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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Chemung, Genesee, St. Lawrence, Steuben, Suffolk and Tompkins; eight Towns: Clay, Colonie, Greece, Oyster Bay, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOversight of Waste Tire Cleanup and Use of Waste Tire Fees (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three … ). About the Program Waste tires can pose serious risks to public health, safety, and the environment. They provide … delays in the timely abatement of waste tire sites due to delays in establishing a new abatement contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/oversight-waste-tire-cleanup-and-use-waste-tire-fees-followDiNapoli Op-Ed in Buffalo News Urges Washington to Help Governments Hurt by COVID-19
… to last year. In Western New York, sales tax receipts from April through June were down by $45.8 million from the … to local governments and others. This includes $19.6 million in aid to Buffalo, where needs are many and revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-op-ed-buffalo-news-urges-washington-help-governments-hurt-covid-19Compliance With the Sewage Pollution Right to Know Act and Monitoring and Enforcement of State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Requirements
… April 1, 2017 to February 27, 2020. About the Program New York State is rich in surface and ground water resources, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/19/compliance-sewage-pollution-right-know-act-and-monitoring-and-enforcement-state-pollutantDiNapoli: 27 NY Local Governments Persistently Delinquent in Filing Required Financial Data to the State
… this data through the Office of the State Comptroller’s Open Book New York database to better assess the recent and … Reports Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-27-ny-local-governments-persistently-delinquent-filing-required-financial-data-stateDiNapoli: Better Oversight Needed at Homeless Shelters
… An audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found the … of those were identified in poor condition in prior audits by the Comptroller. At both certified and uncertified … in a safe and dignified setting,” DiNapoli said. “In too many cases, the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-better-oversight-needed-homeless-sheltersComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea and Sentencing of Robert Wiesner in Bid-Rigging Case
… trust in the process and confidence that taxpayer funds are being spent fairly and for their intended purpose.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-and-sentencing-robert-wiesner-bid-riggingComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… have been issued. Brunswick Central School District – Online Banking (Rensselaer County) The board did not adopt an … communicated confidentially to officials. East Islip Union Free School District – Financial Management (Suffolk County) … multiyear financial plan. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsDiNapoli: Son Left Father’s Body in Morgue to Steal His Pension and Social Security Payments
… root out fraud and protect the retirement system. I thank District Attorney Brown and the Social Security Inspector … investigation of a double-dipping former Rome police officer resulted in the recovery of almost $90,000. … office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption and fraud and encourages the public to help fight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-son-left-fathers-body-morgue-steal-his-pension-and-social-security-paymentsNYC Surplus Projected to Reach $550 Million in FY 2020
… months of the year, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York City’s … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/nyc-surplus-projected-reach-550-million-fy-2020Opinion 88-17
… municipality may compel subdivider to dedicate park land) GENERAL CITY LAW, §§33,34; TOWN LAW, §§277(1), 278; … of a subdivision plat, to compel dedication of park land in the subdivision without compensation. 34 Opns St … Comp, 1978, p 154, with regard to the dedication of park land in a subdivision, still represent the position of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-17Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Atlanta, Ga Resident in Pension Fraud Case
… since June of 2015. Today, before Albany County Court Judge Peter A. Lynch, Cook was sentenced to parole with a … System in the amount of $204,315.76. The case is the latest joint investigation under the Operation Integrity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-atlanta-ga-resident-pension-fraud-caseComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… fellowship leaves granted instructional staff were awarded for authorized purposes and in compliance with all applicable … the responsibility of managers at the individual agencies. For additional progress to occur, OGS needs to perform a … meet agency missions. Department of Health (DOH): Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDiNapoli Announces $15 Million Investment in Northern Ireland
… fund manager in Northern Ireland, having managed three funds with more than $100 million in total commitments. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-announces-15-million-investment-northern-irelandDiNapoli: New York City Projecting $3.4 Billion Surplus for 2016
… New York City is projecting a surplus of $3.4 billion for … be used to narrow the gaps. DiNapoli’s report notes that New York City’s financial plan does not reflect the full …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-new-york-city-projecting-34-billion-surplus-2016Time and Attendance Practices of Selected Employees
… Purpose To determine whether the time and attendance-related records … metropolitan area. Each MTA agency requires its employees to document their hours worked. Work hours are supported by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/04/time-and-attendance-practices-selected-employeesDiNapoli: Office of Children and Family Services Can Improve Efforts to Investigate Child Fatalities
… reports of alleged child abuse or child fatalities, can take additional steps to protect children from harm. “The findings in this audit … action among LDSSs or even within regional areas. Auditors also found other issues with OCFS’ oversight, such as lack of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-office-children-and-family-services-can-improve-efforts-investigate-child-fatalitiesComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Adult Education Program and Professional Services (2016M-206) … evidence to indicate that the established fees for the adult education services were reasonable or related to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli: School Districts Need to Improve Oversight of Technology Equipment
… not always keep records of those assets; and often failed to safeguard them from theft or damage. As a result, nearly $22 million worth of IT assets … rooms, hallways or in areas at risk of, or showing, water damage. The districts’ IT department staff generally told …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-school-districts-need-improve-oversight-technology-equipmentDiNapoli: MTA Not Holding Paratransit Contractor Accountable
… Global Contact Services (GCS), a contractor who mishandled customer service calls and provided inaccurate travel planning … data entry, accurate travel information and professional customer service. Errors can include flawed travel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-mta-not-holding-paratransit-contractor-accountable