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Rabbi Who Pleaded Guilty to Stealing $5 Million of Funds Intended for Special Needs Students Sentenced to Up to Three Years in Prison

… that Rabbi Samuel Hiller, the former assistant director of Island Child Development Center, once one of the City's largest providers of special education services to preschoolers with disabilities, has been sentenced to up to three years in prison for stealing $5 million in City and State funding between …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/rabbi-who-pleaded-guilty-stealing-5-million-funds-intended-special-needs-students-sentenced-three

DiNapoli: Fewer Counties Exceeding Tax Cap

… The number of counties overriding New York’s property tax cap has … levy increase has remained at or below 2 percent in each of the past four years. “Counties are holding the line on … beginning in 2012, limits tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2 percent with some exceptions, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-fewer-counties-exceeding-tax-cap

DiNapoli: Albany Man Who Victimized Elderly NYS Pensioner Sentenced to State Prison

… Devin Zielinski was sentenced to serve two to six years in state prison for stealing $230,000 in pension and social security benefits from an elderly victim. Zielinski was also ordered to pay $115,000 in restitution. Zielinski’s partner in the scheme, Amber …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/dinapoli-albany-man-who-victimized-elderly-nys-pensioner-sentenced-state-prison

Custodial Service Contract Procurement and Oversight

… Objective To determine whether the selected New York City Department of … was effective in procuring the custodial service contracts it has in effect for the 2017–2020 and 2021–2028 fiscal years at the lowest … To determine whether the selected New York City Department of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/08/custodial-service-contract-procurement-and-oversight

Compliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements

… was created in 1970 by the New York State Legislature. Today, CDTA is the premier mobility provider in the Capital …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/16/compliance-freedom-information-law-requirements

Administration and Monitoring of Financial Assistance to New York City Businesses

… sound commerce and industry through governmental action for the purpose of preventing unemployment and economic … financial assistance must provide a reason why, if not for the financial assistance provided by NYCIDA, the company … that address factors related to the projects selected for financial assistance. Specifically, NYCIDA did not: …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/06/12/administration-and-monitoring-financial-assistance-new-york-city-businesses

Local Government – 2023 Financial Condition Report

… Major Local Revenue Sources Remain in Strong Condition Real … tax revenues are the largest source of revenue for local governments. In local fiscal years ending (LFY) in 2021, property taxes … tax revenues are the largest source of revenue for local governments In local fiscal years ending LFY in 2021 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/local-government

City of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-168-F)

… report – pdf] | [read complete 2022 report – pdf ] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the City of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency’s (IDA’s) … The purpose of our review was to assess the City of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agencys IDAs progress …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/07/25/city-poughkeepsie-industrial-development-agency-audit-follow-2021m-168-f

Chenango Valley Central School District – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-162-F)

… to help District officials improve its network user account management and to develop and adopt an IT contingency …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/12/24/chenango-valley-central-school-district-audit-follow-2022m-162-f

DiNapoli: Employer Contribution Rates Stable for State Fiscal Year 2019-2020

… Employer contribution rates for the state's pension system in State Fiscal Year 2019-20 will be in line … their future budgets," DiNapoli said. "New York State's pension fund is one of the strongest and best funded in the … The Fund was ranked one of the nation's best-funded pension plans in 2018, according to Pew Charitable Trusts. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-employer-contribution-rates-stable-state-fiscal-year-2019-2020

DiNapoli: State Must Consider Pros and Cons of Gaming Revenues, Problem Gambling

… its budget and for localities through traditional lottery games, video lottery terminals (VLTs), racetrack wagering, … and other authorized activities. Traditional lottery games remain the dominant contributor to gaming revenues, … for six months starting in mid-March. While lottery games have been available without interruption, those …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-state-must-consider-pros-and-cons-gaming-revenues-problem-gambling

DiNapoli Report Tracks MTA's Shifting Revenue Streams

… in paid ridership since the pandemic and economic changes have contributed to significant shifts in those streams of … provides analysis of the components of these sources that have been significantly impacted by altered patterns of … 31%. While certain revenue sources associated with driving have recovered and even grown since 2019, transit-based …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-report-tracks-mtas-shifting-revenue-streams

DiNapoli: End of Continuous Medicaid Enrollment Requirement Poses Risks to State Financial Plan

… With federal legislation ending continuous Medicaid coverage in March 2023, New York state began the process of … nation,” DiNapoli said. “Now that the federal continuous coverage requirements have ended, the state should account for those who are removed from Medicaid coverage and make every effort to help people renew their …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-end-continuous-medicaid-enrollment-requirement-poses-risks-state-financial-plan

Administration and Monitoring of Financial Assistance to New York City Businesses (2021-N-6) 180-Day Response

To determine whether the New York City Industrial Development Agency has policies and procedures in place to approve, monitor, and measure project performance and whether they were followed; and whether NYCIDA recaptured public benefits in accordance with the project ...

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-21n6-response.pdf

Financial Outlook for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority

One year ago, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) finances were in the best condition in years with all five years of its financial plan balanced as a result of new revenues approved by the State fiscal year 2023-24 enacted budget.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-17-2025.pdf

Implementation of Train Service to Grand Central Madison (2023-S-28) 180-Day Response

To determine whether the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) implemented train service to Grand Central Madison (GCM) terminal in a manner that addressed customer needs. We also determined whether LIRR addressed passenger concerns in General Order #202 effective September 5, 2023.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-23s28-response.pdf

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