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Child Care Stabilization Grants
… the fragility of the child care system. Child care is essential for our communities to thrive but, according to the New York … whether providers used all grant funds in alignment with the goals of the program. For example, although …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/11/07/child-care-stabilization-grantsDiNapoli: Unsafe Conditions, Questionable Spending Found at Affordable NYC Housing Complexes
… ceilings and walls caused by severe water damage, black soot, exposed nails, mold and peeling paint were found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-unsafe-conditions-questionable-spending-found-affordable-nyc-housing-complexesDiNapoli: Former Mahopac VFD Treasurer Sentenced After $5.6 Million Embezzlement
… the Mahopac VFD and community to buy yachts, jewels, and a Florida home while he was VFD treasurer. This contemptuous … yacht named "K’Bam;” a second residence in Palm City, Florida; a 2010 Mercedes-Benz S550; a 2008 Jeep Liberty; and … as a result of that loan, a lien was filed against KLEIN’s Florida property. On March 7, 2017, KLEIN pled guilty to one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-former-mahopac-vfd-treasurer-sentenced-after-56-million-embezzlementDiNapoli: Albany Woman Pleads Guilty: Second Defendant Indicted for Stealing More than $230,000 from Elderly Pensioner
… Albany woman, and the indictment of Devin Zielinski, 33, for stealing over $230,000 from an elderly victim. “Forcing … New York State Police and the Schodack Police Department for partnering to ensure that justice is served for the people who committed this heinous crime.” The victim, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-albany-woman-pleads-guilty-second-defendant-indicted-stealing-more-230000-elderly-pensionerDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers To Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… be turned over by retailers to the Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF). In 2024, the office recovered over $21 … gift cards early this new year and remember to check for unclaimed funds . “Tis the season of giving, not losing, so … please spend those gift cards and check to see if you have unclaimed funds,” DiNapoli said. “Many New Yorkers don’t …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsCitywide Payment Services and Standards – Controls Over Payments
… Department of Finance (DOF) Citywide Payments Services and Standards (CPSS) unit has controls in place to ensure that payments received by and processed on behalf of agencies are correctly matched with receivables and that agencies are appropriately advised …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/01/citywide-payment-services-and-standards-controls-over-paymentsNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces First Quarter Results
… quarter of the state fiscal year 2016-2017 was 2 percent for the three-month period ending June 30, 2016, with an estimated value of $181 billion, according to New … Services (FAS) determined the Fund was well-managed with “a very high level of ethical, professional and conflict …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-first-quarter-resultsDiNapoli Releases July State Cash Report
… same period last year, according to the July state cash report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … lower than a year earlier. To access the monthly cash report for additional detail, go to … . DiNapoli's office issues a state cash report every month identifying state revenues and spending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-releases-july-state-cash-reportNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces First Quarter Results
… quarter of the state fiscal year 2017-2018 was 2.9 percent for the period ending June 30, 2017, with an estimated value of $197.1 billion, according to New … quarter of the state fiscal year 20172018 was 29 percent for the period ending June 30 2017 with an estimated value of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-first-quarter-resultsDiNapoli: Audit Finds Additional $150,000 Stolen by Beekman Town Official
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli uncovered a second theft of $150,000 in town funds, following an earlier admission by Knapp of stealing $390,000 while in office. “This individual betrayed the trust of the taxpayers of the town of Beekman,” DiNapoli said. “But …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-audit-finds-additional-150000-stolen-beekman-town-officialAs Racial Homeownership Disparities Persist, State's Mortgage Agency Increases Lending to Minority and Low-Income Borrowers
… points higher than Asian rates, 34 points higher than Black rates and 39 points higher than Latino rates, according …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/racial-homeownership-disparities-persist-states-mortgage-agency-increases-lending-minority-and-lowGreenwood Lake Union Free School District – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-147-F)
… The purpose of our review was to assess the Greenwood Lake Union Free School District’s (District’s) progress, as … our recommendations in the audit report Greenwood Lake Union Free School District – Procurement and Claims … The purpose of our review was to assess the Greenwood Lake Union Free School Districts Districts progress as of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/18/greenwood-lake-union-free-school-district-audit-follow-2021m-147-fDiNapoli: New Yorkers Deserve a Transparent Hiring Process When Artificial Intelligence Is Used To Vet Their Job Applications
… New York City’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) is falling short in enforcing Local Law 144 (LL144) which regulates the use of … New York Citys Department of Consumer and Worker Protection DCWP is falling short in enforcing Local Law 144 LL144 which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-new-yorkers-deserve-transparent-hiring-process-when-artificial-intelligence-used-vet-theirOpinion 89-45
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LOCAL LAWS -- Compensation (fixed amount plus hourly rate for attorney employed as counsel to zoning board of appeals) … in connection with defending proceedings commenced under Article 78 of the Civil Practice Law and Rules (CPLR). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-45State Will Save Millions After Audit Uncovers Unnecessary Medicaid Transportation Costs
… New York state's Medicaid program is expected to save $7.6 million over the next five years as … after an audit found it had incorrectly paid contractors for transportation management services it shouldn't have, … are not enrolled as Medicaid providers. DOH's response is included in the audit. Read the report , or go to: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-will-save-millions-after-audit-uncovers-unnecessary-medicaid-transportation-costsOpinion 92-36
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (imposition of surcharge to finance E911 system); (implementation of E911 … Whether article 6 of County Law 300 et seq authorizes a county to institute an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-36Opinion 91-63
… (§800, et seq .) contains provisions of law which relate to conflicts of interest of municipal officers and employees. Pursuant to General Municipal Law, §800(3), a municipal officer or … contract. In addition, an officer or employee is deemed to have an interest in, inter alia , any contract of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-63Opinion 93-15
… nor the separate treasurer of a town public library is required pursuant to Town Law, §123 to annually account to, or submit its books for audit to, the town board. You ask whether, pursuant to … to, and submit its books for audit to, the town board with respect to private source moneys held by the library. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-15DiNapoli Presses Companies on Political Disclosure
… shareholder proposals seeking the same disclosure from eight more of the Fund’s portfolio companies, including Duke … shareholder proposals seeking the same disclosure from eight more of the Funds portfolio companies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-presses-companies-political-disclosureExxon's Investors Call for Meaningful Climate Risk Plan
… Investors led by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, as trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), and the Church of … are moving ahead with policies that will limit greenhouse gas emissions and will likely impact the market for … Investors led by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli as trustee of the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/exxons-investors-call-meaningful-climate-risk-plan