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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.6% in February Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 16 in February compared to the same month in 2023 according …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-16-february-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Buffalo Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Her Deceased Grandmother's State Pension Payments
… DiNapoli said. “Thanks to the work of my investigative team and the Erie County District Attorney’s Office, her … Division of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-buffalo-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-her-deceased-grandmothers-state-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Unrestricted State Aid for Local Governments Failed to Keep Up With Inflation
… Unrestricted state aid for cities, towns and villages has remained flat or declined … York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. When adjusted for inflation, unrestricted aid to local governments has … enacted. Because this aid can be used by municipalities for any governmental purpose, it is an important revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-unrestricted-state-aid-local-governments-failed-keep-inflationInflation in the New York City Metropolitan Area
… In the NYC metro area, it is food (13 percent); in the Los Angeles metro area, it is transportation (16 percent). … 9.1% Dallas 2.7% 1.0% 3.4% 9.0% Nation 1.9% 1.5% 2.6% 8.5% Los Angeles 2.7% 1.9% 2.2% 8.5% Minneapolis 2.3% 1.2% 3.0% … Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, New York, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/inflation-new-york-city-metropolitan-areaDiNapoli: Stony Brook University Hospital Failed to Comply With Contracting and Hiring Rules
… policies related to contracting, vendor monitoring, and hiring or promotions, possibly costing taxpayers nearly $1 … an extra $955,000,” DiNapoli said. “We also found improper hiring and pay raises for staff and poor contractor … to procurement, electronic patient medical records and hiring and promotion practices. DiNapoli’s auditors found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-stony-brook-university-hospital-failed-comply-contracting-and-hiring-rulesDivision of Diversity Management
… the agency and facilitates policy to establish a fair, fully inclusive work environment for all Office of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/about/division-diversity-managementOversight of Nurse Licensing
… nursing license applicants; monitors nurses once they are licensed utilizing available criminal and misconduct data; … active professional nursing licenses – in the titles of licensed practical nurse, registered professional nurse, … the Department receives about 6,000 complaints against licensed professionals, including nurses. The final …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/29/oversight-nurse-licensingDisposition of Farm Assets
… and livestock on hand at the time of the farm closures in 2009, we did identify more than 3,300 farm equipment items …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/disposition-farm-assetsDiNapoli: Former Citizens Hose Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $75K
… equipment as intended. My thanks to now retired Inv. Doug Smith who spent countless hours pouring over financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-former-citizens-hose-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-75kCity of Salamanca – Selected Financial Activities (2015M-284)
… entirely within the Allegany Territory of the Seneca Nation, in Cattaraugus County. The City, which has … casino revenue claims in a timely manner to the Seneca Nation. The Comptroller did not enforce the collection of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/03/04/city-salamanca-selected-financial-activities-2015m-284Holland Patent Central School District – Access to the Student Information System (2016M-326)
… personal, private and sensitive information (PPSI) in the student information system (SIS) for the period July … The Holland Patent Central School District is located in the Towns of Deerfield, Floyd, Marcy, Remsen, Steuben, Trenton and Western in Oneida County and the Town of Russia in Herkimer County. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/01/13/holland-patent-central-school-district-access-student-information-systemOneida City School District – Controlling Access to the Student Information System (2016M-53)
… sensitive information (PPSI) in its Student Information System (SIS) for the period July 1, 2014 through October 30, … District Controlling Access to the Student Information System 2016M53 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/oneida-city-school-district-controlling-access-student-information-systemDespite Progress, Pay Gap for Women Persists
… earned 83 cents to every dollar earned by men, a wage gap of more than $10,435 based on median earnings for men and … as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau. While this gap has improved from the 1960s, when it was about 60 cents … were $60,813 compared to $51,992 for women, a wage gap of $8,821 and almost 86 cents to the dollar. New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/despite-progress-pay-gap-women-persistsXIII.10.A Refunds Owed to the State by an Employee - Using a State-Issued Check – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… Unit must follow the check cancellation procedures for joint custody bank accounts outlined in Chapter XII, … Unit must follow the check cancellation procedures for joint custody bank accounts outlined in Chapter XII …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii10a-refunds-owed-state-employee-using-state-issued-checkDiNapoli: Improvements at NYS Parks Needed to Remove Barriers for People With Disabilities
… to have inaccessible entrances and restrooms, obstacles on access trails and paths, and limited parking for people … online, while others had incorrect accessibility signage on-site. During the audit, parks officials said they would … autism and all visitors explore nature. Braille was also on all signage along the trail. In 2015, Parks developed a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-improvements-nys-parks-needed-remove-barriers-people-disabilitiesSelected Aspects of Toll Collections (2022-S-15) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the New York State Thruway Authority ensures that efforts are made to identify, bill, and collect tolls that are due.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22s15-response.pdfTown of Chili - Financial Management and Cash Receipts (2019M-167)
To determine whether the Board and Town officials adopted realistic budgets and effectively managed fund balance and reserves. To determine whether Town depart
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/chili-2019-167.pdfCost Reporting of Programs Operated by Gateway-Longview, Inc. (2012-S-17)
To determine whether the costs reported by Gateway-Longview, Inc. (Gateway) to the State Education Department (SED), the Office of Children and Family Services
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-12s17.pdfOversight of Public Water Systems (2017-S-45) 90-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Health is providing effective oversight of the State’s public water systems to ensure water is suitable for ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-17s45-response.pdfDiNapoli: Bradford Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing $8,500 in Public Funds
… Sherry Hamilton pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree after an audit and investigation found she … P. DiNapoli announced today. DiNapoli’s office worked with the New York State Police and Steuben County District … said DiNapoli. "My thanks to District Attorney Baker and the New York State Police for their partnership in bringing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-bradford-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-8500-public-funds