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Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Scheneiderman Announce 2 to 6 Year Prison Sentence for Former Councilman Ruben Wills in Public Corruption Scheme
… He will also pay a $5,000 fine. The jury found that Wills used public matching funds from his 2009 campaign for City … chief of staff. The grant stipulated that the money had to be used to conduct four public service projects. Yet … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-scheneiderman-announce-2-6-year-prison-sentence-former-councilman-rubenImplementation of the Security Guard Act (Follow-Up) (2023-F-20) 30-Day Response
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-response.pdfCity of Lockport – Budget Review (B20-1-9)
… City’s collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) are nearing settlement and will likely be in place in 2021. The City has … ensure the budget is balanced. Consider the CBAs nearing settlement and whether contingency appropriations are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/11/06/city-lockport-budget-review-b20-1-9DiNapoli: Fulton County Snowmobile President Arrested for Stealing Over $8,000 From Nonprofit
… Daley used some of the stolen funds to make at least one deposit on a snowmobile for personal use and to pay for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-fulton-county-snowmobile-president-arrested-stealing-over-8000-nonprofitLong-Term Care Ombudsman Program
… Aging’s (NYSOFA) Long-Term Care (LTC) Ombudsman Program is carrying out its responsibilities under the law, including … to be eligible for certain federal grants, each state is required to establish an Office of the State Long-Term … York, this office (hereafter referred to as the Office) is administratively housed within NYSOFA. The Office’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/03/long-term-care-ombudsman-programComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… The New York State Board of Elections and local boards of election need to work collaboratively in the procurement of … to avoid millions of dollars in unnecessary costs. The ballot procurement processes used by the 13 Local Election Boards audited resulted in significant unnecessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsOpinion 88-79
… and Urban Development for 5 years following issuance of a Certificate of Project Completion. The village anticipates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-79Title IV-E Foster Care – Federal Funding and New York
… in Title IV-E funding in FY 2025 and $295 million in FY 2026, all of which is allocated to the Administration for … in funding. FIGURE 1 – Title IV-E Funds by Function FY 2026 Preliminary Budget (in millions) ACS FY 2025 FY 2026 Foster Care Services & Support $ 191.5 $ 187.9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/title-iv-e-foster-careMedicaid Program - Improper Payments for Controlled Substances That Exceed Allowed Dispensing Limits (2013-S-59), 90-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Health paid pharmacy providers for controlled substances in compliance with the New York State Controlled Substances Act
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-13s59-response.pdfMedicaid Program - Improper Payments for Controlled Substances That Exceed Allowed Dispensing Limits (2013-S-59)
To determine whether the Department of Health paid pharmacy providers for controlled substances in compliance with the New York State Controlled Substances Act
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-13s59.pdfOpinion 88-63
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. POLICEMEN AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Auxiliary … of every city and county, except those counties contained in New York City, create an office of civil defense … are required, among other things, to recruit, equip and train auxiliary police in sufficient number to perform such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-63Leaves of Absence – Article 14 Benefits
… under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act. Workers’ Compensation You may be able to receive credit for some or all of your Workers’ Compensation leave. To determine your eligibility and the … one year of service credit per incident while on Workers’ Compensation leave. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/leaves-absenceNorwich City School District - Safe and Supportive Educational Environment (2018M-199)
… all of the 173 reported Uniform Violent and Disruptive Incident Reporting System and Dignity for All Students Act incidents and found that District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/11/30/norwich-city-school-district-safe-and-supportive-educational-environmentNorth Rose-Wolcott Central School District – Smart Schools Bond Act Allocations (2022M-116)
… School District (District) officials properly applied for all Smart Schools Bond Act (SSBA) allocations for eligible technology purchases. Key Finding District … 2021-22. Officials were unable to provide an explanation for why they did not properly submit claims to obtain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/12/23/north-rose-wolcott-central-school-district-smart-schools-bond-actDiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced to Prison for Theft of Over $92K
… Steven G. James announced today that the former treasurer of the Durhamville Fire Department, Kimberly Simchik was … be a warning to anyone tempted to abuse their position of trust for their own financial gain. We will find you and … James said, “Public service requires the highest level of integrity, and any breach of that trust undermines …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-prison-theft-over-92kVillage of Washingtonville – Budget Review (B24-6-1)
… maintained by the Village. Specifically, the Village does not maintain up-to-date budget-to-actual reports to aid … the monitoring of its fiscal performance. The Village also does not maintain an up-to-date debt schedule. The 2024-25 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/01/22/village-washingtonville-budget-review-b24-6-1Little Flower Union Free School District – Tuition (2015M-233)
… is a special act public school, located in the Town of Riverhead in Suffolk County, which was established in 1972 by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/11/20/little-flower-union-free-school-district-tuition-2015m-233Greenburgh Eleven Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2015M-194)
… Greenburgh Eleven Union Free School District is a special act school district located in Dobbs Ferry, Westchester County. The District, which … Key Findings The District has experienced a steady decline in tuition revenues and consistently decreased expenditures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/11/13/greenburgh-eleven-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2015mCity of Lockport – Budget Review (B23-1-7)
… 31, 2013. The Act requires the City to submit to the State Comptroller each year, beginning January 1, 2015, and … for the next succeeding fiscal year. Key Findings Based on the results of our review, except for matters described … services revenues totaling $1,025,786 developed based on an average of conservative and expected revenue models. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/11/03/city-lockport-budget-review-b23-1-7Oversight of New York State Forest Tax Programs (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit … To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/05/oversight-new-york-state-forest-tax-programs-follow