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NY Received More From Washington Than It Sent Due to Federal Relief
… issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. In Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2022, New York state generated $361.8 billion in federal taxes and benefited from $383 billion in federal spending. For every tax dollar paid to Washington, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/ny-received-more-washington-it-sent-due-federal-reliefDiNapoli: No Good Options for MTA to Manage Hole in Capital Funding
… $1.78 billion. Normal Replacement: Railcars and Buses, $2.75 billion. System Improvements: Accessibility and Signal … meet the loss of congestion pricing revenue, inclusive of $2 billion in federal matching funds for SAS Phase 2. The MTA must work with its federal partners to move …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-no-good-options-mta-manage-hole-capital-fundingProcurement and Payroll-Related Matters Pertaining to the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… staff, and found they were paid $18,878 for 360 overtime hours. However, Transit activity reports indicated these … were only at the assigned subway stations for about 149 hours, resulting in a potential overpayment of 211 hours at $10,969. We visited work sites for the Induction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/18/procurement-and-payroll-related-matters-pertaining-use-certain-federal-fundsDiNapoli: Former Prattsville Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Fraud of State Funds
… and agencies, O’Hara has now been held accountable for his fraudulent, selfish actions.” In August 2011, … payment on the invoices, but Moore’s Homes returned all of the money. O’Hara, who was Town Supervisor at the … in Prattsville town court to offering a false instrument for filing, a Class A misdemeanor, and the federal charges …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-former-prattsville-town-supervisor-pleads-guilty-fraud-state-fundsCity of New Rochelle – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-38)
… Assess whether City of New Rochelle (City) officials could take additional steps to increase physical accessibility to … Assess whether City of New Rochelle City officials could take additional steps to increase physical accessibility to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/02/21/city-new-rochelle-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-38City of Long Beach – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-36)
… accessible parking spaces with marked access aisles, a main entrance with at least 18 inches of maneuvering … Center, such as curb ramps with accessible slopes, a main entrance with a door closing speed of at least five seconds and properly secured carpets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/02/21/city-long-beach-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-36Services to Workers Under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (Follow-Up)
… to give early warning to employees—defined as at least 90 days' advance notice (Notice)—of a mass layoff, relocation, … the unresolved issues discussed in this follow-up within 30 days of the report’s issuance. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/02/10/services-workers-under-worker-adjustment-and-retraining-notification-act-followTown of Grand Island – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-44)
… taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility for the 103 components identified in this report. Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/03/07/town-grand-island-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-44DiNapoli: Improved Guidance Needed for State Agencies Using AI To Avoid Risks
… driver’s license applications, assist older adults, and support government services,” DiNapoli said. “Our audit found … systems are reliable and accurate, and no inventory of what AI the state is using. This audit is a wake-up call. … implemented systems for fairness and equity. ITS also does not have an inventory of AI systems in use by state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-improved-guidance-needed-state-agencies-using-ai-avoid-risksDiNapoli Releases Report on State Spending to Implement Raise the Age Law
… New York state has appropriated $1.71 billion through State Fiscal year (SFY) 2025 to help … RTA changed the age of criminal responsibility as an adult from 16- to 18-years-old. The law was phased in over … for RTA included $160 million for capital expenses and $1.55 billion in local aid. Of the $160 million in capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-report-state-spending-implement-raise-age-lawFormer Village of Candor Mayor Pleads Guilty to Stealing From the Village
… undermines public faith in government. My thanks to Tioga County District Attorney Kirk Martin and the New York State … the work of Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s team, Tioga County District Attorney Martin, and our members. Public … County Court. His contemplated sentence is 60 days in jail with a three-year conditional discharge and an agreement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/former-village-candor-mayor-pleads-guilty-stealing-villageNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Doubles Low Emissions Index Investment to $4 Billion
… Risk at the United Nations announced a $2 billion increase to the New York State Common Retirement Fund's (Fund) low … The Fund was the first public pension fund in the U.S. to create an index that excludes or reduces holdings in the worst carbon emitters and shifts investments to lower emitting corporations. The increased allocation, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-doubles-low-emissions-index-investment-4-billionTown of Clifton Park – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-27)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Assess whether Town of Clifton Park (Town) officials could take additional steps … provided at selected Town facilities. Key Findings Of the 562 applicable physical accessibility components … Town officials should assess the feasibility of taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/07/town-clifton-park-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-27Village of Floral Park – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-34)
… closing speeds of no more than five seconds and interior signs with raised lettering and Braille. 14 components at the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/14/village-floral-park-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-34Town of Big Flats – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-37)
… taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility for the 100 components identified in this report. Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/14/town-big-flats-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-37DiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $92,000
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Oneida County District Attorney Todd Carville, and New York State … community she served,” DiNapoli said. “My thanks to Oneida County District Attorney Carville and the New York State … in holding her accountable.” Carville said, “The Oneida County District Attorney’s Office would like to thank the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-92000Office 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 … Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) made to recipients during the period October 2014 through March … New York State SSP, which provides a supplemental benefit to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients and other …
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
… payments made to SSP recipients who were reported as deceased according to the VERIS Social Security Number Validation Services. Deceased SSP recipients’ beneficiaries are not entitled to … who OTDA claims are alive are indeed alive. Recover any funds inappropriately paid to deceased recipients. Establish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/09/office-temporary-and-disability-assistance-ssp-payments-made-deceased-individualsNY State & City Comptrollers, State Treasurers: Federal Bill Attempts to Silence Investors
… shareowner rights and erode accountability at companies big and small. This legislation was written by corporate … Read, Pennsylvania Treasurer Joe Torsella, and Rhode Island General Treasurer Seth Magaziner. Collectively, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/ny-state-city-comptrollers-state-treasurers-federal-bill-attempts-silence-investorsMedicaid 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-emedny