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Harrisville Central School District – Transportation State Aid and Debt for Bus Purchases (2020M-48)
… ] Audit Objective Determine whether the District applied for all transportation State aid for new bus acquisitions. Determine whether the Board and District officials properly issued and accounted for debt issued for new bus acquisitions. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/07/02/harrisville-central-school-district-transportation-state-aid-and-debt-busMitchell Lama Applicants Charged $200 for Virtually No Chance of Apartment in Their Lifetime
… Despite waiting lists for Mitchell Lama apartments being very long and turnover … we’ve found. Collecting fees with virtually no chance for an apartment gives applicants false hope and compromises … York Hill on the Upper East Side. They held six lotteries for applicants to get on waiting lists for apartments in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/mitchell-lama-applicants-charged-200-virtually-no-chance-apartment-their-lifetimeDiNapoli: NYC Projects Budget Surplus For 2017, But Faces Risks With Federal Budget Cuts
… New York City projects a surplus of $3.7 billion in fiscal year (FY) 2017, but faces the risk … FY 2018, balancing that year's budget. The city's latest financial plan shows that FY 2018 budget is balanced, but the … the impact with its own funds rather than allowing vital services to be cut. These estimates exclude most federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-nyc-projects-budget-surplus-2017-faces-risks-federal-budget-cutsDiNapoli: MTA Needs to Refocus Attention on Overdue Upgrades and Preparations for Extreme Weather
… climate change poses to transit, and its most recent 20-year needs assessment shows many capital needs are overdue … transit system.” To prepare for the release of its five-year capital programs, the MTA creates a 20-year capital … 2015-2019 capital program — to replace those over 40 years old and prone to break downs — but the new cars are not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-mta-needs-refocus-attention-overdue-upgrades-and-preparations-extreme-weatherDiNapoli: Some Bright Spots for NYC Finances in FY21, but Long-Term Challenges Looming
… City is projecting a $3.4 billion surplus for city fiscal year (FY) 2021 because of better-than-projected revenues from … and anticipates $421 million from overestimating its prior year’s expenses. These budget actions are partially offset by … reserves to attain balance in FY 2022. The three-year city funds revenue shortfall for FY 2022 to FY 2024 is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-some-bright-spots-nyc-finances-fy21-long-term-challenges-loomingDiNapoli: New York City's Government Workforce Expected to Increase for First Time Since Pandemic
… was in effect from October 2023 through February 2024 as part of the city’s Program to Eliminate the Gap, but staffing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-new-york-citys-government-workforce-expected-increase-first-time-pandemicDiNapoli: Former Erie County Deputy Clerk Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From County
… of former Deputy Erie County Clerk Alexander McDougall for allegedly stealing over $200,000 in county funds. … County Sheriff John Garcia, he is being held accountable for his crimes.” District Attorney Flynn said: “This … Comptroller’s Office and Erie County Sheriff’s Office for their work in this ongoing investigation. While …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-erie-county-deputy-clerk-arrested-stealing-more-200000-countyDiNapoli: Many NYC Senior Citizens Remaining Too Long on DFTA Wait Lists for Services
… seniors are waiting months on the New York City Department for the Aging’s (DFTA) client wait lists to get critical … to ensure they complied with the agency’s standards for delivering services to seniors. A random sample of 53 … instances where providers failed to meet DFTA’s standards for delivering timely services to 18 of the clients (34%). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-many-nyc-senior-citizens-remaining-too-long-dfta-wait-lists-servicesUnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York: Improper Payments for Acupuncture and Acupuncture-Related Services (Follow-Up)
… (Report 2020-S-7 ). About the Program The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by the … insurance coverage to over 1.2 million active and retired State, local government, and school district employees, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/20/unitedhealthcare-insurance-company-new-york-improper-payments-acupuncture-and-acupunctureDiNapoli: Former Oneida City Chamberlain Arrested for Stealing More Than $78,000 in City Funds
… Gabor, and the New York State Police for their work in uncovering this theft.” “The District Attorney’s Office is … Andrews, 77, is charged with allegedly stealing $78,881.55 in tax, water and sewer payments that were made in cash … grand larceny, corrupting the government, falsifying business records and tampering with public records, all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-former-oneida-city-chamberlain-arrested-stealing-more-78000-city-fundsDiNapoli: School District and Big City Tax Levy Cap at 2% for Second Straight Year
… Factors Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-school-district-and-big-city-tax-levy-cap-2-percent-second-straight-yearXI.4.B Standard Contract Language for Grant Contracts: Fixed Term, Multiyear Contracts and Simplified Renewals – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… this information may vary depending upon the program. For example: If the contractor’s program is fully operational and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi4b-standard-contract-language-grant-contracts-fixed-term-multiyear-contracts-and-simplifiedMedicaid Program – Managed Care Payments for Services Not Coordinated Through Recipient Restriction Program Providers
… or via referral from those providers. Generally, claims for non-emergency services submitted for a restricted recipient should not be paid if the service … of the Medicaid Inspector General (OMIG) is responsible for administering and monitoring the Restriction Program. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/11/26/medicaid-program-managed-care-payments-services-not-coordinated-through-recipientDiNapoli: Disgraced Top Officials at School for At-Risk Students Arraigned on Public Corruption Charges
… to the Westchester County District Attorney’s office for partnering with my office and continuing to pursue … allegedly diverted to the defendants could have been used for student achievement. My office will work diligently to … such as jewelry, luxury handbags, private school fees for relatives, and veterinary services. Mr. Levy, 55, of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-disgraced-top-officials-school-risk-students-arraigned-public-corruption-chargesDiNapoli Report Looks at New York's Social Insurance Programs for Unemployed and Injured Workers
… financial support during difficult times in the lives of hundreds of thousands New York workers and their families … P. DiNapoli that reviews the benefit amounts, limits, and wage replacement rate of these programs and how they compare … only Texas, New Jersey and Connecticut providing higher rates. However, New York’s $1,171 maximum benefit is lower …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-report-looks-new-yorks-social-insurance-programs-unemployed-and-injured-workersRFP#24-07 – Professional Auditing Services for New York State’s Annual Financial Statements and eMedNY
… 18, 2024) Note: the solicitation has been posted in Adobe Acrobat PDF format and may be opened with the free … Acrobat reader, available through this link: https://get.adobe.com/reader/ … Through this Request for Proposals RFP …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/procurement/rfp24-07DiNapoli: Town of Alexander Clerk Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Nearly $3,000 of Taxpayer Funds
… of Shannon Tiede, the clerk of the Town of Alexander, for allegedly stealing nearly $3,000 from the town and … “I thank District Attorney Finnell and the State Police for their ongoing partnership in combatting public … Mui, the State Comptroller and the New York State Police for their hard work on this investigation.” New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-town-alexander-clerk-arrested-allegedly-stealing-nearly-3000-taxpayer-fundsThe North Country Is Among the Top Regions in the State for Agricultural Sales
… there are ongoing threats to this industry as outlined in a new report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New … $1.2 billion in agricultural sales in 2022. This includes being the state’s leading producer of poultry and eggs in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-north-countryDiNapoli: Former CFO of St. Johnsville Volunteer Ambulance Corp. Arrested for Stealing Over $26,000
… to commit financial crimes will be held responsible for their actions,” Pearson said. “I would like to personally … a clear-cut example of an individual using their position for their own personal benefit,” James said. “I applaud the … Volunteer Ambulance Corp. company accounts purportedly for personal and sick leave accruals to which she was not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-former-cfo-st-johnsville-volunteer-ambulance-corp-arrested-stealing-over-26000DiNapoli: New Law Makes It Easier for the Comptroller To Return Your Lost Money
… legislation enabling the Office of the State Comptroller to expedite certain unclaimed funds payments of $250 or less. … office holds over $19 billion in unclaimed funds, and we want to make sure that every New Yorker can easily claim … funds get back into the hands of their rightful owners. “I want to thank Senator Sepúlveda and Assemblymember McDonald …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-new-law-makes-it-easier-comptroller-return-your-lost-money