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Town of Eden - Real Property Tax Exemptions (2018M-231)
Determine whether select real property tax exemptions are properly supported by adequate documentation.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/eden.pdfTown of Plattsburgh - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-163)
Determine whether the Town Assessor is properly administering select real property tax exemptions.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/plattsburgh.pdfApproved State Contracts and Payments
… staffing services. $4.5 million with New York State Industries for the Disabled Inc. for janitorial services. … Valley Transit Link Project. $15.7 million with Grace Industries LLC for Rte. 231 safety improvements at Northern …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/approved-state-contracts-and-paymentsImplementation of Train Service to Grand Central Madison
… in North America, LIRR reported carrying an average of 200,000 customers each weekday on 947 trains as of August 2024. It operates trains 24 hours a day, 7 days a … customer feedback on the proposed schedule at public hearings held from June 23, 2022 to August 11, 2022. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/implementation-train-service-grand-central-madisonUnited Healthcare – Empire Plan Drug Rebate Revenue (Follow-Up)
… of New York: Empire Plan Drug Rebate Revenue ( 2013-S-41 ). Background The New York State Health Insurance … with United HealthCare (United) to administer the Plan’s prescription drug program between January 1, 2008 and … Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy (2012-S-10) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/03/united-healthcare-empire-plan-drug-rebate-revenue-followState Contract and Payment Actions in September
… In September, the Office of the State Comptroller approved … million with Tetra Tech Inc. for large whale monitoring in the New York Bight using aerial surveys. Executive … Corp. for the library roof replacement at SUNY Purchase in Westchester County. State University of New York $20.3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/state-contract-and-payment-actions-septemberOpinion 90-2
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LIBRARIES -- Contracts (with town library by … residents, or may grant moneys to the town library. We are in receipt of your letter asking whether a village may … entity under such terms and conditions as may be stated in the contract. Since section 256 authorizes a village to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-2DiNapoli: Former Medical Office Manager Pleads Guilty to Defrauding New York State Health Insurance Plan
… Bradshaw, an office manager for numerous doctors’ offices in Manhattan, has pleaded guilty to defrauding the New York … phony medical claims for reimbursement. She was arrested in September 2023 following a joint investigation by … dedicated service led to accountability for the defendant in this case.” New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-former-medical-office-manager-pleads-guilty-defrauding-new-york-state-health-insurance-planSullivan County – Time and Attendance (2017M-55)
… October 25, 2016. Background Sullivan County is located in the southeastern part of New York State and has a … 174 workdays when the Director of Probation did not log in to his work computer and did not charge leave. Some employees manually edited their own punch times in the electronic timekeeping system (ETS). Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/11/22/sullivan-county-time-and-attendance-2017m-55Patchogue-Medford Public Library - Non-Payroll Disbursements (2019M-126)
… by the Board. Of the 76 claims we reviewed that were paid in advance of audit, 26 totaling $59,691 were not of the type legally permitted to be paid in advance. The Treasurer did not maintain custody and … action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the Library’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2019/10/11/patchogue-medford-public-library-non-payroll-disbursements-2019m-126Town of Fulton – Justice Court Operations (2017M-6)
… October 6, 2016. Background The Town of Fulton is located in Schoharie County and has a population of approximately … Board. The Court reported collecting approximately $3,400 in fines and fees from January 2015 through September 2016. … by $4,775. The former Justice did not deposit receipts in a timely manner. Key Recommendations Hold court as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/11/21/town-fulton-justice-court-operations-2017m-6Cost-Saving Ideas: Establishing an Effective Fleet Management System
… Study You may need to make a determination on what type of vehicle is needed. A general rule of thumb is that used … purchasing used mid-sized vehicles or new compact models for use by departmental staff. The used vehicles were … total cost of operating the vehicles by reviewing bills of sale, maintenance records and fuel records. Based on this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-establishing-effective-fleet-management-systemDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Problems with Volunteer Firefighters’ Benefit Program
… In most instances, the law also specifies the number of points that can be granted each time an activity is performed and the maximum number of points that can be earned for performing each activity over the course of a year. Activities for which points can be granted include: emergency responses, attending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-audit-reveals-problems-volunteer-firefighters-benefit-programMajor Sources of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Aid in New York State's School Districts, School Year 2009-10
Major Sources of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Aid in New York State's School Districts, School Year 2009-10
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/excel/arradistrict.xlsOpinion 94-8
… §177-b; PUBLIC OFFICERS LAW, §9: In order to qualify for appointment as deputy treasurer of a fire district, an … treasurer. You ask what are the qualifications for appointment to the office of fire district deputy treasurer. … the thirty-first day of December following his or her appointment. During the absence or inability to act of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-8DiNapoli: Former Town of Minerva Clerk Sentenced to Prison for Embezzling Town Funds
… Jordan Green, the former clerk to the supervisor for the town of … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. Green pleaded guilty last month to fourth degree grand … retirement system. Judge Richard B. Meyer also ordered Green to pay back $19,076.06 in restitution and pay a $1,500 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-former-town-minerva-clerk-sentenced-prison-embezzling-town-fundsDiNapoli: Former Wallkill Fire District Chair Pleads Guilty in $240,000 Theft
… fraud in the fifth degree, a misdemeanor. He agreed to pay full restitution. Sentencing is set for January 8, 2016 in … and audit found. The Comptroller’s office is completing a full audit of the fire district, which serves about 3,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-wallkill-fire-district-chair-pleads-guilty-240000-theftDiNapoli: Former City of Corning Clerk Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the arrest of former city of Corning clerk Stephanie Burlew
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-former-city-corning-clerk-arrested-stealing-public-fundsDiNapoli: Three Arrested for Scheme to Steal Unclaimed Funds from New York State
… of New York, and Daniel B. Brubaker, Postal Inspector in Charge, Postal Service Inspection Service, New York … the law.” U.S. Attorney Damian Williams said: “As alleged in the Complaint, Bakare Doukoure, Sanneh Tunkara, and … out of money to which they were entitled that was held in trust by the New York State Comptroller’s Office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-three-arrested-scheme-steal-unclaimed-funds-new-york-stateDiNapoli: NYC Secure Juvenile Detention Centers Need To Improve Safety and Access to Services for Youth
… for a better future.” ACS oversees Horizon Juvenile Center in the Bronx and Crossroads Juvenile Center in Brooklyn. ACS is responsible for admitted youths’ safety, … the age at which youth could be prosecuted as adults in criminal cases from 16 to 18. Beginning October 2018, 16- …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-nyc-secure-juvenile-detention-centers-need-improve-safety-and-access-services-youth