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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 years, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Homeless veterans … and supportive services, including health care, substance abuse treatment, and employment services. One such program, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/dinapoli-local-communities-reducing-number-homeless-veteransState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… conditions and opportunities related to cash receipts and disbursements for the department management’s review and … for the following findings: rental payments, disbursements made by the Treasurer and collections from the … not have sufficient controls or information to ensure all disbursements were appropriate and necessary. As a result, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsTown of Pittstown – Records and Reports (2013M-5)
… of our audit was to review the Town’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2011, to September 17, 2012. … is the legislative body and has overall responsibility for managing operations. The Board comprises four elected … Town Supervisor. The Town’s budgeted appropriations for the 2012 fiscal year were approximately $2.5 million for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/08/town-pittstown-records-and-reports-2013m-5West Nyack Fire District – Claims Processing (2014M-259)
… and provides fire protection services to portions of the Town of Clarkstown. The District is governed by an elected … personal cell phones were made without the required cell phone bills. Key Recommendations Audit all claims and ensure … procedures. Require supporting documentation for cell phone reimbursements. … West Nyack Fire District Claims …
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
… The State Education Department (SED) has stepped up efforts to combat chronic student absenteeism, but an audit released … about the perils of chronic absenteeism. But given how vital it is for our children to be in school and learning, I urge the department to do even more and reexamine the guidelines provided to local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-audit-recommends-additional-steps-reduce-student-absenteeismExcessive Payments for Durable Medical Equipment Rentals (Follow-Up)
… audit report, Medicaid Program – Excessive Payments for Durable Medical Equipment Rentals (Report 2021-S-36 ). About the Program The Department of Health (DOH) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/04/excessive-payments-durable-medical-equipment-rentals-followPresident of Gingerbread Learning Center and Wife Sentenced for Stealing Approximately $771,000 from Special Needs Pre-School
… after previously pleading guilty to Grand Larceny in the Second Degree. The husband and wife stole … to purchase personal items including; landscaping for their home, car and insurance payments for their vehicles, … the defendants to five years’ probation over the strong objections of my office,” District Attorney Michael E. …
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)
… activities and cellular telephone purchases and use for the period July 1, 2013 through August 31, 2014. … The Network Systems Administrator did not properly review cell phone invoices, and the claims auditor did not properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/08/14/sayville-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-cellularDiNapoli Audit: Drivers for Disabled New Yorkers Drove with Suspended Licenses; Racked up Hundreds of Violations, Including Speeding Through School Zones
… ensured that the employees who transport clients in NYC drive safely and have valid driver's licenses, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … expired licenses. Of 282 employees reviewed, 50 had their license suspended at least once between April 1, 2015 and …
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
… a class D Felony, and Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the First Degree for stealing approximately … October 25, 1947 58 Brookwillow Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ Elsie Mosesman D.O.B. October 23, 1946 58 Brookwillow Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to …
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)
… Financial records are incomplete or missing and there is no way to accurately determine the Town’s financial … control over all aspects of the Town’s finances, there is no way to be sure that all funds have been accounted for and …
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)
… that were appropriate and supported. Key Findings The Board of Directors (Board) did not effectively manage …
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
… of millions more over the years. “New York City Transit can and should do more to collect fines from those who … and delays on the rise Transit needs every dollar it can get to improve the subway service for straphangers. Fines are … payment, depends on its ability to reach respondents by phone and by mail. DiNapoli’s audit found that far too often …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-millions-nyc-transit-fines-and-fees-uncollectedChallenging a Determination – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… and cannot pay you any benefits if you do not meet all the eligibility requirements established by law. If you … Administration Bureau at [email protected] or by phone at 1-866-805-0990 or 518-474-7736 in the Albany, 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-determinationRecord of Activities (ROA) – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… out of the office Attending municipality board/committee meetings Preparing for municipality meetings Community activities in partnership with the … political party rally/candidate forum Board and committee meetings for private organizations Socializing after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/record-activities-roaCorrupt Orange County IDA Officials Ordered to Repay Over $1 Million
… of interest, were sentenced today to pay more than $1 million in restitution. Comptroller DiNapoli and D.A. Hoovler … Hoovler and the New Windsor Police that we were able to bring their crimes to light and recover over $1 million.” “As … and for working with us on this report. I hope this report will be used not only as a record of the lax oversight that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/corrupt-orange-county-ida-officials-ordered-repay-over-1-millionLife Skills Home Training Tutorial Program for Preschoolers, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… for services under these programs are based on fixed fees. During the 2017-18 school year, Life Skills served … and $598 in other miscellaneous expenses. $77,832 in compensation expenses that exceeded the average regional … than what was approved by Life Skills’ Board of Directors. $8,562 in overallocated utility expenses. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/17/life-skills-home-training-tutorial-program-preschoolers-inc-compliance-reimbursable-costDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Pled Guilty for Over $48,000 Theft
… taxpayer money that was intended to benefit elderly and-low-income families in our communities," said Special … personal expenses including retail purchases, personal cell phone bills, and groceries. Additionally, Hoffman submitted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-pled-guilty-over-48000Dynamic Center Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Education Department (SED)-approved special education provider located in Florida, New York. Dynamic provides … and personal expenses such as personal laundry and phone service costs. We identified several record-keeping …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/29/dynamic-center-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOversight of Child Protective Services (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Child Protective Services (Report 2021-S-17 ). About the Program The New York State Child Protective Services Act of 1973 was established to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/06/oversight-child-protective-services-follow