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As Racial Homeownership Disparities Persist, State's Mortgage Agency Increases Lending to Minority and Low-Income Borrowers

… communities, increasing its share of loans provided to low-income and minority borrowers over the last 10 years. … rates and 39 points higher than Latino rates, according to a report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … generational wealth, but many New Yorkers face barriers to buying a home,” DiNapoli said. “New York offers several …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/racial-homeownership-disparities-persist-states-mortgage-agency-increases-lending-minority-and-low

Village of Pomona – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-17)

… of the Village’s fiscal activities to the public in a transparent manner. Key Findings The Board did not: Conduct … (Village Law) Section 4-408. The last completed audit was for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2021. Ensure the AFR was … accurate. The Board’s ineffective oversight resulted in: A limited ability to oversee financial operations, An …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-pomona-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-17

DiNapoli: Special Education Provider Pleads Guilty to Felony Charges

… Services pleaded guilty in Manhattan Supreme Court today to grand larceny charges stemming from an audit and … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Morton Kramer agreed to pay $418,000 in restitution as part of his plea agreement … will not get away with it," DiNapoli said. "I would like to thank Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance for …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-special-education-provider-pleads-guilty-felony-charges

Pandemic Planning and Care for Vulnerable Populations (Follow-Up)

… in our initial audit report, Pandemic Planning and Care for Vulnerable Populations (Report 2021-S-9 ). About the Program The Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is responsible for coordinating services for individuals with intellectual …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/pandemic-planning-and-care-vulnerable-populations-follow

Opinion 90-31

… CONSTRUCTION LAW, §41; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1): A committee formed by seven towns to operate a joint airport … Law, §353-a must act by majority vote of the whole committee. The participating towns may not, by local law, authorize the committee to act by majority of the quorum present at a …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-31

DiNapoli Announces Vicki Fuller's Retirement as CIO of NYS Common Retirement Fund

… is more important than her sincere and tireless concern for the more than one million New York state workers, retirees and families who rely on the Fund for financial security," DiNapoli said. "Since Vicki joined … one of the largest and best in the country. I thank her for her contributions and wish her the best," DiNapoli added. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-announces-vicki-fullers-retirement-cio-nys-common-retirement-fund

Pekin Fire Co. President Dipped Into Bell Jar

… in 2014 and 2015, which misrepresented his use of the funds. As company president, Amacher oversaw the fire …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/pekin-fire-co-president-dipped-bell-jar

DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for September 2016

… or other improprieties. Cumulatively through September for calendar year 2016, DiNapoli’s office has approved 14,683 … Expenses Legislative travel and per diem expenses for calendar years 2013 through the third quarter of 2016, are …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-september-2016

DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions For December 2016

… $4.6 million to 12 local governments for Tioga Downs Casino & Racing and Del Lago Resort & Casino license fee distributions. Office of General Services …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-december-2016

Minimum Qualifications - Auditors

… The Comptroller’s Office is dedicated to attracting bright, capable individuals who will bring energy and commitment to its auditing programs. To begin a career with the New York State Comptroller’s … The Comptrollers Office is dedicated to attracting bright capable individuals who will bring …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/jobs/qualifications-auditors

Village of Copenhagen – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-15)

… Annual Financial Report (AFR) with the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC), and Reported the results of the Village’s … Annual Financial Report AFR with the Office of the State Comptroller OSC and reported the resu …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-copenhagen-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-15

DiNapoli: Language Services Need to be Readily Accessible at NYC Public Health Clinics and Other Programs, Audit Finds

… January 2019 through December 2024. Auditors conducted site visits to 10 DOHMH public health clinics and other … Staff Certification and Equipment Issues During site visits, auditors found bilingual staff providing …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-language-services-need-be-readily-accessible-nyc-public-health-clinics-and-other-programs

DiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Mother's Pension

… announced the sentencings of Annette Bigelow, 61, and Mary Nash, 59, who hid their mother’s death to pocket nearly … to pay full restitution of $22,000. “Annette Bigelow and Mary Nash hid their mother’s death and tried to cheat the … Rocah announced the sentencings of Annette Bigelow 61 and Mary Nash 59 who hid their mothers death to pocket nearly …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-sentenced-stealing-deceased-mothers-pension

Village of Almond – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-14)

… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Almond (Village) Board of Trustees (Board): Conducted an … Determine whether the Village of Almond Village Board of Trustees Board Conducted …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-almond-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-14

Village of Mount Kisco – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-18)

… the Office of the State Comptroller OSC and Reported the res …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-mount-kisco-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-18

Freedom of Information Law (FOIL)

… Overview The Freedom of Information Law (“FOIL”), set forth in Article 6 of the Public Officers Law (§§84-90), is designed to ensure public access to … pertaining to you, see OSC’s Personal Privacy Protection Law page for an alternative means to request such records. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/foil

Social Security Adjustment – Article 14 Benefits

… will be reduced by one-half (50 percent) of the primary Social Security benefit — regardless of whether you are actually collecting a benefit from Social Security. The primary Social Security benefit is the part of your Social Security …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/social-security-adjustment

DiNapoli: Problems Plague State's Rent Relief Program; Federal Funds To Help Renters at Risk

… 2021. In response, the state committed to simplifying the application process and increasing the number of reviewers. … legal rights; and Work with community-based organizations, housing nonprofits and local governments to improve the … 2020. As of the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2017 New York City Housing and Vacancy Survey, over 1.2 million renter …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-problems-plague-states-rent-relief-program-federal-funds-help-renters-risk