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Brooklyn Man Pleads Guilty in Check Theft Scheme
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez and the United … him of stealing checks totaling $31,149 from mailboxes in Brooklyn and using a false identity to cash them. His thefts … with New York State Comptroller DiNapoli’s office and Brooklyn District Attorney Gonzalez in the fight against mail …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/brooklyn-man-pleads-guilty-check-theft-schemeElementary and Secondary Education – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… resulting in a three-fold increase in the number of votes. Nearly every school district saw an increase in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/elementary-and-secondary-educationMission Statement and Performance Measures
… its performance measures and properly reporting on the results. The audit covers from January 1, 2010 through June … its performance measures and properly reporting on the results …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/13/mission-statement-and-performance-measuresPractices Used by the Transit Adjudication Bureau to Collect and Account for Fines and Fees (Follow-Up)
… can include fare evasion, smoking, or interference with the movement of a transit vehicle. Fines range from $25 … 31, 2018, there were approximately 137,027 summonses with outstanding fines of $13 million and fees of $8.5 million. Transit contracted with a vendor to staff and operate the TAB. This includes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/07/practices-used-transit-adjudication-bureau-collect-and-account-fines-and-fees-followRiverhead Central School District – Financial Operations (2025M-64)
… Audit Summary District officials did not provide the Board with complete and accurate information in a timely manner to … were approved by the Board. When the Board is not provided with sufficient information, and financial reports are not … financial operations. District officials generally agreed with our recommendations, and their response is included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/12/05/riverhead-central-school-district-financial-operations-2025m-64Jasper-Troupsburg Central School District – Emergency Drills (2025M-79)
… fire or accident. These drills provide staff and students with instructions and training to help respond appropriately … or be prepared to discuss the drills as necessary with their children. In addition, properly informing parents … drills operations. District officials generally agreed with our recommendations and their response is included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/10/24/jasper-troupsburg-central-school-district-emergency-drills-2025m-79West Irondequoit Central School District – Emergency Drills (2025M-85)
… fire or accident. These drills provide staff and students with instructions and training to help respond appropriately … or be prepared to discuss the drills as necessary with their children. In addition, properly informing parents … drills operations. District officials generally agreed with our recommendations, and their response is included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/11/07/west-irondequoit-central-school-district-emergency-drills-2025m-85DiNapoli: Federal Data Shows New York's Losses in Fourth Grade Math and Reading Scores Are Double National Average
… Based on data from DiNapoli’s COVID-19 Relief Program Tracker , through Jan. 31 New York’s school districts have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-federal-data-shows-new-yorks-losses-fourth-grade-math-and-reading-scores-are-double-nationalDiNapoli: State Paid $14.5 Billion for Medicaid Home Care Services That Lacked Verification
… can submit information about their home visit using a phone app, landline phone, or fixed object placed in the home. During the audit … records for in-home services contributed to the high number of payments that did not have matches to these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-state-paid-145-billion-medicaid-home-care-services-lacked-verificationNYSLRS Announces Employer Contribution Rates for SFY 2026-27
… in benefits. “Turbulence in the financial markets along with benefit and salary changes will impact rates for SFY … management and long-term investment strategy coupled with these rates will help ensure public employees and their … rates. In 2012, DiNapoli began providing employers with access to a two-year projection of their annual pension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/nyslrs-announces-employer-contribution-rates-sfy-2026-27Cost-Saving Ideas: How to Reduce Energy Costs
… districts only). See the 2014-15 State Aid Handbook [pdf] . Realize equipment-related savings Buy energy efficient … equipment, computers and lights at the end of the day. Install light timers or motion sensors in low-traffic areas. … HVAC systems. Tighten up windows and door frames and install weather stripping. Use programmable thermostats to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-how-reduce-energy-costsDiNapoli: Five Major Companies Adopt Pension Fund's Call for Transparency on Political Contributions
… filed the proposal at 11 other portfolio companies: Aetna Inc., Delta Air Lines, Express Scripts Holding Co., NextEra Energy Inc., Nisource Inc., Raytheon Company, The Travelers Companies Inc., United …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-five-major-companies-adopt-pension-funds-call-transparency-political-contributionsDiNapoli: Majority of H&R Block Shareholders Want Disclosure of Company's Political Spending
… state.ny.us/sites/default/files/other/documents/pdf/2019-04/hr-block-shareholder-proposal.pdf According to the Center for … the New York State Common Retirement Funds request that HR Block disclose its spending on political activities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-majority-hr-block-shareholders-want-disclosure-companys-political-spendingState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… applicable requirements, and its sale of property aligned with its purpose. RCCRC officials adopted a mission … requirements. They also ensured that transactions aligned with the corporation’s purpose and were conducted in accordance with its bylaws and acquisition and disposition policies. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.4% in Third Quarter
… of declining growth that followed a post-pandemic spike, with the third quarter’s 1.4% year-over-year growth the … Western New York and Central New York followed with growth of 1.5% each. County collections, in aggregate, grew by 1.4% in the third quarter with 34 of the 57 counties outside of New York City seeing an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-up-1-point-4-percent-third-quarterNew GASB Standards
… Absences beginning with the fiscal year 2024-25 annual financial statements. GASBS 101 is an update to GASBS … Board Statement GASB 87 Leases in fiscal year 202425 annual financial statements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/guidance/new-gasb-standardsContract Advisory No. 34
… the Preferred Source program and if so, must proceed with a preferred source procurement. When a preferred source … to be paid. Buy only from a responsible bidder. Comply with the contracting entity’s internal policies and … that contracting entities include the following with their submissions for informal procurements, where a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/34-discretionary-purchasing-and-advertising-thresholdsDiNapoli Releases Analysis of Enacted State Budget
… year. However, New York state ended its SFY 2017-18 with a General Fund balance of $9.4 billion, up $1.7 billion … that leave broad discretion for use of funds with limited disclosure, including a new $475 million … for the State and Municipal Facilities Program (SAM). With the majority of previous SAM appropriations unspent, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-releases-analysis-enacted-state-budgetDiNapoli: Buffalo's Financial Condition Improves
… The city of Buffalo’s finances have stabilized in recent years because of … of fiscal profiles on municipalities across the state. “Buffalo’s finances are trending in the right direction,” said … instrumental in creating a positive fiscal outlook for Buffalo, but there are a number of red flags they should be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-buffalos-financial-condition-improvesComptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Schneiderman, State & DOI Commissioner Mark Peters Announce Conviction of Non-Profit Executive Involved in Six-Year Theft Scheme
… Attorney General Schneiderman. “We will continue to work with Comptroller DiNapoli and our law enforcement partners to … meant to provide financial support to families struggling with health care costs for her own enrichment. DOI will … Services, New York Region. “We look forward to working with the N.Y. Attorney General Office and other federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-state-doi-commissioner-mark-peters-announce-conviction-non