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DiNapoli: Stony Brook University Hospital Failed to Comply With Contracting and Hiring Rules
… repeatedly failed to comply with state guidelines and university policies related to contracting, vendor monitoring, and hiring or promotions, possibly costing taxpayers nearly … $955,000,” DiNapoli said. “We also found improper hiring and pay raises for staff and poor contractor monitoring that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-stony-brook-university-hospital-failed-comply-contracting-and-hiring-rulesDiNapoli Warns Federal Cuts to Health Care Could Hurt Millions of New Yorkers
… programs by billions of dollars and jeopardize health care coverage for many residents, according to a report released … and Counting: More New Yorkers Benefit from State Health Coverage," examines the expansion of Medicaid and other state … Child Health Plus (CHP), the Essential Plan and subsidized coverage through the state's health insurance marketplace, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-warns-federal-cuts-health-care-could-hurt-millions-new-yorkersDiNapoli Urges Department of Labor to Improve Investigations of Hours Worked by Nurses
… "Patients need care around the clock, and nurses are often required to stay and work extra hours," DiNapoli said. … of Labor needs to do a better job investigating complaints from nurses about working overtime to keep patients safe." …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-urges-department-labor-improve-investigations-hours-worked-nursesAkron Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing FEMA Grant Funding Intended for Education Expenses
… DiNapoli and U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Richard A. Lobur, 55, of Akron, NY, pleaded before … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and US Attorney James P Kennedy Jr announced today that Richard A Lobur 55 of Akron NY pleaded before US …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/akron-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-fema-grant-funding-intended-education-expensesDiNapoli: New York State Gets 91 Cents for Every Dollar Sent to Washington
… and Texas. New York provided $19.9 billion more in tax revenue than it received in return from the federal … report, New York contributed $10,896 per capita in tax revenue to the federal budget, nearly a third more than … that are essential to New Yorkers, as well as calls for tax policy changes that could affect the state in significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-new-york-state-gets-91-cents-every-dollar-sent-washingtonDiNapoli: Bradford Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing $8,500 in Public Funds
… Former Bradford Volunteer Fire Company treasurer Sherry Hamilton pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree … Attorney Brooks Baker. Their joint efforts discovered Hamilton misappropriated funds by taking "advance" payments … conceal her crimes. She was arrested in July 2016. "Sherry Hamilton abused her position of trust by turning company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-bradford-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-8500-public-fundsDiNapoli: SED Needs To Improve Oversight of School Districts' English Language Learners Programs
… available for all required languages and grade levels. To teach ENL and BE classes, educators are required to have a … extension certifications, which authorize the holder to teach not only the subject they are already certified in but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-sed-needs-improve-oversight-school-districts-english-language-learners-programsDiNapoli: Archer Daniels Midland Co. Agrees to Shareholders' Request For 'No Deforestation' Policy
… any other crop. Increasing meat consumption is the main driver behind soy’s rapid expansion. Around 75 percent of soy … on enhanced recovery of significant stranded reserves of American oil from depleted reservoirs through the Gulf Coast …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-archer-daniels-midland-co-agrees-shareholders-request-no-deforestation-policyDiNapoli: Greene County Couple Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $35,000 in Pension Payments
… Greene County couple today pleaded guilty to grand larceny for stealing over $35,000 in pension payments, New York State … in Greene County Court. In April, the couple were arrested for cashing pension checks meant for Stephen’s deceased father. “Stephen and Kelly Tuomey hid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-greene-county-couple-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-35000-pension-paymentsDiNapoli Proposes Option to Help State & Local Governments Pay for Retiree Health Care
… trusts that the state and local governments could use to start saving the funds needed to pay for these benefits. The responsible, good government thing to do is to start preparing for the future and plugging the hole before … at $530 billion for states alone. New York is second to California in highest total OPEB liability, but it lags other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-proposes-option-help-state-local-governments-pay-retiree-health-careOneida City School District – Controlling Access to the Student Information System (2016M-53)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s information technology (IT) access controls over … October 30, 2015. Background The Oneida City School District is located in the City of Oneida and the Towns of … Towns of Vernon, Verona and Vienna in Oneida County. The District, which operates six schools with approximately 2,600 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/oneida-city-school-district-controlling-access-student-information-systemDiNapoli: Better DEC Oversight of Dams Recommended To Prevent Failures and Safeguard Communities
… oversight and enforcement of compliance with the state’s dam safety regulations to guard against potential costly and … today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Dam failures are rare in New York, and we want to keep it … parties or local municipalities, and the law requires dam owners to operate and maintain dams in a safe condition. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-better-dec-oversight-dams-recommended-prevent-failures-and-safeguard-communitiesFormer Village of Candor Mayor Sentenced to Jail Time for Stealing Village Funds
… former Village of Candor Mayor Eric Halstead was sentenced to 60 days in jail for his theft of $23,000 in village funds. “Halstead was elected to serve his community but chose instead to steal from it,” … former Village of Candor Mayor Eric Halstead was sentenced to 60 days in jail for his theft of $23000 in village funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/former-village-candor-mayor-sentenced-jail-time-stealing-village-fundsNew Funding Needed for MTA Improvements to Prevent Unplanned Fare and Toll Hikes
… offset the revenue loss to the MTA from a reduction in the Payroll Mobility Tax on small businesses. Read the Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/new-funding-needed-mta-improvements-prevent-unplanned-fare-and-toll-hikesDiNapoli: Contribute to 529 College Savings Account by Dec. 31 for Tax Benefits
… added to the Direct Plan's three age-based options. This will smooth the transition steps from more aggressive to more … for college-related expenses to Direct Plan account holders. The Advisor-Guided Plan offers age-based and asset … returns on any account or investment portfolio. *May be subject to recapture in certain circumstances such as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-contribute-529-college-savings-account-dec-31-tax-benefitsDiNapoli Seeks Stronger Federal Safety Measures for Oil Trains to Protect New Yorkers
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, in a letter released today, called on the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal … to prevent oil spills and other hazardous accidents on New York’s railways and require oil transporters to carry … Canadian Pacific’s filings do not include information on the levels of insurance per occurrence. If an incident …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-seeks-stronger-federal-safety-measures-oil-trains-protect-new-yorkersDiNapoli: DMV Must Do More to Crack Down on Unregistered Auto Repair Shops
… and resolve consumer complaints in a timely manner." Valid registration of repair shops and inspection stations provides … cars being worked on, signs advertising services requiring registration, and dealerships with multiple cars being … advertising. Of the 6,890 consumer complaints that were open or filed with DMV between January 1, 2014 and December …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-dmv-must-do-more-crack-down-unregistered-auto-repair-shopsDiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $300,000
… Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-300000DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.5% in April Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 1.5% in April compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by State … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 15 in April compared to the same month in 2023 according to data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-15-april-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3.9% in May Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 3.9% in May compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by State … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 39 in May compared to the same month in 2023 according to data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-up-39-percent-in-may-compared-last-year