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DiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud for Receiving Deceased Mother's New York State and Local Retirement System Benefits

… States Attorney for Eastern District of Tennessee (EDTN) in announcing that Leslie Schwinzer has pleaded guilty to wire fraud (18 USC. § 1343) in the U.S. District Court at Knoxville, TN for stealing … Office (SSAIG), the EDTN and the Comptroller’s Office. In February of 2021, SSAIG contacted NYSLRS and informed them …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-receiving-deceased-mothers-new-york-state-and-local

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

… 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 2005 and 2012 – money that was … of Island Child Development Center has been sentenced to up to three years in prison for stealing $5 million in …

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

… I believe the financial decisions for county leaders next year will be especially difficult.” The tax cap, which … Though there is wide variation from one community to the next, on average, property taxes are the second leading … increase was greater than 2 percent. To read the report, visit: …

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

Custodial Service Contract Procurement and Oversight

… Department of Education contracting practice was effective in procuring the custodial service contracts it has in effect for the 2017–2020 and 2021–2028 fiscal years at the lowest available price, … Department of Education contracting practice was effective in procuring the custodial service contracts it has in effect …

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

Compliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements

… CDTA’s responsibilities under the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), and to determine if CDTA is in compliance with … services. Article 6 of the New York State Public Officers Law provides for public access to government records. The … to FOIL requests within the time frames required by law. Grant or deny access to FOIL requests within five …

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 property tax revenues are the largest source of revenue for local governments. In local fiscal years ending (LFY) in 2021, property taxes … are the largest source of revenue for local governments In local fiscal years ending LFY in 2021 property taxes …

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

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

… Agency’s (IDA’s) progress, as of September 2024, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report City of Poughkeepsie Industrial … – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-168), released in July 2022. The audit determined that the IDA’s Board did … Development Agencys IDAs progress as of September 2024 in implementing our recommendations in the audit report City …

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)

… the Towns of Chenango, Colesville, Dickinson, Fenton and Kirkwood in Broome County. The District is governed by an …

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 with the previous year, with the Employees' Retirement System … their future budgets," DiNapoli said. "New York State's pension fund is one of the strongest and best funded in the …

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

… from gaming activities and problem gambling. “The lottery generates billions of dollars each year for New … for its budget and for localities through traditional lottery games, video lottery terminals (VLTs), racetrack wagering, casinos, sports …

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

… from a variety of taxes and fees — on payrolls, real estate transactions, petroleum businesses, sales, and drivers. These revenues as a share of MTA … followed this trend, especially on commuter rails which is near pre-pandemic levels. Drivers paid 9% of MTA’s tax and …

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

… Medicaid coverage and make every effort to help people renew their coverage in public and private plans. The state … levels.” Prior to the pandemic, states were required to renew coverage for people with Medicaid at least once a year … Plan public health insurance programs – have not had to renew their coverage due to COVID-19 public health emergency …

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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