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DiNapoli Releases Economic Report on Greater Flushing Area
… to an economic analysis released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The COVID-19 pandemic … city overall. Local businesses have been aided by local, state, and federal relief programs and the enhancement of state unemployment benefits made possible through the March …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-releases-economic-report-greater-flushing-areaDiNapoli: Bombay Clerk Charged in Theft of Justice Court Fees
… Court while the other court clerk was absent, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Eric Fleury, 43, of … continue to root out corruption at all levels. I thank the State Police for their work on this case.” Fleury was in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-bombay-clerk-charged-theft-justice-court-feesHealth and Safety of Children in Foster Care
… Service Plans (FASPs) for each foster child. The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) provides technical support and supervision to the State's 58 local social services districts. OCFS, with the support of the New York State Office of Information Technology Services, maintains …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/09/health-and-safety-children-foster-careXIV.2 Obligation, Accounting and Budget Dates – XIV. Special Procedures
… periods to be open simultaneously. The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) issues monthly operational advisories … goods were received or services were completed and the State incurred a liability (accounts payable) or the date … incurred a liability. If the payment is made pursuant to a contract, the obligation date is the date specified in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv2-obligation-accounting-and-budget-datesXI-A.1.A Separation of Duties – XI-A. Purchasing
… in New York State Government , separation of duties is a basic internal control activity that separates key tasks … functions within an agency. The procure-to-pay (P2P) cycle is an area where separation of duties is essential to minimize the risk of inappropriate, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a1a-separation-dutiesBenefit Eligibility Assessment Process
… had either been resolved prior to the hearings or HRA had withdrawn its initial determination; HRA eligibility … are often reversed at Fair Hearings due to insufficient case preparation or inaccurately prepared supporting … cases. To HRA: Take action to reduce the HRA Fair Hearing case preparation deficiencies noted in this report. Other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/28/benefit-eligibility-assessment-processDiNapoli: NYC Department of Education Must Do More to Combat Mental Health Crisis Among Youth
… latest in State Comptroller DiNapoli’s series of audits of health and safety in schools finds that, in the face of a mental health crisis among youth, the NYC Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-nyc-department-education-must-do-more-combat-mental-health-crisis-among-youthDiNapoli: State Missing Nearly $2.4 Million in Uncollected Tolls
… obtain addresses for some out-of-state drivers, resulting in potential lost revenue of $2.4 million. The lost revenue … the number of unbilled tolls increased dramatically. In the first eight months of 2017, there were nearly 200,000 unbilled tolls, up from 47,240 in 2016. In monetary terms, in 2016 when the Henry Hudson …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-state-missing-nearly-24-million-uncollected-tollsSelected Aspects of Parking Violations Operations to Collect Fines and Fees (Follow-Up)
… between New York City and the U.S. Department of State. For a non-diplomatic plate, when a summons is issued, … that summonses are not entered into judgment is out-of-state plates. DOF’s Collections Division is responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/01/06/selected-aspects-parking-violations-operations-collect-fines-and-fees-followControls and Management of the Unemployment Insurance System
… and to comply with selected portions of the New York State Information Security Policy and Standards. The audit … key tasks in assisting the unemployed is administering the State’s Unemployment Insurance (UI) program. The UI program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/11/15/controls-and-management-unemployment-insurance-systemTemporary Assistance – Federal Funding and New York
… household size and other factors, and include cash and a small amount of non-cash assistance. Cash Temporary … portion of the Safety Net program, as reported by OTDA. It does not include Safety Net Assistance cases that are State … portion of the Safety Net program, as reported by OTDA. It does not include Safety Net Assistance cases that are State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/temporary-assistanceDiNapoli: Former Alexandria Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Theft
… Alexandria Town Clerk Ellen Peck pleaded guilty yesterday in Jefferson County Court to stealing $26,285 in public funds. Peck pocketed cash paid by residents for … 64, of Alexandria Bay, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the fourth degree (a class E felony) and is expected to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-former-alexandria-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theftExamination of Unemployment Insurance Benefits
… To accomplish our examination objectives, we selected for audit benefit payment requests and payments based on … newly hired New York State employees who owed DOL money for outstanding benefit overpayments. The results contained … from newly hired New York State employees who owe DOL for UI overpayments made in prior years, and $179,236 from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/07/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefitsDiNapoli: Oswego Teacher Charged With Stealing Over $4,000 From CiTi BOCES
… Steven Nigrelli announced that Oswego County adult literacy teacher William Fisher was charged with falsifying his time sheets to steal more than $4,000 from his employer, the Center for Instruction Technology and … gain. The New York State Police will remain vigilant in ceasing public corruption and those who use their position …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-oswego-teacher-charged-stealing-over-4000-citi-bocesInvestigation of Housing Discrimination Complaints
… The Division of Human Rights (DHR) enforces the New York State Human Rights Law (Law) to help ensure that every … in the economic, cultural, and intellectual life of the State. Among other things, the Law prohibits discrimination …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/15/investigation-housing-discrimination-complaintsMedicaid Program – Improper Payments of Medicare Buy-in Premiums for Ineligible Recipients
… Medicare premium payments on behalf of recipients enrolled in the Medicare buy-in program. The audit covered Medicaid … determinations and timely closure of Buy-in Program cases for ineligible individuals. Review the active cases of Buy-in Program coverage for individuals without a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/29/medicaid-program-improper-payments-medicare-buy-premiums-ineligible-recipientsDiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Services for Vulnerable Adults
… up took place and the problems were fixed and said it does not require providers submit documents to show …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-services-vulnerable-adultsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of NYC Councilman Ruben Wills In Public Corruption Scheme
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and New York State Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced … chief of staff. To obtain that money, NY 4 Life signed a contract with OCFS, promising to conduct four public service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-nyc-councilman-ruben-wills-publicDiNapoli: Homeless New Yorkers Relying on CityFHEPS Face Significant Delays for Permanent Housing
… Inadequate oversight of a New York City rental assistance program is leading to significant delays in finding permanent … and Eviction Prevention Supplement (CityFHEPS) program. “The New York City Department of Social Services should improve its management of the CityFHEPS program to ensure every dollar goes towards helping people …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-homeless-new-yorkers-relying-cityfheps-face-significant-delays-permanent-housingDiNapoli: Special Education Pre-K Provider Claimed Nearly $1 Million in Ineligible Expenses
… parties, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “This special … DiNapoli said. “We have referred our findings to the State Education Department for recovery of this money.” … (SEIT) program, to children ages three through five years. State Education Department (SED) contracts with Gingerbread …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-special-education-pre-k-provider-claimed-nearly-1-million-ineligible-expenses