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DiNapoli: Local Communities Reducing Number of Homeless Veterans
… The number of homeless veterans in New York has dropped dramatically over the past five … number of veterans living on the streets," DiNapoli said. "Local communities are playing a key role in helping veterans … Onondaga and Ulster counties reported the use of various strategies to find housing locally for veterans, including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/dinapoli-local-communities-reducing-number-homeless-veteransCompliance With School Safety Planning Requirements
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department of … up to a month after the latest allowed submission date under the State Regulations, and almost 2½ months after … outside documentation into the District Plans, including how drills are tested with local and county emergency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/12/compliance-school-safety-planning-requirementsVoluntary Compliance Program
… compliance provides an opportunity for eligible holders of unclaimed funds to voluntarily report past due items. The Office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/voluntary-compliance-programState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and reports, and the board could improve its oversight of financial operations. The supervisor did not ensure accurate … accounting records were maintained or provide bank statements or canceled checks to the board and ensure cash … document (AUD) was accurate. Without complete and accurate financial reports, the board was not aware of significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsExcessive Payments for Durable Medical Equipment Rentals (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report Medicaid Program Excessive Payments for Durable Medical Equipment Rentals Report 2021S36
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/04/excessive-payments-durable-medical-equipment-rentals-followWhat to Expect from Us
… The Comptroller’s Office never charges a fee for returning unclaimed funds. However, Location Service Providers may contact you, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/what-expect-usWest Nyack Fire District – Claims Processing (2014M-259)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s claims processing … The West Nyack Fire District is a district corporation of the State and provides fire protection services to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/17/west-nyack-fire-district-claims-processing-2014m-259DiNapoli: Audit Recommends Additional Steps to Reduce Student Absenteeism
… often disengaged, falling behind academically and at risk for dropping out of school entirely," said DiNapoli "The … as missing at least 10 percent of enrolled school days in a year for any reason – excused or unexcused. SED figures … spending, the state's 150,000 contracts, billions in state payments, and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-audit-recommends-additional-steps-reduce-student-absenteeismTown of Pittstown – Records and Reports (2013M-5)
… approximately $2.5 million for the general and highway funds. Key Findings The Supervisor did not maintain adequate … reports. Examples include balance sheets for operating funds that did not balance, with differences totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/08/town-pittstown-records-and-reports-2013m-5President of Gingerbread Learning Center and Wife Sentenced for Stealing Approximately $771,000 from Special Needs Pre-School
… and Richmond County District Attorney Michael E. McMahon today announced that Dennis Mosesman, 71, and Elsie Mosesman, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/president-gingerbread-learning-center-and-wife-sentenced-stealing-approximately-771000-special-needsSayville Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Cellular Telephones (2015M-86)
… students. Budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 fiscal year were about $90 million. Key Findings The District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/08/14/sayville-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-cellularPreparing for Retirement
… payment may be adjusted after we receive and process final payroll information, such as eligible lump sum payments or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/preparing-retirementDiNapoli Audit: Drivers for Disabled New Yorkers Drove with Suspended Licenses; Racked up Hundreds of Violations, Including Speeding Through School Zones
… The Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) … clients," DiNapoli said. "The disregard for safe driving is troubling, both for the clients and the general public. … were in the vehicles when they occurred. It noted that it is taking steps to strengthen its monitoring of DMV alerts. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-audit-drivers-disabled-new-yorkers-drove-suspended-licenses-racked-hundreds-violationsState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Richmond County D.A. Michael E. McMahon: President of Staten Island Special Needs Pre-School and Wife Indicted for Stealing Approximately $771,000 in Public Funds
… on charges including Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, a class C Felony, Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, a class D Felony, and Offering a False Instrument for Filing … said District Attorney Michael E. McMahon . “I would like to thank Comptroller DiNapoli and his team for their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-and-richmond-county-da-michael-e-mcmahon-president-staten-islandTown of Dresden – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2012M-191)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if Town officials provided adequate oversight of … records are incomplete or missing and there is no way to accurately determine the Town’s financial condition. Given … over all aspects of the Town’s finances, there is no way to be sure that all funds have been accounted for and used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/11/town-dresden-board-oversight-financial-activities-2012m-191Otsego County Soil and Water Conservation District – Board Oversight (2023M-117)
… or ensure that authorized disbursements were supported and for appropriate District purposes. As a result, District … District officials: Overpaid landowners totaling $174,950 for six grants resulting in an inappropriate use of local … unused cell phone accounts, sales tax and lease payments for a copier that had been replaced. Paid employees for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2024/03/29/otsego-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-board-oversight-2023m-117DiNapoli: Millions in NYC Transit Fines and Fees Uncollected
… $13 million in fines and fees — nearly half of those owed to it — issued between Jan. 1, 2013 and June 6, 2015. Not … the years. “New York City Transit can and should do more to collect fines from those who violate its rules,” DiNapoli … delays on the rise Transit needs every dollar it can get to improve the subway service for straphangers. Fines are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-millions-nyc-transit-fines-and-fees-uncollectedCorrupt Orange County IDA Officials Ordered to Repay Over $1 Million
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney David M Hoovler announced that three former officials of the Orange County Industrial Development Agency IDA who pleaded guilty in June to corruption charges were sentenced today
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/corrupt-orange-county-ida-officials-ordered-repay-over-1-millionRecord of Activities (ROA) – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… dates for the ROA if they need help figuring out what to do and when to do it. Completing the Record of Activities If there are … elected or appointed to the position. Please note: ROAs do not generally need to be submitted to NYSLRS, however , …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/record-activities-roaChallenging a Determination – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… We can pay only those benefits authorized by law, and cannot pay you any benefits if you do not meet all the … denied or improperly calculated, you may request a hearing and redetermination to be held before an independent hearing … New York area. … EnCon Police Officers Plan information for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 5 and 6 members covered by Section 383b …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/challenging-determination