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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office … obtaining the required number of quotes as required by their purchasing policy. The board did not follow its … did not seek routine competition for services provided by an insurance agency that was paid $86,013 during the audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli Report Looks at New York's Social Insurance Programs for Unemployed and Injured Workers
… difficult times in the lives of hundreds of thousands New York workers and their families each year, according to a new … poverty.” New York’s four major social insurance programs are: unemployment insurance (UI), workers’ compensation … the same wage would have 60% of income replaced in New Jersey. Under current law, increases to maximum benefits are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-report-looks-new-yorks-social-insurance-programs-unemployed-and-injured-workersNYS Comptroller DiNapoli, Steuben County District Attorney Baker, and NYS Police: Former Addison Official to Be Sentenced to Prison and Will Forfeit State Pension After Million Dollar Public Corruption Conviction
… full restitution of $1.1 million, and forfeit her public pension after being convicted of one felony count of … over her 19-year career. Stone’s forfeiture of her state pension as a result of her public corruption conviction will … her resignation letter, she wrote herself a final check for $26,613, which was not authorized by the board. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-steuben-county-district-attorney-baker-and-nys-police-former-addisonOversight of Security Expenses in Single Adult and Adult Family Homeless Shelters
… Purpose To determine whether the New York City Department of Homeless … oversight of the homeless shelters. Governed by a “right to shelter” mandate, the City provides temporary emergency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/05/07/oversight-security-expenses-single-adult-and-adult-family-homeless-sheltersNYC Finances Remain Strong But Out-Year Budget Gaps Have Grown
… for the city persist, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "New York City's … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/nyc-finances-remain-strong-out-year-budget-gaps-have-grownDiNapoli: Fix Delays With Child Support Payments
… the nation's second-highest balance of undistributed child support collections (UDC), totaling approximately $59 million … Assistance (OTDA), which oversees New York's child support program, has made some improvements to the way funds … a number of problems that need correcting. "Child support payments are languishing in government coffers. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-fix-delays-child-support-paymentsDiNapoli: Former Assemblyman William Scarborough Sentenced On Fraud and Theft Convictions
… of wire fraud and theft from a program receiving federal funds, announced State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, United … is a serious crime when such an official steals the state funds he is sworn to safeguard. Former Assemblyman … of wire fraud and theft from a program receiving federal funds announced State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-assemblyman-william-scarborough-sentenced-fraud-and-theft-convictionsComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… OCFS has developed and implemented a centralized plan to reduce energy consumption and now retains energy usage … Recovery (2014-S-14) Auditors found DEC has taken steps to improve its Superfund billing process and the timeliness … a year at most. In addition, the bills do not include up-to-date costs, which delays recovery of some state costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0DiNapoli: Lax Oversight of Summer Jobs and After School Programs Provider Led to Contract Violations
… are awarded by lottery and providers, such as Ridgewood, get up to $325 for each participant, who earn hourly wages … of the 31 Ridgewood employees who worked for COMPASS and also took jobs through SYEP duplicated their hours, charging … own audit of Ridgewood and recover any duplicated costs it can identify. There were no remaining applicants available to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-lax-oversight-summer-jobs-and-after-school-programs-provider-led-contract-violationsOversight of Critical Foster Care Program Requirements
… and supervises child welfare services, including foster care and adoption, through its Division of Child Welfare and … Key Findings At each of the ten sites we visited, foster home records lacked evidence that counties or VAs met certain critical foster home certification/approval and recertification requirements, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/21/oversight-critical-foster-care-program-requirementsMedicaid Program – Inappropriate Premium Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Mainstream Managed Care and Family Health Plus
… of health care services their members require. The State’s Medicaid program offers different types of managed … paid premiums or refund the inappropriate premiums by check. Key Findings For the period October 1, 2010 through … differences in the improper premium payments identified by our office and the OMIG audits, and enhance the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/11/medicaid-program-inappropriate-premium-payments-recipients-no-longer-enrolled-mainstreamDiNapoli: Audit Finds OMH Needs To Improve Oversight of Supportive Housing Providers To Ensure Safety and Well-Being of Vulnerable New Yorkers
… County in Binghamton, Concern for Independent Living on Long Island and Federation of Organizations in New York City. … by three of the six providers they inspected, and at four locations found damage to walls, chipped or peeling paint, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-audit-finds-omh-needs-improve-oversight-supportive-housing-providers-ensure-safety-and-wellHomeless Services Housing Needs Assessment
… homeless services by either operating shelters directly or contracting with third-party providers to operate them. As … Living Plan (ILP), administered by the Local District or third-party provider. The Assessment is an evaluation of … housing and treatment of physical, mental health, and/or substance abuse issues. Beginning in January 2020, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/15/homeless-services-housing-needs-assessmentDiNapoli: Cyberattack Complaints in New York Rise 53%
… website, email system, phones, and back-end functions like payroll and student management. Other attacks on local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/cyberattack-complaints-in-new-york-rise-53-percentState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the … following audits have been issued. Department of Health: Medicaid Program – Improper Payments for Brand Name Drugs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: Former Long Island School Official Pleads Guilty in Kickback Scheme
… a kickback scheme. The announcement was made jointly with United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York Breon … taxpayers for her own personal enrichment. The FBI and our Law Enforcement partners are committed to fighting public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-former-long-island-school-official-pleads-guilty-kickback-schemePreferred Source Contracting
… Purpose To determine how State agencies and facilitating agencies are … providers in partnership with private entities to ensure contract requirements are being met; whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/28/preferred-source-contractingDiNapoli: NYC Transit Should Improve Response to Safety-Related Defects
… not corrected in a timely manner. Delays in identifying and responding to unsafe conditions is a risk that can be … in 25 subway stations in Brooklyn, the Bronx, Manhattan and Queens. The MTA classifies safety defects in five … Most critical are the "A" defects which affect safety and security, and are revenue-related. According to the MTA, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-nyc-transit-should-improve-response-safety-related-defectsXI.11.C Banking Services Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… of payment for services provided under banking services contracts. The following definitions are applicable to this … a formula prescribed by BSAO CMU of OSC. CONTRACT APPROVAL Contracts for banking services which are subject to approval …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11c-banking-services-contractsDiNapoli Op-Ed in the NY Daily News Explains His Audit of the Former Governor's COVID Performance
… representatives to support this initiative. These funds could significantly help DOH improve its data systems …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-op-ed-ny-daily-news-explains-his-audit-former-governors-covid-performance