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Former Treasurer of Patterson Volunteer Fire Department Pleads Guilty To Fraud and Tax Charges Arising From His Embezzlement of More Than $1.1 Million
… McCarthy in connection with his embezzlement of more than $1.1 million from the PFD. Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara … “Former treasurer Albert Melin was so brash that he wrote $1.1 million in fire department checks to his chiropractic and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/former-treasurer-patterson-volunteer-fire-department-pleads-guilty-fraud-and-tax-charges-arising-hisChild Care Stabilization Grants
… fund several COVID-19 response programs, including over $1.4 billion to fund child care stabilization grant programs. … since 2016 and received Stabilization 1.0 funds totaling $4,217. $33,350 in expenses from four providers that was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/11/07/child-care-stabilization-grantsOversight of Nurse Licensing
… of a crime). The Department has established a risk-based system for prioritizing investigations as well as time frame … increased expectations. Officials stated their computer system is out of date and staffing has been reduced, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/29/oversight-nurse-licensingMedicaid Program – Inappropriate Premium Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Mainstream Managed Care and Family Health Plus
… premium payments to Medicaid mainstream managed care plans and Family Health Plus managed care plans (Plans) for recipients who were no longer … 30, 2016. Background Under the Department’s managed care arrangements, managed care plans receive monthly premium … premium payments to Medicaid mainstream managed care plans and Family Health Plus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/11/medicaid-program-inappropriate-premium-payments-recipients-no-longer-enrolled-mainstreamOversight and Monitoring of the Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program
… suitable for children. In January 2014, the New York City (NYC) Administration released an implementation plan to dramatically expand NYC’s existing pre-kindergarten program.¹ The expanded UPK … as needed. The UPK program is funded by the State and NYC. The State’s portion is based on a State Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/07/oversight-and-monitoring-universal-pre-kindergarten-programOversight of Critical Foster Care Program Requirements
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) has effective controls in place to … To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services has effective controls in place to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/21/oversight-critical-foster-care-program-requirementsClimate Act Goals – Planning, Procurements, and Progress Tracking
… (Climate Act) goals, followed proper procurement practices for projects designed to reach the goals, and appropriately … covered the period from January 2016 through October 2023 for PSC. The audit covered the period from January 2016 through November 2021 for NYSERDA. About the Program The Climate Act, effective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/16/climate-act-goals-planning-procurements-and-progress-trackingRisk Assessment and Implementation of Measures to Address Extreme Weather Conditions
… weather predicting models have indicated that, with rising sea levels, the range and depth of storm surge will increase across New York City. With the sea level rise, future storms will flood more property. … related to climate adaptation to prepare for rising sea levels, storms, and severe weather events. According to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/29/risk-assessment-and-implementation-measures-address-extreme-weather-conditionsDiNapoli: New York Power Authority’s Installation of Electric Vehicle Chargers Years Behind Schedule
… York’s nearly 50,000 registered EVs, leaving nearly half of the state’s counties without any NYPA-installed charging … P. DiNapoli. “Compared to what was promised, the rollout of electric vehicle chargers has been a disappointment so … more drivers to switch to electric cars is a part of the state’s strategy for lowering emissions, we have a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-new-york-power-authoritys-installation-electric-vehicle-chargers-years-behind-scheduleDiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Oversight of Child Care Grants
… stabilize their operations and retain their employees, in 2021 the American Rescue Plan Act and the Coronavirus … Family Services.” OCFS received over $1.4 billion in aid from the federal government to support child care … expenses. Instead, OCFS relied primarily on statements from providers and expense report claims to support payments. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-oversight-child-care-grantsDiNapoli: Audit Finds OMH Needs To Improve Oversight of Supportive Housing Providers To Ensure Safety and Well-Being of Vulnerable New Yorkers
… New York’s Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) … the needs of all the vulnerable New Yorkers it was created to serve, according to a new audit released today by New York … New Yorks Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative ESSHI … the needs of all the vulnerable New Yorkers it was created to serve according to a new audit released today by New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-audit-finds-omh-needs-improve-oversight-supportive-housing-providers-ensure-safety-and-wellDiNapoli: Timely Remediation Essential for Success of State's Brownfield Cleanup Program
… 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. … exposures to people who may live or work near the site. DiNapoli’s auditors found that DEC did not have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-timely-remediation-essential-success-states-brownfield-cleanup-programState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… (Preschool Special Education Audit Initiative) – Williamsburg Infant & Early Childhood Development Center, … – Compliance with the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2021-S-22) Williamsburg, a New York City-based not-for-profit … 3 and 5 years. For the 3 fiscal years ended June 30, 2019, Williamsburg reported approximately $11 million in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: NYC Has Recovered Nearly All Private Sector Jobs Unevenly Across Sectors
… Employment growth was especially strong in warehousing and storage, and courier and messenger services, due to increased … of New York and New Jersey surpassed Los Angeles and Long Beach, California to become the biggest port by number of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-nyc-has-recovered-nearly-all-private-sector-jobs-unevenly-across-sectorsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… in New York City (2021-N-2) The 2014 federal Preventing Sex Trafficking and Strengthening Families Act requires the … of children within the child welfare system for potential sex trafficking and the timely reporting of sex trafficking incidents to law enforcement. It also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Champlain … Armand , Sullivan County and the Town of Tonawanda . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Champlain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… were performed. For example, auditors reviewed all 223 cameras at ten subway stations and found that 31 percent … preventive maintenance visits for closed circuit TV cameras and their affiliated monitors were not done. Auditors also found that of the 9,223 trouble calls for cameras and recording devices reported from Jan. 1, 2014 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli Calls on Major Corporations to Conduct Racial Equity Audits
… many have not,” DiNapoli said. “Companies are responsible for their business practices and must ensure that they do not … their operations, while also holding companies accountable when they fail to act. Failure to uphold equal treatment and … on the board of directors of each company to commission a racial equity audit analyzing the company’s impacts on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-calls-major-corporations-conduct-racial-equity-auditsMedicaid Program – Improper Premium Payments Made on Behalf of Managed Care Members Residing Outside the State
… the federal Public Assistance Reporting Information System (PARIS). PARIS is a service that conducts matches on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/09/09/medicaid-program-improper-premium-payments-made-behalf-managed-care-members-residingTransforming Into Construction & Development
… to the renamed MTA Construction & Development as part of transforming the MTA resulted in improved service … to the renamed MTA Construction Development as part of transforming the MTA resulted in improved service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/22/transforming-construction-development