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DiNapoli: State's Pandemic Response to Nursing Homes Hindered by Ill-Prepared State Agency
… found. DiNapoli said that a persistent lack of funding for public health over the last decade forced DOH to operate … State auditors also found that DOH did not provide the public with accurate COVID-19 death counts and became … the Executive took control of information provided to the public. DOH would not provide auditors with a breakdown by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-states-pandemic-response-nursing-homes-hindered-ill-prepared-state-agencyDiNapoli Statement on Amazon's Agreement to Conduct an Independent Racial Equity Audit
… than one million state and local government employees and retirees and their beneficiaries. The Fund has consistently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-statement-amazons-agreement-conduct-independent-racial-equity-auditSelected Aspects of Parking Violations Operations to Collect Fines and Fees (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Selected Aspects of Parking Violations Operations to Collect Fines and Fees … Finance (DOF) processes summonses issued to vehicles for parking, red light camera, and sanitation violations. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/01/06/selected-aspects-parking-violations-operations-collect-fines-and-fees-followDiNapoli: NYC’s Restaurant, Retail and Recreation Sectors Continue to Struggle During Pandemic
… premier shopping corridors over the first half of 2021 alone. Even with the numerous programs and partnerships …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-nycs-restaurant-retail-and-recreation-sectors-continue-struggle-during-pandemicDiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Pension Double-Dipping and Defrauding Village
… As a result of his conviction, Volkmann is required to leave public office. “Instead of upholding the law, … P. Bruen. “Public corruption will not be tolerated in any form, and we thank the Comptroller’s Office and the Columbia … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-pleads-guilty-pension-double-dipping-and-defrauding-villageNiagara Falls Housing Authority – Compensation-Related Payments to the Executive Director (2012M-199)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Authority’s process for compensation-related payments to the Executive Director for the period January 1, 2010, to July 31, 2012. Background The Niagara Falls Housing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/01/18/niagara-falls-housing-authority-compensation-related-payments-executive-directorFacility Oversight and Timeliness of Response to Complaints and Inmate Grievances (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the five … report, Facility Oversight and Timeliness of Response to Complaints and Inmate Grievances ( 2017-S-2 ). About the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/18/facility-oversight-and-timeliness-response-complaints-and-inmate-grievances-followHow to Obtain Your Personal Records Under the Personal Privacy Protection Law
… Protection Law (PPPL), which is set forth in Article 6-A of the Public Officers Law (§§91-99), is intended to protect … you to access and/or correct information the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) has on file which pertains to … except where a different fee is required by statute. When a fee to respond to your request is anticipated, OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/how-obtain-your-personal-records-under-personal-privacy-protection-lawNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: SEC Upholds Shareholders' Right to Seek Racial Equity Audit
… inequity in corporate America. Companies like Amazon need to show they are doing more than just talking the talk … stand against systemic racism. An independent examination of just how Amazon is addressing racial injustice in its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-sec-upholds-shareholders-right-seek-racial-equity-auditDiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Theft of Public Funds
… pleaded guilty yesterday after pocketing public funds for her personal use and must pay back $46,646 in … County Court that she stole cash payments made to the town for property taxes and fees for marriage licenses, dog … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theft-public-fundsDiNapoli: Second Former Mechanic at State Police Garage Pleads Guilty to Felony
… state police mechanic Jeffrey Rapasadi has pleaded guilty to corrupting the government in the third degree, a felony, … betrayed the taxpayers by stealing resources meant to protect the public to fund his personal interests,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-second-former-mechanic-state-police-garage-pleads-guilty-felonyDiNapoli: Over One Million New Yorker Households Are Not Connected to Broadband
… percentage of population without broadband available by county. Only a limited number of households had higher-speed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-over-one-million-new-yorker-households-are-not-connected-broadbandDiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Admit to Stealing $22,000 of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… the fourth degree. "This was a deliberate act to abuse the system,” DiNapoli said. “Bigelow and Nash covered up their … death for two years to steal from the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System. They now have judgments against them to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-admit-stealing-22000-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Mount Vernon Officials Failed to Establish Basic and Routine Financial Policies
… oversight of city operations because officials failed to file annual financial reports, provide interim financial reports … lacking formal guidance for interim financial reporting, budget transfers and fund balance. For example, a policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-mount-vernon-officials-failed-establish-basic-and-routine-financial-policiesDiNapoli: More State Involvement Needed to Address Local Emergency Medical Services Challenges
… already providing services reported that they intend to increase service levels from what they currently offer. None …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-more-state-involvement-needed-address-local-emergency-medical-services-challengesNY Received More From Washington Than It Sent Due to Federal Relief
Historic federal pandemic relief funds though being spent down continued to boost New Yorks balance of payments with Washington according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/ny-received-more-washington-it-sent-due-federal-reliefDiNapoli: No Good Options for MTA to Manage Hole in Capital Funding
… Authority (MTA) adjusts to the loss of $15 billion in congestion pricing revenue and decides which capital … $5.65 billion. Network Expansion: Second Avenue Subway (SAS), $5.23 billion. Administrative and Various: … inclusive of $2 billion in federal matching funds for SAS Phase 2. The MTA must work with its federal partners to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-no-good-options-mta-manage-hole-capital-fundingProcurement and Payroll-Related Matters Pertaining to the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) funds efficiently and for authorized purposes, and whether the funds were properly … distress. The Recovery Act requires entities to use funds for authorized purposes and to mitigate instances of fraud, … in a timely manner. Transit received Recovery Act funding for 23 projects estimated to cost $441.4 million. We visited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/18/procurement-and-payroll-related-matters-pertaining-use-certain-federal-fundsDiNapoli: Former Prattsville Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Fraud of State Funds
… and Christina Scaringi, Special Agent in Charge, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of … from a Prattsville-based modular home business, Moore’s Homes, purporting to reflect construction work performed on … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-former-prattsville-town-supervisor-pleads-guilty-fraud-state-fundsNY State & City Comptrollers, State Treasurers: Federal Bill Attempts to Silence Investors
… and accountability. The Statement is in response to provisions of the Financial CHOICE Act , legislation … from filing shareholder proposals. "This Act attempts to silence investors, large and small, who seek a vote on … administrative rules must be protected in their current form." The Joint Statement on Defending Fundamental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/ny-state-city-comptrollers-state-treasurers-federal-bill-attempts-silence-investors