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Project Tracking Systems and Economic Assistance Program Evaluations (2019-S-48) 180-Day Response
To determine if Empire State Development (ESD) maintains adequate information systems for the collection of relevant data to effectively manage and report on the economic assistance programs it administers and ensure programs meet desired outcomes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-19s48-response.pdfDistribution of Utility Arrears in New York State
One impact of the devastating job losses incurred during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic is a significant increase in the number of households in arrears on utilities bills for 60 days or more.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/distribution-of-utility-arrears-in-nys.pdfCompleting Delinquent AFRs
This webinar is designed to help local government employees understand the necessary financial data for completing their Annual Financial Reports (AFR) and where to obtain this data when formal accounting records are limited or unavailable.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/completing-delinquent-afrs-021826.pdfSlate Hill Fire District – Procurement and Claims Processing (2021M-105)
Determine whether the Slate Hill Fire District’s (District) Board ensured that goods and services were procured in accordance with the District’s procurement policy and whether claims were adequately supported, and for a valid purpose before payment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/slate-hill-fire-district-2021-105.pdfImproving Government Efficiency and Effectiveness - Lessons Learned from Past OSC Audits
This report summarizes select audits that highlight SGA’s efforts to promote fiscal responsibility and brings renewed attention to ideas that could result in cost savings or revenue enhancements for the State and New York City.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/improving-government-efficiency-and-effectiveness.pdfProject Tracking Systems and Economic Assistance Program Evaluations (2019-S-48)
To determine if Empire State Development (ESD) maintains adequate information systems for the collection of relevant data to effectively manage and report on the economic assistance programs it administers and ensure programs meet desired outcomes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-19s48.pdfSmithtown Central School District – Claims Processing and Travel-Related Expenses (2021M-25)
Determine whether the Smithtown Central School District’s (District) Board of Education (Board) ensured claims were adequately documented, for appropriate purposes, and properly audited and approved prior to payment, and that any travel expenses were reasonable.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/smithtown-central-2021-25.pdfTechnology Transfer Program and Royalty Payments (Follow-Up) (2020-F-32)
To follow up on the actions taken by officials of the Research Foundation for the State University of New York to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report, Technology Transfer Program and Royalty Payments.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20f32.pdfDiNapoli: MTA Needs to Improve Efforts to do Business with Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses
… participation to the Department of Economic Development (DED). In 2011, DiNapoli issued a report on MWBE reporting at … performed work on MTA contracts and amounts reported to DED represent amounts actually paid to certified MWBE …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-mta-needs-improve-efforts-do-business-minority-and-women-owned-businessesDiNapoli: Ithaca Woman Charged With Stealing Nearly $70,000 in Pension Payments
… Police announced the arraignment of Sharon Collins, 73, of Ithaca, New York yesterday for allegedly stealing $69,481 in … Police announced the arraignment of Sharon Collins 73 of Ithaca New York yesterday for allegedly stealing $69481 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-ithaca-woman-charged-stealing-nearly-70000-pension-paymentsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Atlanta, Ga Resident in Pension Fraud Case
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the … cheating it. When we identify fraud, we actively work with law enforcement to hold perpetrators like Mr. Cook … Chief Antoine Karam. Forensic accounting was performed by Associate Forensic Auditor Meaghan Scovello. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-atlanta-ga-resident-pension-fraud-caseDiNapoli: Former Hoosick Falls Police Chief Charged With Stealing From Rescue Squad
… John Hudson, the former officer in charge of the Village of … and former chief of the Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad, was arrested today for allegedly using rescue squad funds to … John Hudson the former officer in charge of the Village of … and former chief of the Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad was arrested today for allegedly using rescue squad funds to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-former-hoosick-falls-police-chief-charged-stealing-rescue-squadOpinion 89-45
… in the opinion. LOCAL LAWS -- Compensation (fixed amount plus hourly rate for attorney employed as counsel to zoning … PLANNING -- Zoning Board of Appeals (paying fixed amount plus hourly rate for attorney employed as counsel to zoning … OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (fixed amount plus hourly rate for attorney employed as counsel to zoning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-45DiNapoli: Better Monitoring of "Leandra’s Law" Enforcement Needed
… Suffolk and Wayne. “Individuals who attempt to operate a vehicle while under the influence or try to tamper with their … on or after Aug. 15, 2010, must install an IID in any vehicle they own or operate for a certain period of time as a condition of their sentence. The IID connects to the vehicle’s ignition system and prevents the vehicle from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-better-monitoring-leandras-law-enforcement-neededDiNapoli: NYC Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Balanced, but Out Year Gaps Continue to Grow
… faces spending risks that could increase its budget gaps for Fiscal Years (FY) 2025 through 2027 to an average of … spending choices made during the pandemic, underbudgeting for recurring spending, and significant costs associated with … Spending risks to the city budget, including the costs for asylum seekers and an expanded rental assistance program, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-nyc-fiscal-year-2024-budget-balanced-out-year-gaps-continue-growDiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Charged With Pocketing Court Fines and Fees
… said, “I wish to thank and commend Mr. DiNapoli and the NYSP for their hard work and cooperation. This is a clear …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-charged-pocketing-court-fines-and-feesXI.18.C Consultant Disclosure – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Annual Employment Reports will be due no later than May 15th of each year. SUMMARY RFPs and other solicitations for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18c-consultant-disclosureXIX.4 Suballocations – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… a suballocation is used when an owning agency for a given project has the need to have assistances from other state … to support their efforts on the activities of the overall project as well as the need for sharing the funding of the project. When this need arises, the owning agency of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix4-suballocationsXV.13 Federal Funds – Payments – XV. End of Year
… for the State to be reimbursed for payments made from federal funds by the end of the fiscal year, vouchers and … for the State to be reimbursed for payments made from federal funds by the end of the fiscal year vouchers and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv13-federal-funds-paymentsDiNapoli: SED Oversight of Career Training Programs Falling Short
… Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs that are supposed to prepare high … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Career and technical education programs are supposed to teach students the skills … best. My auditors found numerous ways in which the State Education Department is falling short. We need to do better …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-sed-oversight-career-training-programs-falling-short