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Opinion 89-23
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REAL PROPERTY -- … to an agency or department of the State of New York (see, e.g., 1988 Opns St Comp No. 88-26, p 47). Since the Division …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-23Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Charges Against Florida Resident For Allegedly Stealing Over $148k In NYS Pension Benefits
… Mr. Yudenfreund and Kanas. Kanas allegedly accessed these funds after her father’s death and liquidated all but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-charges-against-florida-resident-allegedly-stealingDiNapoli: Medicaid Audits Find Nearly $800 Million in Savings and Revenue
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today released four audits of the state Department of Health’s (DOH) oversight of the Medicaid program. The audits … and collecting rebates from drug makers. “New York state faces a projected budget gap of $6 billion for the coming …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-medicaid-audits-find-nearly-800-million-savings-and-revenueComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Rockland County – Budget Review (B21-6-12)
… with the fiscal year during which the municipality is authorized to issue the deficit obligations, and for each … are reasonable. The County’s proposed budget includes a tax levy of $143,878,300. Key Recommendation In adopting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/11/12/rockland-county-budget-review-b21-6-12New York Schools Reported More Than 32,000 Violent and Disruptive Incidents in the 2017-18 School Year
… New York State public and charter schools, with a combined student population of nearly 2.7 million, reported more than 32,000 violent and … programs New York has in place to keep our school children out of harm’s way. We found much work needs to be done. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/new-york-schools-reported-more-32000-violent-and-disruptive-incidents-2017-18-school-yearEfforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms (Follow-Up) (2021-F-15) 30-Day Response
To determine the extent of implementation of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit report, Efforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using Images and Law Firms (Report 2017-S-70).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21f15-response.pdfAll-Agency Contract Evaluation System
… Transportation Authority (MTA) Capital Construction is monitoring and evaluating its contractors/consultants in … evaluating contractor/consultant performance. As a result, it did not fully benefit from the established processes. Our … Update the Procedures to implement a clear process on how to handle “N/A” (not applicable) ratings. Establish a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/04/all-agency-contract-evaluation-systemDiNapoli: Outreach Failure Contributes to Rise in Subway Homeless Population
… into a person’s identity simply said “’Multiple Backpack Lady' at the 34th St. Harold [sic] Sq NQR” and “’I’M OKAY F …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-outreach-failure-contributes-rise-subway-homeless-populationDiNAPOLI: Unadilla Valley schools save more than $300,000 on special education
… special education costs over a two-year period, according to an audit issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … district officials developed a more cost-effective way to provide special education services to students that eliminates tuition and avoids transportation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-unadilla-valley-schools-save-more-300000-special-educationPatient Safety Center Activities and Handling of Revenues (Follow-Up)
… certain sections of law are allocated to a special revenue fund created specifically to support PSC expenditures. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/03/patient-safety-center-activities-and-handling-revenues-followDiNapoli: Former Oneida City Chamberlain Arrested for Stealing More Than $78,000 in City Funds
… Oneida’s Chamberlain from 1998 until her term expired in 2021. She was arraigned in Oneida City Court before Judge Michael J. Misiaszek and is due back in court on Nov. 10. The charges filed in this case are merely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-former-oneida-city-chamberlain-arrested-stealing-more-78000-city-fundsNational Investors Call for Workplace Disability Inclusion
… they invest in to create inclusive workplaces that can benefit from employing the millions of talented people … and inclusion statements. The investors’ statement also encouraged companies to participate in the Disability … companies participated as a result. “Companies looking to get started on or advance in their disability inclusion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/national-investors-call-workplace-disability-inclusionProcurement and Contracting Practices (Follow-Up)
… (ITS), formerly known as the New York State Office for Technology, resulted in the best value for taxpayers, consistent with applicable legal, regulatory … policies. This did not result in the best value for the taxpayers, but instead led to a waste of substantial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/16/procurement-and-contracting-practices-followCity of Troy – Budget Review (B19-5-8)
… of Troy, located in Rensselaer County, is authorized to issue debt not to exceed $24,706,000 to liquidate cumulative … requires all municipalities that have been authorized to issue obligations to fund operating deficits to submit their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/11/07/city-troy-budget-review-b19-5-8DiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Alleged Theft of Nearly $13,000 in Pension Payments
… before Judge Cook. “Ms. Walsh allegedly tried to steal funds she was not entitled to from the state’s pension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-alleged-theft-nearly-13000-pension-paymentsPlacement Agent Ban
… agents, paid intermediaries and registered lobbyists in obtaining investments with the Common Retirement Fund. … agents paid intermediaries and registered lobbyists in obtaining investments with the CRF …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/placement-agent-banState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… a fleet of 1,950 non-revenue service vehicles used to support transit operations. Despite an estimated value of … need for more repairs. Also, there was no inventory system to track parts purchased for vehicle maintenance, resulting in parts that were missing or untraceable to a vehicle. Notably, for the audit period, maintenance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: SED Oversight of Career Training Programs Falling Short
Career and Technical Education CTE programs that are supposed to prepare high school students for future employment are often failing to ready students for jobs that are in demand fastgrowing or pay higher wages according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-sed-oversight-career-training-programs-falling-shortMaternal Health
… Objectives To determine whether the Department of Health (DOH) has implemented recommendations with the goal of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity in New York State; and whether DOH is effectively monitoring related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/30/maternal-health