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DiNapoli Op-Ed in Crain's New York Business
… reporting on plans to address inequities, including how projects will benefit communities disproportionately … families and businesses most hurt by the pandemic. We must do better. I've released reports on key relief initiatives , including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-op-ed-crains-new-york-businessDiNapoli Op-Ed in City & State: NY ABLE Celebrates Seven Year Anniversary
… these individuals depend on a variety of public benefits for income or to pay for health care, food or housing costs. To qualify for these benefits, such as Supplemental Security … if certain conditions are met. This program gives families and individuals with disabilities some peace of mind …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-op-ed-city-state-ny-able-celebrates-seven-year-anniversaryDiNapoli: NYC Metro Transportation Costs Rose 56% Over Past Decade, Slower Than Other Major Areas
… metropolitan areas according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Transportation made up … the clock to help keep some costs relatively low. City and state officials need to keep a close eye on transportation … metropolitan areas according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/draft-dinapoli-nyc-metro-transportation-costs-grew-slower-other-major-cities-still-rose-29-percentDiNapoli Releases 2024 Fiscal Stress Scores for Villages and Some Cities
… I encourage local governments to use our self-assessment tool to help them budget and avoid potential pitfalls.” The … in the number of non-filers. The webpage includes a tool to check the filing status of any local government. … and unemployment. DiNapoli’s office has a self-assessment tool that allows local officials to calculate fiscal stress …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-releases-2024-fiscal-stress-scores-villages-and-some-citiesDiNapoli: Albany Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $230,000 From Elderly State Pensioner
… York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced the guilty plea of Devin Zielinski, 33, for stealing over $230,000 from an … Albany woman, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the third degree last year. “Preying on a vulnerable senior … York State Police Superintendent Steven G James announced the guilty plea of Devin Zielinski 33 for stealing over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-albany-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-230000-elderly-state-pensionerOversight of Water Supply Emergency Plans (Follow-Up)
… Oversight of Water Supply Emergency Plans (Report 2021-S-39 ). About the Program The Department of Health (DOH) is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/05/14/oversight-water-supply-emergency-plans-followMore State Investment and Policies Can Create New Opportunities in Hudson Valley Which Saw Unique Gains
… The critical role farms play in New York cannot be overstated, both as an … statewide trends, seeing growth in both the number of farms and in farmland in some counties. Access to fresh, … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York’s diverse farms are an essential part of the state’s economy, but there …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/more-state-investment-and-policies-can-create-new-opportunities-hudson-valley-which-saw-unique-gainsFinger Lakes Region Leads the Way Statewide in Agricultural Sales, Topping $2 Billion
… of farm products topped $2.3 billion in 2022, leading the state. Some counties in this region also countered statewide … healthy food also adds to the quality of life in the state, but this local food supply was put to the test during … of these policies in siting of renewable energy facilities on lands other than productive farmland. Promote supportive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-finger-lakesManagement of Indoor Air Quality for Individuals With Asthma (Follow-Up)
… with asthma. The COVID-19 pandemic had significant impacts on those living with chronic diseases such as asthma. … with asthma. The objective of our initial audit, issued on August 2, 2022, was to determine if DOH effectively … during the initial home visit, and DOH took no action on the lack of LHD compliance. Separate from the HNP, DOH has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/09/management-indoor-air-quality-individuals-asthma-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… general fund appropriations from 2020-21 through 2022-23 by a total of $13.1 million and appropriated nearly $6.7 … million when it actually had operating surpluses totaling $9.9 million. The district also overfunded the employee … time totaling 1,830 hours valued at $38,586 for 20 of 23 eligible employees. An employee was also paid $5,271 for a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1Three Indicted in Multi-State Prescription Fraud Ring
… and Otero provided Washington with the names, dates of birth, and Medicaid identification numbers of various …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/three-indicted-multi-state-prescription-fraud-ringTown of Windsor – Capital Project (2025M-52)
… village. Consistent with language set forth in New York State Town Law (Town Law), it has been the view of the New York State Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) 1 that … Therefore, we question whether TOV fund balance was spent on the construction of the Town-owned highway garage. If the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/08/29/town-windsor-capital-project-2025m-52Manhasset Union Free School District – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2025M-45)
… for authorizing the expenditure of funds for the purchase of goods and services. The Treasurer is responsible … they were paid. The 10 invoices contained eight confirming purchase orders, meaning that purchase orders were issued … to initiate corrective action. A written corrective action plan (CAP) that addresses the findings and recommendations in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/09/19/manhasset-union-free-school-district-non-payroll-disbursements-2025m-45Reducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients Who Are Eligible for Medicare (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Medicaid Program – Reducing … Medicaid. When Medicaid recipients are also enrolled in Medicare, Medicare becomes the primary payer and Medicaid … a federal cash benefit to assist low-income individuals. In New York, all SSI recipients are eligible to receive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/08/13/reducing-medicaid-costs-recipients-who-are-eligible-medicare-followComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… were inaccurate and unreliable. Fund balances for all funds were commingled in the records, making it impossible for officials to determine the condition of individual funds. Elba Fire Department – Controls Over Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… were inaccurate and unreliable. Fund balances for all funds were commingled in the records, making it impossible for officials to determine the condition of individual funds. Elba Fire Department – Controls Over Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1755
… for processing the 2018-2019 Pilot Firearms Training and Safety Incentive Program Payment Affected Employees Employees … program designed to promote firearms proficiency and safety. This program shall be developed and implemented by the Joint Health and Safety Committee and shall run concurrently with State fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1755-2018-2019-public-employees-federation-pef-pilot-firearms-training-andDiNapoli: Metro North and LIRR Lax in Monitoring Overtime Paid For With Federal Stimulus Funds
… to verify time or attendance. A review of three sampled track workers also found excessive overtime. For example, on Sept. 12, 2010, a track foreman claimed 24 consecutive overtime hours, an assistant track supervisor claimed 20.5 consecutive overtime hours …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-metro-north-and-lirr-lax-monitoring-overtime-paid-federal-stimulus-fundsDiNapoli: Despite Labor Force Gains, Disparities Remain for Workers With Disabilities
… A new report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli shows the labor force … and 2024, while it dropped 0.5 percentage points for the state’s nondisabled workforce. Despite this progress, only … labor market that encouraged more inclusive hiring. State Policy Efforts New York State has taken several steps …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-despite-labor-force-gains-disparities-remain-workers-disabilitiesState Pension Employer Contribution Rates Announced for 2020-21, Assumed Rate of Return Lowered
… and one of the best funded in the nation. The long-term outlook for investors is changing and requires a more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/state-pension-employer-contribution-rates-announced-2020-21-assumed-rate-return-lowered