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DiNapoli Announces Review of State Health Department's Progress in Addressing Nursing Home Pandemic Failures
… the extent to which these recommendations have been acted on. 2022 Audit Use, Collection, and Reporting of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-announces-review-state-health-departments-progress-addressing-nursing-home-pandemic-failuresCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data)
… OGS has not incorporated compliance with EO 95 into its core business functions: there are no processes to identify … for: ▪ Incorporating compliance with EO 95 into OGS’ core business practices; and ▪ Ensuring accurate, complete, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/08/compliance-executive-order-95-open-dataOpinion 99-14
… opinion. PERSONAL PROPERTY -- Disposition of (by exchange for work performed for municipality) PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- … this transaction is more appropriately characterized as a sale by the town of unneeded personal property, or as a … p 84; 1986 Opns St Comp No. 86-78, p 124). The method of sale chosen is within the sound discretion of the governing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-14Wyandanch Public Library – Oversight of Library Resources (2013M-399)
… was to assess internal controls over the management of Library resources for the period July 1, 2011 through … September 30, 2012. Background The Wyandanch Public Library is a School District Public Library that is located in the Town of Babylon in Suffolk … Wyandanch Public Library Oversight of Library Resources 2013M399 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/11/20/wyandanch-public-library-oversight-library-resources-2013m-399Chenango County Industrial Development Agency – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-10-F)
… make annual payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) to affected tax jurisdictions − municipalities or school districts – to help offset the tax exemptions provided. Results of Review We determined that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/12/13/chenango-county-industrial-development-agency-audit-follow-2022m-10-fDiNapoli: State Needs to Help Addiction Support Providers Better Prepare for Emergencies
… life-saving care do not occur during emergencies and crisis situations.” Opioid deaths skyrocketed by 44% in 2020 over the prior year, while the number of inpatients decreased 33%. Providers believed less … Dependence Residential Services Related Report Continuing Crisis: Drug Overdose Deaths in New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-state-needs-help-addiction-support-providers-better-prepare-emergenciesCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Compliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Report 2019-S-16 ). About the Program State … by the Executive). EO 95 implementation was phased in beginning in March 2013, with covered entities required to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/18/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-followSelected Management and Operations Practices (Follow-Up)
… that they started projects related to electric vehicle (EV) charging as early as 2011. During the 2013 State of the … program that focused on the installation of high-speed chargers. This program, administered by NYPA, also sought to … develop EVolve NY and fast charging stations where funds are available. The net effect is there is limited focus on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/03/selected-management-and-operations-practices-followDiNapoli: Jobs in NYC Construction Industry Took Huge Hit During Pandemic, Over 14% Decline
… The loss of 44,400 construction jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 was the state’s worst annual … building industry has been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic fallout,” said Carlo … and to keep our region moving forward.” “The COVID-19 pandemic created uncertainty across all sectors of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-jobs-nyc-construction-industry-took-huge-hit-during-pandemic-over-14-declineSecurity Over Critical Systems (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the one recommendation included in our initial audit report, Security Over Critical Systems … mission is to construct, maintain, and operate reservoirs in the upper Hudson River and Black River watershed, … HRBRRD is responsible for adhering to provisions in the Department of Environmental Conservation or Federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/23/security-over-critical-systems-followDiNapoli: New York City Budget Surplus on Pace to Grow Another $2.4 Billion from April Projections
… and protect itself against uncertainty. “New York City’s revenues continues to outpace expectations, but it would be … and an additional $200 million deposit into its Rainy Day Fund (RDF) for FY 2022. Since the April Plan, tax … of $3.7 billion in the April Plan and are manageable given historical comparisons. DiNapoli’s report shows city-funded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-new-york-city-budget-surplus-pace-grow-another-24-billion-april-projectionsAdministration and Collection of Real Estate Transfer Taxes
… (seller), unless the grantor is exempt from the tax or does not pay, in which case the grantee (buyer) must pay the … 848,608 RETT tax returns. As of June 2018, 57 New York counties remit RETT information to the Department in hard … collaborating with county recording officers to develop solutions for collecting RETT electronically. Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/08/administration-and-collection-real-estate-transfer-taxesDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Additional Steps to Reduce Student Absenteeism
… to be in school and learning, I urge the department to do even more and reexamine the guidelines provided to local … As a result of the audit, DiNapoli recommended SED: Take steps to ensure that students' school attendance data in the … how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 150,000 contracts, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-audit-recommends-additional-steps-reduce-student-absenteeismDiNapoli: Former Mahopac VFD Treasurer Sentenced After $5.6 Million Embezzlement
… for the Southern District of New York, announced that MICHAEL KLEIN, the former treasurer of the Mahopac Volunteer … Department ("MVFD”), was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Cathy Seibel to 77 months in prison for wire fraud, … from the MVFD. State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said: "Michael Klein stole $5.7 million from the Mahopac VFD and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-former-mahopac-vfd-treasurer-sentenced-after-56-million-embezzlementBradford Fire Co. Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the arrest of Bradford Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer Sherry Hamilton. She was … for her actions.” The Comptroller’s audit of the Bradford Volunteer Fire Company is expected to be finalized later this … Thomas P DiNapoli announced the arrest of Bradford Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer Sherry Hamilton …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/bradford-fire-co-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsDiNapoli: State Needs to Better Protect Water Supply Infrastructure Against Natural Disasters, Cyberattacks and Terrorism
… according to the Governor’s 2023 State of the State book , rose 13% nationwide in 2021, and New York’s water … had submitted plans, a number of them were over a decade old and some had never submitted a CVA. The review of the 317 … had out-of-date ERPs, including 15 that were over a decade old. 33 water systems (10%) had out-of-date VAs, including 16 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-state-needs-better-protect-water-supply-infrastructure-against-natural-disastersOpinion 90-31
… maintain and operate an airport or landing field. The ordinance, local law or resolution providing for such action …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-31DiNapoli: Managed Care Companies Wasting Millions in State Medicaid Dollars
… payments. In 2013, UHC enrolled about 444,000 Medicaid recipients and paid about 15.2 million encounter claims. The same year, Amerigroup enrolled about 514,000 recipients and paid about 16.6 million encounters. Despite …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-managed-care-companies-wasting-millions-state-medicaid-dollarsOpinion 99-16
… 708 of the Laws of 1992, the legislation that enacted the new section 10, the Office of the State Comptroller prepared …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-16Caneadea Fire District – Treasurer’s Records and Reports (2025M-118)
… Fire District (District) Secretary/Treasurer (Treasurer) record and report financial transactions in a timely and … the Audit Area A fire district’s treasurer should record and report financial transactions in a timely and … years was $206,086. Audit Summary The Treasurer did not record and report all financial transactions in a timely and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/01/30/caneadea-fire-district-treasurers-records-and-reports-2025m-118