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Controls Over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative
… Objectives To determine whether controls over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) are sufficient to ensure the needs of high-risk target populations are being met, and … was living in the unit and had changed the locks on the door. In June 2023, the provider located the resident in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/21/controls-over-empire-state-supportive-housing-initiativeDiNapoli: Former Morley Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $16,000
… pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the fourth degree for stealing over $16,000 from the company over a three-year … Attorney Gary Pasqua and the New York State Police for partnering with my office to bring her to justice.” Perkins, who worked for the fire company from 2016 to 2019, made unauthorized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-former-morley-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-16000DiNapoli: Mobile Sports Betting Adds to State Revenue, But Calls to Problem Gambling Hotline Rise as Gaming Expansion Continues
… due in large part to gaming facilities being closed for five months because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Two years … funds spending. While nearly 95% of the revenues were used for education purposes, they averaged just over one dollar of … 2021-22, mobile sports betting generated $360.7 million for the state, far more than the $99 million initially …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-mobile-sports-betting-adds-state-revenue-calls-problem-gambling-hotline-rise-gamingDiNapoli: 22 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… Thomas P. DiNapoli’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring System for the school year (SY) ending June 30, 2024, up from 16 … districts with stress designations largely reflects recent increases in state and federal aid. “Pandemic-related federal … from $15.6 billion to $22.1 billion (and accounting for 44.6% of total revenues). A significant portion of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-22-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressXII.6.M Lien Processing and Financial Reporting for Sole Custody Accounts – XII. Expenditures
… and filing requirements, as well as lien processing for those Business Units that make payments outside of the … return), and a copy must be filed with the IRS. For a list of payments subject to IRS reporting, please see … XII, Section 10.C . Process and Document Preparation: For Online Business Units, the Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6m-lien-processing-and-financial-reporting-sole-custody-accountsXI.10 Third Party Contracting - Contracting "for" the State – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… but rather, is to procure such goods or services for the State through a contract with a third party (the … acts as a procurement conduit and enter into contract(s) “for” the state agency. In such situations, the third-party … the State Contractor and the Third Party Contractor for those goods or services are contracts “for” the State and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi10-third-party-contracting-contracting-stateXIII.4.E Overnight Per Diem Rates – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… for travel are updated in SFS each year to coincide with CONUS rate changes. These changes generally take effect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii4e-overnight-diem-ratesXI.12.B Contract Assignments – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… under a contract and that their consent is required for certain transfers. State Finance Law, Article 9, Section … agencies may waive prior written consent when the reason for the transfer is due to a reorganization, merger or … under the contract, including the responsibility for contract performance and right to payment, to another …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12b-contract-assignmentsDiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $25,000 in Her Deceased Mother's State Pension Payments
… the New York State Police, she is being held accountable for her crime. My office will continue to partner with law … Williams said, “Concealing the death of a family member for personal financial gain is beyond reprehensible and … at the State Comptroller’s Office and State Police, for working diligently with my office to bring justice and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-25000-her-deceased-mothers-state-pensionControls Over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative
… the providers to maintain confidential and comprehensive case files that document and demonstrate service provision … conditions at some housing units, and inadequate case management for support services. Of a sample of 81 … address each resident’s needs and goals. Eight residents’ case files (10%) were lacking evidence of adequate case …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/08/controls-over-empire-state-supportive-housing-initiativeDiNapoli: Proposed Congressional Cuts to SNAP Program Mean More New Yorkers Without Enough Food
… during the pandemic were instrumental in preventing large increases in food insecurity during that time. These benefits … reaching 1.75 million in March 2025. While prices for food-at-home were relatively stable in the years … did so due to the cost of food or inflation. These increases have not occurred in isolation, as other costs have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-proposed-congressional-cuts-snap-program-mean-more-new-yorkers-without-enough-foodDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Lagging Last Year by $1.2 Billion
… approximately $3.1 billion or 8.3 percent higher than for the same period last year. Significant increases include spending for Medicaid (up $1.6 billion primarily from federal sources) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-lagging-last-year-12-billionDiNapoli: State Contractor Failed to Pay Prevailing Wages
… “New York state law requires contractors working for the state to pay the prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits set for the locality where the work is performed, but my auditors … workers.” Shorefront Mental Health Board provides support for treatment and transition programs of the South Beach …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-state-contractor-failed-pay-prevailing-wagesChautauqua County Asst. Treasurer Guilty in $4,100 Theft
… The assistant treasurer for the Chautauqua County Water and Soil District pleaded … thank Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson for working with us on this case.” “It is through the … said. “I want to thank the State Comptroller’s Office for their efforts in bringing this case to my office for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/chautauqua-county-asst-treasurer-guilty-4100-theftDiNapoli: NYC Finances Strong But Slowing Economy Presents Risks
… Mayor de Blasio released his preliminary executive budget for fiscal year (FY) 2017 and a financial plan for FY 2016 through FY 2020. The city projects a $2.3 billion surplus for FY 2016, which will be used to balance the FY 2017 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-nyc-finances-strong-slowing-economy-presents-risksDiNapoli: New York City Projects Surplus in 2017 Despite Slower Tax Collections
… narrow the future projected budget gaps. The budget gap for FY 2018 has been reduced from $2.8 billion to $2.2 billion, and the gaps for fiscal years 2019 and 2020 are essentially unchanged at … budget gaps. In each of fiscal years 2014 and 2015, for example, tax collections exceeded the city’s initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-new-york-city-projects-surplus-2017-despite-slower-tax-collectionsDiNapoli: MTA Capital Funding Gap May Exceed $12 Billion
… that could have been used to modernize the system. For example, East Side Access is now projected to cost $10.7 … Funding the capital program has been an ongoing challenge for the MTA. Consequently, transit assets that the MTA had … committee is expected to examine priorities and financing for the next capital program. The federal government is the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-mta-capital-funding-gap-may-exceed-12-billionDiNapoli Announces $2B Strategic Partnership With Goldman Sachs Asset Management For Global Equity Investments
… Fund’s return. The partnership is the first of its kind for the Fund. “This innovative partnership gives the New York … Strategic Partnership with CRF is a landmark assignment for GSAM and we appreciate the confidence CRF has placed in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-announces-2b-strategic-partnership-goldman-sachs-asset-management-global-equity-investmentsDiNapoli: Investment in Rochester Company Returns $6.7 Million to State Pension Fund
… an approximated 21 percent internal rate of return for the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), New … In-State Private Equity Program delivers positive results for the Fund and for our local communities,” said DiNapoli. “The program has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-investment-rochester-company-returns-67-million-state-pension-fundDiNapoli Releases School Audits
… audits of the Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Boys , Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Girls , Frewsburg Central School District , Holley … and effectively.” Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Boys – Financial Operations (Albany County) School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-releases-school-audits