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DiNapoli: Sandy Damage Delayed MTA Electronic Security Program Another Three Years
… Superstorm Sandy added three years to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's (MTA) already … and over budget post-9/11 security program, according to a progress report released today by State Comptroller … the burden of securing the nation’s largest transit system to the MTA’s own resources." When DiNapoli released his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-sandy-damage-delayed-mta-electronic-security-program-another-three-yearsOversight of Telemental Health Services (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation, as of November 15, 2022, of the three recommendations included in our initial audit … To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/06/oversight-telemental-health-services-followDiNapoli: Former Citizens Hose Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $75K
… the Citizens Hose Company in Shortsville, pleaded guilty to felony theft of nearly $75,000 over a four-year period. … Company,” Cirencione said. “I am pleased Ms. Havens has taken responsibility for her actions and made a significant … she had access to the company’s bank account and credit card. Investigators found she issued unauthorized checks and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-former-citizens-hose-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-75kDiNapoli: Trouble Ahead for Local Governments and Schools
… As sales tax revenues fall by double-digits and state aid is reduced or delayed, DiNapoli called on the federal … They need federal aid and they need it now.” Federal aid is typically only a minor component of local government … that same period in 2019. Another risk to local revenues is the flow of state aid. The state budget director withheld …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-trouble-ahead-local-governments-and-schoolsDiNapoli: Gaming Commission Slow to Collect Casino Fees
… of their gaming revenues to the state, and tribe/nation casino payments are defined in compacts. Commission officials … None of that money has been collected from the Rivers Casino & Resort, the Lago Resort & Casino, Resorts World, or the Tioga Downs Casino. In November …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-gaming-commission-slow-collect-casino-feesAction Needed on New York's Long-Delayed Adoption of Crucial Next Generation 911
… Services (DHSES), which is the primary agency responsible for overseeing the state’s transition to NG911, is years … and multiple state and local government agencies. For counties throughout the state to successfully begin the … operability is dependent on counties’ readiness for NG911. Twenty-two of the 36 counties (61%) that responded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/action-needed-new-yorks-long-delayed-adoption-crucial-next-generation-911Complaint Processing (Follow-Up)
… four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Complaint Processing (Report 2020-N-9 ). About the Program The New York City Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) receives, investigates, … bias-based policing and racial profiling. Once a civilian complaint is filed, investigators gather documentary and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/05/complaint-processing-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… items included: $7,239 for alcohol; $5,121 for 14-karat gold and diamond rings for the chief and his spouse; $2,728 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Former Citizens Hose Fire Company Treasurer Arrested for Stealing More Than $100,000
… our warnings of needed improvements in oversight, this is the second theft my office has found by this company’s … be investigated and prosecuted," Ritts said. “This case is no different. The goal to hold people accountable and restore funding is important. I would like to thank the Ontario County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-former-citizens-hose-fire-company-treasurer-arrested-stealing-more-100000State Agencies Bulletin No. 2107
… day of the previous payroll period (Wednesday). Due to holidays and special processing, earlier submission deadlines …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2107-schedule-agency-payroll-submission-and-availability-reports-and-filesDiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… – Financial Operations (Dutchess County) The board and district officials did not properly manage and oversee the district’s financial operations and were not … equipment purchased was then shipped to the town’s former video supply contractor. The supervisor was unable to verify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Improvements in Services for Survivors of Human Trafficking
… to ensure survivors of human trafficking receive the services and assistance available to them, according to an … with shelter, medical and mental health care and legal services, but better monitoring of social services offices and service providers by OTDA, along with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-audit-recommends-improvements-services-survivors-human-traffickingState Agencies Bulletin No. 2107.1
… day of the previous payroll period (Wednesday). Due to holidays and special processing, earlier submission deadlines …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/21071-schedule-agency-payroll-submission-and-availability-reports-and-filesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today … of the Agricultural Assessment Program (2017-S-26) The New York Agricultural Districts Law allows reduced property … lacked a formal long-term capital planning process for Video Lottery Terminal (VLT) revenues. The annual capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits were … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: Language Services Need to be Readily Accessible at NYC Public Health Clinics and Other Programs, Audit Finds
… who have limited English proficiency, creating barriers to accessing vital services. “It’s not acceptable that the … translated documents and multilingual information on how to provide feedback or file complaints if necessary. The … language assistance is consistently provided or measure how effectively services are working across facilities. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-language-services-need-be-readily-accessible-nyc-public-health-clinics-and-other-programsInvestigation of Housing Discrimination Complaints
… and tracked in DHR’s Law Manager Case Management System (CMS) for housing discrimination complaints. According to data obtained from CMS, as of November 7, 2023, there were 2,263 housing … (70%) where an investigator reached a cause determination, CMS records did not include evidence that DHR completed all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/15/investigation-housing-discrimination-complaintsDiNapoli Audit Highlights Need for Better Compliance with School Violence Reporting Law
… environment for students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Under the act, public school districts must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-audit-highlights-need-better-compliance-school-violence-reporting-lawDiNapoli: Financial Viability of OTBs in Jeopardy
… are at risk of financial insolvency due to the impact of major revenue decreases and escalating costs, according to … payment requirements, a downturn in racing interest and major fee increases have each contributed to this plight. As … consecutive audit by DiNapoli’s office that has identified major financial issues in all five of New York’s regional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-financial-viability-otbs-jeopardyDiNapoli: Gaming Revenue Plays Increasing Role In State Budget
… aid to school districts, which includes lottery revenues, is smaller now than in the year the New York State Lottery … in hopes of hitting a big winner. The payoff for the state is significant – billions are coming into state coffers. In … produce new revenue for the state, partly because gaming is taxed at a higher rate than other consumer expenditures. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-gaming-revenue-plays-increasing-role-state-budget