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DiNapoli: State's Pandemic Response to Nursing Homes Hindered by Ill-Prepared State Agency
… found. DiNapoli said that a persistent lack of funding for public health over the last decade forced DOH to operate … with accurate COVID-19 death counts and became entangled in the undercounting of those deaths as the Executive took … in facilities. “The pandemic was devastating and deadly for New Yorkers living in nursing homes. Families have a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-states-pandemic-response-nursing-homes-hindered-ill-prepared-state-agencySelected Aspects of Parking Violations Operations to Collect Fines and Fees (Follow-Up)
… of Finance (DOF) processes summonses issued to vehicles for parking, red light camera, and sanitation violations. In … between New York City and the U.S. Department of State. For a non-diplomatic plate, when a summons is issued, vehicle … found guilty by an ALJ, the vehicle owner is responsible for paying all late fees in addition to the fines. Almost 3.2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/01/06/selected-aspects-parking-violations-operations-collect-fines-and-fees-followNiagara Falls Housing Authority – Compensation-Related Payments to the Executive Director (2012M-199)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Authority’s process for … Housing Law Section 415. The Authority Board consists of seven members. The Authority is a public corporation formed for the purpose of providing housing services in the City of Niagara Falls in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/01/18/niagara-falls-housing-authority-compensation-related-payments-executive-directorFacility Oversight and Timeliness of Response to Complaints and Inmate Grievances (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial report, Facility Oversight and Timeliness of … State Commission of Correction (Commission) is responsible for oversight of all 511 correctional facilities throughout … if the Commission was fulfilling its responsibilities for the oversight of correctional facilities and for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/18/facility-oversight-and-timeliness-response-complaints-and-inmate-grievances-followGlobal Investor Coalition Calls on Exxon to Prepare for a Lower Carbon Future
… want to know that Exxon is doing what is needed to prepare for a future with lower carbon emissions. The future success … said Edward Mason, the Head of Responsible Investment for the Church of England’s investment fund. “As responsible … companies, including Shell and BP, announced their support for lowering GHG emissions to help meet the 2 degree goal. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/global-investor-coalition-calls-exxon-prepare-lower-carbon-futureHow to Obtain Your Personal Records Under the Personal Privacy Protection Law
… Office of the State Comptroller 110 State Street Albany, NY 12236-0001 Email: PrivacyOfficer@osc.ny.gov Proof of Identity Proof of identity (e.g., notarized … Office of the State Comptroller 110 State Street Albany, NY 12236-0001 Email: PrivacyAppealsOfficer@osc.ny.gov The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/how-obtain-your-personal-records-under-personal-privacy-protection-lawNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: SEC Upholds Shareholders' Right to Seek Racial Equity Audit
… like Amazon need to show they are doing more than just talking the talk when it comes to taking a stand against systemic racism. An independent examination of just how Amazon is addressing racial injustice in its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-sec-upholds-shareholders-right-seek-racial-equity-auditDiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Theft of Public Funds
… Sheriff Ronald Spike’s office. Brown, 49, admitted before Judge Cook in Yates County Court that she stole cash payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theft-public-fundsDiNapoli: Second Former Mechanic at State Police Garage Pleads Guilty to Felony
… state police mechanic Jeffrey Rapasadi has pleaded guilty to corrupting the government in the third degree, a felony, … betrayed the taxpayers by stealing resources meant to protect the public to fund his personal interests,” … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-second-former-mechanic-state-police-garage-pleads-guilty-felonyDiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Admit to Stealing $22,000 of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… said. “Bigelow and Nash covered up their mother’s death for two years to steal from the New York State and Local … accountable. I thank Westchester County D.A. Scarpino, Jr. for prosecuting these thefts.” “This is another instance … Zuckerman. Bigelow and Nash are due back in court Jan. 6 for sentencing. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-admit-stealing-22000-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: More State Involvement Needed to Address Local Emergency Medical Services Challenges
… providing emergency medical services (EMS), amid a drop in EMS workers and inadequate funding, but more state action … of EMS provision throughout the state. Staffing The number of active EMS practitioners has fallen in recent … involved with ambulance services. According to the survey results, the number of counties providing ambulance services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-more-state-involvement-needed-address-local-emergency-medical-services-challengesDiNapoli: No Good Options for MTA to Manage Hole in Capital Funding
… to the loss of $15 billion in congestion pricing revenue and decides which capital projects to cancel or delay, it … prioritize keeping the system in a state of good repair and it must be transparent about how the choices it makes … P. DiNapoli. “The MTA’s decisions in the coming weeks and months will affect riders for years to come,” DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-no-good-options-mta-manage-hole-capital-fundingProcurement and Payroll-Related Matters Pertaining to the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) funds efficiently and for authorized purposes, and whether the funds were properly … benefit corporation providing transportation services in and around the New York City metropolitan area. The MTA … distress. The Recovery Act requires entities to use funds for authorized purposes and to mitigate instances of fraud, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/18/procurement-and-payroll-related-matters-pertaining-use-certain-federal-fundsDiNapoli: Former Prattsville Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Fraud of State Funds
… and agencies, O’Hara has now been held accountable for his fraudulent, selfish actions.” In August 2011, … in Prattsville town court to offering a false instrument for filing, a Class A misdemeanor, and the federal charges …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-former-prattsville-town-supervisor-pleads-guilty-fraud-state-fundsFormer Village of Candor Mayor Pleads Guilty to Stealing From the Village
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and the New … this case.” New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James said, “Today’s guilty plea by former Village of Candor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/former-village-candor-mayor-pleads-guilty-stealing-villageTown of Clifton Park – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-27)
… taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility for the 47 components identified in this report. Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/07/town-clifton-park-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-27Village of Floral Park – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-34)
… physical accessibility for the 83 components identified in this report. Village officials agreed with our findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/14/village-floral-park-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-34Town of Big Flats – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-37)
… to programs and services provided at selected Town facilities. Key Findings Of the 541 applicable physical … steps to increase physical accessibility at selected facilities. Specifically: 37 at the Community Center, such … to programs and services provided at selected Town facilities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/14/town-big-flats-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-37City of New Rochelle – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-38)
… taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility for the 171 components identified in this report. City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/02/21/city-new-rochelle-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-38City of Long Beach – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-36)
… taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility for the 86 components identified in this report. City officials agreed with our findings and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/02/21/city-long-beach-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-36