assembly Puerto Rican/Hispanic Task Force. “Many …

DiNapoli: Former Potsdam Court Clerk Sentenced to Jail; $117,000 Restitution

… Justice Court clerk Mary Jo Guyette was sentenced today in a $117,120 embezzlement case uncovered in an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Guyette, 44, was sentenced to six months in jail, five years probation and ordered to pay $117,120 in …

DiNapoli Tracks State and City Spending Related to Asylum Seekers

… a new online tool to monitor emergency spending related to assistance for asylum seekers by New York state and New York … helping people seeking refuge in this country and needing assistance with their basic needs,” DiNapoli said. “My office … a new online tool to monitor emergency spending related to assistance for asylum seekers by New York state and New York …

Improper Supplemental Maternity Capitation Payments to Managed Care Organizations (Follow-Up)

… Payments to Managed Care Organizations (Report 2020-S-57 ). About the Program The Medicaid program is administered …

State Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Corporations to Disclose Political Spending

… where it filed proposals, including Las Vegas Sands Corp., Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. and Ulta Beauty Inc. The Fund’s …

DiNapoli: School Districts Need to Improve Oversight of Technology Equipment

… not always keep records of those assets; and often failed to safeguard them from theft or damage. As a result, nearly … purchased or leased during the audit period were subject to potential theft, loss or misuse, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. …

DiNapoli Releases Industry Sector Dashboards to Track NYC Economic Recovery

… track various economic and fiscal aspects of the construction, office, securities, restaurant, retail, … 2021 remained 17.9% below what it was in March 2020. Construction : Jobs in the sector rebounded from a low of 87,200 in April …

DiNapoli: Former Non-Profit Executive Pleads Guilty to Falsifying Business Records

… organization’s payroll system to defraud the organization of over $5,500. Thurber altered the payroll system to … and carry out justice.” The State Comptroller’s Division of Investigations and Corning Police Department found that … anniversary date, allowing her to receive 29 hours of additional personal and floating holiday hours. Thurber …

Compliance With Requirements to Maintain Systems at Vendor-Supported Levels (Follow-Up)

… report, covering the period January 1, 2019 through April 3, 2019, examined whether RGRTA was complying with …

XIII.10 Refunds Owed to the State by an Employee – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement