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Tax Exemption Administration In the Towns of Babylon, Brookhaven, Huntington, Islip and Smithtown (2019MR-1)
… Objective Determine whether town assessors in Suffolk County are properly administering select real property tax exemptions. Key Findings Assessors incorrectly calculated … Determine whether town assessors in Suffolk County are properly administering select real property tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2019/09/20/tax-exemption-administration-towns-babylon-brookhaven-huntington-islipDiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Sentenced to Jail Time and Full Restitution of Nearly $27,000
… of Potter Clerk Julie Brown was sentenced to six months in Yates County jail today for stealing nearly $27,000 in public funds for her personal use. Her thefts were … 21, 2019, when Brown resigned. She agreed to pay $26,729 in restitution as part of her plea agreement in March, of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-sentenced-jail-time-and-full-restitution-nearly-27000Town of Inlet – Capital Project Accounting and Internal Controls Over Cottage Rental Receipts (2015M-16)
… fund. Ensure that adequate controls are put in place with the computerized accounting system and that monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/06/05/town-inlet-capital-project-accounting-and-internal-controls-over-cottage-rentalDiNapoli: LIRR Must Better Prepare for Severe Weather to Prevent Service Disruptions and Costly Damages
… The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) needs to do more to properly prepare for severe weather events, … The Long Island Rail Road LIRR needs to do more to properly prepare for severe weather events …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-lirr-must-better-prepare-severe-weather-prevent-service-disruptions-and-costly-damagesDiNapoli: NYC Put Federal Funds to Work Quickly To Shore Up Budget and Drive Recovery
… including broadband. As shown in DiNapoli’s fiscal cliffs tracker , some of the city’s initiatives funded with SLFRF …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-nyc-put-federal-funds-work-quickly-shore-budget-and-drive-recoveryDiNapoli: New York's Labor Force Decreased Sharply During the Pandemic and Remains Below Pre-Pandemic Peak
… state’s economy, and its strength has been its diversity, high levels of education and unionization,” DiNapoli said. … unemployment rate was the nation’s third highest, led by high unemployment in New York City. The state also had a … for those with less than a four-year degree or just a high school diploma. Report New York’s Labor Force: Assessing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-new-yorks-labor-force-decreased-sharply-during-pandemic-and-remains-below-pre-pandemic-peakDiNapoli: New York's Higher Education Sector Boosts State and Local Economies, but Job Recovery Lags
… A new report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli highlights the higher education sector’s importance to New York’s local economies and to the state’s overall … A new report by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli highlights …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-new-yorks-higher-education-sector-boosts-state-and-local-economies-job-recovery-lagsRensselaer County Capital Resource Corporation (RCCRC) – Establishment of RCCRC and Sale of Property (2021M-71)
… complied with applicable requirements and the RCCRC’s sale of property aligned with its purpose. Audit Results The … RCCRC’s establishment met applicable requirements and its sale of property aligned with its purpose. RCCRC officials: … policies. Followed policies and procedures for the sale of property and transferred proceeds totaling $420,713 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/03/07/rensselaer-county-capital-resource-corporation-rccrc-establishment-rccrc-and-saleDiNapoli: City of Kingston Is Addressing Infrastructure and Affordable Housing Needs While Maintaining Fiscal Stability
… institutions and local amenities, enhancing its status as a regional destination for arts, culture and history, even as … It has embraced its role as a destination city and is home to historic buildings, a maritime museum, parks, art … John Tuey, and the Common Council to ensure that Kingston is forward-thinking in our approaches without burdening the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-city-kingston-addressing-infrastructure-and-affordable-housing-needs-while-maintainingDiNapoli: More New Yorkers Facing Food Insecurity, Tariffs and Federal Funding Cuts Could Worsen Problem
… the lapse of federal assistance programs, such as expanded SNAP benefits, came at a time when the New York City … Federally Funded Programs at Risk Households that rely on SNAP benefits could be at risk with federal cost-cutting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-more-new-yorkers-facing-food-insecurity-tariffs-and-federal-funding-cuts-could-worsenAs Racial Homeownership Disparities Persist, State's Mortgage Agency Increases Lending to Minority and Low-Income Borrowers
… The State of New York Mortgage Agency (SONYMA) has boosted lending and programs for … communities, increasing its share of loans provided to low-income and minority borrowers over the last 10 years. … more affordable for New Yorkers. It offers low-interest mortgage programs, down payment assistance loans, loans and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/racial-homeownership-disparities-persist-states-mortgage-agency-increases-lending-minority-and-lowDiNapoli: Troy's Proposed Bond Financing for Its Lead Pipe Replacement Program Is Lawful and Constitutional
… its replacement of public and private lead water service lines without running afoul of the State Constitution’s … governments as they work to replace all lead service lines connected to residential services throughout New York … Carmella Mantello . “We have already replaced over 350 lines and have an ambitious plan to replace all lead pipes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-troys-proposed-bond-financing-its-lead-pipe-replacement-program-lawful-and-constitutionalDiNapoli: City of Corning's Economic Development and Smart Growth Initiatives Build on Stable Fiscal Picture
… Vanderbaan . “With the labor of Local 1000, 1034 Correlle Brand and Locals 104M,135T & 180M Anchor Glass, we will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-city-cornings-economic-development-and-smart-growth-initiatives-build-stable-fiscal-pictureDiNapoli: People With Disabilities in New York City Have Higher Unemployment Rates and Lower Incomes
… to a continuing partnership." “I lost my leg to bone cancer at age 12. Since then, I have fought, as a citizen, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-people-disabilities-new-york-city-have-higher-unemployment-rates-and-lower-incomesThousands of State Computers and Other IT Devices Unaccounted for or Stored With Lax Security
… Technology Services’ (ITS) lax inventory records have led to thousands of computers and other costly information … devices rather than donating or selling them, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Information Technology Services needs to do a better job of keeping an accurate inventory of its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/thousands-state-computers-and-other-it-devices-unaccounted-or-stored-lax-securityHomeless Outreach Program at Penn Station, Grand Central, and Outlying Stations Within New York City
… its homeless outreach services contract at Pennsylvania Station (Penn Station), Grand Central Terminal (Grand Central), and the … 600,000 customers daily to their destinations via Penn Station or Grand Central in Manhattan. The presence of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/23/homeless-outreach-program-penn-station-grand-central-and-outlying-stations-within-new-yorkDiNapoli: Lax Oversight of Summer Jobs and After School Programs Provider Led to Contract Violations
… authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and commonly requested …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-lax-oversight-summer-jobs-and-after-school-programs-provider-led-contract-violationsEugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School - Procurement and Dignity for All Students Act (2018M-271)
Determine whether School officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services and ensured compliance with the Dignity for All Students Act DASA
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/04/19/eugenio-maria-de-hostos-charter-school-procurement-and-dignity-allComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General James Announce Guilty Plea of Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney … public trust,” said Attorney General Letitia James. "New Yorkers put their faith in our public servants, and Mayor … actors to justice at every level of government throughout New York.” Thomas pleaded guilty to charges of Attempted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-james-announce-guilty-plea-mount-vernon-mayor-richardDiNapoli: Metro North and LIRR Lax in Monitoring Overtime Paid For With Federal Stimulus Funds
… conductors to charge overtime for tasks such as washing up for work, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … System, did not have a requirement for conductors to sign out manually, so there was not an accurate record of … that Metro-North: Require conductors to electronically sign in and out; Monitor time and attendance records; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-metro-north-and-lirr-lax-monitoring-overtime-paid-federal-stimulus-funds