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The Concerning Growth of Hate Crime in New York State
… has seen a concerning surge in reported hate crimes over the last five years, with the number of incidents increasing by 12.7 percent in 2023 alone. As the … York State has seen a concerning surge in hate crimes over the last five years with the number of incidents increasing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/concerning-growth-hate-crime-new-york-stateDiNapoli & Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former MET Council Insurance Broker
… (“Met Council”), has been sentenced to 18 months in jail. Ross also paid $534,000 in restitution to Met Council … that provide them with vital services, you will face jail time. That applies to all New Yorkers, including the … Friedman was convicted and sentenced to four months in jail, and ordered to pay $775,000 in restitution to Met …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-insurance-brokerDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-110
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform the Division of Housing and Community Renewal of … amount implemented April 2020). Effective Dates Payment is effective 10/01/2020 and will be processed in a separate … October 2020 DC 37 RRSU LLS payment provided the employee: Is Active, on a Leave With Pay or on an Unpaid Military …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-110-october-2020-district-council-37-dc-37-rent-regulationGreece Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2024M-129)
… (Board) and District officials sought competition for the procurement of professional services. Key Findings … and District officials did not always seek competition for professional services. As a result, officials cannot … provide documentation to support the competition process for 33 professional service providers that were paid $2.4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/01/31/greece-central-school-district-procurement-professional-services-2024mDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-138
… with instructions for processing the DC37 Local 1359 FY 20252026 Higher Education Differential …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-138-district-council-37-dc37-local-1359-fy-2025-2026Roosevelt Fire District – Length of Service Award Program (2025M-40)
… monitored the District’s length of service award program (LOSAP). Key Findings The Board did not effectively monitor all aspects of the District’s LOSAP. Specifically, the Board did not ensure that the LOSAP was annually audited in accordance with New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/07/18/roosevelt-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2025m-40City of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-168-F)
… report – pdf] | [read complete 2022 report – pdf ] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the City of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency’s (IDA’s) … The purpose of our review was to assess the City of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agencys IDAs progress …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/07/25/city-poughkeepsie-industrial-development-agency-audit-follow-2021m-168-fTown of Pound Ridge – Procurement and Claims Auditing (2024M-150)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Pound Ridge (Town) Board (Board) procured goods and … policy requirements and conduct a thorough audit of all claims prior to approval for payment. Town officials … Determine whether the Town of Pound Ridge Town Board Board procured goods and services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/08/01/town-pound-ridge-procurement-and-claims-auditing-2024m-150Town of Lorraine – Town Supervisor's Records and Reports (2025M-47)
… the end of the 2020 through 2023 fiscal years. Comply with New York State General Municipal Law (GML) Section 30, which requires the Supervisor to file the Town’s AFR with New York State Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) within …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/08/08/town-lorraine-town-supervisors-records-and-reports-2025m-47Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-144
… payroll check, OSC will accept a photocopy of this form along with a new Report of Check Exchange. Questions: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-144-october-2025-district-council-37-dc-37-performanceTown of Hempstead Local Development Corporation – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-37-F)
… report Town of Hempstead Local Development Corporation – Project Approval and Oversight (2021M-37), released in … and monitored projects in accordance with standard project procedures. However, it did not set clear and … approve and monitor projects in accordance with standard project procedures and determine whether project goals are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2025/09/26/town-hempstead-local-development-corporation-audit-followDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-145
… agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the October 2025 DC 37 RRSU LLS payment and provide instructions for … State of New York and DC 37, provides for payment of the 2025-2026 Longevity Payment effective October 2025 as a one-time, lump sum payment in the amount of $1,500, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-145-october-2025-district-council-37-dc-37-rent-regulationTown of Elmira Fire District No. 1 – Long-Term Planning (2025M-51)
… this audit pursuant to Article V, Section 1 of the State Constitution and the State Comptroller’s authority as set forth in Article 3 of … by the end of the next fiscal year. For more information on preparing and filing your CAP, please refer to our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/11/07/town-elmira-fire-district-no-1-long-term-planning-2025m-51Town of Edinburg – Town Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2025M-68)
… complete, accurate and current accounting records and reports? Audit Period January 1, 2024 – January 31, 2025 We … complete, accurate and current accounting records and reports for informed decision-making, legal compliance and … activity, which caused the Town’s accounting records and reports to be incomplete, inaccurate and outdated. Without an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/12/12/town-edinburg-town-supervisors-records-and-reports-2025m-68Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-103
… (see Agency Actions – Beginning Administration Pay Period 15 section). Agency Actions – Administration Pay Period 14L …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-103-october-2019-district-council-37-dc-37-rent-regulationSpencer Volunteer Fire Company – Apparent Misappropriation of Funds (2015M-114)
… larceny in the fourth degree, was sentenced to 90 days in jail and five years of probation and was ordered to pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/10/09/spencer-volunteer-fire-company-apparent-misappropriation-fundsSeaford Fire District – Length of Service Award Program (2014M-319)
… and separate from the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, in which it is located. The District is governed by an … with GML. Ensure that the point system is applied in a manner consistent with GML and that points earned are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/01/21/seaford-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2014m-319Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-98
… Purpose To inform the Division of Housing and Community Renewal of … 001-032) and NS positions (Grade 600) which are equated to a grade (Grade 001-032) are eligible for the April 2019 … years of continuous service* at a base annual salary equal to or greater than the Job Rate of the employee’s grade …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-98-april-2019-district-council-37-dc37-longevity-lump-sumNesconset Fire District – Length of Service Awards Program (2014M-317)
… if employees properly earned length of service award program (LOSAP) credit for the period January 1, 2013 through … Nesconset Fire District Length of Service Awards Program 2014M317 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/24/nesconset-fire-district-length-service-awards-program-2014m-317Town of Seneca Falls - Town Hall Capital Project (2018M-220)
… an initial amount to be used from its capital reserve for the project of nearly $2.6 million. However, it did not … approximately $265,000. The Board inadequately planned for the project, which resulted in the need to borrow … of work. Ensure that the use of reserve funding sources for capital projects are in compliance with applicable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/22/town-seneca-falls-town-hall-capital-project-2018m-220