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DiNapoli Releases Report on 30-Day State Budget Amendments
… Amendments to the proposed state budget appropriately lower tax collection estimates in the Financial Plan for state … of teachers and principals, a proposed education tax credit program, extension of tuition assistance to … Budget. These adjustments primarily address a shortfall in tax revenues relative to the most recent projections, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-releases-report-30-day-state-budget-amendmentsOrleans County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-043)
… and reported and that Court moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2011 through January 1, 2014. … to the court and then delivered to the County Treasurer for safekeeping. To carry out this responsibility, the … provide a system of internal controls to account for and safeguard these funds. Key Findings The records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/02/14/orleans-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-043DiNapoli: SED Needs To Improve Oversight of School Districts' English Language Learners Programs
… SED was adequately overseeing if school districts outside New York City were providing the required services to English Language Learners (ELLs). "New York can do a better job when it comes to helping … have risen, with the number of ELL students outside of New York City increasing 8% from 2019-20 to 2022-23. Because …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-sed-needs-improve-oversight-school-districts-english-language-learners-programsContract Advisory No. 33
… privately owned and subject to the provisions of Labor Law Article 8, without registering with the Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/33-dol-public-work-contractor-registryDiNapoli: Special Education Pre-K Provider Claimed Nearly $1 Million in Ineligible Expenses
… Their response can be read in the full audit. Read the report , or go to: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-special-education-pre-k-provider-claimed-nearly-1-million-ineligible-expensesDiNapoli: Audit Shows Health Department Overpaid Certain Medicaid Managed Care Premiums
… The state Department of Health (DOH) overpaid managed care organizations nearly … state fiscal year 2014-15, in part, because of a flaw in how it calculated premiums, according to an audit released … services, dental services, pharmacy benefits, and many others. Of the $53 billion in Medicaid costs, MCOs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-audit-shows-health-department-overpaid-certain-medicaid-managed-care-premiumsDiNapoli: Lax Oversight of Summer Jobs and After School Programs Provider Led to Contract Violations
… paid millions by New York City to provide summer jobs and after school programs for youth, violated its contract by charging parents … with DYCD worth $13.9 million to provide SYEP and COMPASS services from July 1, 2015 through Oct. 10, 2017. “We found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-lax-oversight-summer-jobs-and-after-school-programs-provider-led-contract-violationsDiNapoli: Former Pulteney Fire District Treasurer Sentenced in $6,800 Theft of Fire District Funds
… five years probation and ordered to pay full restitution for stealing more than $6,800 in fire district funds, after … the books,” DiNapoli said. “The ultimate safety net for all fire districts is to use fiscal checks and balances. … Brooks Baker and the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office for working with us to bring Ms. Stone to justice.” Stone, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-former-pulteney-fire-district-treasurer-sentenced-6800-theft-fire-district-fundsDiNapoli: New York City's Finances on Solid Footing
… New York City projects a balanced budget for fiscal year 2015 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-new-york-citys-finances-solid-footingDiNapoli Releases August State Cash Report
… State tax collections totaled $28.2 billion for the five months ended in August, $133 million above … in business tax collections, according to the state cash report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … period last year. Significant increases included spending for Medicaid (up $2.3 billion primarily from federal sources) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-releases-august-state-cash-reportDiNapoli Audit: State Oversight of Animal Shelters Found to Be Adequate, But Better Safeguards Needed Before Dogs Are Euthanized
… audit findings. Their response is included in the final report , which can be found online at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-audit-state-oversight-animal-shelters-found-be-adequate-better-safeguards-needed-dogs-areOpinion 93-9
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Exempt Volunteer Firemen's Benevolent Association …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-9DiNapoli & Schneiderman Reach $10.75 Million Oil Spill Settlement With ExxonMobil
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General … New York Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation Fund (Oil Spill Fund) for oil spill cleanup and petroleum … and ExxonMobil Oil Corporation to reimburse the NY Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation Fund for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-schneiderman-reach-1075-million-oil-spill-settlement-exxonmobilState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Analysis of Enacted State Budget
… felony offenses, and makes statutory changes to the discovery process and other revisions intended to promote …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-analysis-enacted-state-budgetNYC Schools Underreporting Bullying and Harassment
… Accurate and transparent reporting — or communication on how reporting can be improved — is the only option, and the … the law, or become partners in fixing it.” "Unfortunately, many students in New York are bullied every year by their … on the rise.” “Transgender and gender non-conforming young people face significant rates of harassment and bullying in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/nyc-schools-underreporting-bullying-and-harassmentDiNapoli and Stewart-Cousins Encourage Residents to Claim More Than $100 Million in Lost Money
… today encouraged local residents to search for unclaimed funds, also known as lost and forgotten money, … her outreach in her district, increases awareness about unclaimed funds and helps us to get even more checks out in … whose names or companies were on the Comptroller’s unclaimed funds list, personally knew it. My office sent out …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-and-stewart-cousins-encourage-residents-claim-more-100-million-lost-moneyDiNapoli: MTA Financial Outlook Improved
… The outlook for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) budget … well as low energy costs and interest rates, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … future. Because fares have soared in recent years, a time when many riders could least afford the hikes, the MTA should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-mta-financial-outlook-improvedState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… completed audits of the Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys , Central Islip Union Free School District , Fort … and effectively." Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys – Payroll (Albany County) School officials … Aid (Seneca County) The board-adopted budgets for the 2014-15 through 2016-17 fiscal years overestimated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits and Examinations
… and Development (HPD): Administration of the Article 8-A Loan Program (Follow-Up) (2016-F-24) An initial audit issued … whether the loans awarded by HPD under the Article 8-A Loan Program were being used only for qualified projects and their intended purpose and whether loan recipients were complying with the requirements of their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-and-examinationsDiNapoli: Lockport Facing Severe Cash Flow Problems
… The city of Lockport will run out of cash to pay for operations in the very near future … the city issued a $2.7 million revenue anticipation note (RAN) for cash-flow purposes. In early 2014, the treasurer’s office set aside $2.7 million to repay the RAN when it matures in October 2014. That money cannot be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-lockport-facing-severe-cash-flow-problems