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DiNapoli: Federal Relief Funds Should Have Been Better Targeted to Communities Hardest Hit by COVID-19
… Coronavirus Relief Funds Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-federal-relief-funds-should-have-been-better-targeted-communities-hardest-hit-covid-19Medicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments Involving Fee-for-Service Claims for Recipients With Multiple Client Identification Numbers
… Numbers (CINs) where at least one CIN was enrolled in fee-for-service. The audit covered the period from January … have more than one CIN assigned during the time they are in receipt of benefits, such as one CIN under FFS enrollment … payments. Individuals have several options for enrolling in Medicaid, including through Local Departments of Social …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-involving-fee-service-claims-recipientsDiNapoli: Erie Community College Audit Reveals Lax Oversight by Board
… (ECC) gave more than $100,000 in raises and bonuses to senior officials without proper approval, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … students,” said DiNapoli. “I urge ECC’s board of trustees to take a more active oversight role and address the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-erie-community-college-audit-reveals-lax-oversight-boardHazard Mitigation and Coordination (Follow-Up)
… to make landfall in the United States. Over the course of 48 hours, Hurricane Sandy inflicted an estimated $19 billion in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/hazard-mitigation-and-coordination-followDiNapoli: Number of New Yorkers Going Hungry Increases Despite Improving Economy
… according to a follow-up analysis released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. A report released last … decreases in such costs in February and March 2024. State Budget Actions The enacted budget for State Fiscal Year 2024-25 draws on state and federal funding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-number-new-yorkers-going-hungry-increases-despite-improving-economyHousing Trust Fund Corporation: Internal Controls and Maximization of Federal Funding for Community Development Block Grant & HOME Investment Partnerships Programs (Follow-Up)
… from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to administer the Community Development Block Grant … assistance. Between April 1, 2017 and January 18, 2024, HUD allocated about $340 million in CDBG funds to HCR for … (CDBG-CV) through the CARES Act. During the same period, HUD allocated about $177 million in HOME funds to HCR, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/11/housing-trust-fund-corporation-internal-controls-and-maximization-federal-funding-communityDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Pled Guilty for Over $48,000 Theft
… Housing Authority (WCHA) Executive Director Jan Hoffman for stealing over $48,000 in WCHA funds, and Katherine … Pais brazenly diverted funds meant to support seniors and individuals with disabilities to line their own pockets,” … DiNapoli said. “Thanks to the partnership between my office, Jefferson County District Attorney Kristyna S. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-pled-guilty-over-48000Time and Attendance Practices of Selected Employees
… were beyond the metropolitan area were actually residing in New York City and would therefore owe New York City … Background The MTA provides transportation services in and around the New York City metropolitan area. Each MTA … by various documents including tour schedules, sign-in and sign-out sheets, time clocks, and KRONOS (an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/04/time-and-attendance-practices-selected-employeesComplaint Processing
… there was an outstanding request to the NYPD for body-worn camera footage. According to CCRB’s Investigative Manual, no … if there is an outstanding request for body-worn camera footage. In addition, we determined CCRB did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/05/complaint-processingState Agencies Bulletin No. 2075
… the 2021-2026 OSU Agreement between the State of New York and the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) and the Office of Employee Relations (OER) memorandum dated … an Action/Reason code of Leave of Absence/MLS (Mil Stip); and Has a Comp Rate Code of ANN, HRY, or BIW (only if the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2075-2022-work-related-clothing-allowance-osu-employees-represented-civilState Agencies Bulletin No. 2074
… Clothing Allowance for employees in the title of Racing Inspector. Agency Actions Employee Reimbursement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2074-2022-csea-work-related-clothing-allowance-asu-employees-representedDiNapoli: Town of Altona Official Misused $23,500
… and recreation fees, $4,146 in code enforcement fees and $800 in town hall rental fees were not deposited. In August …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-town-altona-official-misused-23500DiNapoli, Erie Co. Da Keane and Erie Co. Sheriff Garcia: Former Erie County Deputy Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $320,000
… Attorney Michael J. Keane, and Erie County Sheriff John C. Garcia announced. “Instead of safeguarding public … District Attorney Michael Keane, Erie County Sheriff John Garcia and Erie County Comptroller Kevin R. Hardwick, he …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-erie-co-da-keane-and-erie-co-sheriff-garcia-former-erie-county-deputy-clerk-pleads-guiltyNew NY Broadband Program (Follow-Up)
… the Broadband Program Office (BPO), a division of Empire State Development (ESD)—focused on closing the digital divide in the State. The Program was designed to ensure that every New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/25/new-ny-broadband-program-followXI.6.A Quick Contracting–Commodity, Printing, Miscellaneous Services and Equipment – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… that meet the agency’s form, function and utility, where required. • The Method of Award was an Invitation for Bid … the Contract Reporter, and in addition, other applicable media (when required). • The specifications were written to solicit and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi6a-quick-contracting-commodity-printing-miscellaneous-services-and-equipmentDiNapoli Reaches Agreement With Mattel Inc. on Political Spending Disclosure
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that Mattel Inc., one of the world's largest toy manufacturers, has agreed to … Retirement Fund's (Fund) request that they publicly report on and adopt board oversight of all direct and indirect … State and Local Retirement System on behalf of more than one million state and local government employees and retirees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-reaches-agreement-mattel-inc-political-spending-disclosureCase Management (Follow-Up)
… 2023. DFTA contracts with community-based organizations (providers) to provide case management services, which help … based on a rate for each unit (hour) of case management service, not to exceed an approved budget. Furthermore, case … not always review supporting documentation for personal service and other than personal service expenses prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/04/case-management-followCommunity Development Block Grant – Federal Funding and New York
… Agency (FEMA) grants. Funds to New York City The City’s FY 2026 preliminary budget includes CDBG and CDBG-DR revenue … totaling $423 million in FY 2025 and $295 million in FY 2026. The drop is largely due to a decline in CDBG-DR funds, … $156 million in FY 2025, but just $57 million in FY 2026. The City allocated nearly three-quarters of the CDBG …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/community-development-block-grantImproper Payments for Brand Name Drugs (Follow-Up)
… form, and strength. Generally, this means a brand name drug will be substituted with a generic drug that is equivalent to the brand name drug. Prescribers … their approval status by the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA). However, our follow-up found that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/03/improper-payments-brand-name-drugs-followSchenectady County – Investment Program (2025M-5)
… officials develop and manage a comprehensive investment program? Audit Period January 1, 2023 – October 31, 2024 Understanding the Program A comprehensive investment program should serve four basic objectives – legality, … did not develop and manage a comprehensive investment program Officials also did not monitor investments formally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/08/08/schenectady-county-investment-program-2025m-5