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Controls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… is transferred from the State Treasury to a local bank account for use by the agency. OCFS was authorized to have … to operate a small business, are commingled with advance account funds prior to transfer to the State Treasury. In … maintains the check register, and reconciles the bank account. As a result of increased credit card usage, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/15/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsCompliance With School Safety Planning Requirements (Follow-Up)
… Act was signed into law in 2000 in an effort to promote a safer and more effective learning environment within State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/11/compliance-school-safety-planning-requirements-followState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the Death of Chief Justice Kaye
… lost one of our legal pioneers today. Former Chief Judge Judith Kaye led our state’s top court through difficult …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-death-chief-justice-kayeState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on IDA Reform Legislaton (S.5867/A.7915)
… are being adequately scrutinized prior to receiving public support and that communities can recoup benefits if … Council for its partnership in creating sensible legislation to that will preserve IDAs as a critical economic … for recognizing the value of this proposal and signing the legislation into law.” … New York is in a better position to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-ida-reform-legislaton-s5867a7915State Audit Shows Need to Improve Response to Noise Complaints in NYC
… The growing number of noise complaints related to nightlife establishments in New York City highlights the … such as the SLA. However, NYPD officials could only document actions related to eight of the 22 clubs. DiNapoli's … taken by police officers, or the records are unclear as to how their actions addressed the complaints. DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-audit-shows-need-improve-response-noise-complaints-nycState Audit Recommends Improvements to NYC's Oversight of Agencies Placing Foster Children
… agencies that place foster children are doing home visits and other critical functions required to protect those … for the care provided to foster children. The city spends more than $500 million annually for foster care services. … notes (21 percent) for the period thereafter were entered more than 15 days late. Using the 30-day recording period, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-audit-recommends-improvements-nycs-oversight-agencies-placing-foster-childrenDiNapoli: State Needs to Help Addiction Support Providers Better Prepare for Emergencies
… progress or safety, according to a new audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The … skyrocketed by 44% in 2020 over the prior year, while the number of inpatients decreased 33%. Providers believed less people were getting help for the following reasons: the possibility of catching …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-state-needs-help-addiction-support-providers-better-prepare-emergenciesDiNapoli: State Missing Out on Millions in Medicare Payments for Kidney Patients
… disease (ESRD) who meet certain eligibility requirements get the Medicare benefits to which they are entitled, … Medicaid recipients with ESRD and helps guide them on how to apply for and enroll in Medicare. In response to the … in applying for Medicare; Follow up with recipients who do not apply for Medicare by implementing a process that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-state-missing-out-millions-medicare-payments-kidney-patientsNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Death of Martin McGuinness
… "Martin McGuinness was a hero of the peace process and the cause for reconciliation between … in conflict throughout the world, hope for the peace and justice that can be achieved when people decide to work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-death-martin-mcguinnessDiNapoli: State Education Employment Program For New Yorkers With Disabilities Falling Short
… Career and Continuing Education Services – Vocational Rehabilitation Supported Employment Program (ACCES-VR) provides vocational rehabilitation services and supports the employment goals of … sure participants were getting the training, education, rehabilitation, and career development they needed. Moreover, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-state-education-employment-program-new-yorkers-disabilities-falling-shortTown of Lewiston – Town Management of Joseph Davis State Park (2014M-162)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s management of the Park for the period January 1, 2011 through April 8, 2014. … totaled approximately $17.4 million Key Findings The Board did not ensure that proposed improvements to the Park were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/02/27/town-lewiston-town-management-joseph-davis-state-park-2014m-162State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on the Passing of Former Senator Joe Bruno
… today with the passing of Former Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno. The senator served his community for over three … this area for a better future. I send my condolences to Joe’s family and his many friends from across the state of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-passing-former-senator-joe-brunoDiNapoli: Improved Guidance Needed for State Agencies Using AI To Avoid Risks
… that the technology could be used irresponsibly, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … The audit looked at the state’s overall AI policy and how AI was used at four state agencies: the Office for the … the case with NYSOFA, which had an AI system, but did not know the system fell under the AI Policy. Knowing what AI …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-improved-guidance-needed-state-agencies-using-ai-avoid-risksDiNapoli Audit: State Thruway Authority Has Improved the Accuracy of Toll Collections
… Authority has come a long way since it first introduced cashless tolls, but some problems remain,” DiNapoli said. … examination of 50 cases, 20 were for toll-related issues on the Thruway. Of those, 12 received fee reductions that … for improving toll collections and customer service including a review of collections at Exit 25A to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-audit-state-thruway-authority-has-improved-accuracy-toll-collectionsTrumansburg Central School District – Procurement (2022M-13)
… officials procured goods and services in the best interest of the taxpayers. Key Findings District officials did not … they obtained quotes for 29 purchases totaling $177,032. Use a competitive method to procure professional services and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/03/trumansburg-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-13DiNapoli: Rising Costs Hitting Homeowners & Renters Statewide
… Housing costs in New York rose sharply relative to income from 2000 to 2012, with more than half of renters and more than a third of homeowners paying at least 30 percent of their 2012 income for a place to live, according to a report released today by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-rising-costs-hitting-homeowners-renters-statewideDiNapoli: Central New York Economy Slowly Improving
… “Although many of the region’s longtime manufacturing jobs have disappeared, the health care, professional and … and natural resource advantages in order to cultivate new jobs and attract new businesses.” Five counties make up the … to grow in this sector. The region is well-positioned for truck transportation, warehousing facilities and distribution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-central-new-york-economy-slowly-improvingOpinion 94-3
… of town special districts upon petition and, in the case of the establishment or extension of special districts … the street, highway, private road or right-of-way. In the case of an improvement to a private road, the town must … for the improvement (Town Law, §200[8], [10]); and, in the case of action by board motion, a permissive referendum (Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-3DiNapoli: New State Funds Open Door for MTA to Ease Debt, Build Stronger Future Budgets
… final budget and other aid, including expected revenue from congestion pricing, give the Metropolitan Transportation … the MTA’s budget through 2026 — and federal approval for congestion pricing — are positive signs that the MTA can … . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-new-state-funds-open-door-mta-ease-debt-build-stronger-future-budgetsDiNapoli Audit Finds Lax Oversight of Medicaid Payments May Have Cost Taxpayers Nearly $300 Million
… claims that Medicaid never tried to recover from patients’ insurance providers. “Medicaid is essential for millions of … means that if a Medicaid recipient has third-party health insurance (TPHI) coverage, then those third-party benefits … $292 million for which HMS did not bill claims to TPHI carriers for recovery, despite the individuals having …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-lax-oversight-medicaid-payments-may-have-cost-taxpayers-nearly-300-million