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DiNapoli Op-Ed in Times Union
… decision points have become increasingly common in the last decade, making federal spending and debt front-page news. In contrast, state and local finances, and particularly debt, … Many states, including New York, have debt limits in place on state bonds. However, the structure and efficacy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-op-ed-times-unionComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Insurance Brokers
… Ross and William Lieber, former insurance brokers for the Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty (“Met Council”), … they will also surrender their broker’s licenses to the New York State Department of Financial Services. The joint investigation revealed that Ross and Lieber, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-insurance-brokersDiNapoli Op-Ed in Times Union: NY Needs an Independent Commission to Review State's COVID Response
… the report relies on testimonial evidence – even when substantive or authoritative documentation was … based on reliable research and thoughtful analysis, we will not learn from our mistakes and successes. Instead, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-op-ed-times-union-ny-needs-independent-commission-review-states-covid-responseDiNapoli: Former Essex County Fair Treasurer and Willsboro Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $90,000 From the Essex County Agricultural Society and Town
… Superintendent Steven G. James announced that Bridget Brown, the former treasurer of the Essex County Agricultural … $90,000 in funds from the society and the town. “Bridget Brown exploited the trust of her community and used her two … in fighting public corruption and holding Bridget Brown accountable.” The Franklin County District Attorney’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-former-essex-county-fair-treasurer-and-willsboro-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearlyDiNapoli Releases Analysis of Federal Funding for New York City
… billion of pandemic funds, which the city uses in part to fund recurring programs. In FY 2026 federal funding drops to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-releases-analysis-federal-funding-new-york-cityDiNapoli: Many Homeless Shelters in Poor Condition
… of the state’s homeless shelters outside New York City are in substandard condition with numerous health and safety … “Homelessness is a problem affecting communities in virtually every corner of the state,” DiNapoli said. … local oversight and inspection of uncertified shelters. In New York City, the Department of Homeless Services serves …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-many-homeless-shelters-poor-conditionOpinion 90-14
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-14Opinion 89-19
… the State for purposes of the exemption in CPLR 8017(a). You ask whether a county department of social services is … the Court of Appeals (1988 Opns St Comp No. 88-38, p 75). You suggest, however, that the commissioner of the local … of the State and not of their respective counties. 1 You ask, therefore, whether as an agent of the State, a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-19New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… the UI benefit expansions created by Congress earlier this year, including the $600 weekly additional benefit for … from these loans was more than $8.5 billion as of November 16. That amount must be repaid, which may result in higher UI … 28, 2020 October 14, 2020 September 30, 2020 September 16, 2020 September 2, 2020 August 19, 2020 August 5, 2020 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-december-2-2020DiNapoli: Improved Guidance Needed for State Agencies Using AI To Avoid Risks
… that are meant to help expedite and expand services can, for example, expose data to unintended sources and … of AI explicitly considers a system using computer vision (i.e., that gathers information from digital images) and … metric data and recorded data, and that the vendor can use and access this data. NYSOFA officials did not know …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-improved-guidance-needed-state-agencies-using-ai-avoid-risksDiNapoli: DOH Needs to Improve Drug Rebate Collections
… The state Department of Health (DOH) did not collect an … claims processing audit, DiNapoli’s auditors identified about $4.3 million in inappropriate Medicaid payments, … that were either billed at a higher level of care than what was actually provided or were billed with incorrect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-doh-needs-improve-drug-rebate-collectionsDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Improved Oversight of Nurse Licensing by State Education Department
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The investigations of "priority 1" complaints against nurses – which can include … such as sexual misconduct, practicing under the influence of alcohol or physical abuse – are supposed to be completed … including one case that was open for 866 days as of Feb. 28, 2017. "The State Education Department has clear …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-audit-recommends-improved-oversight-nurse-licensing-state-education-departmentDiNapoli: Capital Planning Problems Persist at NYRA
… P. DiNapoli. “Sound business practices include both long-term and short-term capital project planning, but my auditors discovered … law, a percentage of VLT revenue from the casino goes to fund education. For the period January 1, 2012 through June …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-capital-planning-problems-persist-nyraComptroller DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney: Former Croton-On-Hudson Village Fire Department Treasurer Charged in Theft of Fire Department Funds
… District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino Jr. and the Village of Croton-on-Hudson Police Department announced the surrender … Fire Department Chief and a former Croton-On-Hudson Police Officer who most recently served as the Fire Department … from the Fire Department. This joint investigation lead to Munson's arrest and felony charges." "Mr. Munson …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-westchester-county-district-attorney-former-croton-hudson-village-fireComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Richfield Springs , Village of Waverly and West Hill Fire District No. 3 . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget … increases in the real property tax levy. West Hill Fire District No. 3 – Financial Condition (Chemung County) At the end of 2013, the district’s unassigned fund balance totaled almost $178,000. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Former New York City Council Candidate Albert Alvarez
… York County Supreme Court charges Alvarez with Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the First Degree, a class E felony, and Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, a … submitted them to the New York City Campaign Finance Board. In addition to accepting and falsely submitting the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-former-new-york-city-council-candidateFar Rockaway Pre-School Executive Director Sentenced to Jail Time for Theft of Education Funds Intended for Special Needs Students
… with disabilities, has been sentenced to six months in prison and probation after repaying $650,000 in restitution. The Island Child Development Center (ICDC) … company that was located at 1854 Cornaga Avenue in Far Rockaway, Queens. The now defunct center primarily …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/far-rockaway-pre-school-executive-director-sentenced-jail-time-theft-education-funds-intended-specialState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… in the annual budgets. Auditors also found that BOCES can manage its software more effectively and efficiently. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction and Sentencing of Florida Man For Theft of Over $180,000 in NYS Pension Benefits
… General Schneiderman." “Those who illegally obtain pension funds intended for someone else do so at the expense of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-and-sentencing-florida-man-theft-overDiNapoli: OTDA Needs to Improve Oversight of Services Provided to Those in Homeless Shelters
… P. DiNapoli. “Thousands of New Yorkers, many of them in need of mental health care or drug addiction services, are in desperate need of permanent housing and other support,” … DiNapoli said. “My auditors, however, found as we have in previous audits, the Office of Temporary and Disability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-otda-needs-improve-oversight-services-provided-those-homeless-shelters