Happy Thanksgiving from Comptroller DiNapoli
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the people and places that make our lives special, and express thanks for them. With gratitude, Comptroller DiNapoli extends to you the warmest wishes for good health and happy times as you celebrate this holiday season.
NYC's Public Hospitals Need to Do More to Provide Interpretation Services
A new audit from Comptroller DiNapoli found that the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation (H+H) is not fully meeting patients’ right to interpretation services for those in need of language assistance. H+H is the nation’s largest municipal health care system, overseeing 11 acute care hospitals, five post-acute/long-term care centers, and 30 community health centers. New York regulations require hospitals to have language assistance to ensure meaningful access to services.
“The Health and Hospitals Corporation has a tall order given the diversity of languages spoken in New York City, but it needs to do better,” DiNapoli said. “It is critical that those in need of medical care can communicate with health care providers. This audit found a number of shortcomings and offers recommendations that H+H can use to improve critical language services to its patients.”
|
Native American Heritage Month Celebration
Comptroller DiNapoli recognized and celebrated Native American Heritage Month with a special event featuring keynote speaker Heather A. La Forme-Maldonado, MPA (Onondaga Nation; Beaver Clan), Director of the Bureau of Native American Services at the New York State Office of Children and Family Services, along with an engaging cultural performance by Chris Thomas and His Smoke Dancers.
New York is home to nine State recognized Nations: Cayuga, Oneida, Onondaga, Saint Regis Mohawk, Seneca, Shinnecock, Tonawanda Seneca, Tuscarora, and Unkechaug.
Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced to Prison for Theft of Over $92K
Comptroller DiNapoli, Oneida County District Attorney Todd Carville, and New York State Police Superintendent Steven James announced that the former treasurer of the Durhamville Fire Department was sentenced to serve 1-3 years in state prison and pay $92,000 in restitution after pleading guilty to stealing from the fire department.
|
South Carolina Woman Arrested for Stealing $147,455 in Pension Payments
A South Carolina woman was arrested for allegedly stealing $147,455 in pension payments meant for her deceased mother, Comptroller DiNapoli, South Carolina Seventh Circuit Solicitor Barry Barnette and Spartanburg County, South Carolina Sheriff Bill Rhyne announced.
|
Future Forward Internship Academy Applications Open
Applications for Comptroller DiNapoli's Summer 2026 Future Forward Internship Academy are now open!
This 12-week paid summer program is designed to immerse students in the challenges and rewards of public service, offering a unique blend of academic coursework and hands-on professional experience in one of five career tracks:
- Auditing
- Governmental Accounting & Management
- Human Resources & Administration
- Project Management
- Business Analysis
Students from all majors are considered and must be completing their sophomore, junior, or senior year of college at the time of application to be eligible.
|
M U N I C I P A L & S C H O O L A U D I T S
- City of Dunkirk – Budget Review
- Seaford Union Free School District – Capital Assets
- Town of Kingsbury – Multiyear Planning for Fund Balance and Reserves
- Town of Hornellsville – Financial Management
- City of Little Falls – Budget Review
- Wyoming County Industrial Development Agency – Payments in Lieu of Taxes
- Town of Danby – Audit Follow-Up
A L S O I N T H E N E W S
- Former CNY fire department treasurer who stole $92K sentenced to state prison
- Woman charged in $147K pension theft after hiding mother’s death
- Rockland schools redefine lunch, one from-scratch meal at a time
- State funds to aid in building supportive housing for homeless
Note: Some news links may require a paid subscription
P O S T O F T H E W E E K
No comments:
Post a Comment