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DiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Sentenced for Theft of Over $86,000
… announced that Jennifer Colucci, a former tax collector for the town of Beekman, was sentenced to pay full … My thanks to District Attorney Parisi and the State Police for their assistance in ensuring justice was served in this … the law and stealing from town funds that were meant for the residents and schools within the town. We will always …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-sentenced-theft-over-86000DiNapoli: Rise in NYC Metro Area Housing Costs Outpaces Other U.S. Cities
… half of tenants in the city spend 30% of their income on rent, forcing them to make tough choices. City and state … housing costs, which include shelter (mortgage payments, rent and property taxes), utilities, operations/maintenance, … or 53% of households spent over 30% of their income on rent in 2021, which has remained significantly high over the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-rise-nyc-metro-area-housing-costs-outpaces-other-us-citiesPeconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (2023-MR-1)
… report – pdf] We also issued five individual reports to the following Towns: East Hampton , Riverhead , Shelter … the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (CPF) to ensure that all collections were properly supported, … the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund CPF to ensure that all collections were properly supported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/peconic-bay-community-preservation-fund-2023-mr-1DiNapoli: Contractor Charged State for Booze & Sunset Cruise
… Montauk Yacht Club Resort & Marina, and more than $22,000 for a staff picnic, according to an report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The rules for conference costs are clear,” DiNapoli said. “And lavish … agencies must make sure that contractors are reimbursed for legitimate expenses only.” PSCH had a five-year, nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-contractor-charged-state-booze-sunset-cruiseDiNapoli: Oswego Teacher Charged With Stealing Over $4,000 From CiTi BOCES
… was charged with falsifying his time sheets to steal more than $4,000 from his employer, the Center for Instruction … was charged with falsifying his time sheets to steal more than $4000 from his employer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-oswego-teacher-charged-stealing-over-4000-citi-bocesDiNapoli: Audit Finds $6.8 Million in Medicaid Overpayments
… should have been covered by managed care plans, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … in which the Department of Health’s eMedNY system failed to catch millions in overpayments. To its credit, the department is working to recoup these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-audit-finds-68-million-medicaid-overpaymentsDivision of Housing and Community Renewal: Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments in New York City
… Objectives To determine whether tenants living in Mitchell-Lama developments supervised by Homes and … or improvements where warranted. Title 9 of the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (Regulations) outlines … more. Ensure Program staff maintain a current and accurate list of the DHCR-supervised developments and communicate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/15/division-housing-and-community-renewal-physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchellDiNapoli: Pre-K Special Education Schools Took $1.4 Million in Unallowed Expenses
… costs, according to audits released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Our audits continue to … their services. The schools report their expenses to the State Education Department (SED), which partially reimburses … Aim High Children’s Services or go to http://www.osc.state.ny.us/audits . For access to state and local government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-pre-k-special-education-schools-took-14-million-unallowed-expensesDiNapoli: NYC Health + Hospitals Struggles With Temporary Staffing Costs
… February 2020 and September 2022, temporary staffing at H+H grew by 83% to offset the loss of staff nurses while … office anticipates will remain elevated through at least FY 2024. “For many NYC residents, NYC Health + … of registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical nurses at H+H facilities declined by 6% and 31%, respectively, from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-nyc-health-hospitals-struggles-temporary-staffing-costsDiNapoli: Approves $4.7 Million DOT Bridge Contract After Integrity Monitor Put in Place
… he has approved a $4.7 million contract with Limnes Corp. of Whitestone, N.Y., to paint 13 state bridges in Nassau and Suffolk counties after the Department of Transportation (DOT) put an independent integrity monitor in place. “After …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-approves-47-million-dot-bridge-contract-after-integrity-monitor-put-placeDiNapoli: Too Many New Yorkers Still Without High-Speed Broadband Access
… Broadband access is increasingly necessary for everyday activities and … but Empire State Development’s (ESD) New NY Broadband Program has fallen short of its mission to bring universal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-too-many-new-yorkers-still-without-high-speed-broadband-accessDiNapoli: Syracuse City School District Teacher Pleads Guilty in Time Theft Scheme
… Program pleaded guilty to corrupting the government in the 3 rd Degree, in connection with submitting false timecards to SCSD. As … Attorney Fitzpatrick for his continuing partnership in combatting public corruption and for holding Mr. Cecile …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-syracuse-city-school-district-teacher-pleads-guilty-time-theft-schemeDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Exceed Initial Projections By $7.2 Billion Through First Six Months
… State tax receipts in State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22 exceeded the Enacted Budget … standing by using surplus revenues to bolster rainy day fund reserves and fund critical infrastructure projects instead of issuing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-exceed-initial-projections-72-billion-through-first-six-monthsIX.11.B Federal Program Information Act of 1977 (As Amended) – IX. Federal Grants
… programs and directs the General Services Administration (GSA) and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget … federal awarding agencies to provide annual information to GSA and OMB on all domestic assistance programs and … federally funded. Using this information as a source, the GSA issues an annual Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix11b-federal-program-information-act-1977-amendedOversight of Provider Consolidated Fiscal Reports – Independent Living, Inc.
… OMH provides funding for these programs to counties, which then contract with the providers who offer the actual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/02/oversight-provider-consolidated-fiscal-reports-independent-living-incHousing Trust Fund Corporation: Internal Controls and Maximization of Federal Funding for Community Development Block Grant & HOME Investment Partnerships Programs (Follow-Up)
… two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Housing Trust Fund Corporation: Internal Controls Over and … of decent, safe, and affordable housing, principally for low- and moderate-income households across the State. While CDBG and HOME share …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/11/housing-trust-fund-corporation-internal-controls-and-maximization-federal-funding-communityDiNapoli Releases April State Cash Report
… collected $8.2 billion in taxes during the first month of the 2016-17 fiscal year, a decline of $420.4 million or 4.9 percent from April 2015, according … estimated personal income tax (PIT) payments as a result of weaker financial market performance in 2015 than in 2014. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-releases-april-state-cash-reportDiNapoli Releases Annual IDA Report
… net tax exemptions per capita ($22), while the Capital District had the highest ($93) in 2020. In 2020, IDAs had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-releases-annual-ida-reportDiNapoli: NYC Metro Transportation Costs Rose 56% Over Past Decade, Slower Than Other Major Areas
… P. DiNapoli. Transportation made up the second largest cost for New Yorkers, behind housing, at 14% of household spending. “Many New Yorkers struggle to make … year-round full week student MetroCards, and the costs of living associated with vehicle dependence in transit deserts, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/draft-dinapoli-nyc-metro-transportation-costs-grew-slower-other-major-cities-still-rose-29-percentDiNapoli: Nurse Hiring Improves but Temp Staff Costs Remain Elevated at NYC Health + Hospitals
… did pre-pandemic. While collective bargaining agreements have contributed to increased permanent nurse hiring, it will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-nurse-hiring-improves-temp-staff-costs-remain-elevated-nyc-health-hospitals