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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits

… SUNY Downstate Medical Center: Examination of Sunset LG Realty, LLC (2018-BSE03-02) Auditors found SUNY Downstate …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits

NYS Common Retirement Fund Reports Second Quarter Results

… State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) estimated return in the second quarter of the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2019-20 … to weather the ups and downs that have become standard in the past several months and are expected to continue.” The … 30, 2019, the Fund had 38.1 percent of its assets invested in publicly traded domestic equities and 15.2 percent in …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-second-quarter-results

NYS Common Retirement Fund Reports Third Quarter Results

… The New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) estimated return in the third quarter of the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2019-20 was 5.28 percent for … The NYS Common Retirement Funds Fund estimated return in the third quarter of the State …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-third-quarter-results

Opinion 88-17

… issues discussed in the opinion. ZONING AND PLANNING -- Park Lands (whether municipality may compel subdivider to dedicate park land) GENERAL CITY LAW, §§33,34; TOWN LAW, §§277(1), … approval of a subdivision plat, to compel dedication of park land in the subdivision without compensation. 34 Opns St …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-17

DiNapoli: Former Citizens Hose Fire Company Treasurer Arrested for Stealing More Than $100,000

… A former treasurer of an Ontario County fire company was arrested for allegedly stealing over … period, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Ontario County District Attorney James Ritts, and Ontario County Sheriff David Cirencione announced today. The … A former treasurer of an Ontario County fire company was arrested for allegedly stealing over …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-former-citizens-hose-fire-company-treasurer-arrested-stealing-more-100000

Opinion 90-59

… obstructions caused by snow (Highway Law, §140[1], [2]). For this purpose, towns are authorized to purchase equipment, … stated that since town property is acquired only for proper town purposes, it may not be used for purely private purposes (1988 Opns St Comp No. 88-41, p …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-59

Village Official Heading to Prison for Stealing More Than $100,000

… village of Altmar in Oswego County, was sentenced to 2 to 6 years in state prison after pleading guilty to … restitution. “Fleecing your community and your neighbors for five years is appalling,” said DiNapoli. “Thankfully, … payroll with little oversight. For a copy of the report, visit: …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/village-official-heading-prison-stealing-more-100000

DiNapoli: Former Hannibal Fire Chief and Father Arrested

… Oswego County District Attorney Anthony J. DiMartino, Jr., and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of … Fire Chief Chris Emmons for allegedly stealing $18,000, and Carl Emmons Sr., Chris Emmons’ father and a volunteer firefighter, for stealing over $2,500 from …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-former-hannibal-fire-chief-and-father-arrested

DiNapoli: Former Erie County Deputy Clerk Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From County

… County Comptroller’s Office as well as our partners in the New York State Comptroller’s Office and Erie County Sheriff’s … and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-erie-county-deputy-clerk-arrested-stealing-more-200000-county

DiNapoli: Retired Westchester County Police Officer Indicted for Forging State Records to Illegally Double-Dip From State Pension Fund

… of former Ulster County BOCES criminal justice instructor Anthony Sciacca, a retired Westchester County Police Officer. Sciacca allegedly stole over $163,000 from the New … of former Ulster County BOCES criminal justice instructor Anthony Sciacca a retired Westchester County Police Officer …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-retired-westchester-county-police-officer-indicted-forging-state-records-illegally-double

DiNapoli: Town of Altona Official Misused $23,500

… altered receipts to show a lower amount collected from the park director and code enforcement officer. DiNapoli’s auditors found that $18,586 in park and recreation fees, $4,146 in code enforcement fees and $800 in town hall rental fees were not deposited. In August 2013, after …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-town-altona-official-misused-23500

Selected Management and Operations Practices (Follow-Up)

… projects related to electric vehicle (EV) charging as early as 2011. During the 2013 State of the State Address, … network of up to 3,000 public and workplace charging stations. Charge NY is a collaboration among the New York … develop EVolve NY and fast charging stations where funds are available. The net effect is there is limited focus on …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/03/selected-management-and-operations-practices-follow

Registration and Enforcement of Automotive Services, Sales, and Salvage Facilities

… for violations. The audit covers the period January 1, 2014 through April 21, 2017. Background The Department is … of automotive businesses it regulates. Between January 1, 2014 and December 16, 2016, the Department received or … Vehicles: Accountability for Traffic Ticket Surcharges (2014-S-26) …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/08/15/registration-and-enforcement-automotive-services-sales-and-salvage-facilities

Supplemental Payments to Executive Employees

… senior management employees for their performance during calendar years 2012 through 2014. Background Westchester …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/12/supplemental-payments-executive-employees

Enforcement of Commission Orders and Other Agreements (Follow-Up)

… included in our initial audit report, Enforcement of Commission Orders and Other Agreements (Report 2018-S-27 ). About the Program The Public Service Commission (Commission) regulates 650 utilities operating in New York … included in our initial audit report Enforcement of Commission Orders and Other Agreements Report 2018S27 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/01/enforcement-commission-orders-and-other-agreements-follow

DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Will Vote Against Board Members at Corporations With No Women Directors

… on their boards. In situations where a company has just one woman on its board, the Fund will vote against members of … on their boards and more than 700 companies that have just one woman on their board. Research has demonstrated that … State and Local Retirement System on behalf of more than one million state and local government employees and retirees …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-will-vote-against-board-members-corporations-no-women-directors

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits

… customers. However, auditors identified opportunities for improved oversight. In a follow-up, auditors found DOH … that employees often collected incorrect fare amounts (for example, when no onboard surcharge was collected). … the requirements of the training curriculum established for its train crews, and that train operators and conductors …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits

City of Ithaca – Records and Reports (2025M-114)

… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did City of Ithaca (City) officials maintain complete, accurate and … for City officials tasked with overseeing the use of public funds. This critical function can help maintain … not submit Annual Financial Reports (AFRs) to the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) in accordance with New York …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2026/03/27/city-ithaca-records-and-reports-2025m-114