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DiNapoli: Eight Villages, Three Cities Designated in Fiscal Stress
… that were in some level of fiscal stress in 2020, based on scores that largely reflect the time period before the … their financial condition.” The latest round of fiscal scores evaluated local governments with fiscal years ending … year ending on May 31, based on self-reported data. The scores also cover the 17 cities in New York with non-calendar …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-eight-villages-three-cities-designated-fiscal-stressDriver Responsibility Assessment Program
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Motor Vehicles (Department) has accurately assessed and … the licenses, or the privilege to obtain a license, of drivers who did not pay their assessed fees. Our audit … consumers. In an effort to prevent the repeated behavior of problem drivers and to improve traffic safety, in November …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/09/driver-responsibility-assessment-programDiNapoli Launches Audits on School Safety
… In May, 10 people were killed and another 10 injured by a student at a Santa Fe, Texas, high school. In February, a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-launches-audits-school-safetyElmont Public Library – Board Oversight and Professional Services (2014M-060)
… July 1, 2011 through April 30, 2013. Background The Elmont Public Library (Library) is located in the Town of Hempstead … Elmont Public Library Board Oversight and Professional Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/07/11/elmont-public-library-board-oversight-and-professional-services-2014m-060DiNapoli: Audit Reveals Cash, Drugs, Weapons Missing from Police Custody
… that were no longer in their possession, including a Ford Explorer, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee and two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-audit-reveals-cash-drugs-weapons-missing-police-custodyOversight of Child Protective Services (Follow-Up)
… reporting of child abuse and maltreatment, provide for the swift and competent investigation of such reports, … and provide rehabilitative services. OCFS is responsible for overseeing the locally administered child welfare system, … the SCR that OCFS staff determine meet the threshold for a report are sent to the respective LDSS through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/06/oversight-child-protective-services-followDiNapoli: Former Prattsville Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Fraud of State Funds
… obtain $24,915 in grant proceeds under the New York Main Street Program. United States Attorney Freedman stated: “The … by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-former-prattsville-town-supervisor-pleads-guilty-fraud-state-fundsDiNapoli: Audit Finds $6.8 Million in Medicaid Overpayments
… in improper payments identified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services that DOH did not recover from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-audit-finds-68-million-medicaid-overpaymentsDiNapoli Report Examines Broadband Availability, Access and Affordability in NYC
… line (DSL) internet subscription as of 2023, with the Bronx having the highest share of households without access. … still lower than prior to the pandemic. As of 2023, the Bronx, with the highest share of households with income below … of households without broadband internet (27.3%). The Bronx and Brooklyn faced the highest average price for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-report-examines-broadband-availability-access-and-affordability-nycIndian Lake Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-16)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did Indian Lake Central School District (District) officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/indian-lake-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-16Opinion 2005-6
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Payment in aid or maintenance of parochial schools (funding a town … teen “bullying” conducted and hosted by a parochial school in its auditorium. However, a town may contract with a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-6State Comptroller DiNapoli and District Attorney Scarpino Announce Arrest in $60K Pension Payments
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. … Court on Thursday. The case is being prosecuted by the Westchester County District Attorney's office. Rose's scheme … and his team for their outstanding efforts on this case." Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-district-attorney-scarpino-announce-arrest-60k-pension-paymentsIndustrial Development Agencies in New York State
… (IDAs) to support economic development in New York. An IDA is a type of public benefit corporation that offers financial … an IDA losing the ability to provide tax exemptions. Below is an interactive map developed by the Office of the New York … data, see IDA 2024 | LDC 2024 . For tabular data of what is presented in the dashboard below, see IDA Dashboard …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/industrial-development-agencies-new-york-stateHow to Obtain Your Personal Records Under the Personal Privacy Protection Law
… York State Personal Privacy Protection Law (PPPL), which is set forth in Article 6-A of the Public Officers Law (§§91-99), is intended to protect your privacy by regulating the manner … from OSC may be made for personal information that is collected and maintained by OSC. “Personal information” is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/how-obtain-your-personal-records-under-personal-privacy-protection-lawSelected Management and Operations Practices – BuildSmart NY/Executive Order 88
… does not receive State funds or tax revenues or credits for its operations. Chapter 469 of the Laws of 1989 requires … customers, and commercial/industrial and other not-for-profit businesses located throughout New York State. In … corporations, public authorities and commissions, for which the Governor appoints the Chair, the Chief …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/28/selected-management-and-operations-practices-buildsmart-nyexecutive-order-88Village of Whitehall – Records and Reports (2026M-9)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Village of Whitehall (Village) Clerk-Treasurer maintain complete, … and accurate accounting records, provide the Board of Trustees (Board) with monthly financial reports, or file … Financial Report (AFR) with the New York State Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) as required by General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2026/06/12/village-whitehall-records-and-reports-2026m-9DiNapoli: Former Bemus Point Clerk Arrested for Theft of Over $60,000
… Additionally, Jaeger used the village bank account to pay for herself and her family’s personal cell phones and car payments, and to purchase Christmas gifts. Jaeger also … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-former-bemus-point-clerk-arrested-theft-over-60000DiNapoli: New Jersey Man Pleads Guilty to Embezzling From a Decedent's Estate for Which He Was Court-Appointed Administrator
… prison time for his crimes." "Instead of being satisfied with the fees the law prescribed as an estate administrator, … of theft. Inspectors caught this entrusted administrator with his hand in the cookie jar." According to the … had a fiduciary duty to the estate and to the decedent's son, the sole beneficiary of his father's will. New York law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-new-jersey-man-pleads-guilty-embezzling-decedents-estate-which-he-was-court-appointedTown of Willsboro – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2025M-92)
… pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Willsboro (Town) Town Clerk/Tax Collector (Clerk) properly record, deposit, report and remit … reviewed the matter. Understanding the Audit Area The Clerk collects fees for a variety of purposes including … Did the Town of Willsboro Town Town ClerkTax Collector Clerk properly record deposit report and remit collections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/26/town-willsboro-town-clerktax-collector-2025m-92Compliance With Jonathan’s Law (Follow-Up) (2020-F-26) 30-Day Response
To assess the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Compliance With Jonathan’s Law (Report 2017-S-67).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20f26-response.pdf