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DiNapoli: SUNY Downstate Failed to Get Its Money's Worth From Cost-Cutting Consultant
… Downstate Medical Center paid a consultant $34 million for a plan to help the hospital out of financial trouble, but … found questionable travel and excessive lodging expenses for the contractor, Pitts Management Associates (PMA), which … PMA's $34 million contracts and did not get what it paid for," DiNapoli said. "When my office is precluded from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-suny-downstate-failed-get-its-moneys-worth-cost-cutting-consultantDiNapoli: New York City's Finances on Solid Footing
… since World War II. The city expects that ongoing litigation related to the financial crisis, the … quarter this year with profits of $5.3 billion despite litigation costs and is on pace to exceed the city’s forecast …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-new-york-citys-finances-solid-footingDiNapoli: MTA Financial Outlook Improved
The outlook for the Metropolitan Transportation Authoritys MTA budget has improved considerably over the past year thanks to the economic recovery as well as low energy costs and interest rates according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-mta-financial-outlook-improvedDiNapoli Audit: State Oversight of Animal Shelters Found to Be Adequate, But Better Safeguards Needed Before Dogs Are Euthanized
… The state Department of Agriculture and Markets is generally doing well to ensure animal shelters across New York are providing safe conditions … The state Department of Agriculture and Markets is generally doing well to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-audit-state-oversight-animal-shelters-found-be-adequate-better-safeguards-needed-dogs-areDiNapoli: Audit Shows Health Department Overpaid Certain Medicaid Managed Care Premiums
… through reforms recommended by the state’s Medicaid Redesign Team. The department also failed to collect $38.6 … to the intent of a policy change initiated from a Medicaid Redesign Team (MRT) proposal. As a result, DOH is not fully …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-audit-shows-health-department-overpaid-certain-medicaid-managed-care-premiumsDiNapoli: Lax Oversight of Summer Jobs and After School Programs Provider Led to Contract Violations
… A non-profit, paid millions by New York City to provide summer jobs and after school programs for youth, violated its … children, among other troubling findings, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … A nonprofit paid millions by New York City to provide summer jobs and after school programs for youth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-lax-oversight-summer-jobs-and-after-school-programs-provider-led-contract-violationsDiNapoli and Stewart-Cousins Encourage Residents to Claim More Than $100 Million in Lost Money
… utility deposits, uncashed checks, insurance claims, stocks and other sources that have been dormant for a number …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-and-stewart-cousins-encourage-residents-claim-more-100-million-lost-moneyDiNapoli: Special Education Pre-K Provider Claimed Nearly $1 Million in Ineligible Expenses
… that were never paid to staff, liquor store purchases and holiday parties, according to an audit released today by New … for personal expenses including gifts of any kind, food, holiday parties provided to staff, and fees and penalties. … staff; $1,687 in liquor store purchases; $1,124 for staff holiday parties; $7,693 for gifts, including gift cards; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-special-education-pre-k-provider-claimed-nearly-1-million-ineligible-expensesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Analysis of Enacted State Budget
… 2019-20 Enacted Budget includes actions to manage spending and generate nearly $1 billion in additional revenue this … providing increased funding for education, health care and mass transit, according to a report released today by … revenue volatility, the forecast for a slowing economy and detrimental federal fiscal policies leave open questions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-analysis-enacted-state-budgetDiNapoli: Former Pulteney Fire District Treasurer Sentenced in $6,800 Theft of Fire District Funds
… Fire District No. 2 was sentenced to five years probation and ordered to pay full restitution for stealing more than $6,800 in fire district funds, after an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … safety net for all fire districts is to use fiscal checks and balances. I thank Steuben County District Attorney Brooks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-former-pulteney-fire-district-treasurer-sentenced-6800-theft-fire-district-fundsOpinion 88-24
… has an interest in a contract with the town where she and her husband are reimbursed for expenses incurred in … program, where reimbursed costs include use of a tractor and compensation for the spouse's labor. This is in reply to … have a prohibited conflict of interest if the board member and her husband are reimbursed for costs incurred in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-24DiNapoli: Former Chief of Border City Hose Company Pleads Guilty to Stealing Company Funds and Repays More Than $18,000
… Morabito, former chief of the Border City Hose Company, for theft of $18,772 from the company. “Mr. Morabito’s theft … District Attorney Ritts and the New York State Police for partnering with my office to hold him accountable and … Attorney James Ritts said, “ At a time when funding for our Fire Departments and Hose Companies is so important, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-former-chief-border-city-hose-company-pleads-guilty-stealing-company-funds-and-repays-moreOpinion 89-6
… for a violation of section 190.60 of the Penal Law belongs to the locality and not the State. You ask whether a fine … under section 190.60 of the Penal Law for Scheme to Defraud in the Second Degree would properly be deposited … New York statutes contain no special provision pertaining to the crime of Scheme to Defraud in the Second Degree that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-6DiNapoli: Springport Town Clerk Pleads Guilty After Faking Retirement Benefits
… Wednesday in Aurelius Town Court to official misconduct and attempted computer trespass, and agreed to resign for her attempts to boost her state … an investigation by the Comptroller, New York State Police and the Cayuga County District Attorney’s office. Her actions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-springport-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-after-faking-retirement-benefitsDiNapoli: Former Town of Minerva Clerk Pleads Guilty
… guilty to fourth degree grand larceny, official misconduct and tampering with public records, after an investigation and audit found she stole thousands of dollars from the town, … as her personal bank account. Thanks to our investigators and auditors, this fraud was exposed." DiNapoli said. "I …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-former-town-minerva-clerk-pleads-guiltyOpinion 93-9
… moneys, or any interest earned thereon, to provide college scholarships to disabled or indigent volunteer firefighters and their families. The scholarships must be available to all firefighters for whose … earned thereon, for the purpose of providing college scholarships to high school seniors whose parents are members …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-9DiNapoli: Lockport Facing Severe Cash Flow Problems
… The city of Lockport will run out of cash to pay for operations in the very near future unless it secures new … analysis. The city’s audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2012 included account … alerted them to the impending financial crisis. The books for the 2013 fiscal year were not closed as of June 2014. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-lockport-facing-severe-cash-flow-problemsDiNapoli: State Could Face Tough Fiscal Decisions in Year Ahead
… funding for education, clean water, affordable housing and other programs, but authorizes more than $10.5 billion in new state debt and allows billions of dollars in lump sum spending with … more than a week into the fiscal year, the Legislature and Executive acted on critical budget issues that will help …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-state-could-face-tough-fiscal-decisions-year-aheadDiNapoli Expands State Spending Transparency on OpenBookNewYork.com
… government transparency. “We’ve expanded state spending data on openbooknewyork.com and made it even easier to use. … program and more. Users can compare up to three years of data or download the database. In 2008, DiNapoli launched … data, as well as detailed revenue, spending and balance sheet data for 3,100 counties, cities, towns and villages, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-expands-state-spending-transparency-openbooknewyorkcomDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Felony in Theft of More Than $5,000 in Fire District Funds
… stealing more than $5,000 in public funds, after an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli revealed that she falsified vouchers and paid herself an additional, illegal salary. Lisa Stone, … Judge Marianne Furfure based on DiNapoli’s examination and partnership with Steuben County District Attorney Brooks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-former-treasurer-pleads-guilty-felony-theft-more-5000-fire-district-funds