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DiNapoli: Health Departments Need to Clean Up Act on Food Safety
… hold those with serious violations accountable could be a recipe for disaster.” The state Department of Health (DOH) is … auditors reviewed 984 violations categorized as Category I (the most serious) found by the departments. Of those, 717 … health departments take enforcement action for Category I violations, or document justification for not doing so, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-health-departments-need-clean-act-food-safetyDiNapoli: Central NY Village Official Stole More Than $100K
… County stole more than $117,000 in public funds. The New York State Police yesterday arrested Margaret Bailey and … accounts to write $106,000 worth of checks to herself or to pay her personal obligations. This included $52,000 in … of 67 percent of the village’s real property tax levy during the 2011-12 fiscal year and the equivalent of 66 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-central-ny-village-official-stole-more-100kComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Former New York City Council Candidate Albert Alvarez
… Schneiderman today announced the arrest of former New York City Council candidate Albert Alvarez for allegedly accepting straw donations and stealing … T Schneiderman announced the arrest of former New York City Council candidate Albert Alvarez for allegedly accepting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-former-new-york-city-council-candidateXI.2.E Submission of Agency Contracts and Amendments – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… of the State Comptroller’s (OSC) Bureau of Contracts (BOC) for review if the original contract was subject to OSC … not originally subject to OSC review must be submitted to BOC when the amendment will increase the Contract Maximum to … (AC3347) form for the required EDSS access. REV. 2/17/2026 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2e-submission-agency-contracts-and-amendmentsDiNapoli: Lack of Transparency With School Districts' Financial Reports May Leave Taxpayers in the Dark
… it was often hard to find. “Taxpayers should have easy access to information about their school districts’ … Rockville Centre Union Free School District, did so in an easy to find location. However, auditors found that the … did not post original budget information that was easy to locate. Three of the 13 districts (Grand Island …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-lack-transparency-school-districts-financial-reports-may-leave-taxpayers-darkRepaying Your NYSLRS Loan after Retirement
… payment — you cannot make partial payments. How Much Will My Pension Increase If I Repay the Loan? When you retired, … form to send back with your payment. You can pay by check or money order, made out to the New York State and … Please write your Retirement number, your NYSLRS ID or the last four digits of your Social Security number, along with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/repaying-your-nyslrs-loan-after-retirementSexual Harassment Policy for the Office of the State Comptroller
… Introduction The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) is committed to maintaining a workplace free from sexual harassment. Sexual harassment is a form of … The Office of the State Comptroller is committed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/sexual-harassment-policyDiNapoli: SED Oversight of Career Training Programs Falling Short
… are often failing to ready students for jobs that are in demand, are fast-growing, or pay higher wages, according … ways in which the State Education Department is falling short. We need to do better for our students.” Approximately … students in grades 9-12 participated in at least one CTE course, including 41,227 students who took a CTE course …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-sed-oversight-career-training-programs-falling-shortFood Insecurity Persists Post-Pandemic
… reported that the number of New York households facing food insecurity at the height of the pandemic declined due to … in ten, or about 800,000, New York households experienced food insecurity at some point from 2019 to 2021. Since then, … federal assistance programs, including emergency food benefits, have lapsed and food insecurity has grown, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/food-insecurity-persists-post-pandemicState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… in the initial report. State Education Department (SED): Mary Cariola Children’s Center, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2020-S-25) Mary Cariola is a not-for-profit organization located in … with disabilities who are three and four years of age. Mary Cariola is reimbursed for these services through rates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: City of Corning Audit Details Stolen Funds
… The former Corning city clerk allegedly stole as much as $11,000 in cash from city coffers, including $5,000 from … code enforcement, water, sewer and parking summons, as well as utility receipts. “This individual had keys to the … The former Corning city clerk allegedly stole as much as $11000 in cash from city coffers including $5000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-city-corning-audit-details-stolen-fundsLong-Term Care Ombudsman Program (Follow-Up)
… extent of implementation of the five recommendations made in our initial audit report, Long-Term Care Ombudsman … live in Long-Term Care (LTC) facilities, such as nursing homes, assisted living, and board and care homes. According … complaints. Our initial audit report, issued on October 3, 2019, sought to determine whether NYSOFA’s LTC Ombudsman …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/31/long-term-care-ombudsman-program-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… audits of Town of Beekmantown , Town of Carlton , Poughkeepsie Housing Authority , Town of Sheldon , Walton … and only made one deposit at the end of each month. Poughkeepsie Housing Authority – Procurement and Information … completed audits of Town of Beekmantown Town of Carlton Poughkeepsie Housing Authority Town of Sheldon Walton Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2State Contract and Payment Actions in May
… $14 million with Prometric, LLC for the Nurse Aide Registry. Office of Mental Health $3.5 million with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-contract-and-payment-actions-mayDiNapoli: 529 College Savings Program Lowers Fees
… Savings Program Direct Plan will be reduced once again, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. "We're … of the direct-sold 529 plans in the country, New York State's 529 Program is also ranked one of the top programs in … Earnings on investments are free from both federal and state taxes as long as the funds are used to pay for expenses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-529-college-savings-program-lowers-feesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… deficiencies in the areas of monitoring and documentation. Port Authority of New York and New Jersey: Real Property Dispositions (2015-S-73) The Port Authority follows an Administrative Instruction (AI) … 1990. Auditors also found the AI does not reflect the Port Authority's current policies for administering property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Town of Chazy , Village of Freeville , Village of Silver Creek , Town of Windsor and the City of Yonkers . "In today's … and use of vacation and sick time. Village of Silver Creek – Capital Projects (Chautauqua County) The board did … of Town of Chazy Village of Freeville Village of Silver Creek Town of Windsor and the City of Yonkers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: Gaming Commission Slow to Collect Casino Fees
… of their gaming revenues to the state, and tribe/nation casino payments are defined in compacts. Commission officials … None of that money has been collected from the Rivers Casino & Resort, the Lago Resort & Casino, Resorts World, or the Tioga Downs Casino. In November …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-gaming-commission-slow-collect-casino-feesComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the Town of Candor , the Town of Cornwall , the LaGrange Fire District and the Middletown-Hardenburgh Fire District . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget … of the Town of Candor the Town of Cornwall the LaGrange Fire District and the MiddletownHardenburgh Fire District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Special Education Provider Pleads Guilty to Felony Charges
… provider IncludED Educational Services pleaded guilty in Manhattan Supreme Court today to grand larceny charges … get away with it," DiNapoli said. "I would like to thank Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance for prosecuting this … provider IncludED Educational Services pleaded guilty in Manhattan Supreme Court today to grand larceny charges …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-special-education-provider-pleads-guilty-felony-charges