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Assessment and Collection of Selected Fees and Penalties (Follow-Up) (2014-F-19)
We have followed up on the actions taken by the officials of the Department of Labor (Department) to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-14f19.pdfHealth Department Needs to Step-Up Oversight of Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
… “Lead poisoning poses a major health risk to children and can cause anemia, hearing loss, lower IQs or even death,” … children get the services they need.” DOH is responsible for administering the Lead Poisoning Prevention Program. The … out the required case management and follow-up activities for affected children. DOH’s regional offices are responsible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/health-department-needs-step-oversight-lead-poisoning-prevention-programDiNapoli: Former Halfmoon Supervisor Enters Guilty Plea to Two Felony Counts
… with United States Attorney Richard S. Hartunian and Andrew W. Vale, Special Agent in Charge of the Albany … that includes the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the New York Attorney General’s Office, the Internal Revenue Service, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-halfmoon-supervisor-enters-guilty-plea-two-felony-countsDiNapoli: NYS Pension Fund Commits $1.3 Billion to Sustainable Investment Program
… Retirement Fund (Fund) committed $1.3 billion to two funds as part of its Sustainable Investments and Climate … in the markets.” The Fund committed $1 billion to funds tracking the MSCI World ex-USA Climate Change Index, … enabling institutional investors such as retirement funds to integrate climate risk considerations in their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-nys-pension-fund-commits-13-billion-sustainable-investment-programCorrupt Orange County IDA Officials Ordered to Repay Over $1 Million
… 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/2021/09/corrupt-orange-county-ida-officials-ordered-repay-over-1-millionDiNapoli: State Needs to Ensure Timely Execution of Contracts with Not-For-Profits
… contracting, particularly timely renewals. To view the full report , visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-state-needs-ensure-timely-execution-contracts-not-profitsDiNapoli Warns Federal Cuts to Health Care Could Hurt Millions of New Yorkers
… and some members of Congress could cut federal funding for those programs by billions of dollars and jeopardize … health insurance in New York. Estimates reported by the National Center for Health Statistics found that the percentage of New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-warns-federal-cuts-health-care-could-hurt-millions-new-yorkersRoadmap for State Debt Reform
State debt levels and processes have been debated in New York for many years. New York’s high and growing debt burden and its impact on taxpayers have been points of concern for the State’s budget practices.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/roadmap-for-state-debt-reform.pdfNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on EPA Proposal to Roll Back Emission Standards
… fellow comptrollers and state treasurers, sent a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency opposing the agency's proposal to undo federal emissions standards for cars and light … that we are approaching a point of no return when it comes to global warming in the next few decades. We cannot bury our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-epa-proposal-roll-back-emission-standardsXII.7.D Expedite Requests – XII. Expenditures
… SECTION OVERVIEW The Bureau of State Expenditures’ (BSE) standard business process is to … may request that BSE expedite our review and approval of vouchers to create a payment sooner than the standard … demonstrate to BSE that expediting the review and approval of vouchers will provide a significant, material benefit to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii7d-expedite-requestsIX.5 Federal Billing & Invoicing – IX. Federal Grants
… process is initiated. To allow the state to take advantage of discounts on payments to vendors under the Procure to Pay … systematically until such time that the payment date of the voucher has been reached. For additional CMIA … see Section 12 - Cash Management Improvement Act (CMIA) of this Chapter. Billing for Federal grant drawdown is set up …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix5-federal-billing-invoicingOpinion 92-6
… -- Powers and Duties (checking accuracy of invoices prior to approval by town officer) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, … General Municipal Law if the highway superintendent were to award contracts for the repair of town highway equipment … and her status as a subordinate of the superintendent, we do not believe that the clerk's functions can be properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-6DiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Pension Double-Dipping and Defrauding Village
… Czajka and the New York State Police for their partnership in rooting out public corruption.” “All New York State … Kevin P. Bruen. “Public corruption will not be tolerated in any form, and we thank the Comptroller’s Office and the Columbia …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-pleads-guilty-pension-double-dipping-and-defrauding-villageDiNapoli: Albany Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $230,000 From Elderly State Pensioner
… His co-defendant in this caretaker scheme, Amber Diacetis, a 31-year-old Albany woman, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the third degree last year. “Preying on a vulnerable senior citizen to steal his hard-earned pension and social security benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-albany-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-230000-elderly-state-pensionerNew York Continues to Send More Federal Tax Dollars to Washington Than It Gets in Return
… New York paid $26.6 billion more in taxes to the federal government in federal fiscal year (FFY) 2018 … spending, ranking it last among the states, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … it receives 90 cents back in federal spending, compared to the national average of $1.21,” DiNapoli said. “We’re …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/new-york-continues-send-more-federal-tax-dollars-washington-it-gets-returnNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on McDonald's Agreement to Tie Executive Compensation to Diversity, Workforce Management
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund, released the following statement today in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-mcdonalds-agreement-tie-executive-compensation-diversityOswego County – Court and Trust (2022-C&T-5)
The purpose of our audit was to determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2019 through September 7, 2022.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/oswego-county-ct-2022-5.pdfJefferson County – Court and Trust (2022-C&T-6)
The purpose of our audit was to determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2019 through September 7, 2022.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/jefferson-county-2022-ct-6.pdfEfforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms
… (MTA) is a public benefit corporation chartered by the New York State Legislature. TBTA, also known as MTA Bridges and … the vehicle. If either of these cannot be identified, the image is “rejected.” NYCSC labels rejected images with codes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/11/efforts-collect-tolls-and-fees-using-license-plate-images-and-law-firmsDiNapoli: Homeless Families, Adults Living in Squalid Shelters Due to Oversight Failure
… A state agency’s failure to adequately monitor and inspect homeless shelters allowed violations and squalid … at 8 shelters; Trash piled in a children’s play area at one shelter; Repairs to walls and ceilings made with plastic sheeting or garbage bags and duct tape at two shelters; One shelter with 143 residents and only four …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-homeless-families-adults-living-squalid-shelters-due-oversight-failure