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DiNapoli: Audit Finds NYC Needs to Improve Income Verification and Enforcement at Mitchell-Lama Housing
… Some residents of Mitchell-Lama apartments in New York City make far more than the program’s maximum allowed incomes and pay a modest monthly surcharge as their only penalty, according to an … limits. “The severe shortage of affordable housing in New York demands that subsidized apartments go to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-audit-finds-nyc-needs-improve-income-verification-and-enforcement-mitchell-lama-housingXII.3 Record Retention – Accounts Payable Vouchers and Land Claims – XII. Expenditures
… System (SFS) is readily available to the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC). OSC’s Bureau of State Expenditures audits and processes agencies’ payment … and statutory authority and responsibility to audit State payments. Agencies should not anticipate an engagement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii3-record-retention-accounts-payable-vouchers-and-land-claimsDiNapoli: DEC Needs to Improve Efforts to Control Invasive Species
… The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) needs to improve efforts to control invasive species … this problem, but my auditors found several areas where DEC could strengthen its practices to identify non-native … plants and animals and stop them from spreading. I urge DEC officials to follow our recommendations to protect New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-dec-needs-improve-efforts-control-invasive-species30% New York State Initiative
… The audit covered the period from July 2022 through June 2025. About the Program New York State households with … information for total annual food costs. As of June 12, 2025, for the 2024-25 school year, 73 SFAs were reimbursed … lunch costs separately from other food costs, such as breakfast or snacks. Of the 758 SFAs we surveyed, 253 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/16/30-new-york-state-initiativeDiNapoli Audit Finds Gaps in NYC School Safety Planning
… off or were not working, among other issues. “The state Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act aims to keep … comprehensive, universal and non-intrusive protocols in place to mitigate and respond to any unthinkable emergency … align and comply with the state regulations and guidance; Work with SED to develop a process to submit school safety …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-gaps-nyc-school-safety-planningOversight of Residential Domestic Violence Programs
… violence to ensure these programs are operating in compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Our … policies and procedures, which auditors used to assess compliance. Also, OCFS disagrees with our recommendation to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/24/oversight-residential-domestic-violence-programsDiNapoli: Audit Finds Major Shortcomings in Oversight of School Safety Planning
… what it has collected or monitored school districts’ compliance with other requirements in the law or regulations. … (see audit for list) and reviewed the 14 public districts’ compliance with school safety planning requirements. DiNapoli’s audit found only partial compliance with the requirements. For example: 12 school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-audit-finds-major-shortcomings-oversight-school-safety-planningSelected Management and Operations Practices
… Corporation (ESDC). NYPA’s Business Power Allocation and Compliance group (BPAC) extracts applications in batches from … or 7.7 percent. NYPA’s primary mechanism for monitoring compliance with job commitments is flawed. In 12 cases, NYPA … In addition, NYPA has not met its own yearly target for compliance reviews. Key Recommendations Identify resources …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/01/selected-management-and-operations-practicesDiNapoli: New York on Stronger Financial Footing
… New York state ended the 2013-14 fiscal year in the strongest fiscal position in years and was able to deposit $175 million in the Rainy Day Reserve … New York state ended the 201314 fiscal year in the strongest fiscal position in years and was able to deposit $175 million in the Rainy Day Reserve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-new-york-stronger-financial-footingDiNapoli and William Glasgall Op-Ed
… The Bond Buyer published an op-ed from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and William Glasgall, Senior Director, Public Finance, at the Volcker Alliance , a nonprofit based in New York City. The full op-ed is below: In 2020 and 2021, … The Bond Buyer published an oped from New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and William …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-and-william-glasgall-op-edControls and Management of the Unemployment Insurance System
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Labor (Department) has taken appropriate steps to oversee and manage the Unemployment Insurance system and … To determine whether the Department of Labor Department has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/11/15/controls-and-management-unemployment-insurance-systemOpinion 89-1
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (authority to convert … employee's accumulated leave time into cash upon death in service) -- Leave time generally (authority to convert …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-1Opinion 98-6
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Exceptions … A county supervisor would not have a prohibited interest in a contract with a firm of which the supervisor's spouse is … required. The supervisor would have a prohibited interest in renewal of such a contract and in any additional contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-6Opinion 96 - 14
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COMMUNITY COLLEGES -- Conflicts of Interest … -- Exceptions (consideration $100 or less) -- Purchases and Sales (community college purchasing from hardware store … supplies from a hardware store owned by the trustee and the sum of the purchases plus the consideration under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-14Comptroller DiNapoli & Manhattan U.S. Attorney Announce $2.95 Million Settlement With Hospital Group For Improperly Delaying Repayment of Medicaid Funds
… New York State Comptroller, today announced a $2,950,000 settlement of a civil fraud lawsuit against Beth Israel … repayment of over $ 800,000 in Medicaid overpayments. The settlement resolves claims under the federal False Claims Act … only fully repaid the Medicaid program in 2013. With this settlement, Continuum has made admissions and is paying $2.95 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/comptroller-dinapoli-manhattan-us-attorney-announce-295-million-settlement-hospital-group-improperlyDiNapoli: Some NYC Schools Failing to Report Violent, Disruptive Incidents
… Related Audits State Education Department: Compliance With the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act New York City Department of Education: Compliance With State Arts Education Requirements New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-some-nyc-schools-failing-report-violent-disruptive-incidentsOpinion 88-44
… writing, made part of the board's minutes and otherwise in compliance with section 803. Even if it is determined that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-44DiNapoli Releases Executive Budget Report
… Despite the state’s economic recovery since the pandemic first hit three … to ongoing economic growth and fiscal stability. The state faces prolonged inflation, rising federal interest … to a report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2023-24 Executive Budget. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-releases-executive-budget-reportOversight of Direct Placement of Children
… of relatives or a suitable person via Family Court Act (FCA) Section 1017 are placed in a safe environment. The audit … decision. OCFS’ response acknowledges it has the legal authority to provide oversight before and after court … and that our findings presume that OCFS has the authority to overrule a court’s placement decision. However, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/03/02/oversight-direct-placement-childrenDiNapoli: Corporate America Must Show Progress on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
… includes one or more of the following: Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian, Native American or Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, or two or more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-corporate-america-must-show-progress-diversity-equity-inclusion