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Local Sales Taxes Surge 49.2 Percent in April-June 2021 Over Same Quarter in 2020: Statewide Collections Strong Even Compared to Pre-Pandemic Period
Local sales tax collections in New York State grew by 49.2 percent, or just over $1.6 billion, in the second quarter of 2021 compared to the same period last year, a dramatic increase from last year’s weak collections during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-taxes-surge-in-april-june-2021.pdfImplementation of the Security Guard Act (Follow-Up) (2023-F-20)
To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Implementation of the Security Guard Act (2019-S-42).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-23f20.pdfImplementation of the Dignity for All Students Act (2017-N-6)
To determine whether the New York City Department of Education (DOE) is ensuring that Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) incidents are reported properly...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17n6.pdf2021 Annual Receipts and Disbursements History of the Oil Spill Fund
Breakdown of receipts and disbursements from April 1, 1978 to the end of the last fiscal year.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/about/pdf/oil-spill-receipts-disbursements-2021.pdf2022 Annual Receipts and Disbursements History of the Oil Spill Fund
Breakdown of receipts and disbursements from April 1, 1978 to the end of the last fiscal year.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/about/pdf/oil-spill-receipts-disbursements-2022.pdfOversight of the Title Insurance Industry (2017-S-10) 90-Day Response
To determine if the Department of Financial Services (DFS) adequately monitors the State’s title insurance industry.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17s10-response.pdfOpinion 98-24
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-24Suspicious and Fraudulent Medicaid Payments to Affiliated Brooklyn Dentists (Follow-Up)
… through June 8, 2011, Medicaid paid about $6.9 million for services purportedly performed by the six dentists at the … also found that the dentists routinely certified claims for services that were purportedly provided by another … our findings to the State Attorney General’s Office for further investigation. In August 2012, Lawrence Bruckner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/30/suspicious-and-fraudulent-medicaid-payments-affiliated-brooklyn-dentists-followDiNapoli: Former Potsdam Court Clerk Sentenced to Jail; $117,000 Restitution
… District Attorney Mary Rain and the New York State Police for their work on this case.” “By working with the town of … According to DiNapoli’s audit, Guyette recorded receipts for $115,045 in the Justice Court’s computerized database, … fighting public corruption and fraud against the state’s retirement system and encourages the public to help fight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-former-potsdam-court-clerk-sentenced-jail-117000-restitutionDiNapoli: School Districts Need to Improve Oversight of Technology Equipment
… not always keep records of those assets; and often failed to safeguard them from theft or damage. As a result, nearly … purchased or leased during the audit period were subject to potential theft, loss or misuse, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-school-districts-need-improve-oversight-technology-equipmentXIV.8 Controls to Prevent Prohibited Transactions Using Sole Custody Funds – XIV. Special Procedures
… Prohibiting Transactions with Persons Who Commit, Threaten to Commit, or Support Terrorism." This order prohibits New … Foreign Assets Control has directed its rules particularly to banking institutions and securities/investment houses. … Units should ensure no payment of state funds are issued to those individuals or organizations identified in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv8-controls-prevent-prohibited-transactions-using-sole-custody-fundsCost-Saving Ideas: Using State Contracts to Acquire Goods or Services
… The Costs of Not Using State Contracts During recent audits, we identified instances where local governments and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-using-state-contracts-acquire-goods-or-servicesDiNapoli: Former Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement of $240,000
… Dennis Brown pleaded guilty to stealing $240,000 in public funds and must now pay full restitution. The thefts … public funds to pay for groceries, cooking classes, liquor store purchases, a subscription, gift shop purchases, … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-former-town-supervisor-pleads-guilty-embezzlement-240000Town of Brookhaven – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services(S9-24-45)
Assess whether Town of Brookhaven Town officials could take additional steps to increase physical accessibility to programs and services provided at selected Town facilities
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/03/07/town-brookhaven-physical-accessibility-programs-and-servicess9-24-45DiNapoli: Middletown Chiropractor Sentenced to Nine Years for Insurance Fraud
… of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-middletown-chiropractor-sentenced-nine-years-insurance-fraudDiNapoli, Stringer Lead Investors Calling on Olympic Sponsors to End Their Silence, Defend Russian LGBT Rights
… by and let that happen. Corporate sponsors should stand up for human rights and the respect and equality symbolized in … advisor to the nearly $150 billion New York City pension funds. “It is long past time these sponsors take a stand and … their reputations and shareholder value. There’s no excuse for being silent on these issues.” The letters cite the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-stringer-lead-investors-calling-olympic-sponsors-end-their-silence-defend-russian-lgbtRetroactive Service Credit Due to Litigation, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards – Enhanced Reporting
… in the payment of retroactive salary. If you would like legal documents intended to grant retroactive service credit reviewed, contact OSC’s Legal Department at 518-473-5880. To adjust a member’s … an adjustment, we suggest you send our Member and Employer Services Bureau a copy of the legal document for review. You …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/retroactive-service-credit-due-litigation-settlements-and-arbitration-awardsNon-Revenue Service Vehicles and On-Rail Equipment
… retires/disposes of its non-revenue service Highway Fleet Vehicles, and whether LIRR performs preventive … This audit covered the period from January 2018 to April 2022. Background The MTA is responsible for developing … track on 11 different branches and extends from four major NYC terminals – Penn Station, Grand Central Madison, Atlantic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/03/non-revenue-service-vehicles-and-rail-equipmentDiNapoli Tracks State and City Spending Related to Asylum Seekers
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today launched a new online tool to monitor emergency spending related to assistance for asylum seekers by New York state and New … needs,” DiNapoli said. “My office has launched a new tool to provide transparency on this emergency spending and show …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-tracks-state-and-city-spending-related-asylum-seekersThe Arc Erie County New York - Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2022-S-10) 180-Day Response
To determine whether costs reported by Arc Erie County New York on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports were properly calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manual and the Consolidated Fiscal Reporting and ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22s10-response.pdf