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DiNapoli: Approves $4.7 Million DOT Bridge Contract After Integrity Monitor Put in Place
… million contract with Limnes Corp. of Whitestone, N.Y., to paint 13 state bridges in Nassau and Suffolk counties … DOT has taken the right step by requiring the contractor to hire, at the company’s expense, a monitor to ensure all state and federal wage laws are followed. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-approves-47-million-dot-bridge-contract-after-integrity-monitor-put-placeOrchard Park Public Library – Audit of Claims (2016M-191)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Library’s claims auditing process for the period January 1, … through May 6, 2016. Background The Orchard Park Public Library is located in the Town of Orchard Park in Erie County. The Library is a member of the Buffalo and Erie County Library …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/08/19/orchard-park-public-library-audit-claims-2016m-191Opinion 92-19
… single-family dwellings, although the "Rules of the Road" would apply upon private roads open to public traffic. … roads. We note, however, that the so-called "Rules of the Road" contained in Title VII of the Vehicle and Traffic Law … §1660 to these roads. As noted, however, the "Rules of the Road" would apply to the roads in question if they are open …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-19Newark School District Public Library – Board Oversight (2014M-54)
… audit was to review the Board of Trustees’ oversight of Library operations for the period July 1, 2011 through August 26, 2013. Background The Newark Public Library is located in Wayne County. A Board of Trustees comprising seven elected members governs the Library and is primarily responsible for the general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/06/20/newark-school-district-public-library-board-oversight-2014m-54DiNapoli: Former Hoosick Falls Police Chief Charged With Stealing From Rescue Squad
… officer in charge of the Village of Hoosick Falls Police Department and former chief of the Town of Hoosick Rescue … said. "Hudson, while in charge of the Hoosick Falls Police Department, allegedly abused his position of trust at the … the Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad and Hoosick Falls Police Department by disregarding his oath and allegedly stealing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-former-hoosick-falls-police-chief-charged-stealing-rescue-squadSecurities Coordinating Committee
… the scheduling of debt offerings by the State, its largest public authorities, New York City and many of its public … organizations and is subject to change without notice, questions about any particular bond sale should be … to the issuing agency. Member organizations include: Battery Park City Authority (BPCA) Dormitory Authority of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/debt/securities-coordinating-committeeWyandanch Public Library – Oversight of Library Resources (2013M-399)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess internal controls over the management of Library resources for the period July 1, 2011 through … Wyandanch Public Library Oversight of Library Resources 2013M399 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/11/20/wyandanch-public-library-oversight-library-resources-2013m-399New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Edward Regan
… York's heavy debt load. He achieved a great many things in his career and served the people of New York with great … respect for the Office of the State Comptroller. I valued his friendship and the good counsel that he provided to me. I … to Ned's family and commit to doing my best to live up to his example as I serve in the office he cared so deeply about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-passing-edward-reganDiNapoli: Pre-K Special Education Schools Took $1.4 Million in Unallowed Expenses
… Aim High Children’s Services and the Hebrew Institute for the … the rules for receiving taxpayer reimbursements.” Both Aim High and the Hebrew Institute offer special education … in the excessive executive compensation disallowance). Aim High Children’s Services The not-for-profit Aim High …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-pre-k-special-education-schools-took-14-million-unallowed-expensesAmani Public Charter School – Payroll and Timekeeping (2015M-46)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the School’s payroll and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2017/11/22/amani-public-charter-school-payroll-and-timekeeping-2015m-46DiNapoli: State Medicaid Program Made More Than $100 Million in Duplicate Payments
… payments for a long time,“ DiNapoli said. “The Department of Health needs to do a better job coordinating with all … local government-funded program that provides a wide range of medical services to people who are economically … disadvantaged or have special health care needs. Many of the state’s Medicaid recipients receive their services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-state-medicaid-program-made-more-100-million-duplicate-paymentsSeymour Public Library District – Over-the-Counter Cash Receipts (2015M-102)
… for recording, securing and depositing over-the-counter cash receipts for the period January 1, 2014 through April … procedures for handling and recording over-the-counter cash receipts and waiving fines and fees. The Director does not generate a daily cash report from the System to assist in reconciling daily …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/07/24/seymour-public-library-district-over-counter-cash-receipts-2015m-102DiNapoli: Small Business Growth in New York Outpaced National Average
… almost 87,000 firms, the trade sector, which includes both retail and wholesale establishments, had the largest share, nearly 19 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-small-business-growth-new-york-outpaced-national-averageDiNapoli and Rice Halt Pension Scam
… a piggy bank for those looking to game the system while drawing a higher salary than the law allows,” Rice said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-and-rice-halt-pension-scamDiNapoli, Erie County DA Keane and Erie County Sheriff Garcia Announce Former Deputy Clerk Sentenced for Stealing More Than $320,000
… that cash was deposited into McDougall’s personal bank account on several days the cash was not deposited into the county clerk’s bank account. DiNapoli’s auditors determined over $320,000 of … recorded cash receipts were not deposited into the clerk’s account. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-erie-county-da-keane-and-erie-county-sheriff-garcia-announce-former-deputy-clerk-sentencedOpinion 2006-2
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … the maximum amount to be expended for establishment of a water district, even though the increased amount will be … the maximum amount to be expended for the establishment of a water district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-2Comsewogue Public Library – Cash Disbursements and Procurement (2013M-316)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Library’s controls over cash disbursements and procurement … through June 30, 2013. Background The Comsewogue Public Library, located in the hamlet of Port Jefferson Station in … documentation of competition attached to the claim. Library staff did not seek competition when selecting four of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/01/31/comsewogue-public-library-cash-disbursements-and-procurement-2013m-316DiNapoli: New York City’s Public Hospitals Need To Do More To Provide Interpretation Services
… hospitals and found several issues, from a failure to connect to interpreters to a lack of adequate records when … they ran into barriers, including 16 calls that failed to connect to an interpreter or provide information. H+H staff … An auditor’s test call with H+H officials failed to connect to a live operator, however. Visits to H+H mobile …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-new-york-citys-public-hospitals-need-do-more-provide-interpretation-servicesDiNapoli: State Must Make Progress on Monitoring Drinking Water Contaminants
The state Department of Health DOH should continue to improve how it informs the public of potential hazards in public drinking water systems and ensure proper actions are being taken to protect residents according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-state-must-make-progress-monitoring-drinking-water-contaminantsIndependent Oversight: OSC's Contract Review Safeguards Public Funds
… and programs and services are initiated. Not only does this independent review have a strong deterrent effect on waste, fraud and abuse, it can also provide … are fair, efficient, transparent, and cost-effective, and does not present an impediment to completing a timely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/independent-oversight-osc-contract-review-safeguards-public-funds