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DiNapoli: Lack of Oversight Delayed Access to Emergency Home Repairs for Elderly New Yorkers
… Renewal’s (HCR) lax oversight of the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly (RESTORE) … program contributed to delays in urgent home repairs for seniors. The audit found the agency needs to do more to … selects Local Program Administrators (LPAs) to carry out services on a local level. DiNapoli’s audit found that errors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-lack-oversight-delayed-access-emergency-home-repairs-elderly-new-yorkersLinkNYC Program Revenues and Monitoring
… Wi-Fi hotspots, and mobile telecom equipment installed on NYC streets. DoITT’s Division of Franchise Administration is … for public communications structures (PCSs), enforcing performance requirements of franchise agreements to ensure … the required annual fee schedule as well as the Link installation schedule over the contract period, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/30/linknyc-program-revenues-and-monitoringDiNapoli: Public Must Be Alerted to Sewer Overflow Problems
… At least 20 percent of the publicly owned sewer systems in … At least 20 percent of the publiclyowned sewer systems in New York state were not reporting overflow events or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-public-must-be-alerted-sewer-overflow-problemsDiNapoli: Former Medical Office Manager Pleads Guilty to Defrauding New York State Health Insurance Plan
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Ulster County District Attorney Emmanuel C. Nneji announced … a joint investigation by Comptroller DiNapoli, the Ulster County District Attorney ’s office, the Federal Bureau … her scheme was exposed and she has been held accountable.” Ulster County District Attorney Emmanuel C. Nneji said, “The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-former-medical-office-manager-pleads-guilty-defrauding-new-york-state-health-insurance-planState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Mayor's Executive Budget Update
… “New York City’s budget outlook continues to improve, and it can use this opportunity … in the outyears of its plan. Despite the improved revenue outlook, the city also elected not to deposit additional … NYCs budget outlook continues to improve and it can use this opportunity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-mayors-executive-budget-updateDiNapoli: Environmental Facilities Corporation Faces Significant Funding Backlog for Essential Water Infrastructure Projects
… New York State’s Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) has provided financing for over … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The Environmental Facilities Corporation serves a critical role in financing … for more access to hardship grants. Report Environmental Facilities Corporation: An Overview of Major Water Quality …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-environmental-facilities-corporation-faces-significant-funding-backlog-essential-waterDiNapoli: Local Governments Should Improve Enforcement of State Fire Code Regulations
… The audit reviewed enforcement of the state’s Uniform Fire Code in seven cities and three villages. “Local officials must do their part to keep fire safety a priority,” said DiNapoli. … evacuation plans. Seven municipalities do not confirm that building evacuation drills are performed. DiNapoli made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-local-governments-should-improve-enforcement-state-fire-code-regulationsStatement from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on Repeal of Affordable Care Act
… "The Republican health care bill is reckless and damaging for our nation and for New York. The … The Republican health care bill is reckless and damaging for our nation and for New York The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/statement-new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-repeal-affordable-care-actDiNapoli:Two Fortune 500 Retailers Agree to Increased Use of Renewable Energy
… Fund’s (Fund) request that they increase the use of renewable energy in their operations and supply chain. “More Fortune … priced and will provide them with options in times of volatile fossil fuel prices. This commitment to renewable … Retirement Funds Fund request that they increase the use of renewable energy in their operations and supply chain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapolitwo-fortune-500-retailers-agree-increased-use-renewable-energyComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Insurance Brokers
… Eric T. Schneiderman today announced that Solomon Ross and William Lieber, former insurance brokers for the Metropolitan … that Ross and Lieber, together with former Met Council CEO William Rapfogel and others, stole approximately $9 million … to this scheme have pleaded guilty. In July 2014, William Rapfogel was sentenced to 3 1/3 to 10 years in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-insurance-brokersDiNapoli: Coney Island and Brighton Beach Jobs Doubled Over Last Decade
… city’s neighborhoods, but addressing these issues must be a priority.” “Coney Island and Brighton Beach are long … for much of New York City’s history,” said State Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton, 23rd SD . “Comptroller DiNapoli’s … decade,” said John Calvelli, Executive Vice President, Public Affairs, for WCS. “As a year-round economic driver in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-coney-island-and-brighton-beach-jobs-doubled-over-last-decadeDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Tracking Close to Projections Through First Half of the Year
… State tax receipts totaled $54.6 billion through the first six months of State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2024-25, $682.1 million higher than the state Division of the Budget (DOB) estimates in the First Quarterly Update … State tax receipts totaled $546 billion through the first six months of State Fiscal Year SFY 202425 $6821 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-tracking-close-projections-through-first-half-yearDiNapoli: Improved Planning Needed for New York To Achieve Its Clean Energy Goals
… state’s clean energy goals, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The … did not fully plan for expiring contracts, which could lead to higher costs. Most contracts for renewable energy … which could lead to New York paying more than the original price once the contract expires. Additionally, there is no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-improved-planning-needed-new-york-achieve-its-clean-energy-goalsPhysical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments
… in 1955 to provide affordable rental and cooperative (co-op) housing to middle-income families. The New York City … 93 HPD-supervised Mitchell-Lama rental and limited-equity co-op developments, with approximately 46,902 units. Owners …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/30/physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchell-lama-developmentsDiNapoli: Albany Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $230,000 From Elderly State Pensioner
… of Devin Zielinski, 33, for stealing over $230,000 from an elderly victim. His co-defendant in this caretaker scheme, … Zielinski face the consequences for crimes against the elderly.” “Zielinski and his co-conspirator took advantage of an elderly individual, stealing the pension and social security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-albany-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-230000-elderly-state-pensionerFormer Hannibal Fire Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing From Fire Company
… Hannibal Fire Chief Chris Emmons pleaded guilty today to Grand Larceny for stealing from the town’s fire company and agreed to pay $9,838 in restitution, State Comptroller Thomas P. … G. James announced. “Mr. Emmons diverted money meant to protect his community to fund his own interests by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/former-hannibal-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-stealing-fire-companyChurchville-Chili Central School District – Procurement (2025M-18)
… purchasing did not: Advertise in the District’s official newspaper, as required by GML, for nine CIP contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/20/churchville-chili-central-school-district-procurement-2025m-18Vertus Charter School – Information Technology Asset Management (2025M-9)
… Schools purchase a wide variety of IT equipment, such as desktop computers, as well as highly portable items, such as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2025/06/27/vertus-charter-school-information-technology-asset-management-2025m-9Housing Trust Fund Corporation – Oversight of the Rural Rental Assistance Program
… (USDA). RRAP provides rental subsidies for low-income elderly and family tenants residing in multi-family … projects in our sample, we found deficiencies in physical conditions in 14. However, these deficiencies were often … clutter blocking exits, a damaged sink, and unsanitary conditions. In these cases, tenants are issued notices by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/20/housing-trust-fund-corporation-oversight-rural-rental-assistance-programDiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced to Prison for Theft of Over $92K
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Oneida County District Attorney Todd Carville, and New York … for your actions,” DiNapoli said. “My thanks to Oneida County District Attorney Carville and the New York … act which is wholly unacceptable and inexcusable. The Oneida County District Attorney’s Office would like to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-prison-theft-over-92k