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DiNapoli Seeks Stronger Federal Safety Measures for Oil Trains to Protect New Yorkers
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, in a letter released today, called on the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal … loss of life and financial loss,” DiNapoli said. “A major accident could impose not only tragic human costs, but loss …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-seeks-stronger-federal-safety-measures-oil-trains-protect-new-yorkersDiNapoli: Three Arrested for Scheme to Steal Unclaimed Funds from New York State
… of New York, and Daniel B. Brubaker, Postal Inspector in Charge, Postal Service Inspection Service, New York … of BAKARE DOUKOURE, SANNEH TUNKARA, and LASSANA SYLLA on mail fraud and identity theft charges arising out of their scheme to fraudulently obtain unclaimed funds held by the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-three-arrested-scheme-steal-unclaimed-funds-new-york-stateExistential Questions Facing National Public Transit Systems Create New Fiscal Pressures for MTA
… York City by reducing the need for a vehicle – the City’s car ownership rates are among the lowest for all major … only for the subway and buses but for the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad as well, is a challenge that … its revenues and costs and how it intends on closing this budget gap. The MTA financial plan includes the use of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/existential-questions-facing-national-public-transit-systems-create-new-fiscal-pressures-mtaDiNapoli: Syracuse City School District Employees Pay Over $31,000 for Submitting False Timecards
… District teachers Jason Cecile and Nichole Murray must pay the United States $31,872.90 to resolve allegations that … “The OIG will continue to aggressively pursue those who misappropriate education funds for their own purposes. … teachers staffed the Twilight Program and received extra pay for teaching classes to Twilight Program participants. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-syracuse-city-school-district-employees-pay-over-31000-submitting-false-timecardsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Major Support for Racial Equity Audit at Amazon
… policies and practices related to racial diversity, equity and inclusion won support from 44.18% of Amazon … want the company to do more to address racial diversity, equity and inclusion. It's time for Amazon to listen to its … New York State Common Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United States with estimated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-major-support-racial-equity-audit-amazonDiNapoli Calls for NYC to Bolster Reserves as Economy Rebounds Amid Rising Spending
… according to an analysis of New York City’s financial plan released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … in FY 2022 Since the release of the April financial plan, the city’s short-term financial condition has continued … city’s expired labor contracts remains a question in the near future. Coupled with a target of $1 billion in labor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-calls-nyc-bolster-reserves-economy-rebounds-amid-rising-spendingMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Individuals Receiving Hospice Services Covered by Medicare
… About the Program Hospice is a coordinated program of home and/or inpatient care that treats terminally ill … Hospice programs provide palliative care, including nursing, physician, and counseling services; home health … Care (MLTC) plans, which serve people who require nursing home or long-term home health care. When a Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/28/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-individuals-receiving-hospice-services-coveredImproper Managed Care Premium Payments for Recipients With Duplicate Client Identification Numbers (Follow-Up)
… information, including the assignment of CINs, from the NY State of Health and the downstate and upstate Welfare Management Systems to make appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/17/improper-managed-care-premium-payments-recipients-duplicate-client-identification-numbersDiNapoli: Finger Lakes Group Homes Overpaid for Food and Supplies, Wasting Taxpayer Money
… Office for People with Developmental Disabilities’ Finger Lakes Developmental Disabilities Service Office (DDSO) … to follow the state’s procurement requirements, Finger Lakes DDSO wasted taxpayer dollars and gave an unfair …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-finger-lakes-group-homes-overpaid-food-and-supplies-wasting-taxpayer-moneyDiNapoli: Waiving Waiting Period for Public Workers' Retirement Protects Families During Pandemic Crisis
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today applauded Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order waiving the statutory 15-day waiting period before a public employee’s service retirement can take effect. DiNapoli requested the Executive Order in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-waiving-waiting-period-public-workers-retirement-protects-families-during-pandemic-crisisDiNapoli: NYC Tax Collections Expected to Fall for First Time Since Great Recession
… by 12.9 percent in 2020, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Tax … becomes available. Difficult budget choices loom.” On March 1, 2020, New York City reported its first confirmed … budget gap over the two-year period. To do so, it will draw down its reserves ($4 billion) and expand its citywide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/dinapoli-nyc-tax-collections-expected-fall-first-time-great-recessionMount Sinai Fire District - Financial Condition and Price Quotations for Purchases (2019M-83)
… Determine if the District is seeking competition for purchases that are under the bidding threshold. Key … balance. District officials did not always seek quotations for purchases under the bidding threshold. Key Recommendations Adopt financial plans for the maintenance of a reasonable level of fund balance, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/08/23/mount-sinai-fire-district-financial-condition-and-price-quotationsUniversity Preparatory Charter School for Young Men – Student Enrollment and Billing (2013M-292)
… the School’s student enrollment and billing process for the period July 1, 2011 through July 16, 2013. Background … The University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men is located in the City of Rochester and is governed by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/24/university-preparatory-charter-school-young-men-student-enrollment-andMill Neck Manor School for the Deaf – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by the Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf (Mill Neck School) on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/03/14/mill-neck-manor-school-deaf-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli: Two Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From 86-Year-Old State Pensioner
… Police Superintendent Steven G. James said , “This joint investigation revealed these individuals perpetuated a … Income (SSI) were deposited into the victim’s account. The investigation revealed that the defendants allegedly made … Zielinski appeared before Judge Jonathan Bernstein in Sand Lake Town Court on May 10. Their next court appearances are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-two-arrested-stealing-more-200000-86-year-old-state-pensionerPublic-Private Partnerships Potentially a "Good Option" but Financial Risks for Taxpayers Must Be Addressed
… improvements over the next 20 years,” DiNapoli said. “The big question is, how are we going to pay for that? … but we have to ensure public assets are not squandered and taxpayers are protected.” Public-private partnerships are contracts between a public agency and a private sector entity that result in greater private …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2011/01/public-private-partnerships-potentially-good-option-financial-risks-taxpayers-must-be-addressedState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on State Budget for State Fiscal Year 2023-24
… health care, and provides significant, recurring funding to the MTA that will help close budget gaps. The Governor has … and the possibility of an economic downturn, it is unclear how recurring obligations will match recurring revenue in the … government financial records, track state contracts, and find commonly requested data. … The state budget makes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-state-budget-state-fiscal-year-2023-24IX.3.A Establish & Maintain Federal Grants in SFS for Non-Onboarding Agencies - Pre-Award Spending Projects – IX. Federal Grants
… also provide an expected timeline for receipt of the new award. Upon creation of the project, agencies can create …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix3a-establish-maintain-federal-grants-sfs-non-onboarding-agencies-pre-award-spending-projectsDiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $86,000 for Personal Expenses
… is due back in court on June 17, 2022. Colucci used the town’s money to shop online, order food deliveries, and make car loan payments. She served as Beekman tax collector for … Division of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. … New York State Comptroller Thomas P …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-pleads-guilty-embezzling-86000-personal-expensesState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on New York State Budget for SFY 2022-23
… "The passing of the state budget is welcome news. While jobs are rebounding in many industries, our … of Ukraine and persistently high inflation. In addition, New Yorkers continue to grapple with the health, economic, … 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/2022/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-new-york-state-budget-sfy-2022-23