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Controlling Access to Student Grading Systems in School Districts (2015-MS-3)
… documentation 44 percent of the time. Grade changes were being made to prior school years as far back as the 2007-08 … and monitoring user access. All districts had weaknesses in accessing, monitoring and reviewing audit logs. Key … the procedures and requirements for making grade changes in the current year and for prior years. Periodically review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/09/21/controlling-access-student-grading-systems-school-districts-2015-ms-3DiNapoli: Former Assemblyman William Scarborough Sentenced On Fraud and Theft Convictions
… 69, of Queens, New York, was sentenced today to 13 months in prison and two years of supervised release after being convicted of wire fraud and theft from a program … Charge Andrew W. Vale. “No public official is exempt from law enforcement scrutiny; if they breach the public’s trust …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-assemblyman-william-scarborough-sentenced-fraud-and-theft-convictionsPhysical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments (2023-N-2)
To determine whether Mitchell-Lama developments supervised by the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development are being maintained in a manner that protects the health and safety of residents, and whether funds at these developments are being used for intended purposes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23n2.pdfPhysical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments (2023-N-2) 180-Day Response
To determine whether Mitchell-Lama developments supervised by the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development are being maintained in a manner that protects the health and safety of residents, and whether funds at these developments are being used for intended purposes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23n2-response.pdfContinuing Crisis: Drug Overdose Deaths in New York
This report outlines long-term trends and recent developments in the battle to save lives from being lost prematurely to substance use disorder. The data are clear: the battle against drug overdose deaths is more daunting than ever, and will require an ongoing commitment of public resources.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/drug-overdose-deaths.pdfDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Slightly in May
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 1.1% in May compared to the same month in 2022, according to an … trying to maintain fiscal balance,” DiNapoli said. “Being prepared for a slowdown is especially important in this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-slightly-mayThree Indicted in Multi-State Prescription Fraud Ring
… fraudulent prescriptions to numerous pharmacies, including in the Northern District of New York. The conspirators then … to Otero or other buyers, who paid Washington. The charges in the indictment are merely accusations. The defendants are … multiple levels, across several states. Working with our law enforcement partners, we have stopped this pernicious …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/three-indicted-multi-state-prescription-fraud-ringSelected Performance Measures (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report, Selected Performance Measures … The MTA is required under the Public Authorities Law to report annually on its performance including specific … may result in misleading and inaccurate information being reported and impacting funding. Key Finding We found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/08/selected-performance-measures-followNY State & City Comptrollers, State Treasurers: Federal Bill Attempts to Silence Investors
… P. DiNapoli and New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer in issuing a "Joint Statement on Defending Fundamental … promoting diversity, and protecting human rights. But this law wouldn't just undermine shareowners — it would also hurt … $850 million in the stock of a top 50 U.S. company before being able to seek to bring a proposal to their fellow …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/ny-state-city-comptrollers-state-treasurers-federal-bill-attempts-silence-investorsState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Selection of Corey Johnson as New York City Council Speaker
… York City Council. "Congratulations to Corey Johnson on being chosen the next Speaker of the City Council. His energy … of the Council." … Congratulations to Corey Johnson on being chosen the next Speaker of the City Council …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-selection-corey-johnson-new-york-city-council-speakerDiNapoli Launches Audits on School Safety
… ensure schools have adequate and up-to-date safety plans in the event of a school shooting or major emergency. "The … York has in place to keep our children safe in schools are being followed. We need to do everything we can to prevent … Violence in Education (SAVE) Act that was signed into law in 2000 to promote a safer and more effective learning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-launches-audits-school-safetyDiNapoli: Managed Care Companies Wasting Millions in State Medicaid Dollars
… the state’s Medicaid program, made at least $6.6 million in improper and questionable payments to ineligible providers … over a four-year period, including almost $60,000 in payments to pharmacies for medications that were … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “These organizations are being entrusted to manage public health dollars and are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-managed-care-companies-wasting-millions-state-medicaid-dollarsDiNapoli: New Jersey Man Pleads Guilty to Embezzling From a Decedent's Estate for Which He Was Court-Appointed Administrator
… York, Geoffrey S. Berman and Philip R. Bartlett, Inspector-in-Charge of the New York Office of the U.S. Postal … faces significant prison time for his crimes." "Instead of being satisfied with the fees the law prescribed as an estate administrator, Gregory Bayard …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-new-jersey-man-pleads-guilty-embezzling-decedents-estate-which-he-was-court-appointedIndian Lake Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-16)
… and implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets? Audit Period July 1, 2019 – … all potable water outlets as required by NYS Public Health Law and Department of Health (DOH) regulations. 3 We … lead levels had effective controls to prevent them from being used for drinking or cooking. Resampled for Cycle …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/indian-lake-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-16State Agencies Bulletin No. 2126.5
… guidance for entering the leave and payment transactions in PayServ. Affected Employees: All eligible employees … PBANYS Represented Employees June 10, 2024 Council 82 NYS Law Enforcement Officers Union October 3, 2024 Police … leave at their work percentage immediately prior to being placed on the unpaid leave, unless the employee’s work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/21265-paid-parental-leave-fullComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Town of Rosendale and the Town of West Seneca . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” City of Johnstown … the claims auditing process was not consistent with town law. … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Tax Law Section 496-a
Office of the New York State Comptroller, Tax Law Section 496-a, Adult-Use Cannabis
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/resources/pdf/tax-law-section-496-a.pdfEducation Law Section 2023-b
Education Law Section 2023-b
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/property-tax-cap/pdf/education-law-section-2023-b.pdfTax Law Section 496-b
Office of the New York State Comptroller, Tax Law Section 496-b, Adult-Use Cannabis
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/resources/pdf/tax-law-section-496-b.pdfChautauqua County Asst. Treasurer Guilty in $4,100 Theft
… and Soil District pleaded guilty today to stealing $4,100 in county funds, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. … she collected from the public, instead of depositing them in the bank. DiNapoli’s office discovered the gap during an … on this case.” “It is through the continued efforts of our law enforcement partners in the State Comptroller’s Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/chautauqua-county-asst-treasurer-guilty-4100-theft