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DiNapoli: DEC Needs to Improve Efforts to Control Invasive Species
… The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) needs to improve efforts … ecosystems and be harmful to people. They cause a loss of wildlife habitat, native plants, fish and animals as well … the last 10 years funding an Adirondack Park wide system of staffed boat inspection and decontamination stations," …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-dec-needs-improve-efforts-control-invasive-speciesComptroller DiNapoli Releases Special Education Audits
… the expenses reported to SED by every program provider of special education services for preschool children with … the expenses reported to SED by every program provider of special education services for preschool children with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-special-education-auditsDiNapoli: Audit Uncovers $425 Million in Missed Medicaid Drug Rebates
… a new drug rebate administration and management services contractor will begin processing drug rebates in the second quarter of 2018, and they are working with the contractor to improve the quality of the drug rebate process … DOH: Regularly monitor the activities of the new rebate contractor to ensure the accuracy of the drug rebate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-audit-uncovers-425-million-missed-medicaid-drug-rebatesState Health Department Unnecessarily Paid over $1 Billion for Patients Covered by Private Insurance
… such improper premium payments; however, these efforts only target NYSOH-enrolled recipients. DOH has not put …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-health-department-unnecessarily-paid-over-1-billion-patients-covered-private-insuranceDiNapoli Audit Praises Waterville Central School District
… Waterville Central School District, located in Oneida County, … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “I commend school officials in Waterville for putting proper safeguards in place to protect … in schools until they receive proper background clearance, Waterville is setting an example for other districts.” State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-audit-praises-waterville-central-school-districtState Comptroller DiNapoli Launches Academy for Local Government Officials
… training opportunities, including accounting schools, regional seminars and monthly webinars. There are also … interests. In 2014, more than 10,000 local officials received training through the Comptroller’s efforts. To find … The website has a full course catalogue and course calendar, and allows local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-launches-academy-local-government-officialsDiNapoli: Fiscal Stress Remains Low in Villages
… jeopardy.” Using financial indicators that include year-end fund balance, short-term borrowing and patterns of … (Greene); Akron (Erie); Ardsley (Westchester); and West Hampton Dunes (Suffolk). DiNapoli’s office found that … listed in fiscal stress in 2013, only four – Amityville, West Hampton Dunes, Marcellus and Red Hook – remained in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-remains-low-villagesState Comptroller DiNapoli and District Attorney Scarpino Announce Arrest in $60K Pension Payments
… Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. announced the arrest of Rochelle Rose for grand larceny … Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. said: "Stealing from public funds hurts everyone. This is … Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A Scarpino Jr announced the arrest of Rochelle Rose for grand larceny in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-district-attorney-scarpino-announce-arrest-60k-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Queens Economy Takes Off
… makes Queens the most sought after place to live in NYC. I only hope the next census properly reflects the 25% increase … higher than the citywide share (32 percent) and second only to Staten Island. Queens has the most single-family …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-queens-economy-takes-offDiNapoli Audit Finds Gaps in NYC School Safety Planning
… meeting required by the city was poor. One school had only one or two of its 11 members in attendance for nine of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-gaps-nyc-school-safety-planningNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Continues to Hold Corporate America Accountable for Poor Climate Policies
… several companies to set targets for lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, use more renewable energy, increase … pressure on the company to take action. Three oil and gas companies — Concho Resources, Inc. (CXO), Range Resources …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-continues-hold-corporate-america-accountable-poor-climate-policiesComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District , Springs Union Free School District and the Wayne Central School District . “In an era of limited … nearly four times the 4 percent statutory limit. Wayne Central School District – Financial Management and Property Purchase and Disposal (Wayne County) District officials have made limited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli Audit: Next In Line For Mitchell-Lama Apartments Were Skipped
… DiNapoli said. “No one should wait years for an apartment only to be passed over without explanation. Greater vigilance … Managing agents had no electronic record of waiting lists, only paper lists. In addition to missing contact information, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-audit-next-line-mitchell-lama-apartments-were-skippedOpinion 88-1
… may require." Section 1-102 does not expressly state that only property which is no longer needed for village purposes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-1DiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Over $300,000
… District Attorney Todd Carville, and the New York State Police announced today. The defendant, Jonnell Rose, was … “I thank District Attorney Carville and the New York State Police for their partnership in this investigation.” “I want to commend our State Police members along with our partners at the Comptroller’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-stealing-over-300000DiNapoli Named Lead Plaintiff in Crowdstrike Shareholder Lawsuit
… filed against Crowdstrike, its chief executive officer and chief financial officer, centers on false statements made … up to the July 19, 2024, worldwide IT outage caused by the Austin, Texas-based company’s failed software updates and resulting plummet in share value. “Crowdstrike misled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-named-lead-plaintiff-crowdstrike-shareholder-lawsuitDiNapoli Releases May State Cash Report
… tax payments due in June should provide more insight on how current economic conditions are affecting individuals … from the prior month. The cash report focuses primarily on the General Fund and All Governmental Funds. The General … and other fiscal issues. These are easily accessible on his transparency website called Open Book New York ( …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-releases-may-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: NYC Transit Must Ensure Cameras and Security Equipment Are Maintained and in Working Order
… maintained regularly. When security equipment fails it can have severe consequences.” MTA has taken steps to secure … the COVID-19 pandemic as reasons for the delays. Transit does preventative maintenance of security equipment—cleaning, … maintainers and challenges in finding parts for obsolete cameras. Transit uses a number of alarms, cameras and ID card …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-transit-must-ensure-cameras-and-security-equipment-are-maintained-and-working-orderDiNapoli Op-Ed in Times Union: NY Needs an Independent Commission to Review State's COVID Response
… The Times Union published an op-ed from New York State … report by the Olson Group, prepared under contract with New York state, was expected to be an objective assessment of … The Times Union published an oped from New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-op-ed-times-union-ny-needs-independent-commission-review-states-covid-responseDiNapoli: Former Marbletown Fire Chief Pleads Guilty in Connection With $100K Theft From the Department
… State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced that William Storrs, a former fire chief and treasurer, pleaded … New York. “Instead of safeguarding fire department funds, William Storrs abused his position as treasurer and chief to … State Police Superintendent Steven G James announced that William Storrs a former fire chief and treasurer pleaded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-former-marbletown-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-connection-100k-theft-department