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Facility Oversight and Timeliness of Response to Complaints and Inmate Grievances (Follow-Up)
… Oversight and Timeliness of Response to Complaints and Inmate Grievances ( 2017-S-2 ). About the Program The State … the State and the timely response to complaints and inmate grievances. The Commission receives more than 7,000 complaints and inmate grievances annually. The Commission employs three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/18/facility-oversight-and-timeliness-response-complaints-and-inmate-grievances-followDiNapoli Announces Change in Leadership of State Pension Fund's Real Estate Advisory Committee
… “My gratitude goes to Comptroller DiNapoli for appointing me to the chairmanship, to the pension fund’s staff and the … to Comptroller DiNapoli for entrusting the chairmanship to me,” Dubin said. “New York state’s pension fund remains one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-announces-change-leadership-state-pension-funds-real-estate-advisory-committeeThe Changing Face of Post-Pandemic New York City
… comprise the majority of the population in Flushing, Jackson Heights and other city neighborhoods. From 2017 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/changing-face-post-pandemic-new-york-cityTown of Ridgeway – Health Insurance Benefits (2025M-95)
… (Town) Town Board (Board) authorize and monitor health insurance benefits for current and former officials? Audit … audit period back to January 2018 to verify total health insurance costs paid by the Town for officials. Understanding … Audit Area As a general rule, a town may provide health insurance benefits to current and former town officials in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2026/03/13/town-ridgeway-health-insurance-benefits-2025m-95Town of Decatur – Disbursement Oversight and Accounting Records and Reports (2020M-87)
… exceeded the cap and did not pass the required local law to override the cap. Key Recommendations Ensure all claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/11/06/town-decatur-disbursement-oversight-and-accounting-records-and-reports-2020m-87DiNapoli: New York State Pension Fund Expands List of Corporations That Disclose Political Spending
… companies and received the following support: Nisource Inc. (50.3%); NextEra Energy Inc. (43%); Western Union Co. (41.7%); The Travelers … 2016 J.M. Smucker Co. Centerpoint Energy Coca Cola Enterprises Raytheon Union Pacific Waste Management 2015 Dean …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-new-york-state-pension-fund-expands-list-corporations-disclose-political-spendingDiNapoli Announces Decrease in Pension Contribution Rates for FY 2016-17; Lowers Assumed Rate of Return
… DiNapoli said. "Lowering the assumed rate of return is fiscally prudent and will better position the state pension fund for the future. This strategic decision is consistent with the tougher investment climate ahead." … of employees among the six retirement tiers. This is the second time since becoming State Comptroller in 2007 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-announces-decrease-pension-contribution-rates-fy-2016-17-lowers-assumed-rate-returnNiskayuna No. 2 Fire District – Length of Service Award Program (2015M-73)
… audit was to determine if the District awarded Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) credits accurately for the … Niskayuna No 2 Fire District Length of Service Award Program 2015M73 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/07/31/niskayuna-no-2-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2015m-73City of Norwich – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-35)
… City Hall, such as accessible handles on interior office doors. Nine components at the City Court, such as grab bars … components at the Fire Station, such as a portion of the Code Enforcement service counter and call buttons at an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/02/07/city-norwich-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-35Ridge Fire District – Board Oversight of Treasurer’s Fiscal Duties (2021M-165)
… Determine whether the Ridge Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) provided adequate oversight of the Treasurer’s fiscal duties. Key Findings The Board did not provide adequate oversight of the Treasurer’s … Determine whether the Ridge Fire District District Board of Fire Commissioners Board provided adequate oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/01/21/ridge-fire-district-board-oversight-treasurers-fiscal-duties-2021m-165Oswego County Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Claims Auditing (2022M-29)
… Educational Services’ (BOCES) claims were audited and approved prior to payment and were for appropriate BOCES purposes. Key Findings Claims we reviewed were supported and for appropriate BOCES purposes. However, all claims were … Cooperative Educational Services BOCES claims were audited and approved prior to payment and were for appropriate BOCES …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/07/01/oswego-county-board-cooperative-educational-services-claims-auditing-2022m-29County of Otsego Industrial Development Agency (COIDA) – Oneonta Rail Yards Acquisition (2021M-38)
… yard and be profitable. The Board decided this was not in County residents’ best interest due to cost and environmental factors. A lack of investment in the County’s infrastructure and economic development, and the County’s demographics, will likely result in the COIDA facing many Rail Yards development struggles. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2022/02/11/county-otsego-industrial-development-agency-coida-oneontaDiNapoli: Moderate Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections for First Half of 2017
… months of 2017, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Through June, local … same period last year. "Local sales tax growth across the state is welcome news, especially for many of our upstate … (4 percent) regions had the highest growth rates in the state. Additionally, Long Island's growth rate (3.3 percent) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-moderate-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-first-half-2017DiNapoli, McGill Announce Arrest of Man Who Allegedly Stole Deceased Mother's Retirement Payments
… to the SSA that Case, who was approximately 90 years old at the time, had not been seen in over a year. After repeated attempts to contact her, the SSA … County, Criminal and is due back in court on February 16, 2023. He is charged with three counts of felony theft. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-mcgill-announce-arrest-man-who-allegedly-stole-deceased-mothers-retirement-paymentsCourt-Appointed Executor of Decedent’s Estate Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Embezzlement
… Bayard was sentenced to 24 months in prison in White Plains federal court for embezzling approximately $1.4 … In addition to the prison term, Bayard, 59, of Scotch Plains, New Jersey, was sentenced to three years of … This case is being handled by the Office’s White Plains Division. Assistant U.S. Attorney James McMahon is in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/court-appointed-executor-decedents-estate-sentenced-two-years-prison-embezzlementDiNapoli: Port Authority Falling Short of Compliance With Americans With Disabilities Act
… auditors found four of 13 PATH stations (Christopher Street, 9th Street, 14th Street, and 23rd Street) were not accessible to persons in wheelchairs, and two of the four stations (14th Street and 23rd Street) share connections to MTA subway stations that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-port-authority-falling-short-compliance-americans-disabilities-actDiNapoli: NYC Department of Education is Not Doing Enough to Prepare Students for Higher Education
… and were not prepared for higher education or to obtain employment, and identified significant racial, ethnic and geographic disparities in college readiness. “It is the DOE’s responsibility to ensure that New York’s … DiNapoli’s audit emphasized that educators need to examine what happens during these years in a student’s schooling and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nyc-department-education-not-doing-enough-prepare-students-higher-educationDiNapoli: Wall Street Bonus Pool Reaches Record High of $47.5 Billion in 2024
… $47.5 billion, its first major increase since the COVID-19 pandemic highs. Wall Street’s profits rose 90% in 2024. … with the securities industry. Wall Street accounted for 19% of the state’s tax collections in State Fiscal Year (SFY) … in Midtown and purchased another nearby building (250 Park Ave) to add to its portfolio. Twenty-one other major …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-wall-street-bonus-pool-reaches-record-high-475-billion-2024Town of Otto – Town Clerk and Tax Collector (2012M-214)
… Background The Town of Otto is a rural community located in Cattaraugus County, with a population of 800 residents. … including her own, which totaled $950 and is included in the $4,134. Furthermore, the Clerk discarded tax stubs … apparent duplicate payments for tax bills resulting in overpayments totaling approximately $2,600 that have not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/18/town-otto-town-clerk-and-tax-collector-2012m-214Town of Hamlin – Financial Oversight and Information Technology (2012M-197)
… policies and procedures related to acceptable use, breach notification, or disaster recovery. Key … each month. Adopt an acceptable use policy, information breach notification policy and a disaster recovery plan. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/08/town-hamlin-financial-oversight-and-information-technology-2012m-197