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DiNapoli: Neighborhood Banks Helping Stabilize, Revitalize City Communities
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today visited Ridgewood Savings Bank, in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn and Spring Bank, in the South Bronx, to highlight the importance of … deposited $10 million in state funds in each of the two bank branches. "Residents of New York City, and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-neighborhood-banks-helping-stabilize-revitalize-city-communitiesDue Diligence for Companies Holding Abandoned Funds
… required to attempt to contact the rightful owner of the property before transferring, or escheating, the property to New York State. This process, called due … is not only required by the New York State Abandoned Property Law (APL), but is good customer service. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/due-diligence-companies-holding-abandoned-fundsStay Informed – World Trade Center Presumption
… information. Subscribe to our blog, New York Retirement News , where you’ll find tools to help you understand your benefits, as well as important retirement news. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for … updates on a variety of retirement topics. Sign up for E-News , our email newsletter, for the latest NYSLRS news and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/world-trade-center/stay-informedDiNapoli Audit Finds Food Inspection Failures at NYC Homeless Shelters
… did not have the required food service establishment permit from DOHMH. DOHMH officials stated that they will work with DHS to ensure that shelters that prepare or cater … that serves food has the required food establishment permit. OTDA officials generally disagreed with the audit's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-audit-finds-food-inspection-failures-nyc-homeless-sheltersAudit Committee Charter Guidance and Template
… (board) of most school districts to establish an audit committee to oversee and report to the board on the annual … to establish an internal audit function and for the audit committee to assist the board in the oversight of that … an emergency action and are subject to revision, the audit committee must develop and submit to the board for approval, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/audit-committee-charter-guidance-and-templateFormer Treasurer of Patterson Volunteer Fire Department Pleads Guilty To Fraud and Tax Charges Arising From His Embezzlement of More Than $1.1 Million
… that ALBERT MELIN, the former treasurer of the Patterson Fire Department in Patterson, New York (“PFD”), pled guilty … Melin betrayed the trust placed in him by the Patterson Fire Department, embezzling over a million dollars of fire department funds. Melin took money that was supposed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/former-treasurer-patterson-volunteer-fire-department-pleads-guilty-fraud-and-tax-charges-arising-hisCohoes City School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2022M-107)
… claims for all eligible Medicaid services provided. We reviewed reimbursements for 20 eligible students, or 13 … services provided. Ensure, session notes are entered in the billing system in a timely manner. Ensure billing reports are reviewed every billing cycle to identify issues needing correction and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/12/02/cohoes-city-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2022m-107Compliance With Payment Card Industry Standards
… whether selected CUNY colleges are in compliance with PCI standards. Our audit scope covered the period November 7, … five boroughs. As of January 2019, CUNY offered 1,400 academic programs, 200 majors leading to associate and … of PCI DSS compliance and is committed to maintaining strong internal controls, it has not provided its colleges …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/13/compliance-payment-card-industry-standardsDiNapoli: Audit Highlights Opportunities for Improvement of Apprenticeship Programs to Enhance Value and Reach
… from employers, unions or trade associations seeking to sponsor apprenticeship programs after auditors found that … programs happen on schedule. These visits help determine sponsor compliance with program terms and provide technical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-audit-highlights-opportunities-for-improvement-of-apprenticeship-programs-to-enhance-value-and-reachWarsaw Central School District – Out-of-District Tuition Billing (2021M-140)
Determine if tuition billings for Warsaw Central School District District students enrolled in outofdistrict programs were accurately calculated and properly supported
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/03/warsaw-central-school-district-out-district-tuition-billing-2021m-140Village of Unadilla – Procurement (2022M-182)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Village of Unadilla (Village) officials used a competitive process to … (GML) Section 103 or the Village’s procurement policy. Of the 20 purchases we reviewed totaling $469,283, Village … totaling $440,056. By not seeking competition, the Board of Trustees (Board) has less assurance that the Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/04/26/village-unadilla-procurement-2022m-182State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Impact of a Late State Budget
… years to recover. The state Legislature and Governor are in the process of finalizing a new state budget. Many New … is important that a final agreement is reached quickly. “We have alerted the Governor and the state Legislature that … areas. Many are essential workers who must show up at work every day and put in long, hard hours. For the workers that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-impact-late-state-budgetOpioid Prescriptions for Medicaid Recipients in an Opioid Treatment Program (Follow-Up)
… Recipients in an Opioid Treatment Program (Report 2017-S-66 ). About the Program Opioid treatment programs (Treatment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/07/opioid-prescriptions-medicaid-recipients-opioid-treatment-program-followDiNapoli Highlights Investment in Rochester Region Through State Pension Fund
… said DiNapoli. “By investing in companies like Ambrell, we can continue to deliver positive results for the Fund and … serving customers in a number of industries including energy, electronics and medical sectors as well as general industrial manufacturers. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-highlights-investment-rochester-region-through-state-pension-fundVacancies at the Clinton Towers Mitchell-Lama Housing Development
… developments with approximately 44,000 total units (apartments). Clinton Towers, a Mitchell-Lama rental … vacancies occur, applicants should be offered and awarded apartments in the order their names appear on the lists - subject to HPD’s approval. Key Findings Vacant apartments at Clinton Towers were often not rented in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/08/vacancies-clinton-towers-mitchell-lama-housing-developmentIX.12.M Journal Vouchers – IX. Federal Grants
… Generally, journal voucher payments are used to: Reimburse service-providing … state agency disbursed for program purposes. These journal voucher payments are considered interest neutral. Agencies … required to make every effort to properly allocate state voucher payments between state and federal funds. In very …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12m-journal-vouchersDiNapoli Urges Congress to Expand Eligibility for Savings Program for Individuals with Disabilities
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today urged Congress to increase the eligibility age from 26 to 46 for individuals who can participate in the Achieving a Better … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today urged Congress to increase the eligibility age from 26 to 46 for individuals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/dinapoli-urges-congress-expand-eligibility-savings-program-individuals-disabilitiesDiNapoli: MTA Outlook Shows Growing Need for New Funding as Budget Gaps Widen
… manage without additional funding or significant fare and toll increases that could hurt regional economic growth. To … service is imperative in part to justify planned fare and toll increases of 4% in 2023 and 2025. Ridership The MTA’s … was pre-pandemic. The MTA anticipates the Long Island Rail Road will reach 76 million riders in 2026, still 16% below …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-mta-outlook-shows-growing-need-new-funding-budget-gaps-widenContact Update for State Agencies
… designated staff in State agencies to use our Contact Update online service. It allows them to provide and maintain … designated staff in State agencies to use our Contact Update online service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/contact-updateOpinion 2001-14
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Contracts (intermunicipal agreement does not … Whether a town board member who also serves as the head village mechanic would have a prohibited interest in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-14