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DiNapoli Appoints Government Relations Staff
… DiNapoli said. "The Office of the State Comptroller deals with New Yorkers and community and elected officials from … government and politics. She started her career in 1997 with the newly elected Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy of Long … Baal-Owens began her career as a social worker working with immigrant families and their children. She later became …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-appoints-government-relations-staffOversight of Weights and Measures Programs
… Bureau of Weights and Measures (Bureau) is charged with ensuring measurement accuracy and uniformity in commerce … stations statewide. Key Findings We found systemic issues with the quality of data the Department relies on to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/01/oversight-weights-and-measures-programsHeartShare Human Services, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… provide preschool special education services to children with disabilities who are between the ages of three and five … operates several New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) programs, a Universal … $1,529,789 in reported costs that did not comply with the Manual’s requirements, as follows: $891,018 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/24/heartshare-human-services-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualEast River Child Development Center – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… (SC) preschool special education services to children with disabilities who are three to four years of age. For … be eligible for reimbursement, reported costs must comply with the Manual requirements and be reasonable, necessary, … on ERCDC’s CFR and tuition reimbursement rates. Work with ERCDC officials to help ensure their compliance with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/21/east-river-child-development-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualCapital Program Revenue and Expenses
… approximates 1.8 million, with about $2.3 billion in all-sources wagering handle (e.g., on-track, simulcast) each year. In November 2006, NYRA officials filed for bankruptcy due to its poor financial condition. In September 2008, upon renewal of its exclusive franchise, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/14/capital-program-revenue-and-expensesSusan E. Wagner Preschool – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… (SCIS) preschool special education programs to children with disabilities who are between the ages of three and five … identified $140,902 in reported costs that did not comply with the Manual’s requirements and recommend such costs be … on Wagner’s CFRs and to Wagner’s reimbursement rates. Work with Wagner officials to help ensure their compliance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/17/susan-e-wagner-preschool-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualCompliance With Payment Card Industry Standards
… customer’s credit card on file. The Authority also accepts in-person credit card payments for E-ZPass tags at its administrative headquarters in Albany and at its Nyack and Tarrytown offices. In addition, the Authority accepts credit card payments over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/19/compliance-payment-card-industry-standardsHebrew Institute for the Deaf and Exceptional Children – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… (SCIS) preschool special education programs to children with disabilities who are between the ages of three and five … identified $774,122 in reported costs that did not comply with the Manual’s requirements and recommend such costs be … follows: $194,438 in lump sum bonuses that did not comply with the Manual’s requirements; $132,846 in over-allocated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/22/hebrew-institute-deaf-and-exceptional-children-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOversight of Contract Expenditures of Palladia, Inc.
To determine whether the Office of Addiction Services and Supports OASAS is effectively monitoring its contract with Palladia Inc to ensure reimbursed claims are allowable supported and program related
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/18/oversight-contract-expenditures-palladia-incOversight of Direct Placement of Children (Follow-Up)
… Oversight of Direct Placement of Children ( 2017-S-30 ). About the Program OCFS oversees the State’s child … been implemented. Key Recommendations Officials are given 30 days after the issuance of the follow-up review to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/30/oversight-direct-placement-children-followDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Down for Third Quarter 2020
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in New York state dropped 9.5 percent in the third quarter compared to the same period last year, … DiNapoli said. “Still, collections are down, especially in New York City, and local governments are facing serious …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-down-third-quarter-2020Housing Trust Fund Corporation – Oversight of the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly Program (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Housing Trust Fund Corporation: … LPAs were properly administering the RESTORE program in accordance with program goals and requirements. The audit, which covered awards in funding years 2017–2019, found that HCR could improve its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/02/13/housing-trust-fund-corporation-oversight-residential-emergency-services-offer-home-repairsDiNapoli: Former City of Dunkirk Festivals Coordinator Indicted on Public Corruption Charges
… battle to service its residents with precious little money. City residents, themselves, and most of us here in … he could produce no receipts, nor could he account for the money collected. As Festivals Coordinator, from the summer of … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-former-city-dunkirk-festivals-coordinator-indicted-public-corruption-chargesDiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Charged With Pocketing Court Fines and Fees
… because of my office’s investigation and our partnership with state and local law enforcement, she faces the … the diligent work of our State Police members, along with our partners at the State Comptroller’s Office and … deposited. A resulting investigation in collaboration with Wayne County District Attorney Calarco and the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-charged-pocketing-court-fines-and-feesDiNapoli: Former Poestenkill Employee Charged With Stealing $3,000 From Town
… defendant abused her position to treat herself to video rentals, gifts, groceries and spending money,” DiNapoli said. … make $2,230 in purchases for herself, ranging from video rentals to hair accessories. She also attempted to charge …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-poestenkill-employee-charged-stealing-3000-townCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Compliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Report 2020-S-36 ). … 95 implementation was phased in beginning in March 2013, with covered entities required to be in full compliance by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/13/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-followMaintenance and Inspection of Event Recorder Units (Follow-Up)
… and one of the largest in the world. As of August 25, 2021, Transit has 6,455 subway cars that travel over 665 … Transit did not fulfill some download requests as a result of this. Key Findings We found that Transit officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/21/maintenance-and-inspection-event-recorder-units-followDiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Pension Double-Dipping and Defrauding Village
… Peter Volkmann following a joint investigation. As a result of his conviction, Volkmann is required to leave … unpaid Commissioner of the Hudson Police Department from January 2020, until this investigation became public. He is due back in court on July 19, 2021. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-pleads-guilty-pension-double-dipping-and-defrauding-villageMission Statement and Performance Measures
… It assists a variety of public and private institutions with various projects that involve financing, designing, … concerns about the timeliness and cost of projects. With respect to debt issuances, 43 percent of survey respondents indicated they were less than satisfied with the cost of debt issuance, and 12 percent rated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/13/mission-statement-and-performance-measuresDiNapoli Analysis Finds Sharp Decline in Homeless Veterans in New York
… New York state made substantial progress in reducing homelessness for veterans between 2010 and 2022 … 83% (from 5,857 to 990), the largest percentage decline in the nation, according to an analysis by State Comptroller … of homeless adults that are veterans was reduced from 9% in 2010 to just 1% in 2022. “Veterans answered the call to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-analysis-finds-sharp-decline-homeless-veterans-new-york