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DiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Admit to Stealing $22,000 of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… against them to repay the stolen funds. Those who try to scam the retirement system will be held accountable. I thank … thefts.” “This is another instance where people trying to scam the system have gotten caught taking money from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-admit-stealing-22000-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Mount Vernon Officials Failed to Establish Basic and Routine Financial Policies
… The City Council of Mount Vernon did not have adequate financial information for … or revenue shortfalls. In addition, the audit found the Mount Vernon City Comptroller failed to file the required … January 1, 2018, to March 31, 2020. Full Audit: City of Mount Vernon Financial Reporting and Oversight Find out how …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-mount-vernon-officials-failed-establish-basic-and-routine-financial-policiesDiNapoli: More State Involvement Needed to Address Local Emergency Medical Services Challenges
… providing emergency medical services (EMS), amid a drop in EMS workers and inadequate funding, but more state action … the state are facing staff shortages and funding issues in their effort to ensure these services are available. The … services and identify sustainable, effective solutions.” In New York state, EMS are provided by an assortment of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-more-state-involvement-needed-address-local-emergency-medical-services-challengesNY Received More From Washington Than It Sent Due to Federal Relief
… Rental Assistance and Public Housing ($271 per capita, 1 st ), and Transit ($154 per capita, 1 st ). Federal expenditure areas where New York ranks low … first on per capita corporate income taxes at $1,976, $701 higher than the national per capita level of $1,275. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/ny-received-more-washington-it-sent-due-federal-reliefDiNapoli: No Good Options for MTA to Manage Hole in Capital Funding
… As the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) adjusts to the loss of $15 billion in congestion pricing revenue and decides which capital projects to cancel or delay, it must prioritize keeping the system in … how the choices it makes will impact riders, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-no-good-options-mta-manage-hole-capital-fundingProcurement and Payroll-Related Matters Pertaining to the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… York City Transit Authority (Transit) used the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) funds efficiently and for authorized purposes, and whether the funds were … New York City Transit Authority Transit used the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Recovery Act funds efficiently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/18/procurement-and-payroll-related-matters-pertaining-use-certain-federal-fundsDiNapoli: Former Prattsville Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Fraud of State Funds
… Irene,” said State Comptroller DiNapoli. “Thanks to my partnership with United States Attorney Carla Freedman and … obtained false invoices from a Prattsville-based modular home business, Moore’s Homes, purporting to reflect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-former-prattsville-town-supervisor-pleads-guilty-fraud-state-fundsCity of New Rochelle – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-38)
… 97 components at City Hall, such as signs identifying van accessible parking spaces, properly sloped access ramps, … lavatories in restrooms. 38 components at the Senior Center, such as accessible parking spaces with signs and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/02/21/city-new-rochelle-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-38City of Long Beach – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-36)
… mounted on the latch side of office doors. 25 at the Community Center, such as curb ramps with accessible slopes, a main …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/02/21/city-long-beach-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-36Services to Workers Under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (Follow-Up)
… to give early warning to employees—defined as at least 90 days' advance notice (Notice)—of a mass layoff, … soon as possible. Employers may claim an exemption to the 90-day requirement under some circumstances. Employers that fail to submit a Notice at least 90 days prior to the event and are not exempt may be liable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/02/10/services-workers-under-worker-adjustment-and-retraining-notification-act-followTown of Grand Island – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-44)
… components at the Senior Center, such as signs identifying van accessible parking spaces and grab bars mounted to the … aisles at the accessible parking spaces, signs identifying van accessible parking spaces, restroom doors that open with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/03/07/town-grand-island-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-44DiNapoli: Improved Guidance Needed for State Agencies Using AI To Avoid Risks
… systems are reliable and accurate, and no inventory of what AI the state is using. This audit is a wake-up call. … to safeguard against the well-known risks that come with it.” While the state has moved to implement AI systems, … implemented systems for fairness and equity. ITS also does not have an inventory of AI systems in use by state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-improved-guidance-needed-state-agencies-using-ai-avoid-risksDiNapoli Releases Report on State Spending to Implement Raise the Age Law
… New York state has appropriated $1.71 billion through State Fiscal year (SFY) 2025 to help counties implement the provisions of the “Raise the Age” (RTA) law enacted in 2017, with $658.8 million disbursed so … New York state has appropriated $171 billion through State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-report-state-spending-implement-raise-age-lawFormer Village of Candor Mayor Pleads Guilty to Stealing From the Village
… that former Village of Candor Mayor Eric Halstead plead guilty to stealing $23,000 from the village. “Mr. Halstead … State Police Superintendent Steven G. James said, “Today’s guilty plea by former Village of Candor Mayor Eric Halstead … resigned shortly after his arrest in July 2024. He pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Third Degree before Judge Adam …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/former-village-candor-mayor-pleads-guilty-stealing-villageTown of Clifton Park – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-27)
… to prevent contact. Three components at the Transfer Station, such as accessible parking spaces with signs to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/07/town-clifton-park-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-27Village of Floral Park – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-34)
… lettering and Braille. 14 components at the Recreation Center, such as at least one van accessible parking space. Seven components at the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/14/village-floral-park-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-34Town of Big Flats – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-37)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Assess whether the Town of Big Flats (Town) officials could take additional … physical accessibility to programs and services provided at selected Town facilities. Key Findings Of the 541 … Assess whether the Town of Big Flats Town officials could take additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/14/town-big-flats-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-37DiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $92,000
… DiNapoli, Oneida County District Attorney Todd Carville, and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James … of the plea, she will pay restitution of just over $92,000 and faces 1 to 3 years in jail at sentencing. “Kimberly … “My thanks to Oneida County District Attorney Carville and the New York State Police for their partnership in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-92000Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance SSP Payments Made to State Employees
… State Supplemental Program (SSP) Payments the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) made to recipients … York State Supplemental Program SSP Payments the Office of Temporary and Disabili …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/09/office-temporary-and-disability-assistance-ssp-payments-made-state-employeesOffice of Temporary and Disability Assistance - SSP Payments Made to Deceased Individuals
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine the appropriateness of New York State … Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) made to recipients during the period October 2014 through March … New York State SSP, which provides a supplemental benefit to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/09/office-temporary-and-disability-assistance-ssp-payments-made-deceased-individuals