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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… today announced the following local government and school audits were issued. Town of Oxford – Financial … by the village’s employee handbook. Cuba-Rushford Central School District – Cafeteria Purchases (Allegany County) … were for proper district purposes. Southwestern Central School District – Claims Audit (Chautauqua County) The claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsState Contract and Payment Actions in July
… In July, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,627 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $2.9 billion … In July the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1627 contracts for state agencies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/state-contract-and-payment-actions-julyDiNapoli: Tax Cap Below Two Percent
… tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2 percent with certain exceptions, including a provision … that allows municipalities to override it. The cap is just one of many fiscal pressures facing local governments during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-below-two-percentState Agencies Bulletin No. P-923
New Insurance Deduction Program for the Public Employees Federation
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/pdf/agencies-p-923.pdfOpinion 88-41
Whether the town may purchase instructional equipment to be used by a private nonprofit organization in presenting fire prevention programs to town residents
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-41“Nation’s Report Card” Underscores New York’s Need for Academic Recovery
… the extraordinary challenge of quickly shifting to remote learning formats. Recent national data show student … in helping students that are most in need to make up for learning loss, while pandemic relief funds for education are … stated, “The results show the profound toll on student learning during the pandemic, as the size and scope of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/nations-report-card-underscores-new-yorks-need-academic-recoveryNY's Balance of Payments With Washington Remains Positive for Now, but Federal Actions Could Drastically Change State's Financial Picture
… resulted in New York having a positive balance of payments with Washington, with the state ranking 42 nd in federal fiscal year (FFY) 2023 on a per capita basis, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … resulted in New York having a positive balance of payments with Washington with the state ranking 42nd in federal fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/nys-balance-payments-washington-remains-positive-now-federal-actions-could-drastically-change-statesDiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Arrested for Theft of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… entitled to, ” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my investigative team, the State Police, and District Attorney McCaffrey, she is being held accountable for her actions. My office will continue to work with law enforcement agencies … Division of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-arrested-theft-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsElmira City School District – Capital Projects (2025M-21)
… and abuse. Whether using formal competitive bids, requests for proposals (RFP) or written and verbal quotes to ensure … procurement policies, they did not seek competition for two professional service contracts related to the Project. We … procurement policies they did not seek competition for two professional service contracts related to the Project …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/10/24/elmira-city-school-district-capital-projects-2025m-21Comptroller DiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions
… of Building 5 to house New York’s new Business Services Center. Workers’ Compensation Board – Imaging Services Approved $49.7 million for imaging services with the NYS Industries for the Disabled. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/comptroller-dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actionsNYC Schools Underreporting Bullying and Harassment
… by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found the NYC Department of Education (DoE) was not doing enough to … of bullying, harassment and discrimination as required by the state’s Dignity for All Students Act (DASA). “It’s been … school officials report bullying and discrimination to the state, there seems to be confusion at the local level …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/nyc-schools-underreporting-bullying-and-harassmentApproved State Contracts and Payments
… of the Budget $21 million with McKinsey & Company, Inc. for management consulting services. Central New York Developmental Disabilities Service … $31.1 million for three contracts for transportation services, including $21.3 million with Empire DM, Inc., $8.5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/approved-state-contracts-and-paymentsPsychotherapeutic Evaluational Programs, Inc. d.b.a. Parsons Preschool – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… by the Department of Taxation and Finance, $31,682 for pension plan audits, and $34,089 in compensation costs. … for repairs and maintenance, supplies and materials, consulting, vehicle usage, and cell phones. $115,714 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/16/psychotherapeutic-evaluational-programs-inc-dba-parsons-preschool-compliance-reimbursableDiNapoli: Preschool Special Education Provider Received Nearly $6 Million for Ineligible Expenses
… A Manhattan-based preschool for children with disabilities charged the State Education Department (SED) nearly $6 million for expenses that did not qualify for taxpayer reimbursement, State Comptroller Thomas P. … A Manhattanbased preschool for children with disabilities charged the State Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-preschool-special-education-provider-received-nearly-6-million-ineligible-expensesDiNapoli: State Financial Condition Improving
… disclosure of the programs’ operations. Examples include: $400 million for a new Transformative Investment Program for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-state-financial-condition-improvingDiNapoli: Former Pharmacist Charged In $232,000 Medical Claims Fraud
… from 2008 through 2011. Davis, who currently resides in Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania, was arraigned in Nassau County … will now have to answer for his alleged crimes.” The arrest follows a joint investigation by the Comptroller, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-pharmacist-charged-232000-medical-claims-fraudDiNapoli: Majority of Cities and Villages Statewide Below Fiscal Stress Threshold
… “moderate fiscal stress” and four villages as “susceptible to fiscal stress.” “Our indicators show fiscal stress remains relatively low among New York's villages, while some cities continue to struggle,” said DiNapoli. … necessary and required annual financial reports and did not receive a score. In January, DiNapoli released fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-majority-cities-and-villages-statewide-below-fiscal-stress-thresholdDiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $25,000 in Her Deceased Mother's State Pension Payments
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Livingston County District Attorney Ashley Williams and New York State Police Superintendent … Thomas P DiNapoli Livingston County District Attorney Ashley Williams and New York State Police Superintendent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-25000-her-deceased-mothers-state-pensionNew York State Health Insurance Program - Empire Plan Members With Dual Family Coverage
… 30, 2019. About the Program The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) was established under Article XI … administrative policies and procedures. The annual cost for Empire Plan Family coverage ranged from $20,570 to … organization employers and members pay their respective share of those premiums. However, while participating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/07/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-empire-plan-members-dual-family-coverageDiNapoli: Former Director of Central New York Nonprofit Arrested for Alleged Theft of $79,000
… including lodging and car rentals, hotels, restaurants, Broadway shows, a mountain bike and kayaks. While on an … to Vegas, Weigel also allegedly used GOTR funds to see a show, attend a performance at the Sphere, and eat at several … Judge Robert Woodrow. She is due back in court on May 7, 2026. The charges filed in this case are merely accusations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/05/dinapoli-former-director-central-new-york-nonprofit-arrested-alleged-theft-79000