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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… audits and examinations have been issued. Department of Health (DOH): Medicaid Program: Overpayments for Therapy … that should have been paid for by Medicare. Department of Health: Improper Medicaid Payments to a Transportation … the problem identified in the initial report. The Office of the Medicaid Inspector General opened an investigation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli Recommends Ways For LIRR To Get Back On Track
… no communication of when a second train would arrive. With only one exception, when a person was fatally struck by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-recommends-ways-lirr-get-back-trackDiNapoli Audit: State Oversight of Animal Shelters Found to Be Adequate, But Better Safeguards Needed Before Dogs Are Euthanized
… The state Department of Agriculture and Markets is generally doing well to ensure animal shelters across New York are providing safe conditions and proper care for seized dogs, but officials could do more … animal shelters are providing dogs with safe conditions and the care they deserve," said DiNapoli. "However, state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-audit-state-oversight-animal-shelters-found-be-adequate-better-safeguards-needed-dogs-areDiNapoli: Former Fire Company Treasurer Charged in $20,000 Theft
… Former Company and Auxiliary Treasurer Wendy Wharton, 53, of Manchester, allegedly took thousands of dollars in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-former-fire-company-treasurer-charged-20000-theftDiNapoli Announces Decrease in Pension Contribution Rates for FY 2016-17; Lowers Assumed Rate of Return
… will decrease for fiscal year 2016-17 and the assumed rate of return for NYSLRS will be lowered from 7.5 percent to 7 … Retirement System (ERS) will decrease from 18.2 percent of payroll to 15.5 percent, or about 15 percent. While the … Retirement System (PFRS) will decrease from 24.7 percent of payroll to 24.3 percent, or about 2 percent. "For the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-announces-decrease-pension-contribution-rates-fy-2016-17-lowers-assumed-rate-returnAuditors Find Safety Hazards at Pre-K Facilities in New York City
… by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York City is leading the way in providing access to Universal Pre-K … taking action on our recommendations so all children have a safe learning environment.” The UPK program was established … in areas accessible to students. At one provider, the gym was separated from the cafeteria and auditorium by two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/auditors-find-safety-hazards-pre-k-facilities-new-york-cityDiNapoli: MTA'S Homeless Outreach Program Didn't Do Much Outreach
… a.m.-2 p.m. there was limited or no outreach efforts and much of the seating in Grand Central’s dining concourse … for far less than the 4-5 hours per shift the MTA expected. When auditors saw no outreach at Jamaica Station … was also released today and is available here . Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-mtas-homeless-outreach-program-didnt-do-much-outreachDiNapoli: OCFS Should Improve Foster Care Placement Oversight
… The state Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) could not show that caseworkers contacted children in foster care within the first 30 days of their placement and lacked … The state Office of Children and Family Services could not show that caseworkers contacted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-ocfs-should-improve-foster-care-placement-oversightComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… announced his office completed audits of the Afton Hose Company Emergency Squad , Town of Hampton , Town of Hopewell … is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Afton Hose Company Emergency Squad – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (Chenango County) The company’s constitution and bylaws, which dictate the manner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli Releases Analysis of State Financial Plan, Warns of Federal Risks
… New York state is facing signs of increasing fiscal … the state's Enacted Budget Financial Plan issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "The state's … information on 130,000 state contracts, visit Open Book New York . The easy-to-use website was created by DiNapoli to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-releases-analysis-state-financial-plan-warns-federal-risksStatement from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on the Passing of Former Governor Mario Cuomo
… "New York has lost one of its greatest leaders with the passing of former Governor Mario Cuomo. I had the privilege to serve in the State Legislature while he was Governor, and I admired his love of public policy, politics and people. He was tenacious …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/statement-new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-passing-former-governor-mario-cuomoOversight of the Pesticide Reporting Law
… Purpose To determine the accuracy and completeness of the Department of Environmental Conservation’s (Department) … information received under the Pesticide Reporting Law for the period January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2015, … To determine the accuracy and completeness of the Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/29/oversight-pesticide-reporting-lawComptrollers DiNapoli & Stringer Call on Corporations to Protect LGBT Rights Around World
… Squibb, Coca-Cola, Corning, Dow Chemical, General Electric, GlaxoSmithKline, Goldman Sachs, IBM, Intel, Johnson … are: New York City Employees’ Retirement System: Mayor Bill de Blasio’s Representative, Carolyn Wolpert (Chair); New … Teamsters, Local 237. Teachers’ Retirement System: Mayor Bill de Blasio’s Appointee, Carolyn Wolpert; Deputy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptrollers-dinapoli-stringer-call-corporations-protect-lgbt-rights-around-worldState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Analysis of Enacted State Budget
… the Executive Budget. The budget provides increases of $28.6 million for the State University of New York and $14.5 … to the state and localities that impose the charge to pay for programs encouraging use of reusable bags. The budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-analysis-enacted-state-budgetComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … , Town of Rush , Willsboro Fire Department and the Child Protective Service units in the counties of Dutchess , … New York State Comptroller DiNapoli today announced his … Town of Rush Willsboro Fire Department and the Child Protective Service units in the counties of Dutchess …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: Former Pulteney Fire District Treasurer Sentenced in $6,800 Theft of Fire District Funds
… Lisa Stone, the former treasurer of Pulteney Fire District No. 2 … County Sheriff’s Office for working with us to bring Ms. Stone to justice.” Stone, 45, of Hammondsport, was sentenced by Steuben County … Lisa Stone was sentenced to five years probation and ordered to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-former-pulteney-fire-district-treasurer-sentenced-6800-theft-fire-district-fundsOpinion 88-24
… company repaired a town heating system and billed the town only for less than the cost of parts for the repairs, but not … however, it is proposed that payment be made not only for out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-24NY State Comptroller DiNapoli Asks for Report on Due Diligence in Wake of Dakota Pipeline Controversy
… water in Louisiana, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico and Vermont. DiNapoli and the Fund want Marathon to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-asks-report-due-diligence-wake-dakota-pipeline-controversyDiNapoli: Fairport Audits Reveal Unauthorized Practices for Economic Development Agencies
… separately and distinctly from the FURA and the FLDC; Only use the FIDA’s cash for the payment of the FIDA’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-fairport-audits-reveal-unauthorized-practices-economic-development-agenciesDiNapoli: NYC Metro Transportation Costs Rose 56% Over Past Decade, Slower Than Other Major Areas
… in 2023 while nationally it was 91.6%. Within the city, only about 21% of Manhattan households owned at least one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/draft-dinapoli-nyc-metro-transportation-costs-grew-slower-other-major-cities-still-rose-29-percent