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The Importance of Agriculture to the New York State Economy, March 2015
Farms are an essential and diverse part of New York State’s economy, contributing significantly to employment, incomes and tax revenues across the Empire State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/economic-agriculture-2015.pdfResponding to an OSC Audit Report: Audit Responses and Corrective Action Plans
Responding to an OSC Audit Report: Audit Responses and Corrective Action Plans
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/respondaudit.pdfImproper Episodic Payments to Home Health Providers (Follow-Up) (2018-F-2) 30-Day Response
To determine the implementation status of the two recommendations made in our initial audit report, Improper Episodic Payments to Home Health Providers
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-18f2-response.pdfFacility Oversight and Timeliness of Response to Complaints and Inmate Grievances (2017-S-2)
To determine if the State Commission of Correction (Commission) is fulfilling its responsibilities for the oversight of correctional facilities and for...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-17s2.pdfLocal Sales Tax Collections, First Half 2014 Compared to First Half 2015
Local Sales Tax Collections, First Half 2014 Compared to First Half 2015
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/localsalestaxcollectiontable0715.pdfNotification and Claim to Owner of Uncashed New York State Payroll Checks
Notice to recipients of uncashed NYS checks
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/2026/pdf/sample-letter-2363-1.pdfUnclaimed Property Relating to Sales Finance Companies and Insurance Premium Finance Agencies
Unclaimed property subject to Section 1313 of the Abandoned Property Law includes any amounts held or owing by a company or agency payable to a person or entity
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/reporters/pdf/sales-finance-companies.pdfTaxpayer Movement During the Pandemic: Comparing 2020 and 2021 to Pre-Pandemic Baseline
This report builds on the May 2022 report on pre-pandemic taxpayer migration trends by examining personal income tax filings for the COVID-19 pandemic years of 2020 and 2021, the most recent years for which finalized tax data are available.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/taxpayer-movement-during-the-pandemic.pdfDiNapoli: Pennsylvania Man Who Impersonated Deceased Father to Steal $194K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison
… stole $194,000 of retirement benefits paid to his deceased father was sentenced today to five years in prison and … in February. “Timothy Gritman shamelessly hid his own father’s death, going so far as to attempt to disguise … for his dad,” Romero said. “He had been living off of his father Ralph’s retirement benefits for years, even before his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-pennsylvania-man-who-impersonated-deceased-father-steal-194k-nys-pension-and-social-securityTreasurer of Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department Charged With Embezzling More Than $5.7 Million and Failing To Report The Income To The IRS
… New York State Police today announced the arrest of MICHAEL KLEIN, the former treasurer of the Mahopac Volunteer … returns. Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara stated: “Michael Klein repaid the trust his fellow volunteer … Indictment unsealed today in White Plains federal court *: Michael Klein was first elected treasurer of the MVFD in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/treasurer-mahopac-volunteer-fire-department-charged-embezzling-more-57-million-and-failing-reportDiNapoli & Lander’s Proposal Calling on Wells Fargo Board to Report on Efforts to Prevent Discrimination and Harassment Wins Majority Support From Shareholders
… to publicly report on the company’s efforts to prevent harassment and discrimination in the workplace following a majority shareholder vote in favor of a … workforce management,” DiNapoli said. “Workplace abuse, harassment and discrimination can result in substantial costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-landers-proposal-calling-wells-fargo-board-report-efforts-prevent-discrimination-andDiNapoli Audit: OGS Veteran-Owned Business Program Off to Good Start
The state Office of General Services has made substantial progress establishing New Yorks ServiceDisabled VeteranOwned Business program in a short time and the program would benefit from the adoption of a comprehensive statewide plan for implementation
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-audit-ogs-veteran-owned-business-program-good-startDiNapoli Releases Report on Municipalities Close to Exceeding Tax Limits
… of the five-year-average real property value, economic forces that affect real property values, such as a rapid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-releases-report-municipalities-close-exceeding-tax-limitsDiNapoli Applauds as Exxon Finally Agrees to Protect LGBT Rights
… orientation since 1999. In that year, Exxon and Mobil merged and terminated Mobil's policies that prohibited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-applauds-exxon-finally-agrees-protect-lgbt-rightsDiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Monitoring of Mental Health Facilities
… and guardians are properly notified of incidents of abuse and neglect, according to an audit released today by … “Jonathan’s Law can only help prevent tragedies if abuse and mistreatment in mental health facilities is … injuries, unauthorized changes in treatment and suspected abuse and neglect. In May 2007, “Jonathan’s Law” was enacted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-monitoring-mental-health-facilitiesFormer Avon Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing Federal Funds
… U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that that Joseph Geer, 40, of Caledonia, NY, pleaded guilty before … covered Geer’s SRO duties was approximately $6,866.84. “Joseph Geer was entrusted by the people of his community to … “As the Chief of Police for the Avon Police Department, Joseph Geer knew that his behavior was wrong,” said U.S. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/former-avon-police-chief-pleads-guilty-stealing-federal-fundsVillage Official Heading to Prison for Stealing More Than $100,000
… District Attorney Gregory Oakes announced today that Margaret Bailey, the former clerk-treasurer of the … and Oswego County DA Gregory Oakes announced today that Margaret Bailey the former clerktreasurer of the nowdissolved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/village-official-heading-prison-stealing-more-100000DiNapoli Rejects DOT Contract due to Unanswered Questions About Contractor
… should have investigated Limnes’ affiliations and had concrete answers before awarding this contract. There are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-rejects-dot-contract-due-unanswered-questions-about-contractorDiNapoli: SED Agrees to Improve Oversight of Migrant Education Program
… temporary or seasonal employment in the agricultural or fishing industries. Annually, about 5,400 migrant children …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-sed-agrees-improve-oversight-migrant-education-programDiNapoli: Former Potsdam Court Clerk Sentenced to Jail; $117,000 Restitution
… the cost,” DiNapoli said. “I thank District Attorney Mary Rain and the New York State Police for their work on this … resolution,” St. Lawrence County District Attorney Mary Rain said. According to DiNapoli’s audit, Guyette recorded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-former-potsdam-court-clerk-sentenced-jail-117000-restitution