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DiNapoli: Remember to Read Fine Print on Gift Cards This Holiday Season
… details about fees and expiration dates. While some gift card sellers have done away with inactivity fees, consumers … should still ask whether fees apply when purchasing a gift card. DiNapoli said New Yorkers should use their gift cards … improves the opportunity of finding and claiming unused card balances that may be reported as unclaimed funds. Money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/dinapoli-remember-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonResponding to an OSC Audit Report: Audit Responses and Corrective Action Plans
… for improving operations and governance. They can also identify strategies to reduce costs and strengthen … with the audit team if you have questions or concerns. Where Does the Audit Response Letter Get Sent? Generally, audit responses should be addressed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/responding-osc-audit-report-audit-responses-and-corrective-action-plansDiNapoli Presses Worst Greenhouse Gas Emitters to Meet Paris Climate Agreement Goals
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund Fund today announced he has written to 10 of the largest greenhouse gas emitting companies held by the Fund urging them to reduce emissions and address risks arising from climate change
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-presses-worst-greenhouse-gas-emitters-meet-paris-climate-agreement-goalsDiNapoli: Energy Companies Agree to Report on Impact of Paris Agreement Goals
… . The Paris agreement sets a goal to limit the increase in global average temperature to well below 2°C above … pursue efforts to limit temperature increases to 1.5°C. In order to meet the 2°C goal, climate scientists estimate that a 55 percent reduction in GHG emissions globally is needed by 2050 (relative to 2010 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-energy-companies-agree-report-impact-paris-agreement-goalsOffice of Temporary and Disability Assistance SSP Payments Made to State Employees
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine the appropriateness of New York State Supplemental Program (SSP) Payments the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) made to … The objective of our examination was to determine the appropriateness of …
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 Supplemental Program (SSP) Payments the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) made to … The objective of our examination was to determine the appropriateness of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/09/office-temporary-and-disability-assistance-ssp-payments-made-deceased-individualsMedicaid Program – Medicaid Overpayments for Medicare Part B Services Billed Directly to eMedNY
… under 65 with certain disabilities. Individuals enrolled in both programs are commonly referred to as “dual-eligible.” … deductibles and coinsurance) on behalf of dual-eligibles. In December 2009, the Department of Health (Department) … the accuracy of Medicaid payments for dual-eligibles. In certain instances, providers may still submit these claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/medicaid-program-medicaid-overpayments-medicare-part-b-services-billed-directly-emednyComptrollers DiNapoli & Stringer Call on Corporations to Protect LGBT Rights Around World
… New York City Employees’ Retirement System: Mayor Bill de Blasio’s Representative, Carolyn Wolpert (Chair); New York … Local 237. Teachers’ Retirement System: Mayor Bill de Blasio’s Appointee, Carolyn Wolpert; Deputy Chancellor … of Teachers. New York City Police Pension Fund: Mayor Bill de Blasio’s Representative, Carolyn Wolpert; New York City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptrollers-dinapoli-stringer-call-corporations-protect-lgbt-rights-around-worldDiNapoli: Former Hempstead School District Official Pleads Guilty to Credit Card Fraud
… in connection with his misuse of a school district credit card. The plea was entered before United States District … Gregg was authorized to use a school district credit card for purchases for the school district. Instead, Gregg allowed a local contractor to use the credit card for his own personal purchases at Home Depot, in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-former-hempstead-school-district-official-pleads-guilty-credit-card-fraudOversight of Sex Offenders Subject to Strict and Intensive Supervision and Treatment
… who are at or near their anticipated release from parole or confinement. The Act applies to offenders who have … regimen, and are referred to as respondents. Under SIST, Parole Officers closely monitor respondents’ compliance with … conditions of their release. The Act requires Parole Officers to have a minimum number of face-to-face …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/17/oversight-sex-offenders-subject-strict-and-intensive-supervision-and-treatmentTown of Big Flats – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-37)
… physical accessibility for the 100 components identified in this report. Town officials agreed with our findings and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/14/town-big-flats-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-37Reducing the Cost of Hospital Services Provided to County Inmates (2013-MS-4)
… resources. For example, inmate hospital health care costs in the eight counties audited totaled about $2.8 million in 2012. Of this amount, about $1.4 million, or 50 percent, … rates on 90 percent of the inpatient hospital claims paid in 2012. Three counties did not submit claims seeking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/09/19/reducing-cost-hospital-services-provided-county-inmates-2013-ms-4Former Village of Candor Mayor Pleads Guilty to Stealing From the Village
… public funds is contemptible and undermines public faith in government. My thanks to Tioga County District Attorney … Martin and the New York State Police for their partnership in ensuring justice is served in this case.” New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. …
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)
… mounted at the proper height. Nine components at the Senior Center, such as restroom lavatory pipes insulated to prevent contact. Three components at the Transfer Station, such as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/07/town-clifton-park-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-27Chemical Dependency Program Payments to Selected Contractors in New York City (Follow-Up)
… report, Chemical Dependency Program Payments to Selected Contractors in New York City (Report 2007-S-60). Background … was issued on May 6, 2010, reviewed the payments to two contractors; Palladia Inc, and the Queens Child Guidance … abuse. We audited $8.4 million in payments made to the two contractors, and found that neither contractor could provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/10/chemical-dependency-program-payments-selected-contractors-new-york-city-followDiNapoli: Problems Persist at Many Hotels and Motels Used to House Homeless
… State auditors examining hotels and motels used to house the homeless found poor conditions still exist … Although OTDA has established a standard checklist to be used for six-month inspections, practices are not uniform … submitted by the SSDs to better monitor hotels and motels used for homeless housing. DiNapoli recommended OTDA and DOH: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-problems-persist-many-hotels-and-motels-used-house-homelessDiNapoli: Court Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $10,000 in Fines
… by the Office of the State Comptroller and the St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department found she … personal advantage,” said DiNapoli. “I want to thank the St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office and the St. Lawrence County District Attorney’s Office for helping my …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-court-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-10000-finesServices to Workers Under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (Follow-Up)
… Under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (Report 2022-S-11 ). About the Program The Department of Labor’s … the State's Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (Act) and provides related services. Enacted in 2008, the … under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act Report 2022S11 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/02/10/services-workers-under-worker-adjustment-and-retraining-notification-act-followDiNapoli Releases Report on State Spending to Implement Raise the Age Law
… $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 far, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … $171 billion through State Fiscal year SFY 2025 to help counties implement the provisions of the Raise the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-report-state-spending-implement-raise-age-lawDiNapoli: Improved Guidance Needed for State Agencies Using AI To Avoid Risks
… and oversight of agencies’ use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is inadequate and creates a risk that the technology … P. DiNapoli. The audit looked at the state’s overall AI policy and how AI was used at four state agencies: the Office for the Aging … and oversight of agencies use of Artificial Intelligence AI is inadequate and creates a risk that the technology could …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-improved-guidance-needed-state-agencies-using-ai-avoid-risks