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DiNapoli: State Correction Commission Falling Short in Tracking Problems or Inspecting Prisons
… The state agency in charge of the oversight and inspection of 561 state and local correctional facilities and jails … P. DiNapoli. Auditors also found the State Commission of Correction is also not routinely inspecting the state's 54 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-state-correction-commission-falling-short-tracking-problems-or-inspecting-prisonsDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Improvements in Services for Survivors of Human Trafficking
… Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) can take steps to improve its efforts to ensure survivors of human trafficking receive the services and assistance available to them, according to an audit released today by New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-audit-recommends-improvements-services-survivors-human-traffickingXII.9.D Refunds Owed to the State – XII. Expenditures
… the State using the Statewide Financial System (SFS) for a vendor in the New York State Vendor File. When a vendor owes … a check for, the Business Unit has the following four options to recover the funds. This section outlines the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii9d-refunds-owed-stateDiNapoli: Former West Hurley Fire District Chief and Chairman Charged in Corruption Probe
… in Hurley Town Court. Gutierrez, who stepped down as chief is still serving as a captain. VanValkenburgh remains on the … the professionalism of Comptroller DiNapoli’s team. It is largely through their efforts that we are able to bring … had a cleaning contract with the fire district. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-charged-corruption-probeDiNapoli: Public Authorities Borrow and Spend Billions With Limited Transparency, Accountability
… local authorities is now posted on DiNapoli’s transparency website, OpenBookNewYork.com . “New York’s public authorities … with more than 29,000 (nearly 18 percent) receiving total compensation of $100,000 or more. DiNapoli has issued public … to: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/legislation/index.htm For access to state and local government spending and more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-public-authorities-borrow-and-spend-billions-limited-transparency-accountabilityDiNapoli Criticizes Ill-Conceived Presidential Executive Order
… protections. Along with the President's previous proposals to gut the Environmental Protection Agency's budget by 31 … air and water, this action would decimate 40 years of work to reduce pollution in America, pushing our country … today's policy actions undercut our nation's ability to live up to its obligations under the agreement. Such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-criticizes-ill-conceived-presidential-executive-orderNYC Schools Underreporting Bullying and Harassment
… bias, bullying and harassment.” “For over 45 years, The Door has served as an invaluable resource for New York City … the agency’s response go to: https://www.osc.state.ny.us/audits/allaudits/093019/sga-2019-17n6.pdf The audit … incidents. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/nyc-schools-underreporting-bullying-and-harassmentNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: ExxonMobil Agrees to Assess Impacts of Climate Change
… "ExxonMobil's adoption of greater climate analysis is a win for shareholders and for the company's ability to manage … accountable and to compel them to address our very real climate-related concerns. We will continue to monitor … The Fund has consistently been ranked as one of the best managed and best funded plans in the nation. The Fund's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-exxonmobil-agrees-assess-impacts-climate-changeDiNapoli: Better Monitoring of "Leandra’s Law" Enforcement Needed
… offenses are not always being reported for attempting to operate their vehicles while under the influence or for … interlock device (IID) in their vehicles, according to an audit issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … violations of “negative activity” such as failed tests due to excessive BAC levels and reports of alleged tampering …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-better-monitoring-leandras-law-enforcement-neededDiNapoli: Problems Persist at Many Hotels and Motels Used to House Homeless
… State auditors examining hotels and motels used to house the … and garbage in rooms, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. In 2016, … and Yonkers), the inspection functions are performed by city officials; DOH is not responsible for oversight of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-problems-persist-many-hotels-and-motels-used-house-homelessDiNapoli: LIRR Ridership Is Recovering but Service Improvement Must Remain a Priority
… that can improve as ridership returns, a new report from State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli shows. “The LIRR has … on time, or not delayed. However, delays in 2023 increased by 96 percent compared to 2022 as service increased 34% and … 11% from 2019. More than 93% of the problems were caused by mechanical problems or infrastructure maintenance issues. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-lirr-ridership-recovering-service-improvement-must-remain-priorityReporting Requirements Changes (2015) – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… Elected and Appointed Officials Official did not need to attest to the accuracy of the ROA. Official must sign the ROA to attest to its accuracy. Regulation did not clearly address …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/reporting-requirements-changesDiNapoli: State Missing Out on Millions in Medicare Payments for Kidney Patients
… disease (ESRD) who meet certain eligibility requirements get the Medicare benefits to which they are entitled, … in the audit, many of the state's Medicaid recipients are also eligible for Medicare. Medicare is the federal health … they may be eligible for Medicare and how to apply. DOH can also obtain recoveries from Medicare (up to 12 months of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-state-missing-out-millions-medicare-payments-kidney-patientsDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Growth to Remain Below Two Percent
… the 2017-18 fiscal year, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The latest calculation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-growth-remain-below-two-percentMission Statement and Performance Measures
… compare the actual project end date and cost with the latest formal projections, not the baseline figures … end date, to seven months early when compared to the latest projection. Key Recommendations Identify the causes in … include the baseline end date and budget, as well as the latest projected end date and budget. … To determine whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/13/mission-statement-and-performance-measuresDiNapoli: FirstEnergy Corp. Agrees to Disclose Its Political Spending
… electric utility. “Many publicly traded companies use corporate funds to influence the political process and it is … to post semi-annual comprehensive reports listing its corporate spending on candidates, political parties, ballot … organization that writes and endorses model legislation. NYS Common Retirement Fund’s Political Spending and Lobbying …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-firstenergy-corp-agrees-disclose-its-political-spendingBayport-Blue Point Union Free School District – Fund Balance Management (2021M-116)
… $2.4 million of fund balance that was not needed to pay operational expenses because operating surpluses of … realized. When unused appropriated fund balance is added to the surplus fund balance, the recalculated surplus fund … the statutory limit each year ranging from $1.9 million to $3.7 million or 2.5 to 4.9 percentage points. Although we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/10/bayport-blue-point-union-free-school-district-fund-balance-managementFacility Oversight and Timeliness of Response to Complaints and Inmate Grievances
… facilities and for responding timely to complaints and inmate grievances. Our audit scope covers the period January … the State and the timely response to complaints and inmate grievances. The Commission receives more than 4,000 complaints and inmate grievances annually. The Commission employs three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/19/facility-oversight-and-timeliness-response-complaints-and-inmate-grievancesSome NY Schools Not Reporting Bullying or Harassment
… or gender identity, according to an audit released in Rochester today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … school year. Read the report , or go to: http://osc.state.ny.us/audits/allaudits/093018/16s28.pdf Background DASA seeks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/some-ny-schools-not-reporting-bullying-or-harassmentDiNapoli: Contribute to a NY 529 College Savings Account and Deduct Up to $10,000 From Your State Taxes
… P. DiNapoli today reminded New Yorkers that contributions to a New York State 529 College Savings Program account are … grandparents and others can use the program to save money to help cover qualified higher educational costs … government and provide taxpayers with better access to the financial workings of government. … New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-contribute-ny-529-college-savings-account-and-deduct-10000-your-state-taxes