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Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea by Former Met Council CFO in $9M Kickback Scheme
… Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the guilty plea of Herbert Friedman, former chief financial … out public corruption.” Met Council is a New York State not-for-profit organization that provides the poor and … Division is led by Executive Deputy Attorney General Kelly Donovan. … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-met-council-cfo-9m-kickbackDiNapoli: Public Must Be Alerted to Sewer Overflow Problems
… sewer systems are complying with state law on reporting when overflow events occur and to make sure problems are … outages. DEC has not consistently verified if a report was submitted or followed up with the facilities. Auditors … taking adequate steps to enforce protections against mercury discharges. Auditors found that two of the five water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-public-must-be-alerted-sewer-overflow-problemsDiNapoli: NYC Immigrant Workforce Below 2015 Peak
… to the city’s peak in 2015. There are still many barriers for individuals who come to the U.S. looking for work and a better life. Federal immigration policy must be reformed to ensure that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-nyc-immigrant-workforce-below-2015-peakDiNapoli: Nearly 1 in 3 Students Were Chronically Absent From School
… new report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli details how chronic absenteeism rates among New York public and … rate in SY 2022-2023. Chronic absenteeism rates are higher in high-need school districts than in low-need … While the public health emergency remained in effect, many school districts implemented restrictions preventing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-nearly-1-3-students-were-chronically-absent-schoolDiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Oversight of Child Care Grants
… The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) failed to adequately oversee the use of child care stabilization grant funds received during the … locally. "In response to the detrimental impact of the pandemic on the child care sector, federal grants …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-oversight-child-care-grantsDiNapoli: New York State Pension Fund Helping Build a Lower Carbon Future
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and helping safeguard the New York Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) long-term … resources. As a result of the agreements, the Fund, which owns shares in each company with respective values of $5.9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-new-york-state-pension-fund-helping-build-lower-carbon-futureDiNapoli: Timely Remediation Essential for Success of State's Brownfield Cleanup Program
… the presence of pollutants and toxic contaminants create a barrier to redevelopment. The BCP was created to help … cleanup program, the Inactive Hazardous Waste Disposal Site Program, or Superfund, which was created to address the … risk contaminated sites. Timelines for cleanup of a BCP site can vary depending on the severity of the contamination. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-timely-remediation-essential-success-states-brownfield-cleanup-programVII.2 Miscellaneous Receipts / Accounts Receivable Receipts Overview – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… Code: Deposits using account codes 32207 (Refund of Lapsed Appropriations) or 32209-32213 (Lapsed Cash Advances) must be submitted on an Accounts … refund received from a payee, where the appropriation has lapsed, or the grant award is closed, see Chapter IX, Section …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-vii/vii2-miscellaneous-receipts-accounts-receivable-receipts-overviewComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued: Research Foundation of … office operations and statewide initiatives the campuses is fair and equitable. In addition, the assessments were … claims we tested. Auditors estimate Empire overpaid as much as $3.3 million. Department of Health: Medicaid Claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDiNapoli: Jury Convicts Councilman Ruben Wills in Public Corruption Scheme
… with Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced the jury conviction of New York City Councilman Ruben Wills (D-Queens) following an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-jury-convicts-councilman-ruben-wills-public-corruption-schemeBirch Family 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 … $1,376,319 in reported costs that did not comply with the RCM’s requirements, as follows: $605,667 in … compensation for three executives that did not comply with the RCM’s requirements. The compensation for the three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/20/birch-family-services-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Theft of Cash, Questionable Spending by Minetto Volunteer Fire Dept. Chief
… can be easy for public funds to be misspent or go missing. My team of auditors and investigators will continue to work … because the company did not maintain records and reports that accurately reflected the company’s financial … payment; Limit the number of signatories on the company’s checking account to reduce access to company funds; Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audit-reveals-theft-cash-questionable-spending-minetto-volunteer-fire-dept-chiefOpinion 93-20
… the town board to require a countersignature in order for the receiver to transfer moneys deposited to his or her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-20DiNapoli: Tax Collections Exceed Projections Through First Half of Fiscal Year
… Tax collections of $38.2 billion through the first half of … report on revenue and spending trends released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The General … first six months, as well as continued strength in real property transfer tax collections. All Funds receipts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-tax-collections-exceed-projections-through-first-half-fiscal-yearResponsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to Construction Projects
… Purpose To determine whether the New York City Department of … DEP inspection reports indicated that inspectors generally find there is no excessive noise at the location and rarely … to provide an objective assessment of noise levels, where applicable. To DOB: Formally assess and update …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/08/31/responsiveness-noise-complaints-related-construction-projectsDiNapoli: Audit Shows Former Highway Superintendent Took Taxpayers for a Ride in Town of Erin
The former highway superintendent for the Town of Erin in Chemung County made personal purchases and used gas oil and other town supplies for his own use totaling nearly $70000 according to an audit detailing the fraud released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-audit-shows-former-highway-superintendent-took-taxpayers-ride-town-erinExxon's Investors Call for Meaningful Climate Risk Plan
… of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), and the Church of England, are calling on ExxonMobil to … are moving ahead with policies that will limit greenhouse gas emissions and will likely impact the market for … 2 degree scenario analysis that investors expect from the oil and gas majors," said Edward Mason, Head of Responsible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/exxons-investors-call-meaningful-climate-risk-planOversight and Monitoring of the Public Housing Modernization Program at the New York City Housing Authority
… Purpose The objective of this audit was to assess the Division of Housing and Community Renewal’s oversight and monitoring of certain New York City … in fact, finished. DHCR officials paid $6.8 million for a change order for Marlboro that was not adequately supported. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/26/oversight-and-monitoring-public-housing-modernization-program-new-york-city-housingComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Charges Against Florida Resident For Allegedly Stealing Over $148k In NYS Pension Benefits
… payments from the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System paid to her father, Jacob Yudenfreund, a … State pensioner who elected to receive reduced monthly benefits so his wife, Doris Yudenfreund, would continue to receive benefits after his death. Mrs. Yudenfreund, however, predeceased Mr. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-charges-against-florida-resident-allegedly-stealingState Pension Fund Commits Additional $50 Million to Invest in New York-Based Companies
… program invests in New York State-based companies seeking capital for growth, to refinance ownership or for early stage … of 1940, as amended. Since 1991, the Graycliff Partners team, previously operating as HSBC Capital, has invested over $1 billion and completed over 80 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/state-pension-fund-commits-additional-50-million-invest-new-york-based-companies