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Comptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Underwood and DOI Commissioner Garnett Announce Indictment of Former Non-Profit Director Anna Mendez
… "For years, Ms. Mendez allegedly exploited her position to steal money meant to help children and families and used it for her own … use," said State Comptroller DiNapoli. "Now, thanks to my partnership with Attorney General Underwood and the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-underwood-and-doi-commissioner-garnett-announce-indictment-former-non-profitDiNapoli: Fewer School Districts Overriding Tax Cap
… past three fiscal years, dropping from 44 school districts in 2012-13 to only 19 in 2014-15, according to a report issued today by State … Overall, 6.5 percent of districts exceeded the tax cap in 2012-13 (44 districts), 4.7 percent (32) in 2013-14 and … past three fiscal years dropping from 44 school districts in 201213 to only 19 in 201415 according to a report issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-fewer-school-districts-overriding-tax-capDiNapoli: MTA’s Subway Station Repair List Is Growing
… The overall number of repairs needed in New York City’s subway stations has increased, leaving fewer stations in good condition as the system has deteriorated faster than … has translated into a longer list of needed repairs in New York City’s subway stations, fewer stations in good …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-mtas-subway-station-repair-list-growingState Comptroller DiNapoli and Ulster County Executive Metzger Announce Findings of Gulnick Investigation
… of any crimes committed by Gulnick while he served in his government role, but did find weaknesses in county procedures that could leave it vulnerable to fraud, … no evidence that the former Commissioner committed fraud in his public position,” DiNapoli said. “Despite this, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-ulster-county-executive-metzger-announce-findings-gulnickOpinion 91-53
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. TOWN BOARD -- Compensation (additional … town board members are assigned additional duties in their capacities as board members, the board may fix their … salary fixed, however, may not exceed the amount set forth in the notice of hearing on the preliminary budget unless a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-53DiNapoli: Safeway Supermarkets Commit to Sustainable Palm Oil
… only sustainable palm oil in all of its Safeway-brand products. As a result of the company’s new policy, the New … "Shoppers don’t see where the palm oil used in hundreds of products comes from, but often it’s harvested in ways that … suppliers to provide palm oil and palm derivatives for its products that are verified to be free of deforestation, free …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-safeway-supermarkets-commit-sustainable-palm-oilDiNapoli: Audit Questions Payments Made to Supportive Housing Provider
… claimed nearly $7.8 million in expenses to provide 708 beds for program clients in Albany, Dutchess, Orange, Otsego, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-audit-questions-payments-made-supportive-housing-providerDiNapoli: Former Medical Office Manager Arrested for Scheme to Defraud the New York State Health Insurance Plan
… Bradshaw, an officer manager for numerous doctors’ offices in Manhattan, for her alleged role in a long-term scheme to defraud the New York State Insurance … NY, worked as an office manager for multiple doctors in Manhattan. Her husband was a New York State employee, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-former-medical-office-manager-arrested-scheme-defraud-new-york-state-health-insurance-planDiNapoli: Brooklyn is King of NYC Economic Growth
… plan for the redevelopment of the former Domino Sugar factory in Williamsburg, including an increase in the number …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-brooklyn-king-nyc-economic-growthDiNapoli Releases Year-End and April Cash Reports
… Tax collections in April were more than $1 billion, or 17 percent lower, than … but $86.8 million higher than the projections included in the Enacted Budget Financial Plan released earlier this … decrease, sharper than expected, was primarily in Personal Income Tax (PIT) collections, where a number of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-releases-year-end-and-april-cash-reportsNew York’s Agriculture Industry: A Resilient Part of State and Local Economies
… State. According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, in 2021, agriculture in New York produced roughly $3.3 billion in gross domestic product and paid close to $1 billion in … shutdown led to job losses across almost all industries in New York but the agricultural sector proved to be among …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-agriculture-industry-resilient-part-state-and-local-economiesXIV.4.C Bank Account Reporting and Reconciliations – XIV. Special Procedures
… of Taxation and Finance is required to publish in the State Register, on or before the last day of each … month, a detailed statement of all balance(s) on deposit in any bank account under the administrative control of any … at https://dos.ny.gov/division-administrative-rules . In order to ensure compliance with this STATUTORY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv4c-bank-account-reporting-and-reconciliationsXV.13 Federal Funds – Payments – XV. End of Year
… In order for the State to be reimbursed for payments made … benefit payments must be paid by the date identified in the Office of Operations Events and Deadlines Calendar . … In order for the State to be reimbursed for payments made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv13-federal-funds-paymentsCompliance With Special Education Regulations for the Provision of Services
… (DOE) arranged for eligible students to be placed in special education services and programs within the … and provided all of the services and programs recommended in the students’ Individualized Education Program (IEP). We … the requirements for evaluating and placing students in special education. In New York City (NYC), the DOE is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/30/compliance-special-education-regulations-provision-servicesSelected Management and Operations Practices – BuildSmart NY/Executive Order 88
… Objectives To determine whether the 20% reduction in energy use required by Executive Order 88 was achieved by … required oversight to the Affected State Entities (ASEs) in line with Executive Order 88 Guidelines. The audit covered … 2021. About the Program NYPA is a public authority created in 1931 by Title 1 of Article 5 of the Public Authorities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/28/selected-management-and-operations-practices-buildsmart-nyexecutive-order-88Bayport Blue Point Union Free School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-8)
… and implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets? Audit Period July 1, 2019 – … the Program Lead is a metal that was commonly used in plumbing and has since been identified as toxic to people, … which can lead to greater difficulty performing well in school and beyond. 1 To aid in combating lead poisoning, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/bayport-blue-point-union-free-school-district-lead-testing-and-reportingOtisco Fire District – Financial Activities (2025M-42)
… Treasurer ensure collections were recorded and deposited in a timely manner, disbursements were properly authorized … and providing periodic financial reports to the Board. In order to ensure financial activities are properly managed, … ensure collections are accurately recorded and deposited in a timely manner, disbursements are properly supported and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/08/01/otisco-fire-district-financial-activities-2025m-42Avoca Central School District – Procurement (2025M-29)
… and services are acquired in a cost-effective manner is to create as much competition as possible. Whether using … quotes, a well-planned solicitation effort is important to reach as many qualified vendors as possible. The District … purchases from 31 vendors, totaling $3.5 million, subject to the competitive bidding requirements set forth in GML. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/13/avoca-central-school-district-procurement-2025m-29DiNapoli: Wall St. 2021 Profits near Record Levels
… extended into the first half of 2021 with $31 billion in pre-tax earnings, beating 2020’s outsized first half … profits of $27.6 billion, even as job losses accelerated in New York City’s securities industry, according to State … to the office,” DiNapoli said. “Financial markets move in cycles, however, and profits will subside at some point. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-wall-st-2021-profits-near-record-levelsDiNapoli: NYC’s Restaurant, Retail and Recreation Sectors Continue to Struggle During Pandemic
… during the COVID-19 pandemic, even before the latest surge in cases, with 169,700 fewer jobs in November than from two years ago, according to a report … losses accounted for 41% of total private sector jobs lost in the city during the pandemic. “While communities across …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-nycs-restaurant-retail-and-recreation-sectors-continue-struggle-during-pandemic