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DiNapoli: Lax Oversight of Summer Jobs and After School Programs Provider Led to Contract Violations
… A non-profit, paid millions by New York City to provide summer jobs and after school programs for youth, violated its contract by charging parents … children, among other troubling findings, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … A nonprofit paid millions by New York City to provide summer jobs and after school programs for youth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-lax-oversight-summer-jobs-and-after-school-programs-provider-led-contract-violationsDiNapoli: Economic and Tax Collection Growth Slowing in New York City
… future, including a slowing economy here and abroad. Mayor de Blasio’s cautious approach to FY 2017 is warranted given …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-economic-and-tax-collection-growth-slowing-new-york-cityChanges in Federal Policies Pose Significant Risks for New York City's Budget
… 2021 projects budget gaps of $3.2 billion in fiscal year (FY) 2019, $2.3 billion in FY 2020 and $1.6 billion in FY 2021. … the health insurance mandate under the Affordable Care Act, which could increase the number of uninsured people and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/changes-federal-policies-pose-significant-risks-new-york-citys-budgetNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Leads Coalition of Comptrollers & Treasurers Opposing Trump Repeal of Clean Power Plan
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that a coalition of 11 state and … DiNapoli, was joined in the filling to the EPA by California State Treasurer John Chiang, California State Controller Betty T. Yee, Connecticut State … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced that a coalition of 11 state and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-leads-coalition-comptrollers-treasurers-opposing-trump-repeal-clean-powerFormer Head of Niagara Falls Housing Authority Pleads Guilty to Stealing Government Funds; Son and Daughter-in-Law Also Convicted
… Stephanie Cowart. The money was to be used for "A Better Me," a project that was to "teach children and youth the … tools." The NAF grant proceeds for the "A Better Me" project were deposited directly into the NFHA’s operating … conducted any presentations related to the "A Better Me" project. In addition, between October 2013 and June 2014, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/former-head-niagara-falls-housing-authority-pleads-guilty-stealing-government-funds-son-and-daughterDiNapoli Op-Ed in the NY Daily News Cautions NYC Leaders to Prepare for Challenging Fiscal Times Ahead
… fueled by a stock market collapse, a superstorm and now a global pandemic. Looking forward, the only certainty is that … recovery and what it holds for the city’s quality of life, economic competitiveness and real estate markets over … changing, wreaking havoc on our infrastructure and way of life. These are only a few of the potential challenges we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-op-ed-ny-daily-news-cautions-nyc-leaders-prepare-challenging-fiscal-times-aheadFormer Treasurer of Patterson Volunteer Fire Department Pleads Guilty To Fraud and Tax Charges Arising From His Embezzlement of More Than $1.1 Million
… today, Albert Melin betrayed the trust placed in him by the Patterson Fire Department, embezzling over a million … Co., Inc. (“N.A.S.”). MELIN then deposited the checks to bank accounts held by 211 Medical or N.A.S. MELIN also … reported some of the embezzled funds as revenue on the corporate tax return for 211 Medical in an effort to disguise …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/former-treasurer-patterson-volunteer-fire-department-pleads-guilty-fraud-and-tax-charges-arising-hisDiNapoli: Former Long Island School Official Pleads Guilty in Kickback Scheme
… the consequences for her greed.” Gardner’s co-defendant, Maria Caliendo, the owner of food service providers Smart … bidding process and handing over the contract to Maria Caliendo, a local restaurant owner who had previously …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-former-long-island-school-official-pleads-guilty-kickback-schemeUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Long Island Bone and Joint, LLP
… costs, and if so, to quantify the overpayments made by United HealthCare resulting from this practice. The audit … New York State Department of Civil Service contracts with United HealthCare (United) to process and pay medical claims from health care … costs and if so to quantify the overpayments made by United Healthc …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/01/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-long-island-bone-and-joint-llpThe 80/20 Housing Program
… Purpose To determine whether housing developers participating in the … of designated affordable units and tenant eligibility; and to analyze the cost and resources used to achieve program results at four participating … To determine whether housing developers participating in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/31/8020-housing-programEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Controls Over Payments for Special Items
… range of services including, but not limited to, hospital services, office visits, home care, medical … rate schedules for the payment of inpatient and outpatient hospital services. Empire’s hospital contracts also allow certain special items, such as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/22/empire-bluecross-blueshield-controls-over-payments-special-itemsSelected Aspects of Leasing Practices for Real Estate Services Department and Port Commerce
… and whether it has followed required procedures in the leasing of its properties. This audit covered the period … The PANYNJ does not have written procedures describing the leasing process. Moreover, based on the lease files we … and that files include complete documentation of the leasing process. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/16/selected-aspects-leasing-practices-real-estate-services-department-and-port-commerceSignal Maintenance, Inspections, and Testing
… Purpose To determine if the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s … section location has a logbook that Signal Maintainers use to record MIT information (e.g., work performed). When work … 1991, Congress directed the Federal Transit Administration to establish and administer a program providing for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/17/signal-maintenance-inspections-and-testingDiNapoli Audit: Pre-K Special Education Provider Spent $2.5 Million in Unallowed Expenses
… the State Education Department (SED) for $2.6 million in expenses that were not allowed. “The State Education … for the cost of their SEIT programs based on the eligible expenses they report. Providers are not allowed to charge the … were found the audit was expanded to include certain expenses from the two prior fiscal years. The audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-audit-pre-k-special-education-provider-spent-25-million-unallowed-expensesAshville Fire District – Procurement and Board Oversight (2025M-81)
… delivery of a mini-pumper, which the vendor had on hand because another fire district did not take delivery of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/24/ashville-fire-district-procurement-and-board-oversight-2025m-81State Contract and Payment Actions in April
… Book New York . Major Contracts Approved Office of General Services – Design & Construction $37 million with Gross … and personal alarm system at the Albion Correctional Facility in Orleans County. $11.9 million with Hudson Valley … for various buildings at the Green Haven Correctional Facility in Dutchess County. $1.3 million with KS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/state-contract-and-payment-actions-aprilState Contract and Payment Actions in May
… Remediation Program. $1.2 million with Anjac Enterprises, Inc. for roof work at Creedmore Psychiatric Center in Queens … Together in New York State, Inc. for family peer support services. Office for People with Developmental Disabilities $33.5 million for family support services, including $10.6 million with the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-contract-and-payment-actions-mayState Contract and Payment Actions in April
… with Slate Hill Constructors Inc. to replace Canton Street bridge over I-90 in Onondaga County. Department of … with Defoe Corp. for bridge deck replacement on Route 27 over Hubbards Path in Suffolk County. $7.8 million with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-aprilDiNapoli Urges NYC to Shore Up Rainy-Day Fund
… Thomas P. DiNapoli urged New York City officials to better prepare for financial downturns by evaluating the … city’s rainy-day reserve fund, establishing targets for how much should go into the fund each year and setting the … law enabling the use of these funds, called on the city to define how these resources are accumulated and used. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-urges-nyc-shore-rainy-day-fundDiNapoli: Employment Services System for New Yorkers with Disabilities Is Underutilized
… make sure state agencies, and their contracted employment service providers, make use of the system — and better serve … with a disability in New York, according to the American Community Survey (ACS). Only 33%, however, are employed, … revenue by providing services such as case management, job preparation, job assistance, and training to eligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-employment-services-system-new-yorkers-disabilities-underutilized