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Village of Floral Park – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-34)
… interior doors that can be opened with no more than five pounds of force and with closing speeds of no more than five …
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 Grand Island – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-44)
… parking spaces, restroom doors that open with five pounds maximum force and pipes below lavatories insulated to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/03/07/town-grand-island-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-44DiNapoli: Monroe County Failed to Monitor Contractor Operating Golf Courses, Costing Taxpayers
… oversee this contract has cost county taxpayers a bundle and left the courses in poor repair,”DiNapoli said. “Had … been aware of its growing financial difficulties earlier and could have addressed the courses’sub-par conditions … Monroe County contracted with Tindale to operate, maintain and manage the Durand Eastman, Genesee Valley and Churchville …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-monroe-county-failed-monitor-contractor-operating-golf-courses-costing-taxpayersDiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $92,000
… Fire Department, is wholly unacceptable and inexcusable. I would like to thank my Assistant, Assistant District … and hold accountable those who mistakenly think they can get away with them.” Simchik stole over $90,000 in fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-92000DiNapoli: No Good Options for MTA to Manage Hole in Capital Funding
… Modernization, $5.65 billion. Network Expansion: Second Avenue Subway (SAS), $5.23 billion. Administrative and …
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
… the funds were properly monitored to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse. Our audit covered the period April 30, 2009 … authorized purposes and to mitigate instances of fraud, waste, and abuse. In addition, the expenditure of all funds … One of those subcontractors was Petrocelli Electrical Company, whose former chairman and owner was indicted (and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/18/procurement-and-payroll-related-matters-pertaining-use-certain-federal-fundsDiNapoli: More State Involvement Needed to Address Local Emergency Medical Services Challenges
… ambulance services with other revenues. Over the past two years, some municipalities leveraged federal American … vendors for ambulance services (nine counties – including two that also provide services directly). In addition, nine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-more-state-involvement-needed-address-local-emergency-medical-services-challengesNY Received More From Washington Than It Sent Due to Federal Relief
… with Washington, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. In Federal Fiscal … 2022 showed the influence of emergency spending undertaken by the federal government’s response to the pandemic as 45 … “The response to the dire economic conditions brought on by the pandemic boosted federal aid for New York and all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/ny-received-more-washington-it-sent-due-federal-reliefDiNapoli & James: Former Throop Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Stealing $11,000 From Town
… a public servant seeks to use their position to profit at the expense of taxpayers and the local community. I thank … taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.ny.gov/investigations , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-james-former-throop-supervisor-pleads-guilty-stealing-11000-townDiNapoli: Former Utica City School District Superintendent Pleads Guilty to Public Corruption
… Oneida County District Attorney Todd Carville, and the New York State Police today announced long-time superintendent of the Utica City School District (UCSD), Bruce Karam, pleaded guilty to the felony charge of public corruption for using taxpayer … Comptroller DiNapoli announced longtime superintendent of the Utica City School District UCSD Bruce Karampleaded guilty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-utica-city-school-district-superintendent-pleads-guilty-public-corruptionDiNapoli Op-Ed: New York Needs to Boost Financial Education in Our Schools
… is below: New York needs to boost financial education in our schools Young people in New York have a great knowledge … can be successfully implemented, as evidenced by some of our schools already offering a personal finance class. For … providing peace of mind. Let’s put financial acumen into our kids’ educations. Op-Ed New York needs to boost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-op-ed-new-york-needs-boost-financial-education-our-schoolsDiNapoli: State Needs to Help Addiction Support Providers Better Prepare for Emergencies
… treatment programs may not be adequately prepared in an emergency to prevent gaps in care, which could compromise patient progress or safety, … “The COVID-19 pandemic led to significant disruptions in addiction care and services, leaving many vulnerable New … treatment programs may not be adequately prepared in an emergency to prevent gaps in care which could …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-state-needs-help-addiction-support-providers-better-prepare-emergenciesDiNapoli: Former Morley Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $16,000
… by enriching herself,” DiNapoli said. “Combatting fraud and protecting taxpayer money is a priority of mine, … with my office to bring her to justice.” Perkins, who worked for the fire company from 2016 to 2019, made … cash amounts were paid to the Morley Volunteer Fire Co. Bank records also showed ATM withdrawals made from the Morley …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-former-morley-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-16000Local Sales Tax Collections Increased by 3% in July Compared to Last Year
… $1.82 billion, up $53.3 million compared to the same time last year. “Local sales tax growth in July continued at a … reflects reported sales by vendors. The next quarterly numbers (for July to September) will be available in October. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/local-sales-tax-collections-increased-3-july-compared-last-yearServices to Workers Under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act - Dashboard
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/services-workers-under-worker-adjustment-and-retraining-notification-act-dashboardDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew 12.7% to $22.1 Billion in 2022
… Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $22.1 billion in calendar year 2022, up 12.7%, or $2.5 billion, from 2021 due to strong sales statewide, especially in New York City, according to a report released today by … Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $221 billion in calendar year 2022 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-127-221-billion-2022DiNapoli: State's Pandemic Response to Nursing Homes Hindered by Ill-Prepared State Agency
… COVID-19 pandemic hit New York, an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found. … public. DOH would not provide auditors with a breakdown by name of the nursing home residents who died from COVID-19, … findings are extremely troubling. The public was misled by those at the highest level of state government through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-states-pandemic-response-nursing-homes-hindered-ill-prepared-state-agencySelected Aspects of Parking Violations Operations to Collect Fines and Fees (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the 11 recommendations included in our initial audit report, Selected Aspects of Parking … for parking, red light camera, and sanitation violations. In addition, DOF collects parking fines from diplomats under … be heard by an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) either in person, using an Internet application, or by mail. If …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/01/06/selected-aspects-parking-violations-operations-collect-fines-and-fees-followDiNapoli: NYC’s Restaurant, Retail and Recreation Sectors Continue to Struggle During Pandemic
… New York City’s restaurant, retail and recreation (RRR) sectors continued to … during the COVID-19 pandemic, even before the latest surge in cases, with 169,700 fewer jobs in November than from two … the nation felt the impacts of the pandemic on their restaurant, retail and recreation sectors, New York City was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-nycs-restaurant-retail-and-recreation-sectors-continue-struggle-during-pandemicDiNapoli: Over One Million New Yorker Households Are Not Connected to Broadband
… The state has made progress in making high-speed connections available to New Yorkers, … but more than one million, or 13.8%, of households do not have access or a subscription to home broadband … The state has made progress in making highspeed connections available to New Yorkers ranking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-over-one-million-new-yorker-households-are-not-connected-broadband