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DiNapoli: State Should Improve Financial Literacy Efforts
… New York state should improve its track record when it comes to … New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit of five agencies, including the Department of Financial … information to its website by January 1, 2022. DiNapoli’s audit found that, despite some collaboration among the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-state-should-improve-financial-literacy-effortsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea by Former Met Council CFO in $9M Kickback Scheme
… on Jewish Poverty (Met Council). Friedman pleaded guilty to felony Grand Larceny and Conspiracy charges for … here . “Herb Friedman abused his position of trust to help steal millions of dollars from a taxpayer-funded charitable organization--one dedicated to serving some of New York City’s poorest and most …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-met-council-cfo-9m-kickbackXII.9.H Audit Recoveries – XII. Expenditures
… as a function of his constitutional and statutory duty to audit all vouchers before payment, to set-off against …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii9h-audit-recoveriesLinkNYC Program Revenues and Monitoring
… required time frame and were not always operational. Links have been installed in only 86 (46 percent) of the total 185 … the Minimum Annual Guarantee of $20 million should have been paid; however, the Consortium remitted $18,315,269 … and USB charging ports. Key Recommendations Exercise any and all rights necessary to hold the Consortium …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/30/linknyc-program-revenues-and-monitoringDiNapoli: State Must Consider Pros and Cons of Gaming Revenues, Problem Gambling
… Thomas P. DiNapoli released a report today on the industry in the state that calls for improvements in finding an appropriate balance between reliance on revenue … look at the impacts of casinos and other gaming already in place, as well as the problem of compulsive gambling.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-state-must-consider-pros-and-cons-gaming-revenues-problem-gamblingState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… or the town’s procurement policy. If they had, they may have saved money by using a state fuel contract and may have paid less for other goods and services. The board and … by $81,929. In addition, annual financial reports have not been filed since 2016, as required and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Fairport Audits Reveal Unauthorized Practices for Economic Development Agencies
… Local Development Company (FLDC) – three entities which have been termed the Village of Fairport Office of Community … all expenses against the FIDA, agency staff do not have an accurate record or measure of the expenses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-fairport-audits-reveal-unauthorized-practices-economic-development-agenciesDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Stronger Oversight of NYC’s Artificial Intelligence Programs
… use of artificial intelligence (AI), leaving it vulnerable to misguided, inaccurate or biased outcomes in several … found. “Government’s use of artificial intelligence to improve public services is not new. But there needs to be formal guidelines governing its use, a clear inventory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-audit-recommends-stronger-oversight-nycs-artificial-intelligence-programsArtificial Intelligence Governance
… its agencies have been using AI to aid their operations. For example, the NYC Police Department (NYPD) uses AI to … identify unknown individuals, and the Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) uses AI to predict children who … to experience future harm in order to prioritize cases for quality assurance review. To ensure transparency in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/02/16/artificial-intelligence-governanceState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued. Department of Health: Medicaid Program – … issued in August 2021, found the department did not have a process to identify and recover improper Medicaid … Thomas P DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… million). BOCES officials did not provide auditors with any evidence to indicate that the established fees for the … School District – Student Fees (Nassau County) The board does not have a policy on cash receipts. While district officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli Op-Ed in the NY Daily News Explains His Audit of the Former Governor's COVID Performance
… hopefully helps fill in some of the missing facts in that story. As we move forward, we need to recognize that New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-op-ed-ny-daily-news-explains-his-audit-former-governors-covid-performanceDiNapoli: New York Power Authority’s Installation of Electric Vehicle Chargers Years Behind Schedule
… years for EV charging stations through federal formula funds. To ensure further funding allocations are invested …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-new-york-power-authoritys-installation-electric-vehicle-chargers-years-behind-scheduleVII.1 State Revenues Overview – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… for the receipt and disposition of all state resources in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). State laws generally … etc. be deposited to the State Treasury and accounted for in a joint custody fund to be paid pursuant to an appropriation as authorized in legislation. There are few exceptions to State laws that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii1-state-revenues-overviewDiNapoli: Audit Finds OMH Needs To Improve Oversight of Supportive Housing Providers To Ensure Safety and Well-Being of Vulnerable New Yorkers
… independently as possible.” Since ESSHI’s launch, there have been 286 projects funded by OMH and other state agencies … active units. New Yorkers who can live in ESSHI units may have serious mental illness, could be in treatment for … OMH’s ability to track or measure progress. OMH also does not review program outcomes or evaluate providers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-audit-finds-omh-needs-improve-oversight-supportive-housing-providers-ensure-safety-and-wellDiNapoli Audit: Growing Number of Youth in Juvenile Justice Centers at Risk Due to Staff Shortages
… for physical or mental health issues that youth may have when admitted, including substance abuse problems. Youth in custody have rates of substance abuse disorders ranging from 37% to … Officials said ongoing staff shortages since the pandemic have prevented employees from keeping up to date on their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-audit-growing-number-youth-juvenile-justice-centers-risk-due-staff-shortagesOpinion 90-24
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … 12 Opns St Comp, 1956, p 68 is hereby superseded. You have asked whether 12 Opns St Comp, 1956, p 68 still … 58.00, 59.00, 60.00, 62.00 and 63.00 of this chapter, and any other powers or duties pertaining or incidental to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-24Homeless Services Housing Needs Assessment
… care (including physical and mental health), treatment for substance abuse, childcare services, and assistance with … and care needs, including but not limited to the need for temporary housing and treatment of physical, mental … Assessment, the ILP is developed, setting forth a strategy for meeting the client’s needs – as identified in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/15/homeless-services-housing-needs-assessmentDiNapoli: Cyberattack Complaints in New York Rise 53%
… cities including New York, Albany, Buffalo, Yonkers, Long Beach, and Olean; and towns including Brookhaven, Ulster, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/cyberattack-complaints-in-new-york-rise-53-percentRisk Assessment and Implementation of Measures to Address Extreme Weather Conditions
… decade since Superstorm Sandy, weather predicting models have indicated that, with rising sea levels, the range and … two of six critical stations that Transit indicated should have been made more watertight and resistant to potential …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/29/risk-assessment-and-implementation-measures-address-extreme-weather-conditions