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Food Insecurity Persists Post-Pandemic
In March 2023 the Office of the State Comptroller reported that the number of New York households facing food insecurity at the height of the pandemic declined due to federal actions
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/food-insecurity-persists-post-pandemicDiNapoli to Audit Hempstead IDA, Valley Stream School District in Wake of Controversial Development Project
… requests his office received related to approval of the Green Acres Mall project in Hempstead. “The Green Acres project has drawn noticeable criticism in the … to the Payment in Lieu of Taxes associated with the Green Acres Mall project. The review of the Hempstead IDA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-audit-hempstead-ida-valley-stream-school-district-wake-controversial-development-projectComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Groton Central School District , Herricks Union Free … Stockbridge Valley Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it’s … district’s payroll process provided adequate segregation of duties, supervision and oversight. ### For access to state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsBradford Fire Co. Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… accounts and records. Hamilton was issued an appearance ticket and will be arraigned in town of Bradford court on … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/bradford-fire-co-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsDiNapoli: Tax Cap Nears Two Percent for 2018
… capped at 1.84 percent for the 2018 fiscal year, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This figure affects … 10 villages. "After two years of tax growth being limited to less than one percent, inflation has crept up resulting in … rising fixed costs and limited budget options. I continue to urge local officials to exercise caution when crafting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-nears-two-percent-2018DiNapoli Statement on MTA Budget
… Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement on the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's 2026 Adopted Budget: "The Metropolitan Transportation … in order to prepare for potential federal funding cuts. “On the spending side, the MTA proactively targeted additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-statement-mta-budgetDiNapoli: Springport Town Clerk Faces Criminal Charges
… today for allegedly trespassing on a town computer to boost her retirement benefits with the New York State and … and benefits and prevented Waldron from receiving money to which she was not entitled. "This town clerk marred a 25-year career as a public servant by allegedly trying to pad her hours," DiNapoli said. "Hopefully, her arrest will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-springport-town-clerk-faces-criminal-chargesState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on NYC's FY 2025 Preliminary Budget
… released the following statement on New York City's Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Preliminary Budget: “The release of New York City’s … A take down of larger-than-historical contingency (in-year) reserves, better-than-projected revenue and substantial … released the following statement on New York Citys Fiscal Year FY 2025 Preliminary Budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-nycs-fy-2025-preliminary-budgetIX.12.H Key CMIA Documents – IX. Federal Grants
… agreement, interest calculations – are keyed to a state’s fiscal year. Annually OSC, DOB, and lead state agencies responsible for administration of covered … two major documents for review and approval by the U.S. Treasury: Annual Treasury-State Agreement (TSA): Details the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12h-key-cmia-documentsConclusion – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… circumstances that you may need assistance with. Please contact the regional office for your locality with any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/conclusionState Comptroller DiNapoli and Rockland District Attorney Walsh Announce Guilty Pleas of Middletown Resident for Larceny
… II announced that Ricardy Cesar, 54, of Middletown, N.Y., pleaded guilty in Rockland County Court before Judge … the state’s retirement system,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my partnership with District Attorney Walsh, Mr. Cesar has … the professionalism of those who investigated this case. My office will continue to work with local, state and federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-rockland-district-attorney-walsh-announce-guilty-pleas-middletownDiNapoli: Perry Ambulance Service Manager Charged With Embezzlement
… ambulance funds to pay her personal utility bills, Direct TV Service and her husband’s membership to the New York State … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-perry-ambulance-service-manager-charged-embezzlementReview of Trivision Tek Group, Inc.
… hired to provide consulting services for the Medicaid Data Warehouse under both GDA X199 with ESD and as a subcontractor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/16/review-trivision-tek-group-incUse of Vendor-Supported Technology
… to secure and protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information. This includes requirements for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/12/use-vendor-supported-technologyMedicaid Program – Medicare Part D Clawback Payments
… opportunities for cost reduction of Part D clawback payments totaling $2.9 million for the period January 1, 2017 … needs to assess the appropriateness of the following payments: $1.65 million in payments on behalf of 2,315 recipients who were receiving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/17/medicaid-program-medicare-part-d-clawback-paymentsImproper Medicaid Payments to a Transportation Provider (Follow-Up)
… provides transportation to medically necessary services for recipients who are unable to obtain transportation on … verifiable records necessary to support Medicaid payments for a period of six years. If the information is incomplete, … transportation claims prior to 2016, which accounted for $1.4 million in Medicaid payments. We recommended that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/improper-medicaid-payments-transportation-provider-followWhite Lake Fire District – Budgeting Practices (2013M-156)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s budgeting practices for the period January 1, 2012, to April 23, 2013. Background The White Lake Fire District is … money than it received. Budget inaccuracies contributed to the District using 54 percent of fund balance to fund the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/30/white-lake-fire-district-budgeting-practices-2013m-156Housing Authority Administrative Expenditures (2016-MS-2)
… - pdf] We also issued six letter reports to the following housing authorities: Albany , Elmira , Town of Hempstead , … of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether housing authorities were adequately controlling and … January 1, 2012 through November 25, 2015. Background Housing authorities are public corporations that generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/11/18/housing-authority-administrative-expenditures-2016-ms-2Putnam County – Court and Trust Funds (2024-C&T-2)
… read complete report – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have … to the court and then delivered to the Commissioner of Finance (Commissioner) for safekeeping. Payments made … The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2024/03/29/putnam-county-court-and-trust-funds-2024-ct-2School Districts’ Energy Performance Contracts (2015-MR-1)
… [read complete report - pdf] We also released five letter reports to the following school districts: Half Hollow … [pdf] , and Sachem Central School District [pdf] . Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the projected … districts are verifying the accuracy of the ESCO’s annual verification reports or ensuring that the guaranteed energy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/08/06/school-districts-energy-performance-contracts-2015-mr-1