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DiNapoli: Improvements at NYS Parks Needed to Remove Barriers for People With Disabilities
… increasing the number of wheelchair accessible stalls in restrooms and ensuring there are more accessible, clearly … nature. Braille was also on all signage along the trail. In 2015, Parks developed a Transition Plan as required by the … During the audit, Parks assigned a new ADA coordinator in March 2022. Comptroller DiNapoli recommended Parks: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-improvements-nys-parks-needed-remove-barriers-people-disabilitiesPublic-Private Partnerships Potentially a "Good Option" but Financial Risks for Taxpayers Must Be Addressed
… impact, and the effect on local communities, which are beyond the scope of the report but require comparable …
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
… " The state budget makes important investments in education and health care, including mental health care, and provides significant, recurring funding to the MTA that … statutory changes that increase the allowable deposits and balances of the state's rainy day reserves. The state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-state-budget-state-fiscal-year-2023-24DiNapoli: Syracuse City School District Employees Pay Over $31,000 for Submitting False Timecards
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, United States Attorney … stolen money is recouped,” said Thomas DiNapoli, New York State Comptroller. “The settlement announced today, as well as the related state prosecutions, hold Mr. Cecile and Ms. Murray … State Comptroller DiNapoli announced that Syracuse City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-syracuse-city-school-district-employees-pay-over-31000-submitting-false-timecardsDiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $86,000 for Personal Expenses
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that … between Comptroller DiNapoli’s Office, the New York State Police and Dutchess County D.A. William Grady. “Ms. … I thank Dutchess County D.A. William Grady and the State Police for their partnership in bringing this …
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 … to assist those affected by the pandemic. "While it’s good news the budget maintains a commitment to building up …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-new-york-state-budget-sfy-2022-23IX.3.A Establish & Maintain Federal Grants in SFS for Non-Onboarding Agencies - Pre-Award Spending Projects – IX. Federal Grants
… Overview Some NYS agencies do not receive Federal Grant Award Documents (GAD) from the … Some NYS agencies do not receive Federal Grant Award Documents GAD from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix3a-establish-maintain-federal-grants-sfs-non-onboarding-agencies-pre-award-spending-projectsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Major Support for Racial Equity Audit at Amazon
… related to racial diversity, equity and inclusion won support from 44.18% of Amazon shareholders, an immense … those voting "against” it, the proposal received majority support. “Shareholders sent a loud message to Amazon that … Proposal From New York States Pension Fund Received Support From 4418 Percent of Shareholders …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-major-support-racial-equity-audit-amazonImproper Managed Care Premium Payments for Recipients With Duplicate Client Identification Numbers (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Improper Managed Care Premium Payments for Recipients With Duplicate … audit objective was to determine whether improper Medicaid managed care premiums were paid on behalf of recipients with … initial audit identified over $102.1 million in improper managed care premium payments on behalf of 65,961 recipients …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/17/improper-managed-care-premium-payments-recipients-duplicate-client-identification-numbersMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Individuals Receiving Hospice Services Covered by Medicare
… services; home health aides; physical and occupational therapy; medical appliances and supplies; and drugs. When …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/28/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-individuals-receiving-hospice-services-coveredMount Sinai Fire District - Financial Condition and Price Quotations for Purchases (2019M-83)
Determine if the Board and District officials effectively managed the Districts financial condition
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/08/23/mount-sinai-fire-district-financial-condition-and-price-quotationsTown of Charlton – Internal Controls Over Billed Receivables for Water Operations (2014M-28)
… internal controls over water billing and collections for the period of January 1, 2012 through August 31, 2013. … of approximately 4,100 residents. Budgeted appropriations for 2013 totaled $2.1 million. Key Findings Water billing and … implement compensating controls. Require Board approval for adjustments to water customer accounts. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/05/09/town-charlton-internal-controls-over-billed-receivables-water-operations-2014m-28UnitedHealthcare – Overpayments for Out-of-Network Anesthesia Services Provided at In-Network Ambulatory Surgery Centers (Follow-Up)
… Insurance Program (NYSHIP) covers over 1.2 million active and retired State, local government and school district employees, and their dependents. NYSHIP’s primary health benefit plan is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/18/unitedhealthcare-overpayments-out-network-anesthesia-services-provided-network-ambulatoryDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Down 3.9 Percent for First Quarter of 2021
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in New York State declined by 3.9 percent in the first quarter compared to the same period last year, … recovery remain uncertain.” This is the fourth quarter in a row that overall collections have dropped statewide … Sales tax revenue for local governments in New York State declined by 39 percent in the first quarter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-down-3-point-9-percent-first-quarter-2021DiNapoli: Former Village of Chatham Clerk-Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Funds From the Village
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka, and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of Barbara Henry, the Village of Chatham’s former … State Comptroller DiNapoli Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka and the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-village-chatham-clerk-treasurer-arrested-stealing-funds-villageDiNapoli: Finger Lakes Group Homes Overpaid for Food and Supplies, Wasting Taxpayer Money
… obtaining the state’s business and overpaid for hundreds of household items, according to an audit released today by … from the Comptroller’s office for purchases in excess of $50,000 because they applied the agency’s discretionary … showed that the DDSO could have purchased more than 300 of the 375 items from preferred sources or from another …
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
… period before a public employee’s service retirement can take effect. DiNapoli requested the Executive Order in … a loved one to COVID-19 before their service retirement can be made official. The Executive Order applies to member … period before a public employees service retirement can take effect …
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
… claims suggest that most of New York City’s job gains over the past decade have been lost due to the economic … claims suggest that most of New York Citys job gains over the past decade have been lost due to the economic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/dinapoli-nyc-tax-collections-expected-fall-first-time-great-recessionDiNapoli: Stable Government Funding Needed for NYC Health + Hospitals to Provide Essential Care
… during the pandemic provided critical financial support to New York City Health and Hospitals (H+H), but reliable … and timely payments from all government sources is needed to keep the largest municipal health system in the country in … during the pandemic provided critical financial support to New York City Health and Hospitals but reliable funding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-stable-government-funding-needed-nyc-health-hospitals-provide-essential-careDiNapoli: Unrestricted State Aid for Local Governments Failed to Keep Up With Inflation
… Unrestricted state aid for cities, towns and villages has remained flat or declined … the last decade, according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. When adjusted for inflation, unrestricted aid to local governments has … Unrestricted state aid for cities towns and villages has remained flat or declined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-unrestricted-state-aid-local-governments-failed-keep-inflation