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DiNapoli: Sales Tax Collections Growth Slowed in First Half of 2015
… these declines were due to technical adjustments, which can have a large impact in counties with relatively small … growth rates of more than 6 percent. Technical adjustments can explain some of these increases. See the report here , or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-sales-tax-collections-growth-slowed-first-half-2015DiNapoli: Former Bemus Point Clerk Arrested for Theft of Over $60,000
… the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-former-bemus-point-clerk-arrested-theft-over-60000Improper Payments Related to the Center of Excellence for Cancer Program
… for NYSHIP, covering over 1 million members. Anthem Blue Cross (Anthem) administers the Empire Plan’s Hospital … provides paid-in-full benefits for covered services with no copayment for enrolled members. United is responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/01/27/improper-payments-related-center-excellence-cancer-programDiNapoli: Wall Street's 2024 First Half Profits of $23.2B Were 79.3% Higher Than Last Year
… $23.2 billion in pretax profits for the first half of 2024 were a dramatic 79.3% increase over the same period … of 17.4% and first half profits of $23.2 billion. If the current pace of growth is maintained, Wall Street’s profits … The Securities Industry in New York City Related Work NYC Securities Sector Dashboards 2023 Estimated Average …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-wall-streets-2024-first-half-profits-232b-were-793-higher-last-yearNew York City Department of Homeless Services – Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc. (2022-N-6)
To determine whether the New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is effectively monitoring its contract with Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc. (Samaritan) to ensure reported costs are allowable, supported, and program related.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22n6.pdfOpinion 88-61
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Payments (use of certificate of mailing to prove timeliness of) REAL PROPERTY … the burden of proving timely payment by producing a certificate of mailing of the U.S. Postal Service which is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-61Village of East Syracuse – Board Oversight of Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2023M-79)
… undetected and uncorrected. The Treasurer performed nearly all aspects of the cash receipts and disbursements processes, … not ensure any Village officials reviewed and certified all payroll payments to provide assurance employees received … receipts and disbursements. Properly audit and approve all claims. Village officials agreed with our findings and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/08/18/village-east-syracuse-board-oversight-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2023m-79Town of Blooming Grove – Board Oversight of Recreation Department Cash Receipts (2014M-360)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Town’s internal controls over … January 1, 2013 through June 17, 2014. Background The Town of Blooming Grove is located in Orange County and has a … The purpose of our audit was to examine the Towns internal controls over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/03/04/town-blooming-grove-board-oversight-recreation-department-cash-receipts-2014m-360DiNapoli: Taxpayers Moving Out of State Spiked in 2020, Led by Those Leaving NYC
… caused a significant shift in taxpayer movement, with net out-migration quadrupling in 2020 compared to the prior year. While declining in 2021, the net number of taxpayers leaving remained one-third greater … patterns shifted closer to pre-pandemic trends in 2021, net out-migration rates remained higher, particularly for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-taxpayers-moving-out-state-spiked-2020-led-those-leaving-nycOvertime and Other Time and Attendance Matters Found in the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… 2009 to June 30, 2012. Background The LIRR, a constituent of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), received … Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) for two of its projects: Atlantic Avenue Viaduct Phase II and Babylon … $25.5 million, respectively. A great portion of the work on these projects is performed by employees assigned to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/24/overtime-and-other-time-and-attendance-matters-found-use-certain-federal-fundsTown of Canandaigua – Fund Balance, Water Operations and Information Technology (2017M-109)
… enforced or monitored. The Town has one bank it uses for online transactions but does not have a sufficient written online banking agreement. Key Recommendations Adopt budgets … IT policies. Ensure that the Town has a sufficient written online banking agreement. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/09/29/town-canandaigua-fund-balance-water-operations-and-information-technology-2017m-109DiNapoli Appoints Navyug Patel Deputy Chief Investment Officer of the New York State Common Retirement Fund
… nation’s strongest, ready to provide retirement security for our 1.1 million members, retirees and their … sector, where he was an equity derivatives trader at JP Morgan, Barclays and Jefferies in New York City and London. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-appoints-navyug-patel-deputy-chief-investment-officer-new-york-state-common-retirement-fundTown of Lorraine – Town Supervisor's Records and Reports (2025M-47)
… and OSC’s authority as set forth in Article 3 of GM. Our methodology and standards are included in Appendix C. … to our office within 90 days, pursuant to Section 35 of GM. For more information on preparing and filing your CAP, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/08/08/town-lorraine-town-supervisors-records-and-reports-2025m-47DiNapoli: Audit Reveals Questionable Financial Decisions, Lack of Transparency in Hempstead School District
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released an audit today … the final audit report. For a copy, visit: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/schools/2014/hempstead.pdf … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli released an audit today …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audit-reveals-questionable-financial-decisions-lack-transparency-hempstead-school-districtDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Alleged Theft of Nearly $13,000 in Pension Payments
… the face to all of the public servants who dedicated their careers to serving our community,” said Doorley . “These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-alleged-theft-nearly-13000-pension-paymentsTown of Lyonsdale – Financial Condition, Board Oversight and Controls Over Fuel Inventory (2013M-163)
… by the Board contain adequate support to substantiate they are proper Town expenses. The Board did not audit the books … throughout the fiscal year and ensure that appropriations are available before funds are expended. Conduct a thorough and deliberate audit of all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-lyonsdale-financial-condition-board-oversight-and-controls-over-fuel-inventoryTown of Babylon – Financial Condition and Internal Controls Over Selected Town Operations (2013M-115)
… and to eliminate deficit fund balances. Adopt budgets that are structurally balanced. Authorize all temporary advances … budget transfers. Ensure that all temporary advances are repaid by the end of each fiscal year and with interest, … required. Ensure that payments in lieu of health insurance are calculated and paid based on provisions of the employees’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/22/town-babylon-financial-condition-and-internal-controls-over-selected-town-operationsDiNapoli: Contamination of New York's Waterways From Combined Sewer Overflows Remains a Challenge
… the water from rain and snow melt with the wastewater from homes and businesses in combined sewer systems. There are 46 … for about half of the outfalls, and just three other metro areas (Albany, Syracuse and Buffalo) make up nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-contamination-new-yorks-waterways-combined-sewer-overflows-remains-challengeCompliance With Special Education Regulations for the Provision of Services (Follow-Up)
… education. The New York City Department of Education (DOE) – the nation’s largest school system – served … 192,000 of these students in the 2021-22 school year. The DOE is responsible for evaluating students to determine their … receive appropriate services. Toward this end, the DOE follows a multi-step evaluation and placement process. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/15/compliance-special-education-regulations-provision-services-followDiNapoli Announces More Climate Actions; NYS Pension Fund Launches Evaluation of Shale Oil and Gas Companies
… Fund (Fund) is evaluating 42 publicly traded shale oil and gas companies to determine if they are prepared for the … pay a heavy financial cost,” DiNapoli said. “Shale oil and gas companies face significant economic, environmental and … the Fund’s investment portfolio to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 . Review of Shale Oil and Gas Companies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-announces-more-climate-actions-nys-pension-fund-launches-evaluation-shale-oil-and-gas