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DiNapoli Offers Proposal to Encourage Better Local Government Budgeting
… provide reimbursement from the state to municipalities for costs incurred for hiring financial advisors to assist in the development of … make in advance, avoiding the need for unpredictable tax increases or dramatic budget cuts. For a copy of the proposal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-offers-proposal-encourage-better-local-government-budgetingImproper Payments Related to the Medicare Buy-In Program (Follow-Up)
… of Medicare buy-in program eligibility are made by the New York City Human Resources Administration and the 57 other … initial audit, we identified $9.6 million in additional premium payments for individuals in the buy-in program whose …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/11/18/improper-payments-related-medicare-buy-program-followDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… gift cards they received this holiday season. Unused gift card balances can eventually be turned over to his Office of … approximately $18 million dollars’ worth of unused gift card balances to OUF. In a similar settlement, almost $3 million dollars’ worth of unused gift card balances was turned over by Apple. State law governing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsXII.7.A Responding to Voucher and Expense Report Audit Questions – XII. Expenditures
… Voucher Audit Team. Bulkload agencies must send an email for all changes in voucher contacts to … and/or the agency’s finance office are responsible for ensuring the traveler’s expenses are appropriate, when … finance office should respond to the request. If requests for additional information, clarification, or documentation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii7a-responding-voucher-and-expense-report-audit-questionsXII.6.U Payments Pursuant to Awards and Non-Judicial Settlement Agreements – XII. Expenditures
… This section informs Business Units how to process vouchers for payments pursuant to Awards and Non-Judicial Settlement … Note: These procedures take effect June 17, 2013 and are retroactive to April 1, 2013 for purposes of classifying … Settlement Agreement, the State can be required to make salary payments, non-salary payments, or both type of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6u-payments-pursuant-awards-and-non-judicial-settlement-agreementsDiNapoli: Public Must Be Alerted to Sewer Overflow Problems
… events or registered with the electronic notification system (NY-Alert) that tracks those events, potentially … discharges; and the State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) program, which controls permitted discharges … systems were not registered for the NY-Alert notification system and were not reporting overflow events. Auditors found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-public-must-be-alerted-sewer-overflow-problemsDiNapoli: Coronavirus Will Cause Multi-Year Hit to State Finances
… pandemic has caused extraordinary economic challenges in New York with punishing, still-evolving impacts on public … the enacted state budget leaves greater uncertainty for school districts, health care providers and local … report notes the state has delayed the filing deadline for 2019 tax returns for individuals and corporations from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-coronavirus-will-cause-multi-year-hit-state-financesFormer Perry Ambulance Service Manager Pleads Guilty To Larceny
… Thomas P. DiNapoli and Wyoming County District Attorney Donald G. O’Geen. Conaway was sentenced to a one year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/former-perry-ambulance-service-manager-pleads-guilty-larcenyDiNapoli: NYC Transit Should Improve Response to Safety-Related Defects
… subway station inspections. Auditors reviewed records for 10 priority "A" defects that were identified by station … including snow in the station and a clogged drain. For two defects, auditors found that information was … action had been taken. Auditors also reviewed records for 30 priority "B" defects and found that four were repaired …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-nyc-transit-should-improve-response-safety-related-defectsMedicaid Program – Medicaid Payments Made Pursuant to Medicare Part C
… $5,848 for coinsurance because there are no limits on Part C cost-sharing. If the Department limited payment of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/09/medicaid-program-medicaid-payments-made-pursuant-medicare-part-cDiNapoli: Former Rosendale Court Clerk to Repay Stolen Funds
… As a result of an audit and investigation by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, the former clerk of the town of Rosendale justice court will make full restitution … of the town of Rosendale, visit: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/towns/2014/rosendalejc.pdf DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/0215/03/dinapoli-former-rosendale-court-clerk-repay-stolen-fundsDiNapoli: Thruway Authority Needs Plan to Meet Future Costs
… “The Thruway Authority should develop a better roadmap for the future," DiNapoli said. “In addition to the Tappan … need to come up with a viable plan to make ends meet for the long term and clearly lay out how it will affect New … and taxpayers.” The Thruway Authority is responsible for overseeing and maintaining the Thruway, a 570-mile tolled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-thruway-authority-needs-plan-meet-future-costsTown of Roxbury – Payments to Not-For-Profit Organizations (2022M-177)
… payments made by the Town of Roxbury (Town) officials to certain not-for-profit organizations were appropriate … Findings We reviewed the 25 payments Town officials made to not-for-profit organizations, totaling $33,760. Officials … legal counsel in connection with each proposed payment to ensure that it does not violate Article VIII, Section 1 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/01/27/town-roxbury-payments-not-profit-organizations-2022m-177DiNapoli: Localities Spending More to Address Climate Change Hazards
… a 10-year period, with about 55% of the total in response to climate-related hazards such as increased flooding and storm damage, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Climate change poses significant threats to communities in New York. Concerns are growing about severe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-localities-spending-more-address-climate-change-hazardsDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… property. DiNapoli urges recipients to read the fine print for details about the fees and expiration dates on any cards … charge inactivity fees unless the card has been inactive for at least 12 months. Gift cards cannot expire within the … the balance remaining on the card; and Replacement fees for lost or stolen gift cards. DiNapoli’s office is currently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsTown of Attica – Payments to Not-for-Profit Organizations (2021M-125)
… - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether payments Town of Attica (Town) officials made to not-for-profit … corrective action. … Determine whether payments Town of Attica Town officials made to notforprofit organizations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/12/17/town-attica-payments-not-profit-organizations-2021m-125DiNapoli: Former Town Supervisor Sentenced to Prison for Embezzlement
… the Second Degree, as a crime of Public Corruption. As a result of his conviction, he has been ordered to pay $240,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-town-supervisor-sentenced-prison-embezzlementDiNapoli Calls on Aetna to Disclose Corporate Political Spending
… both in support of, and in opposition to, candidates for political office. Aetna’s accidental disclosure resulted … their political spending. His proposal asks companies for a comprehensive and public report that lists their … federal lobbying, payments to any trade associations used for political purposes, and payments made to any organization …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-calls-aetna-disclose-corporate-political-spendingDiNapoli Announces Robin Lois to Oversee Local Government Division
… Accountability. Lois will head the division responsible for monitoring the finances of New York’s local governments … regional offices and a staff of more than 300 responsible for auditing and budget reviews, training local officials, … Saint Mary College. She started on Jan. 4. Her annual salary is $193,589. … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-announces-robin-lois-oversee-local-government-divisionDiNapoli: MTA Faces Growing Risks to Its Capital Funding
… the MTA’s finances last year, but its capital program for maintaining and upgrading the regional transit system … in capital funds by using its operating budget to pay for more borrowing, less money would be available for day-to-day operations and goals, like increasing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-mta-faces-growing-risks-its-capital-funding