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Better Coordination and More Effective Services Needed for Victims of Domestic Violence
… from non-English speakers seeking services from the Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV). “When a … these lapses are so troubling,” said DiNapoli. “The Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence responded positively … found. Auditors sent 12 texts and eight web-based messages in six languages other than English. Their review determined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/07/better-coordination-and-more-effective-services-needed-victims-domestic-violenceDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $121,000 in Pension Checks Sent to Late Grandmother
… woman pleaded guilty to stealing more than $121,000 in state pension checks that were sent to her deceased … today. The defendant, Elona Roberts, was arrested in June. “Elona Roberts exploited her grandmother’s death to … Pension System is a benefit for those who give themselves in service to others in the state,” Baxter said. “I applaud …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-rochester-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-121000-pension-checks-sent-late-grandmotherDiNapoli: Audit Questions Payments Made to Supportive Housing Provider
… questionable costs that were paid by the state Office of Mental Health (OMH) to an Altamont, N.Y. company that serves … claimed costs totaling over $848,000. "The Office of Mental Health is not fulfilling its responsibility to … questionable costs that were paid by the state Office of Mental Health to an Altamont NY company that serves as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-audit-questions-payments-made-supportive-housing-providerOtisco Fire District – Financial Activities (2025M-42)
… Treasurer ensure collections were recorded and deposited in a timely manner, disbursements were properly authorized … 4, 2025 Understanding the Program The Board is responsible for the general management and control of financial … and providing periodic financial reports to the Board. In order to ensure financial activities are properly managed, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/08/01/otisco-fire-district-financial-activities-2025m-42As Racial Homeownership Disparities Persist, State's Mortgage Agency Increases Lending to Minority and Low-Income Borrowers
… The State of New York Mortgage Agency (SONYMA) has boosted lending and programs for … more affordable for New Yorkers. It offers low-interest mortgage programs, down payment assistance loans, loans and grants for home repairs, and mortgage insurance. In Calendar Year (CY) 2023, SONYMA’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/racial-homeownership-disparities-persist-states-mortgage-agency-increases-lending-minority-and-lowTermination Request - Employer Contribution Stabilization Program or Alternate Program
The termination request form is used to terminate participation in the Contribution Stabilization Program (Chapter 57, Laws of 2010), or the Alternate Program (Chapter 57, Laws of 2013), for payment of retirement contributions.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/employers/pdf/csp-termination-request.pdfTransforming Into Construction and Development (2023-S-49) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the reorganization of MTA Capital Construction to the renamed MTA Construction & Development as part of transforming the MTA resulted in improved service levels for customers, process efficiencies, and cost reductions.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-23s49-response.pdfDiNapoli: Former Marbletown Fire Chief Pleads Guilty in Connection With $100K Theft From the Department
… Storrs, a former fire chief and treasurer, pleaded guilty in connection with the theft of more than $101,000 from the Marbletown Volunteer Fire Department in Newark, New York. “Instead of safeguarding fire department … will not be tolerated. I attribute the ongoing success in this case to our close partnership with the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-former-marbletown-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-connection-100k-theft-departmentThe Retail Sector in New York City: Recent Trends and the Impact of COVID-19
… Impact of COVID-19 December 2020 PDF Version Highlights In 2019, New York City’s retail sector comprised 32,600 … to Manhattan’s major retail corridors. Retail accounts for 12 percent of businesses and nearly 9 percent of private … jobs in New York City, and generates sales tax revenues for the State, the City and the Metropolitan Transportation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/retail-sector-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19United HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Orthopedic Associates of Long Island
… Purpose To determine whether Orthopedic Associates of Long Island, LLP waived Empire Plan members’ out-of-pocket costs, … submitted to United by Orthopedic Associates of Long Island, LLP (Orthopedic Associates), a non-participating provider located in Long Island, New York. During the period January 1, 2011 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-orthopedic-associates-long-islandDiNapoli: NYC Transit Must Ensure Cameras and Security Equipment Are Maintained and in Working Order
… Authority’s New York City Transit (Transit) needs to do a better job of maintaining its security and safety … 30 projects were delayed because no one was available to do the work from Transit’s pool of Small Business Mentoring … Authoritys New York City Transit Transit needs to do a better job of maintaining its security and safety …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-transit-must-ensure-cameras-and-security-equipment-are-maintained-and-working-orderOvertime and Other Time and Attendance Matters Found in the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… Purpose To determine if the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) used the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds efficiently and for authorized purposes and whether the funds were properly monitored to prevent fraud, waste and … Reinvestment Act funds efficiently and as authorized and the funds were properly monitored …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/24/overtime-and-other-time-and-attendance-matters-found-use-certain-federal-fundsTown of Kingsbury – Multiyear Planning for Fund Balance and Reserves (2025M-66)
… resources have been set aside. The Board is responsible for the overall management of the Town’s fund balance, … and without documenting future goals or expectations for the accumulation of funds. Had the Board and officials … and the State Comptroller’s authority as set forth in Article 3 of the New York State General Municipal Law. Our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/21/town-kingsbury-multiyear-planning-fund-balance-and-reserves-2025m-66Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… 2014 (2014-S-58) The department has adequate procedures in place to ensure that it accurately reports its assessable expenses in all material aspects. However, the department needs to … March 31, 2014. Auditors identified about $3.3 million in inappropriate Medicaid payments, including $1,335,151 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsExploration Elementary Charter School for Science and Technology – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2023M-100)
… and for appropriate School purposes, properly reviewed and approved. Key Findings School officials did not ensure that … for appropriate School purposes, properly reviewed and approved before payment. The audit also determined: 112 … invoice and a documented School purpose. School officials approved disbursements without knowing what was purchased or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2025/10/24/exploration-elementary-charter-school-science-and-technology-non-payrollHancock Fire Department – Audit Follow Up (2018M-236-F)
… Department’s (Department’s) progress, as of February 2022, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in May 2019. Background The Department is located in the … was to assess the Departments progress as of February 2022 in implementing our recommendations in the audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2022/07/01/hancock-fire-department-audit-follow-2018m-236-fHorseheads Central School District – Audit Follow-Up Letter (2016M-138-F)
The purpose of our review was to assess the Districts progress as of June 2021 in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in August 2016
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/15/horseheads-central-school-district-audit-follow-letter-2016m-138-fTown of Worth – Audit Follow-Up (2014M-323-F)
… was to assess the Town’s progress, as of February 2020, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in February 2015. Background The Town of Worth (Town) is … was to assess the Towns progress as of February 2020 in implementing our recommendations in the audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/02/19/town-worth-audit-follow-2014m-323-fState Agencies Bulletin No. P-969
1998 Changes in Federal Income Tax
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/pdf/agencies-p-969.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. P-929
1997 Changes in Federal Income Taxes
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/pdf/agencies-p-929.pdf