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DiNapoli: Georgia Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Her Deceased Father's NY State Pension Checks
… His pension checks were directly deposited into a joint account he held with his daughter, who lives in Georgia. When … totaling $246,272.32, were made into the jointly held bank account after Joseph Bertolino’s death. Alayne Bertolino used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-georgia-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-her-deceased-fathers-ny-state-pension-checksDiNapoli: State Contractor Failed to Pay Prevailing Wages
… contractor hired to provide janitorial services failed to pay its workers prevailing wage rates and tried to hide its non-compliance with state law by misrepresenting hours worked and rates paid in certified … and fringe benefits set for the locality where the work is performed, but my auditors found numerous violations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-state-contractor-failed-pay-prevailing-wagesOwego-Apalachin Central School District – Special Education Services and Medicaid Reimbursements (2020M-21)
… accordance with their individual education programs (IEPs) and that the District claimed all Medicaid reimbursements to … physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy and counseling sessions. Five students did not receive any required therapy and counseling services. Officials did not have procedures in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/09/18/owego-apalachin-central-school-district-special-education-services-andCornwall Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-83)
… controls over the District’s user accounts and software updates to help prevent unauthorized use, access and loss. … control weaknesses, including issues related to software updates, were communicated confidentially to officials. Key … controls over the Districts user accounts and software updates to help prevent unauthorized use access and loss …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/08/20/cornwall-central-school-district-information-technology-2021m-83DiNapoli: Fire Chief Charged In Alleged $2,700 Gasoline Theft
… private use, according to an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Once again we see … report, which can be viewed here: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/firedists/2015/pennellville.pdf … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.state.ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-fire-chief-charged-alleged-2700-gasoline-theftDiNapoli Releases Report on Casinos' Impact on Upstate Local Tax Revenues
… revenue to host and regional local governments, but only the three smaller towns that host casinos realized … casinos. They are not a sure bet.” DiNapoli’s 2020 report on gaming revenues showed that all four current casinos — del Lago Resort and Casino, Rivers Casino and Resort, Resorts World …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-releases-report-casinos-impact-upstate-local-tax-revenuesIX.12.E Specific Programs Subject to CMIA – IX. Federal Grants
… all federal funding, the phrase "programs subject to CMIA" is often used in practice to denote those larger programs that … The state’s CMIA “major program” threshold for determining what constitutes a covered federal assistance program in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12e-specific-programs-subject-cmiaAvoca Central School District – Payroll (2025M-14)
… of $13 million during the period July 1, 2022 through October 10, 2024. Audit Summary District officials generally … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. We conducted this audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/13/avoca-central-school-district-payroll-2025m-14EPI- Employment Recovery Is Slow for New Yorkers with Disabilities
People living with disabilities face unique daily challenges that can present barriers to employment. The COVID-19 pandemic led to soaring unemployment rates for people with disabilities, and these rates have not declined as quickly in New York as they have nationally.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/disabilities-employment-recovery.pdfComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… The district’s preliminary budget complies with the property tax levy limit. Charlotte Valley Central School … The district’s preliminary budget complies with the property tax levy limit. Chenango Valley Central School … The district’s preliminary budget complies with the property tax levy limit. East Moriches Union Free School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… era of limited resources and increased accountability, it’s critical that schools make every dollar count,” DiNapoli … permissions to only those functions that are necessary for their job duties, the district did not act on this … are reasonable, except for appropriations for tuition fees for high school students, charter school tuition fees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: Fiscal Stress Down Slightly in Villages
… of 22 villages were listed in fiscal stress. “The good news is that the number of villages in fiscal stress has … years will be released. In September, his office will release scores for calendar year municipalities, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-down-slightly-villagesDiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses Declined in 2010
… This video tells the story Cash bonuses paid to New York City securities industry employees declined by nearly 8 percent to $20.8 billion in 2010, about one third less than paid out … toward deferred compensation and higher base salaries. Wall Street profits totaled $27.6 billion in 2010, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2011/02/dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-declined-2010Wall Street Profits Up in 2016
… industry profitability rose sharply in 2016, increasing by 21 percent, while the average bonus paid to employees in New … the highest level in four years. This is an increase of 21 percent over the $14.3 billion in profits in 2015, … had assumed securities industry profits would reach $21 billion, business tax collections could be lower than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/wall-street-profits-2016State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Mayor's Executive Budget Update
… “New York City’s budget outlook continues to improve, and it can use … to address future uncertainty. Despite challenges, the city’s economy continues to grow and deliver better than … This outcome is evidence of why it is important to remain laser focused on growing the city’s economy and providing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-mayors-executive-budget-updateDiNapoli: Audit Finds More Than $16 Million in Medicaid Cost Savings
… program counts," DiNapoli said. "Our audits routinely catch millions of dollars in overpayments and our latest … or a kidney transplant, and meet certain requirements. When Medicaid recipients with ESRD are also enrolled in … and indicated that certain actions have been and will be taken to address them. DOH's full response is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-more-16-million-medicaid-cost-savingsDiNapoli: NYRA's Future Uncertain
… The New York Racing Association’s (NYRA) traditional racing operations have generated deficits totaling $109 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-nyras-future-uncertainPension Fund Makes Progress on Board Diversity
… Fund (Fund) has reached agreement with GoPro Inc. to formally include sexual orientation and gender identity, … when seeking diverse board candidates. GoPro agreed to amend its Nominating and Governance Committee Charter to … its commitment to diversity at the board level and draw talent and ideas from the deepest possible pool. We will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/pension-fund-makes-progress-board-diversityOtego-Unadilla Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-178)
… user accounts. Officials did not provide IT security awareness training. The Board did not adopt a written IT … as they are no longer needed. Provide periodic IT security awareness training. Develop and adopt a comprehensive written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/18/otego-unadilla-central-school-district-information-technology-2021m-178Commack Union Free School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-9)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did Commack Union Free School District … and Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) to test potable (i.e., consumable) water for lead, report the … Cycle Three: January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025. 2 Audit Summary District officials did not properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/11/commack-union-free-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-9