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Town of Brookhaven – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services(S9-24-45)
… components (6 percent) where Town officials could consider taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility at … Town officials should assess the feasibility of taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/03/07/town-brookhaven-physical-accessibility-programs-and-servicess9-24-45Former Avon Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing Federal Funds
… Trini E. Ross announced today that that Joseph Geer, 40, of Caledonia, NY, pleaded guilty before Chief U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford to theft of funds related to a federal program, which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison, and a fine of $250,000. Assistant U.S. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/former-avon-police-chief-pleads-guilty-stealing-federal-fundsState Education Department Examination of Payments to Tough Man, Inc.
… and T816040 to Tough Man Inc. (Tough Man). The objectives of our examination were to determine whether funds were used … exceeded program revenues as required under the terms of the contracts. Background Tough Man is a not-for-profit … and funding from other sources. For a complete copy of Report 2018-BSE2-001, click here . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/01/state-education-department-examination-payments-tough-man-incAssociation to Benefit Children – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Manual). The audit included expenses claimed on ABC’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014. Background ABC is a … were not reimbursable. This disallowed amount included food, non-allowed merchandise, and items without … as follows: For program 9165, the costs included several food purchases for staff functions (such as luncheons) and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/08/association-benefit-children-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli: Retired Westchester County Police Officer Indicted for Forging State Records to Illegally Double-Dip From State Pension Fund
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Ulster County District Attorney David J. Clegg today announced the indictment of former Ulster County BOCES criminal justice instructor Anthony Sciacca, a … DiNapoli announced the indictment of former Ulster County BOCES criminal justice instructor Anthony Sciacca a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-retired-westchester-county-police-officer-indicted-forging-state-records-illegally-doubleCVS Health – Accuracy of Empire Plan Medicare Rx Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the two … of Empire Plan Medicare Rx Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service (Report 2022-S-1 ). About … To assess the extent of implementation of the two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/08/27/cvs-health-accuracy-empire-plan-medicare-rx-drug-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civilDiNapoli: New Yorkers Deserve a Transparent Hiring Process When Artificial Intelligence Is Used To Vet Their Job Applications
… City’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) is falling short in enforcing Local Law 144 (LL144) which … apply for work, and that includes knowing if a company is using artificial intelligence to evaluate their resumes or … candidates when and how the technology will be used. DCWP is responsible for LL144’s enforcement. DiNapoli’s audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-new-yorkers-deserve-transparent-hiring-process-when-artificial-intelligence-used-vet-theirOpinion 92-30
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Codes of Ethics … not-for-profit agency does not have a prohibited interest in a contract between the county and agency, but must disclose any interest in such a contract pursuant to General Municipal Law, §803 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-30State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Enacted State Budget
… was late and provided no opportunity for public review of the details. The budget does not include needed reforms to … accountability and transparency. Hopefully before the end of session, the procurement reforms my office has advanced will be addressed. With heightened …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-enacted-state-budgetDiNapoli: Fiscal Stress Down Slightly in Villages
… of 22 villages were listed in fiscal stress. “The good news is that the number of villages in fiscal stress has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-down-slightly-villagesState Will Save Millions After Audit Uncovers Unnecessary Medicaid Transportation Costs
… New York state's Medicaid program is expected to save $7.6 million … the next five years as the result of actions taken by the state Department of Health (DOH) after an audit found it had … it shouldn't have, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Thanks to the work of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-will-save-millions-after-audit-uncovers-unnecessary-medicaid-transportation-costsDiNapoli: State Missing Out on Millions in Medicare Payments for Kidney Patients
… from 2016 to 2018, which includes $17 million in savings for counties and New York City. "New Yorkers dealing with … Develop an outreach program that encourages ESRD-related providers and others to inform ESRD recipients about Medicare … contracts, visit www.openbooknewyork.com . The easy-to-use website was created by DiNapoli to promote openness in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-state-missing-out-millions-medicare-payments-kidney-patientsSouthwestern Central School District – Claims Audit (2025M-34)
… this audit pursuant to Article V, Section 1 of the State Constitution and the State Comptroller’s authority as set forth in Article 3 of … by the end of the next fiscal year. For more information on preparing and filing your CAP, please refer to our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/southwestern-central-school-district-claims-audit-2025m-34DiNapoli: Loss of Federal Deductions in Trump Tax Plan Could Hurt New York's Middle Class Taxpayers
… Major changes to the federal tax code being considered by the President and Congress would have significant implications … $67 billion in state and local tax deductions reported by New Yorkers on their federal taxes, according to a report … Major changes to the federal tax code being considered by the President and Congress would have significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-loss-federal-deductions-trump-tax-plan-could-hurt-new-yorks-middle-class-taxpayersEconomic Trends in New York State, February 2012
In the past two years, New York State has regained 46 percent of the jobs lost during the recession, but not all parts of the State have benefited equally.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/economic-trends-nys-feb-2012.pdfImproper Payments for Services Related to Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, or Attending Providers No Longer Participating in the Medicaid Program (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, … or Attending Providers No Longer Participating in the Medicaid Program (Report 2019-S-72 ). About the Program … To assess the extent of implementation of the six recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/03/improper-payments-services-related-ordering-prescribing-referring-or-attending-providers-noDiNapoli: Property Tax Exemptions Top $450 Billion
… a report today highlighting recent trends in property tax exemptions in New York State outside of New York City and the … on local governments and school districts. "Property tax exemptions can be a valuable tool to improve housing … or fuel economic growth," said DiNapoli. "Since exemptions result in other taxpayers generally bearing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-property-tax-exemptions-top-450-billionDiNapoli: NYC's 2024 Budget Balanced, but Risks Loom
… A $5.5 billion surplus from last fiscal year and $1.7 billion in savings from the city’s Program to Eliminate the Gap (PEG) have … $2.9 billion in costs in FY 2024 to address the influx of asylum seekers. However, spending and operational … A $55 billion surplus from last fiscal year and $17 billion in savings from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-nycs-2024-budget-balanced-risks-loom2023 Corporate Governance Stewardship Report
Our Corporate Governance Program works to help protect the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s long-term value by exercising prudent stewardship of our portfolio by engaging with the public companies we invest in on key environmental, social, and governance issues that have a financial impact.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/2023-corporate-governance-stewardship-report.pdfMental Health: Inpatient Service Capacity
In recent years, the prevalence and estimated numbers of New Yorkers living with any mental illness have increased, according to the State Office of Mental Health (OMH) and the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Survey on Drug Use and Health.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/mental-health-inpatient-service-capacity.pdf