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DiNapoli: Some Bright Spots for NYC Finances in FY21, but Long-Term Challenges Looming
… including a one-time reimbursement of $212 million from NYC Health + Hospitals. The city was also able to lower …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-some-bright-spots-nyc-finances-fy21-long-term-challenges-loomingMitchell Lama Applicants Charged $200 for Virtually No Chance of Apartment in Their Lifetime
… who had virtually no chance of getting an apartment in their lifetime, an audit released today by New York State … The audit examined application fees at three developments in Manhattan: Trinity House, a rental development on the … apartments, there is potentially a significantly larger amount of fees being held by developments around the five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/mitchell-lama-applicants-charged-200-virtually-no-chance-apartment-their-lifetimeDiNapoli Report Analyzes Regional Trends in Education for School Districts Outside New York City
… and trends that could impact district budgets now and in the future. It is a useful tool to better inform … about local and statewide issues.” Revenue Picture In the 2017-18 school year, districts received $40.6 billion in revenues, which included state and federal aid, the School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-report-analyzes-regional-trends-education-school-districts-outside-new-york-cityDiNapoli: MTA Needs to Refocus Attention on Overdue Upgrades and Preparations for Extreme Weather
… infrastructure funds, but its long-term finances are still in trouble as it wrestles with an overdue list of repairs and upgrades and growing debt,” DiNapoli … The last assessment, covering 2015-2034, was published in 2013 and is overdue for an update. The MTA is now required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-mta-needs-refocus-attention-overdue-upgrades-and-preparations-extreme-weatherDiNapoli: Lack of Oversight Delayed Access to Emergency Home Repairs for Elderly New Yorkers
… to the Elderly (RESTORE) program contributed to delays in urgent home repairs for seniors. The audit found the … on a local level. DiNapoli’s audit found that errors in the agency’s selection of LPAs resulted in many New York counties receiving no service through the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-lack-oversight-delayed-access-emergency-home-repairs-elderly-new-yorkersDiNapoli Op-Ed in Democrat & Chronicle Calls for Swift Action to Address Growing Food Insecurity
… full op-ed is below: The need to combat hunger is clear and urgent The COVID-19 pandemic has halted vast areas of … more must be done. The HEROES Act would increase SNAP benefits and block efforts to limit their availability. Much … The need to combat hunger is clear and urgent Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-op-ed-democrat-chronicle-calls-swift-action-address-growing-food-insecurityHarrisville Central School District – Transportation State Aid and Debt for Bus Purchases (2020M-48)
… ] Audit Objective Determine whether the District applied for all transportation State aid for new bus acquisitions. Determine whether the Board and District officials properly issued and accounted for debt issued for new bus acquisitions. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/07/02/harrisville-central-school-district-transportation-state-aid-and-debt-busDiNapoli: New York City's Government Workforce Expected to Increase for First Time Since Pandemic
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. The city is projected to end the 2024 Fiscal Year (FY) in June with at least 283,000 full-time employees, up from … demand for public assistance, added 1,228 employees to payroll in FY 2024, an increase of 82.9% over its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-new-york-citys-government-workforce-expected-increase-first-time-pandemicDiNapoli: Former Erie County Deputy Clerk Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From County
… betraying Erie County residents and jeopardizing the many services and programs Erie County provides,” DiNapoli … of using his position in the Clerk’s Office to steal money from the residents of Erie County. In addition to uncovering … His next court appearance was scheduled for April 15. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-erie-county-deputy-clerk-arrested-stealing-more-200000-countyDiNapoli: Former Oneida City Chamberlain Arrested for Stealing More Than $78,000 in City Funds
… and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of former Oneida City Chamberlain Nancy Andrews for allegedly … stealing more than $78,000 from the city over the course of 14 years. “For over a decade, Andrews allegedly betrayed her office and the trust of her community to fund her social life and gamble with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-former-oneida-city-chamberlain-arrested-stealing-more-78000-city-fundsImproper Medicaid Payments Involving Fee-for-Service Claims for Recipients With Multiple Client Identification Numbers (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Medicaid Payments … the State’s Medicaid program. Individuals may enroll in Medicaid through Local Departments of Social Services or … than one CIN assigned to them during the time they are in receipt of benefits; however, only one CIN should have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/08/improper-medicaid-payments-involving-fee-service-claims-recipients-multiple-clientDiNapoli: Town of Alexander Clerk Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Nearly $3,000 of Taxpayer Funds
… $3,000 from the town and altering town records to cover her theft. “Ms. Tiede was entrusted to safeguard public finances but instead she allegedly abused her position to steal town funds and attempted to hide her crime,” DiNapoli said. “I thank District Attorney Finnell …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-town-alexander-clerk-arrested-allegedly-stealing-nearly-3000-taxpayer-fundsXI.4.B Standard Contract Language for Grant Contracts: Fixed Term, Multiyear Contracts and Simplified Renewals – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… shall be performed in a manner that does not discriminate on the basis of religious belief or promote or discourage … may only invoke its right to terminate for convenience on each anniversary date of the start date of the contract … or program application, if incorporated by reference on the Face Page. Other appendices can be incorporated as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi4b-standard-contract-language-grant-contracts-fixed-term-multiyear-contracts-and-simplifiedRFP#24-07 – Professional Auditing Services for New York State’s Annual Financial Statements and eMedNY
… Request for Proposals Issued by the Office of the State Comptroller Issued November 12, 2024 Through this Request for Proposals (“RFP”), Thomas P. DiNapoli, Comptroller of the … other information as it becomes available, is available for download through the following link(s): Request for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/procurement/rfp24-07DiNapoli Report Looks at New York's Social Insurance Programs for Unemployed and Injured Workers
… provide crucial financial support during difficult times in the lives of hundreds of thousands New York workers and … “New York’s social insurance programs play a vital role in helping hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers each year … said DiNapoli. “We saw the importance of these benefits in helping employees meet household needs during the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-report-looks-new-yorks-social-insurance-programs-unemployed-and-injured-workersThe North Country Is Among the Top Regions in the State for Agricultural Sales
… The critical role farms play in New York cannot be overstated, both as an economic engine … part of our food supply system. This is especially true in the North Country where sales of farm products topped $1.2 billion in 2022, making it the second highest producing region in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-north-countryMedicaid Program – Managed Care Payments for Services Not Coordinated Through Recipient Restriction Program Providers
… or via referral from those providers. Generally, claims for non-emergency services submitted for a restricted recipient should not be paid if the service … of the Medicaid Inspector General (OMIG) is responsible for administering and monitoring the Restriction Program. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/11/26/medicaid-program-managed-care-payments-services-not-coordinated-through-recipientDiNapoli: Disgraced Top Officials at School for At-Risk Students Arraigned on Public Corruption Charges
… Third-Degree Grand Larceny, and Corrupting the Government in the Second and Third Degrees. Both defendants pleaded not … partnering with my office and continuing to pursue justice in this case and holding these individuals accountable.” “Any … Squad. The charges against the defendants are merely accusations, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-disgraced-top-officials-school-risk-students-arraigned-public-corruption-chargesDiNapoli: Former CFO of St. Johnsville Volunteer Ambulance Corp. Arrested for Stealing Over $26,000
… Shannon Countryman, 46, was charged with grand larceny in the third degree and forgery in the third degree. “Shannon Countryman allegedly abused her … March 26, 2025. The charges filed in this case are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed innocent unless …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-former-cfo-st-johnsville-volunteer-ambulance-corp-arrested-stealing-over-26000DiNapoli: New Law Makes It Easier for the Comptroller To Return Your Lost Money
… John T. McDonald III. “My office holds over $19 billion in unclaimed funds, and we want to make sure that every New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-new-law-makes-it-easier-comptroller-return-your-lost-money