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Opinion 2006-6
… or without pay, to its “officers or employees,” and adopt rules and regulations in relation thereto. Section 92 does …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-6DiNapoli: Inconsistent Oversight and Guidance Left New York’s Group Home Residents at Risk During Pandemic
… to offer people with developmental disabilities safe places to live as independently as possible,” DiNapoli said. … and group homes had trouble getting masks and gowns on their own due to overwhelming demand. Masks were crucial … Populations Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-inconsistent-oversight-and-guidance-left-new-yorks-group-home-residents-risk-during-pandemicDiNapoli: New York State is Home to 4.4 Million Immigrants, Second Only to California
… percent, or 4.4 million, of the state’s population, which is well above the national average of 13 percent, according … highest concentration of immigrants within New York state is in New York City, at 37 percent. Among upstate cities, … Rochester, Syracuse, Albany and Schenectady, the figure is over 10 percent. “Utica has a rich history, going back …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-new-york-state-home-44-million-immigrants-second-only-californiaState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… the following audits have been issued: City University of New York (CUNY): Medgar Evers College: Controls Over Bank … Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS): Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program: Provider Claiming of Depreciation … expenses, costs for services that were not directly related to the programs, unallowable working capital interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Guilty Plea of Former City of Rensselaer DPW Commissioner for Stealing Scrap Metal Proceeds
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the guilty plea … Integrity Bureau is led by Bureau Chief Daniel Cort and Deputy Bureau Chief Stacy Aronowitz. The Public Integrity … part of the Division of Criminal Justice led by Executive Deputy Attorney General for Criminal Justice Kelly Donovan. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-guilty-plea-former-city-rensselaer-dpwDiNapoli: State Needs to Better Protect Water Supply Infrastructure Against Natural Disasters, Cyberattacks and Terrorism
… of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) can do more to protect the state’s water systems from attacks and the threats posed … of Homeland Security and Emergency Services DHSES can do more to protect the states water systems from attacks and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-state-needs-better-protect-water-supply-infrastructure-against-natural-disastersNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street’s 2021 Bonuses Set a New Record
… The average bonus paid to employees in New York City’s securities industry for … record high, according to annual estimates released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The … the arts and others — enjoy similar success.” While the average bonus rose 20%, the total 2021 bonus pool for New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-streets-2021-bonuses-set-new-recordPayroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-017
… to inform PayServ users who experience errors, are unsure how to complete transactions, or who need assistance with PS … on March 10, 2021 until March 15, 2021. The final payroll processed in PayServ v 9.1 will be the Administration cycle, Pay Period 24L/25C, paycheck date March 17, 2021. The first payroll processed in PayServ v …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-017-post-production-support-payserv-92Mitchell 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 very slow, some … six lotteries for applicants to get on waiting lists for apartments in 2013, 2016 and 2017, collecting over $200,000 … in fees from 1,002 applicants. They awarded just 23 apartments. Another 29 people on the waiting lists asked to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/mitchell-lama-applicants-charged-200-virtually-no-chance-apartment-their-lifetimeComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former City of Rensselaer Department of Public Works Commissioner on Felony Charges For Stealing Scrap Metal Proceeds
Comptroller DiNapoli announced the sentencing of Thomas Capuano the former Commissioner of the Dept of Public Works of the city of Rensselaer for teaming with two employees to divert $46000 from the city by pocketing the cash from scrap metals acquired as part of their jobs with the city
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-city-rensselaer-department-publicLocal Government – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… Real Property Taxes and Sales Taxes Are Major Local Revenue Sources Real property taxes remain the single largest source of local government revenue in the State, accounting for $36.6 billion, or 43 percent, of the $85 billion in total revenue from local fiscal years ending in 2019 (not including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/local-governmentOversight of Pupil Transportation Services
… emergency. For example, during our audit, we learned of an incident at one of the School Districts that resulted in a … of a child because of alleged non-action during a bullying incident. Transportation personnel at the School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/14/oversight-pupil-transportation-servicesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… issued. Town of Throop – Oversight of the Supervisor’s Cash Collections and Disbursements (Cayuga County) The former supervisor did not properly collect and disburse cash assets in his custody, nor did the board ensure the … on the town’s credit card and did not deposit five cash receipts totaling $22,464 intact, which could indicate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… County – Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Childcare Assistance Program (CCAP) Auditors reviewed 50 … families within required timeframes, they overpaid three childcare providers a total of $7,104. The overpayments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: As NYC Budget Stabilizes, New Risks Emerge
… in the cost of providing services to asylum seekers, which will help balance its $116.9 billion FY 2026 budget, according to a report released today by State … million for new agency needs in FY 2026, suggesting it will again have to identify additional resources to fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-nyc-budget-stabilizes-new-risks-emergeDiNapoli: State Must Improve Management of Medical Equipment Stockpile After Spending Millions During the COVID-19 Pandemic
… pandemic, including ventilators and x-ray machines, that now sits unused in storage facilities across the state, … to address the public health crisis,” DiNapoli said. “Now, hundreds of thousands of unused devices sit idle. I urge … items from the 247,343 DME purchased during COVID-19. DME now in storage includes CPAP/BiPAP machines, ventilators, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-state-must-improve-management-medical-equipment-stockpile-after-spending-millions-duringTitle I Grants to Local Educational Agencies – Federal Funding and New York
… Act of 1965 (ESEA), distributes federal funding to Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) — public school districts, … to the New York City Department of Education (DOE) and local charter schools through four statutory formulas that … Students in Temporary Housing (STH) and children in local institutions for neglected children. Once those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/title-i-grants-local-educational-agenciesCapital Asset Management
… State agencies and related entities to ensure that they have proper inventory controls in place to safeguard assets … our site visit. The capital assets that could not be found have a total value of $6.7 million and include a snowplow, … selected agencies and related entities to ensure that they have proper inventory controls in place to safeguard assets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/12/capital-asset-managementShareholders to Exxon: It's Time to Address Climate Change
… On May 25, at ExxonMobil's annual shareholders' meeting, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and the Church of England — supported by more than 60 institutional investors — … needs to address," said DiNapoli, who is trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund. "We need to know if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/shareholders-exxon-its-time-address-climate-changeState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… $930,806 were competitively procured. As a result, there is an increased risk that goods and services were not … results of operations. In addition, transparency was impaired because the town’s 2021, 2022 and 2023 Annual … close gaps in the budget decreases the fund balance that is available to cover unforeseen circumstances. The city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits