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Hate Crime Reporting
… reports hate crime data that it receives. The Division only reports a single bias even when an agency reports … in a crime. The Divisions system has a limitation that only allows staff to only record one bias per incident. Although multiple bias …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/25/hate-crime-reportingReporting and Utilization of Bias Incident Data (Follow-Up)
… examined whether the New York City Police Department (NYPD) is accurately collecting, recording, and reporting bias … data for management decisions. We also determined whether NYPD officers receive sufficient training to enable them to … and handle all possible bias incidents. We found that the NYPD has begun efforts to review and reconcile incident …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/12/reporting-and-utilization-bias-incident-data-followInvestigation of Housing Discrimination Complaints
… under both State and federal laws, DHR “dual files” the case with HUD. DHR receives reimbursement from HUD for … of probable cause or no probable cause, conciliations, or case dismissals. Once a complaint has been received, DHR … above must be recorded and tracked in DHR’s Law Manager Case Management System (CMS) for housing discrimination …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/15/investigation-housing-discrimination-complaintsDiNapoli Audit Highlights Need for Better Compliance with School Violence Reporting Law
… Act was passed by the state Legislature in 2000 to boost school safety and address violence in our public schools,” … extent to which the seventh school, Burgard Vocational High School in Buffalo, underreported because it used an … and reporting methodology. Findings include: East High School in Rochester reported 256 VADIR incidents, but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-audit-highlights-need-better-compliance-school-violence-reporting-lawDiNapoli: Son Who Left His Dad’s Body In Morgue Sentenced For Stealing His Retirement Payments
… the sentencing today of Christopher Bunn of Queens for concealing his father’s death to collect his pension and … Attorney Brown and the Social Security Inspector General for their partnership with us in rooting out pension fraud.” Bunn left his father in the Nassau County morgue for more than a year while pocketing $7,542 in pension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-son-who-left-his-dads-body-morgue-sentenced-stealing-his-retirement-paymentsSecurity and Effectiveness of Department of Motor Vehicles’ Licensing and Registration Systems (Follow-Up)
… of Department of Motor Vehicles’ Licensing and Registration Systems (2013-S-58). Background Our initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/14/security-and-effectiveness-department-motor-vehicles-licensing-and-registration-systemsAuditors
… State Department of Civil Service. There is no written exam. Candidates complete a web-based questionnaire. Based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/jobs/auditorsDiNapoli: Former Fire Company Treasurer Charged in $20,000 Theft
… Company and Auxiliary Treasurer Wendy Wharton, 53, of Manchester, allegedly took thousands of dollars in cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-former-fire-company-treasurer-charged-20000-theftDiNapoli: Read Fine Print on Gift Cards this Holiday Season
… details about fees and expiration dates. While some gift card sellers have done away with inactivity fees, consumers … should still ask whether fees apply when purchasing a gift card. DiNapoli said New Yorkers should use their gift cards … cards can help you avoid fees." Under the Federal Credit Card Act of 2009, many types of retail cards sold after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/dinapoli-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonDiNapoli: Pension Contribution Rates for Employers Will Decrease for State Fiscal Year 2018-19
… Employer contribution rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) … announced today. The estimated average contribution rate for the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) will decrease from … of payroll. The estimated average contribution rate for the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-pension-contribution-rates-employers-will-decrease-state-fiscal-year-2018-19DiNapoli: Great Demand For NYS General Obligation Bonds Allows State to Reduce Costs to Taxpayers
… was the Senior Book-Running Manager along with Ramirez & Co., Inc. as Co-Senior Manager, to sell the bonds on behalf of the State. Co-Managers included Loop Capital Markets, RBC Capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-great-demand-nys-general-obligation-bonds-allows-state-reduce-costs-taxpayersSelected Aspects of Inactive Hazardous Waste Site Remediation Cost Recovery
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Environmental Conservation (Department) has effective … and pursue parties responsible for the contamination of inactive hazardous waste sites. This audit covers the … as the State Superfund Program, in New York. The purpose of the Program is to identify, investigate, and remediate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/22/selected-aspects-inactive-hazardous-waste-site-remediation-cost-recoveryVacancies at the Clinton Towers Mitchell-Lama Housing Development (Follow-Up)
… occur, applicants should generally be offered and awarded apartments in the order their names appear on the lists – … of Housing Preservation and Development’s (HPD) approval. Apartments in Mitchell-Lama developments tend to be very … affordability; consequently, the waiting lists for these apartments can be quite lengthy. As of August 2, 2019, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/30/vacancies-clinton-towers-mitchell-lama-housing-development-followDiNapoli: Many Homeless Shelters in Poor Condition
… City are in substandard condition with numerous health and safety issues that need to be addressed immediately, … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. DiNapoli called on state and local officials to improve coordination and respond quickly to improve homeless shelter conditions. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-many-homeless-shelters-poor-conditionCriminal History Background Checks of Unlicensed Health Care Employees (Follow-Up) (2018-F-13)
To determine the extent of implementation of the one recommendation included in our initial audit report, Criminal History Background Checks of Unlicensed ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-18f13.pdfDiNapoli: Proposed Congressional Cuts to SNAP Program Mean More New Yorkers Without Enough Food
… Proposed federal changes to the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance … a significant increase from 15.9% in 2019. Proposed Federal Action Under Consideration Would Be Detrimental The … net programs, SNAP has traditionally been funded by the federal government. Under the House reconciliation bill, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-proposed-congressional-cuts-snap-program-mean-more-new-yorkers-without-enough-foodComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Halfmoon Town Supervisor For Stealing Campaign Funds
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the … the Attorney General, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Attorney's Office for the Northern … right to expect their public officials to act with honesty and integrity,” said Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “We will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-halfmoon-town-supervisor-stealingDiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Upstate Woman for Theft of over $67K in NYS Pension Benefits, $19K Welfare Fraud
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced today the … steal $67,000," said State Comptroller DiNapoli. "I thank Attorney General Schneiderman for partnering with us to find … by stealing their pension benefits is reprehensible," said Attorney General Schneiderman. "Today’s arrest sends the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-upstate-woman-theft-over-67k-nys-pension-benefits-19kState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Richmond County D.A. Michael E. McMahon: President of Staten Island Special Needs Pre-School and Wife Indicted for Stealing Approximately $771,000 in Public Funds
… Degree, a class D Felony, and Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the First Degree for stealing approximately $771,000 in public funds by falsifying business records for The Gingerbread Learning Center, Inc., a pre-school … Elsie Mosesman have been indicted on Grand Larceny charges for stealing approximately $771000 in public funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-and-richmond-county-da-michael-e-mcmahon-president-staten-islandComptroller Dinapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrests in Public Corruption Case Involving Developer Who Allegedly Laundered Campaign Contributions to Former Halfmoon Supervisor
… investigation with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Comptroller DiNapoli’s Office. The three defendants … violate that trust.” “Individuals who seek to circumvent election laws undermine the entire election process thus … Special Agent in Charge of the Albany Division of the FBI. “The FBI will continue to work closely with our law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrests-public-corruption-case-involving-developer