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2021 New York Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation Fund Annual Financial Report
The New York Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation Fund (Fund) was established in 1978 by Article 12 of the New York State Navigation Law, and administrative and operational responsibility for the Fund was assigned to the State Comptroller.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/about/pdf/oil-spill-annual-report-2021.pdfNew York State Department of Health: Creating Healthy Schools and Communities Program
The objective of our examination was to determine whether payments the Department of Health made for the Creating Healthy Schools and Communities Program (CHSC) were appropriate and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the grant contracts.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/doh-examination-of-payments-under-the-creating-healthy-schools-and-communities-program.pdfAllocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (Follow-Up) (2021-F-3)
To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Allocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (2019-S-5).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-21f3.pdfGrand Gorge Fire District – Conflict of Interest and Claims Auditing (2020M-151)
Determine whether the Grand Gorge Fire District’s (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) ensured officials did not have prohibited interests in District contracts and whether claims were for appropriate District purposes and audited and approved prior to payment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/grand-gorge-district-2020-151.pdfDiNapoli & NYC Make it Easier to Save for College
… to attend college. We're grateful to New York City and to NYC Kids RISE for their efforts to increase college … Office of the State Comptroller by the Mayor's Office and NYC Kids RISE. "The elimination of the minimum contribution … the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment and chair of NYC Kids RISE . "The NYC Kids RISE Save for College Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-nyc-make-it-easier-save-collegeDiNapoli Releases January State Cash Report
… million higher than the Division of the Budget’s (DOB) latest projections and $4.8 billion higher than initial … below initial projections and $628.5 million below the latest projections released with the Executive Budget in … January which was $5823 million higher than the DOBs latest projections and $48 billion higher than initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-releases-january-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: New York City's Financial Outlook Improving
… New York City’s revised four-year financial plan shows … service costs, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “There have … related to the financial crisis. Currently, 71 percent of New York City’s municipal workforce has reached new contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-new-york-citys-financial-outlook-improvingDiNapoli: MTA Needs to Improve Efforts to do Business with Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses
… The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) set annual … (MWBE) contracts at around 20 percent, lower than the target set in statute and did not give rationale for the lower target, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … The MTA set annual goals for minority and womenowned business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-mta-needs-improve-efforts-do-business-minority-and-women-owned-businessesDiNapoli: Former Assemblyman William Scarborough Sentenced On Fraud and Theft Convictions
… 69, of Queens, New York, was sentenced today to 13 months in prison and two years of supervised release after being … Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman, and Special Agent in Charge Andrew W. Vale of the Federal Bureau of … Thomas J. McAvoy also ordered that Scarborough pay $54,355 in restitution to New York State and forfeit the same amount …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-assemblyman-william-scarborough-sentenced-fraud-and-theft-convictionsDiNapoli Releases December State Cash Report
… than anticipated today does not always mean flush times tomorrow. We will monitor economic and revenue developments closely as … These are easily accessible on his transparency website, Open Book New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-releases-december-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: Convicted Drunk Drivers Not Installing Court-Ordered Ignition Locks
… The New York City Department of Probation (NYC Probation) failed to properly supervise thousands of New … by either the Queens District Attorney’s Office or NYC Probation. This audit examined those under the supervision of NYC Probation. Under the Child Passenger Protection Act, also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-convicted-drunk-drivers-not-installing-court-ordered-ignition-locksDiNapoli: Wall St. on Track for Higher Profits
… The securities industry in New York City added 2,400 jobs in 2014 and 4,500 in 2015, but job growth has slowed in 2016. Since March 2016, the industry has begun to shed jobs. In August 2016, there were 172,400 jobs (seasonally adjusted) in the securities industry in New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-wall-st-track-higher-profitsDiNapoli: State Pays Drug Treatment Center Nearly $4 Million for Ineligible Expenses
… A national drug and alcohol treatment provider was able to collect $3.9 … in 2009 to provide outpatient, inpatient, and residential drug and alcohol addiction treatment services at several … A national drug and alcohol treatment provider was able to collect $39 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-state-pays-drug-treatment-center-nearly-4-million-ineligible-expensesDiNapoli: Problems Persist at Many Hotels and Motels Used to House Homeless
… across New York state with significant problems including mold, water damage, exposed wiring, missing smoke detectors … facilities were in poor condition. Shelters contained mold, unsanitary restrooms and vermin. The audit released … problems, such as exposed electrical wiring and mold. The agencies' full responses are included in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-problems-persist-many-hotels-and-motels-used-house-homelessDiNapoli: Former Mahopac VFD Treasurer Sentenced After $5.6 Million Embezzlement
… law enforcement from seizing it; sold a 2012 Victory motorcycle, converting the proceeds to cash; and transferred …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-former-mahopac-vfd-treasurer-sentenced-after-56-million-embezzlementNYC’s Language Access Service Needs (2023-N-11) - Interactive Map
… 5year data to show the number of New Yorkers with LEP in each community district The dashboard shows the languages …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/nycs-language-access-service-needs-2023-n-11-interactive-mapFormer Avon Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing Federal Funds
… announced today that that Joseph Geer, 40, of Caledonia, NY, pleaded guilty before Chief U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford to theft of funds related to a federal program, which carries … by emailing a complaint to investigations@osc.ny.gov or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/former-avon-police-chief-pleads-guilty-stealing-federal-fundsOpinion 89-45
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LOCAL LAWS -- Compensation (fixed amount plus … certain specified services plus an hourly fee for services in connection with defending proceedings commenced under … 1963, pps 108 and 182). The word "compensation" as used in section 267, for municipal law purposes, generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-45Opinion 92-21
… substantial service is performed in criminal cases (Hon. Frank C. Moore, Memorandum to the Gov. Thomas E. Dewey, re: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-21Opinion 92-49
… constituted public parks or playgrounds within the meaning of sections 81 and 220 of the Town Law (see Rivet v … proposed trail would constitute a "public park" within the meaning of Town Law, §§81 and 220. With respect to the … sections 81 and 220 is an acquisition of land within the meaning of those sections and is subject to the referendum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-49