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DiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Stealing $121K in Pension Checks Sent to Her Late Grandmother
… the alleged theft of more than $121,000 in state pension checks that were sent to her deceased grandmother, New York … the state pension system was not informed of her death and checks continued to be sent. When the Comptroller’s office … The investigation revealed that Roberts had deposited 66 checks into her own bank account and had apparently forged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-stealing-121k-pension-checks-sent-her-late-grandmotherDiNapoli: NYC Department of Education is Not Doing Enough to Prepare Students for Higher Education
… significant racial, ethnic and geographic disparities in college readiness. “It is the DOE’s responsibility to … prioritize elementary and middle school intervention in city school districts where large numbers of students do … 71,210 students who were expected to graduate high school in 2019 and examined graduation rates, college enrollment and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nyc-department-education-not-doing-enough-prepare-students-higher-educationDiNapoli: Son Who Left His Dad’s Body In Morgue Sentenced For Stealing His Retirement Payments
… and full restitution, which he paid today in Queens County Supreme Court. He pleaded guilty in October to grand larceny in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-son-who-left-his-dads-body-morgue-sentenced-stealing-his-retirement-paymentsDiNapoli Op-Ed: Act on Proposal to Help State & Local Governments Pay for Retiree Health Care
… to do the right thing and set aside some money lack the legal mechanism to pre-fund these benefits. This needs to … invest this money, ultimately lowering costs over the long term. There would be no limit on how much or how little a … trust fund for New York can be part of a sensible long term strategy for fiscal stability. Lawmakers should act now. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-op-ed-act-proposal-help-state-local-governments-pay-retiree-health-careDiNapoli: Troy's Proposed Bond Financing for Its Lead Pipe Replacement Program Is Lawful and Constitutional
… its replacement of public and private lead water service lines without running afoul of the State Constitution’s … governments as they work to replace all lead service lines connected to residential services throughout New York … Carmella Mantello . “We have already replaced over 350 lines and have an ambitious plan to replace all lead pipes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-troys-proposed-bond-financing-its-lead-pipe-replacement-program-lawful-and-constitutionalDiNapoli: NYC Finances Stabilizing With Drop in Costs for Asylum Seekers and Resilient Tax Revenue
… Authority, now stand at an average of $6.4 billion, down from the $10.4 billion forecast in August. The State … which could create fiscal pressure that could be pushed down to localities. National economic policy changes may also … spending in FY 2025 (adjusted for surplus transfers), down from 1.8% in FY 2023. Overall attrition in the city’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-nyc-finances-stabilizing-drop-costs-asylum-seekers-and-resilient-tax-revenueThousands of State Computers and Other IT Devices Unaccounted for or Stored With Lax Security
… Technology Services’ (ITS) lax inventory records have led to thousands of computers and other costly information … devices rather than donating or selling them, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Information Technology Services needs to do a better job of keeping an accurate inventory of its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/thousands-state-computers-and-other-it-devices-unaccounted-or-stored-lax-securityDiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced to Prison for Theft of Over $300,000
… of the Vernon Center Fire Department, was sentenced to serve one to three years in state prison and ordered to pay full restitution for stealing more than $300,000 from the department, State … of the Vernon Center Fire Department was sentenced to serve one to three years in state prison and ordered to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-prison-theft-over-300000Audit of the Tuition Reimbursement Account for the Five Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2018
… Objective To express an opinion on the fair presentation of the Financial Statements of the Tuition Reimbursement Account … To express an opinion on the fair presentation of the Financial Statements of the Tuition Reimbursement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/06/audit-tuition-reimbursement-account-five-fiscal-years-ended-march-31-2018Eugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School - Procurement and Dignity for All Students Act (2018M-271)
Determine whether School officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services and ensured compliance with the Dignity for All Students Act DASA
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/04/19/eugenio-maria-de-hostos-charter-school-procurement-and-dignity-allExecutive Director of Baychester Youth Council Indicted for Stealing More Than $100,000 From Federal Grant
… indicted on second-degree grand larceny and second-degree criminal possession of stolen property. She was arraigned today, July 6, 2016, before Bronx Supreme Court Justice Steven Barrett. Bail was set at $30,000 cash and an … five years to create a 21st Century Community Learning Center. The State Comptroller's Office audited Russell in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/executive-director-baychester-youth-council-indicted-stealing-more-100000-federal-grantDiNapoli: Metro North and LIRR Lax in Monitoring Overtime Paid For With Federal Stimulus Funds
… conductors to charge overtime for tasks such as washing up for work, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … System, did not have a requirement for conductors to sign out manually, so there was not an accurate record of … that Metro-North: Require conductors to electronically sign in and out; Monitor time and attendance records; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-metro-north-and-lirr-lax-monitoring-overtime-paid-federal-stimulus-fundsThe Network for Children’s Speech, Occupational & Physical Therapy, LLC – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by The Network for Children’s Speech, Occupational & Physical … To determine whether the costs reported by The Network for Childrens Speech …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/03/network-childrens-speech-occupational-physical-therapy-llc-compliance-reimbursable-costSign up for emails DiNapoli: Former Tupper Lake Fire Treasurer Pleads Guilty in $30k Theft
… for Candlewood Suites in North Carolina, the Boston Duck Tour and household expenses. Brown, who was treasurer for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/sign-emails-dinapoli-former-tupper-lake-fire-treasurer-pleads-guilty-30k-theftCost-Saving Ideas: Capital and Repair Reserve Funds for Town or County Water and Sewer Districts
… district, consider setting aside money in a capital or repair reserve fund to be used for future capital projects or certain repair costs. Planning today and saving incrementally can … creation of a "specific" capital reserve fund. Establish a Repair Reserve Fund A repair reserve fund may be used for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-capital-and-repair-reserve-funds-town-or-county-water-and-sewer-districtsDiNapoli Announces Decrease in Pension Contribution Rates for FY 2016-17; Lowers Assumed Rate of Return
… the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) employer contribution rates will decrease for fiscal year 2016-17 and the assumed rate of return for … is consistent with the tougher investment climate ahead." Employer rates are determined based on actuarial assumptions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-announces-decrease-pension-contribution-rates-fy-2016-17-lowers-assumed-rate-returnReview of the Five-Year Financial Plan for the City of New York - February 2004
Continued favorable economic news has allowed the City to upgrade its economic forecasts since the November Plan.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-13-2004.pdfImproper Managed Care Payments for Misclassified Patient Discharges (Follow-Up) (2023-F-26) 30-Day Response
To assess the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Managed Care Payments for Misclassified Patient Discharges (Report 2021-S-8).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f26-response.pdfManagement of Indoor Air Quality for Individuals With Asthma (2020-S-59) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Department of Health (Department) effectively identified poor housing conditions for residents with asthma and worked with Local Health Departments (LHDs) to ensure home visits were prioritized.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s59-response.pdfImproper Medicaid Payments for Individuals Receiving Hospice Services Covered by Medicare (Follow-Up) (2022-F-31)
To assess the extent of implementation of the nine recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Medicaid Payments for Individuals Receiving Hospice Services Covered by Medicare (Report 2018-S-71).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22f31.pdf