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State Comptroller Releases Municipal Audits
… The board also inappropriately used town funds to pay at least $8,000 for fundraising activities. Auditors … December 2017 but was completed in October 2020. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/state-comptroller-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Charges Against Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas
… his inaugural committee for personal use and his failure to disclose it. "This official allegedly misused campaign … by Executive Attorney General Margaret Garnett. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-charges-against-mount-vernon-mayor-richardMedicaid Program – Questionable Payments for Practitioner Services and Pharmacy Claims Pertaining to a Selected Physician
… Purpose To determine if Dr. Riaz Ahmad complied with Medicaid … participating in the Medicaid program are required to maintain complete, legible records for each Medicaid … program for office visits significantly decreased – by about 55 percent. Similarly, payments for prescription drugs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/18/medicaid-program-questionable-payments-practitioner-services-and-pharmacy-claims-pertainingOversight of Disability Services (Follow-Up)
To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report Oversight of Disability Services 2021S42
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/14/oversight-disability-services-followAs Racial Homeownership Disparities Persist, State's Mortgage Agency Increases Lending to Minority and Low-Income Borrowers
… The State of New York Mortgage Agency (SONYMA) has boosted lending and … disadvantaged communities, increasing its share of loans provided to low-income and minority borrowers over … Calendar Year (CY) 2023, SONYMA’s loans accounted for 1% of mortgages originated in New York. While all mortgages …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/racial-homeownership-disparities-persist-states-mortgage-agency-increases-lending-minority-and-lowDiNapoli Audit: ESD Needs To Increase Transparency of Its Real Estate Holdings and Sales of Properties Below Fair Market Value
… economic development, business investment and job creation in New York. The Public Authorities Law (PAL) requires it to … published a detailed report on its real estate portfolio in December 2022 after the current audit began. Before that … the vacant properties are former correctional facilities in the New York City area (Downstate, Bayview, and Lincoln). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-audit-esd-needs-increase-transparency-its-real-estate-holdings-and-sales-properties-belowDiNapoli: Monroe County Failed to Monitor Contractor Operating Golf Courses, Costing Taxpayers
… with Tindale Inc. for the operation of the county’s three golf courses, allowing the vendor to retain nearly $250,000 … to contribute $300,000 for a substantial clubhouse project at one course, and to make $100,000 in other capital … county gave notice that it would terminate the contract at the end of 2014. DiNapoli’s auditors found that county …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-monroe-county-failed-monitor-contractor-operating-golf-courses-costing-taxpayersCUNY Bulletin No. CU-422
… who are Active in a paid status or in a Paid Leave status on 12/15/10 receive $756.57. Hourly employees who work 950 or … will be no special tax calculations. For employees who have an additional tax amount in their record, the additional … The Earn Code HSD and the amount paid will be displayed on the payroll register. The earnings description “Health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-422-cuny-nurses-health-specialty-differentialCUNY Bulletin No. CU-443
… Purpose To provide agencies with procedures for processing payment of … Systems and Operations at CUNY Central Office. Questions about this Bulletin may be directed to your Payroll Auditor. … To provide agencies with procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-443-cuny-nurses-health-specialty-differentialImproper Payments for Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction Drugs, Procedures, and Supplies Provided to Medicaid Recipients, Including Sex Offenders (Follow-Up)
… of the six recommendations made in our initial audit report, Improper Payments for Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction Drugs, Procedures, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/08/improper-payments-sexual-and-erectile-dysfunction-drugs-procedures-and-supplies-providedDiNapoli Releases Report on Tax Check-Off Donations
… contributions and related funds that had not yet been used for their intended purposes. “New York taxpayers generously … need to make sure the money gets put to work promptly for these worthy causes and provide the accountability that … taxpayers rightly expect.” New York taxpayers’ choices for making charitable donations through check-offs on their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-releases-report-tax-check-off-donationsNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Companies to Adopt Better Workers' Rights Policies
… are fundamental human rights,” DiNapoli said. “The right to join unions, without interference, and collectively … interests, and in the long-term interests of shareholders, to ensure workers are treated fairly.” All of the proposals … a sound, sustainable and profitable long-term strategy. About the New York State Common Retirement Fund The New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-calls-companies-adopt-better-workers-rights-policiesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Half Hollow Hills Community Library City of Newburgh Onondaga County Probation Department Town of Skaneateles and the City of Tonawanda
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Nourish NY Needs Better Oversight to Connect More Food Banks and In-State Farms to Funding
… The Nourish New York program (Nourish NY) was created to help the 1-in-10 … jointly managing Nourish NY may have limited the program's ability to fund certain food bank purchases, and thus … now essential state program demands immediate resolution. I thank State Comptroller DiNapoli for conducting this audit, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-nourish-ny-needs-better-oversight-connect-more-food-banks-and-state-farms-fundingDiNapoli: NYC Secure Juvenile Detention Centers Need To Improve Safety and Access to Services for Youth
… The New York City Administration for Children Services (ACS) must improve its oversight and … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The New York City Administration for Children Services has to improve its operations and … the youth are prepared to re-enter society and have hope for a better future.” ACS oversees Horizon Juvenile Center in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-nyc-secure-juvenile-detention-centers-need-improve-safety-and-access-services-youthFormer Treasurer of Putnam Engine & Hose Co. of the Port Chester Volunteer Fire Dept. Pleads Guilty to Embezzling More Than $38,000
… vigilant oversight of anyone in charge of public funds. I thank U.S. Attorney Berman, the FBI and the New York State … William F. Sweeney Jr. said: "Those who serve the public should be held to a higher standard of integrity and … trust." NYSP Superintendent George P. Beach II said: "I want to commend our Troopers along with our state and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/former-treasurer-putnam-engine-hose-co-port-chester-volunteer-fire-dept-pleads-guilty-embezzling-moreCost-Saving Ideas: A Guide to Justice Court Consolidation in Villages and Towns
… Town and village courts play a vital role in the New York State Unified Court System, as these courts … explore consolidation of justice courts, when practicable. In these cases, towns and villages should consider … relevant issues. Consolidation Process for Justice Courts in Villages If a village has its own justice court, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-guide-justice-court-consolidation-villages-and-townsXI.11.F Contract Monitoring – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… of goods or services provided, personnel listed by name, title, and hours worked, whether invoices should be … assigned to appropriate staff and identify: The name and or title of the individuals(s) who will perform …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11f-contract-monitoringState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … $466,960, but could not provide documented evidence for how or why those vendors were selected. Iroquois Central … at each pump, district officials could not determine how the fuel was actually used and whether it was for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… local government audits have been issued. Village of Arkport – Water Fund Financial Operations (Steuben County) … records were not maintained, the modified accrual basis of accounting was not used and interfund activity was not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1