New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Camillus Volunteer Fire Department, Town of Lewis, Madison County Probation Department and the Orange County Department of Social Services.
The recent labor agreement between New York City and the United Federation of Teachers (UFT) removes the largest uncertainty that had been facing the city's budgetary outlook. But the city still faces challenges, including reaching labor agreements with the other municipal unions, obtaining anticipated health insurance savings and closing future budget gaps, according to an analysis released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
In 2013, the state enacted legislation requiring the Comptroller to audit the expenses reported to SED by every program provider of special education services for preschool children with disabilities at least once by March 31, 2018. New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued as a result:
“Today’s announcement by Moody’s Investors Service brings New York’s rating for its General Obligation bonds and the state’s other major bonding programs to Aa1, its highest level since the fiscal crisis of the mid-1970s. The state is now within one notch of the highest attainable bond rating, Aaa.
An initial audit issued in April 2013, identified about $2.3 million in highly suspicious and possibly fraudulent Medicaid claims that were submitted by the six affiliated dentists.
Officials at Erie Community College (ECC) gave more than $100,000 in raises and bonuses to senior officials without proper approval, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
“Our auditors found a lax control environment in which significant decisions were made out of the view of the board, the public and students,” said DiNapoli. “I urge ECC’s board of trustees to take a more active oversight role and address the deficiencies outlined in this audit.”
“The Governor put forth an ambitious agenda to tackle our growing infrastructure needs and build for the future.
“The state’s economy continues to be in a stronger position, which has fueled revenue growth for the state and put New York on solid financial footing. There are cautionary signs in the global marketplace that should be watched closely. And, more needs to be done to assist the areas of the state not equally sharing in the state’s economic prosperity.
New York State Comptroller Thomas P.
New York State Comptroller Thomas P.
Former Wallkill Fire District board chair Michael Denardo was sentenced today in Ulster County Court for stealing nearly $240,000 from the district, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced.
“This was a shameful crime of someone sworn to protect the public,” DiNapoli said. “It is also a warning to fire district officials throughout New York: Always safeguard your assets with checks and balances. I thank District Attorney Carnright for bringing Mr. Denardo to justice and helping us recoup the stolen funds.”
