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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits

… to ensure compliance with contract terms and deliverables. For 14 of the 20 contracts reviewed, ITS provided adequate … the contractor or consultant was meeting the deliverables. For the remaining six contracts, for which ITS paid out more than $156 million, there were …

Oversight of Student Immunization in Schools

… following the State’s public health procedures to ensure New York’s schools are adequately preventing, and are … disease. Our audit focuses on schools outside New York City and covers the period September 1, 2013 to … promote the health, productivity, and well-being of all New Yorkers. Its Bureau of Immunization collects vaccination …

Oversight of Shelter Placements

… determine whether the New York City Department of Homeless Services is effectively placing clients into shelters or facilities that have the necessary services and supervision. The audit covered the period from … determine whether the New York City Department of Homeless Services is effectively placing clients into shelters or …

Fare Collection

… branches of service divided into eight fare zones. Two main types of tickets are offered: commutation (unlimited … LIRR tickets can be purchased in either hard copy or electronic form. One-way trips range from $1.50 to $29.25. … or, for an additional surcharge of up to $6.50, on board the train. The LIRR is authorized by New York State law …

DiNapoli: Unemployment Taxes on Employers Poised To Increase To Repay $9B Owed to Federal Government

… in the state borrowing from the federal government to pay claims. State UI tax rates have already risen to the highest level permissible under law in 2021. Unless … employers will also increase in 2022 and beyond, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. …

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

Town of Paris – Water and Sewer User Charges (2025M-146)

… with water and sewer user charges? Audit Period January 1, 2024 – October 29, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area Strong … irregularities, waste, legal non-compliance and fraud. For 2024, the Town collected approximately $175,000 in water … with unpaid balances totaling $1,639 in the annual statement (re-levy list) delivered to the County for re-levy …

DiNapoli: City of Corning Audit Details Stolen Funds

… Corning city clerk allegedly stole as much as $11,000 in cash from city coffers, including $5,000 from city parking … well as utility receipts. “This individual had keys to the cash register and helped herself. It’s unfortunate that we … the city of Corning can ensure taxpayer funds, especially cash collections, are protected.” DiNapoli also thanked the …

Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (Follow-Up)

… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the five … Under the federal Older Americans Act of 1965 (Act), to be eligible for certain federal grants, each state is … services. Although ombudsmen may be paid staff or volunteers, the Office relies heavily on a large corps of …

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… Authority , Town of Sheldon , Walton Fire District and the City of Yonkers . "In today's fiscal climate, budget … and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately … – Procurement and Town Clerk Operations (Clinton County) The town did not procure goods in accordance with the …

DiNapoli: 529 College Savings Program Lowers Fees

… Program. Read or download the  Direct Plan disclosure booklet  here or go to: … College Savings Program  Direct Plan , obtain a Disclosure Booklet and Tuition Savings Agreement at nysaves.org or by …

DiNapoli: Gaming Commission Slow to Collect Casino Fees

… The state Gaming Commission has made only limited progress fixing problems with its monitoring of … The state Gaming Commission has made only limited progress fixing problems with its monitoring of …

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits

… The division awarded SICG funding to qualified recipients in accordance with its requirements. The division assessed … auditors did identify certain process deficiencies in the areas of monitoring and documentation. Port Authority … property, but the AI is obsolete, having been last updated in October 1990. Auditors also found the AI does not reflect …

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… announced his office completed audits of Town of Chazy , Village of Freeville , Village of Silver Creek , Town of Windsor and the City of … guidance for water and sewer billing and collection. Village of Freeville – Time Attendance and Leave Accruals … announced his office completed audits of Town of Chazy Village of Freeville Village of Silver Creek Town of Windsor …

DiNapoli: Corporations to Disclose Political Spending

… filed by the Fund ask companies for comprehensive and public reports that list their corporate spending on … with Nisource, which is one of the largest natural gas and electric utility companies in the United States. The Fund … New York State Common Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United States, with an estimated …

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits

… card charges reviewed were adequately supported and for valid purposes, only one was properly approved. The … not maximize Medicaid reimbursements by submitting claims for all eligible Medicaid services provided. Claims were not … to surplus fund balance, it increased to approximately 26%, as of June 30, 2021, exceeding the 4% statutory limit. …

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … long-term financial and capital/infrastructure plans to set forth the town’s objectives and goals. The board also … under the volunteer firefighters’ policy; did not have district financial records audited for 2011 and 2012 as …

DiNapoli: Special Education Provider Pleads Guilty to Felony Charges

… The executive director of special education provider IncludED Educational Services … Kramer agreed to pay $418,000 in restitution as part of his plea agreement and is banned for life from providing … and care," said District Attorney Cyrus Vance. "Instead of providing these young children with the special education …

Opinion 92-34

… and effect for eight years if there be a failure to plead, contest, appear or comply with respect to a charge of a …

New York's Prison Population Continues Decline, But Share of Older Adults Keeps Rising

… of older incarcerated individuals has grown from 7,511 in March 2008 to 7,586 in March 2021. As a percentage of the state’s shrinking … however, the older population has doubled. Nearly 1-in-4 (24.3%) of the state’s 31,262 incarcerated individuals …