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DiNapoli: Read Fine Print on Your Holiday Gift Cards
… With the giving of gift cards during the holiday season increasing in … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers to read the fine print for details about fees and expiration dates. Even as some sellers of gift cards have eliminated inactivity fees, consumers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-read-fine-print-your-holiday-gift-cardsState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Impact of a Late State Budget
… widespread and some sectors of our economy may take years to recover. The state Legislature and Governor are in the … or have payments set up on direct withdrawal, I urge them to be mindful of the impact of a late state budget on their … the Governor and state Legislature are working hard to get the budget done. Now more than ever, we need a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-impact-late-state-budgetResources and Responsibilities: New York State’s Environmental Funding
… chemical and petroleum bulk storage facilities. 6 Over 300 State Forests comprising 800,000 acres. 7 115 Wildlife … Figure 5. Appropriations in recent fiscal years have been $300 million annually and the SFY 2021-22 Executive Budget proposes a $300 million appropriation for the coming year. Disbursements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/resources-and-responsibilities-new-york-states-environmental-fundingOversight of Obesity and Diabetes Prevention Programs (Follow-Up) (2019-F-43)
To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Obesity and Diabetes Prevention ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19f43.pdfEnforcement of the Mitchell-Lama Surcharge Provisions
… income limit for that apartment, building management is required to add a surcharge, up to a maximum of 50 … the monthly rent or carrying charge. Payment of surcharges is a legal obligation. It is important that surcharges for tenants with incomes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/10/enforcement-mitchell-lama-surcharge-provisionsEmployer Education Seminars
… NYSLRS employers can schedule training seminars for benefit and reporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/employer-education-seminarsDiNapoli: Former Marbletown Fire Chief Arrested for Stealing Over $100K From Department
… Christine Callanan and the New York State Police announced William Storrs, a former fire chief and treasurer, was … Marbletown Volunteer Fire Department in Newark, New York. “William Storrs was elected fire chief after serving as … Christine Callanan and the New York State Police announced William Storrs a former fire chief and treasurer was arrested …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-former-marbletown-fire-chief-arrested-stealing-over-100k-departmentUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Long Island Bone and Joint, LLP
… provided to Empire Plan members. United contracts with in-network (participating) providers who agree to accept … Members pay a nominal co-payment to the participating provider for the services rendered. Members may also choose to receive services from out-of-network (non-participating) providers. United reimburses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/01/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-long-island-bone-and-joint-llpDiNapoli: Eight Villages, Three Cities Designated in Fiscal Stress
… three villages in “significant fiscal stress” are Island Park (Nassau), Valley Stream (Nassau) and Wappingers Falls (Dutchess). The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-eight-villages-three-cities-designated-fiscal-stressEast Bloomfield Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-10)
… identify, report and implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets? Audit … used in plumbing and has since been identified as toxic to people, especially young children. Lead poisoning can … or causing hearing and speech problems which can lead to greater difficulty performing well in school and beyond. 1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/11/east-bloomfield-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25DiNapoli: New York on Stronger Financial Footing
… a statewide, full-day pre-kindergarten program, of which $300 million is targeted to New York City. Provides no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-new-york-stronger-financial-footingElwood Union Free School District – Electronic Transfers (2014M-133)
… was to evaluate the District’s controls over electronic transfers for the period July 1, 2012 through August 31, 2013. Background The Elwood Union Free School District is located in the Town of Huntington, Suffolk … procedures or Board resolutions to govern electronic transfers. As a result, the Treasurer and a payroll clerk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/11/elwood-union-free-school-district-electronic-transfers-2014m-133Town of Hamden – Financial Condition (2013M-86)
… which comprises five elected members – the Town Supervisor and four Board members – governs the Town. The Town’s 2013 … Town resources. Although fund balance has rebounded some in 2012, there has been a steady decline of 69 percent … budget amendments for the 2012 budget until January 2013, one month after the budget lapsed. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/28/town-hamden-financial-condition-2013m-86DiNapoli: More State Involvement Needed to Address Local Emergency Medical Services Challenges
… requirements, and cases where patients refused transport. Local Costs Increasing The total number of local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-more-state-involvement-needed-address-local-emergency-medical-services-challengesSecurity and Effectiveness of the Department of Labor’s Unemployment Insurance System
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Labor’s (Department) Unemployment Insurance System is secure, operating effectively, and available to continue critical processing in the event of a disaster or … To determine whether the Department of Labors Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/24/security-and-effectiveness-department-labors-unemployment-insurance-systemEnglish Language Learners Programs
… whether school districts are providing services to English Language Learners as required. The audit covered the … achievement gap between students learning the English language and their English-proficient peers, as demonstrated through lower test … whether school districts are providing services to English Language Learners as required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/18/english-language-learners-programsDiNapoli: State Must Consider Pros and Cons of Gaming Revenues, Problem Gambling
… Overall, actual revenues have been about two-thirds of casino developers’ initial projections and thus far economic … the Gaming Commission to report regularly on how actual casino revenues to the state and job numbers compare to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-state-must-consider-pros-and-cons-gaming-revenues-problem-gamblingBrighton Central School District – Separation Payments Audit Follow Up (2016M-119-F)
… Background The District serves the Towns of Brighton and Pittsford in Monroe County. An elected seven-member Board … action, two recommendations were partially implemented and one recommendation was not implemented. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/03/03/brighton-central-school-district-separation-payments-audit-follow-2016mGates-Chili Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-53)
… transfers to capital projects and reserves, overstating encumbrances by $827,000 and not using $5.3 million in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/21/gates-chili-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-53DiNapoli Urges State to Improve Nursing Home Equipment Inspections
… by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "New York state is doing the bare minimum when it comes to inspecting … and reporting deficient practices to the public. But this is New York, and we should be going above and beyond the … certifies nursing home compliance through unannounced, on-site inspections, commonly referred to as surveys. DiNapoli's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-urges-state-improve-nursing-home-equipment-inspections