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DiNapoli: Scores Reveal Fiscal Stress Continues for Certain Communities
… The Comptroller’s office has also launched a new training academy for local government officials that will increase training efforts related to financial oversight and budgeting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-scores-reveal-fiscal-stress-continues-certain-communitiesDiNapoli: Former Assemblyman William Scarborough Sentenced On Fraud and Theft Convictions
… Former New York State Assemblyman William Scarborough, 69, of Queens, New York, was sentenced today to 13 months in prison and two years of supervised release after being convicted of wire fraud and theft from a program receiving federal … Former New York State Assemblyman William Scarborough 69 of Queens New York was sentenced today to 13 months in prison …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-assemblyman-william-scarborough-sentenced-fraud-and-theft-convictionsDiNapoli: Wall St. on Track for Higher Profits
… The securities industry earned profits of $9.3 billion in the first half of 2016, which puts it on course for higher profits than last year and could end three years of consecutive declines, according to a report released today … The securities industry earned profits of $93 billion in the first half of 2016 which puts it on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-wall-st-track-higher-profitsDiNapoli: Help for Vulnerable Adults in NYC Falls Short
… of time and services that were delayed, but OCFS did not flag these problems or require them to be fixed. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-help-vulnerable-adults-nyc-falls-shortDiNapoli: Timely Remediation Essential for Success of State's Brownfield Cleanup Program
… New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) management of the program and found it must be … administration of the program from January 2019 to January 2025. Remediation Delays While many sites have been … running projects have been in the program between 17 and 20 years. Four were found to pose a ‘significant threat to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-timely-remediation-essential-success-states-brownfield-cleanup-programOpinion 89-36
… of five years) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §6-c(4), (8): There are no permissive referendum requirements either to establish … referendum requirements of General Municipal Law, §6-c are applicable to the establishment of a capital reserve fund … or mandatory referendum only if such obligations are to have a maturity of more than five years or not less …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-36State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Palatine , Town of St. Armand , Sullivan County and the Town of Tonawanda . "In today's fiscal climate, budget … and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately … Financial Activities (Clinton County) Current officials of the participating municipalities were unaware they had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Opinion 92-42
… is paid to the town under a contract (see, e.g., 1988 Opns St Comp No. 88-41, p 81; 1985 Opns St Comp No. 85-37, p 51; 1983 Opns St Comp No. 83-103, p 127; 29 Opns St Comp, 1973, p 122). It …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-42Opinion 95-5
… derived or received by the municipality shall be expended only upon authorization of the board and only for payment of system costs as permitted by this … added]. Thus, surplus surcharge funds may be used only for the payment of "system costs". 1 These costs are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-5Opinion 2000-21
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Establishment of (joint … TOWNS -- Fire Districts and Fire Protection (participation in establishment of joint fire district) TOWN LAW §189-a; VILLAGE LAW §22-2210: In the case of the proposed formation of a joint fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-21Medicaid Program – Improper Premium Payments Made on Behalf of Managed Care Members Residing Outside the State
… Objective To determine if the Department of Health (DOH) improperly paid Medicaid managed … To determine if the Department of Health improperly paid Medicaid managed care …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/09/09/medicaid-program-improper-premium-payments-made-behalf-managed-care-members-residingDiNapoli Audit: Growing Number of Youth in Juvenile Justice Centers at Risk Due to Staff Shortages
… did not do enough to ensure youth were properly assessed when they entered facilities or that staff were up to date on … for physical or mental health issues that youth may have when admitted, including substance abuse problems. Youth in … (CPM) training so they can properly restrain youth when necessary and minimize injuries. From Oct. 1, 2018 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-audit-growing-number-youth-juvenile-justice-centers-risk-due-staff-shortagesOversight of Juvenile Justice Facilities
… conditions (e.g., vision or dental issues, diabetes) or mental health concerns (e.g., depression, anxiety) youth may … – including those required to be done within the first week after admission – was completed. For example, we found … preliminary interviews with youth about their physical and mental health). 44 (44%) of the 101 youth had at least one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/03/oversight-juvenile-justice-facilitiesDiNapoli Finds State Needs to Do More to Address Nursing Home Pandemic Issues
… audit of the state’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak in nursing homes, according to a follow-up report released today … unprepared to respond to infectious disease outbreaks at nursing homes, even before the pandemic, under the previous … and left many whose loved ones contracted the virus in nursing homes with unanswered questions,” said DiNapoli. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-finds-state-needs-do-more-address-nursing-home-pandemic-issuesOversight of Disability Services
… Objective To determine whether the State University of New York has adequately provided access to campuses, … October 2022. About the Program The State University of New York (SUNY) is the largest comprehensive system of public … to and usable by individuals with disabilities. For any new construction or alteration that began on or after March …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/09/oversight-disability-servicesDiNapoli: Medicaid Audits Find More Than $700 Million in Unnecessary Costs and Overpayments
… over the state’s Medicaid program. In recent years, my auditors have identified billions of dollars in waste in … auditors found DOH missed opportunities to lower costs on pharmacy services delivered through Medicaid managed care … auditors found DOH made $47.8 million in improper payments on behalf of recipients with multiple CINs for the period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-medicaid-audits-find-more-700-million-unnecessary-costs-and-overpaymentsDiNapoli Calls on Major Corporations to Conduct Racial Equity Audits
… at Amazon.com , where 44% of shareholders supported it last year. “After George Floyd’s murder, and as the … To date, Match has not provided information on if or how it is assessing the racial equity impacts and potential risks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-calls-major-corporations-conduct-racial-equity-auditsDiNapoli: New York City Workforce Down Over 19,000, Largest Decline Since Great Recession
… the largest decline in staffing since the Great Recession of 2008. Despite the city hiring over 40,000 new employees in … it also must prioritize a clear understanding of staffing challenges at its agencies and be transparent … agencies, with 11 experiencing a decline in staffing of more than 13%. The Department of Correction had the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-new-york-city-workforce-down-over-19000-largest-decline-great-recessionLinkNYC Program Revenues and Monitoring
… each PCS that provides telephone service is deemed a PPT and is generally subject to the PPT rules with the same … generate over $500 million in revenue over the program’s first 12 years. The Agreement detailed the required annual … of Links, and their residents thus unserved. For 2015, the first year of the contract, the Minimum Annual Guarantee of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/30/linknyc-program-revenues-and-monitoringProtect Yourself from Scams
… or delete the message if you feel like something is off. It’s the easiest way to avoid accidentally giving away … Using AI, scammers can personalize phishing emails, making it harder to recognize a fraudulent communication. AI may … account information and conduct business with NYSLRS. And it’s safe to use—it has the same security safeguards used for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/resources/protect-yourself-scams