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DiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Higher Than Updated Projections Through the First Half of the Year
… State tax receipts totaled $51.5 billion through the first six months of State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2023-24, $1.7 billion higher than … State tax receipts totaled $515 billion through the first six months of State Fiscal Year SFY 202324 $17 billion higher than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-higher-updated-projections-through-first-half-yearOvertime and Other Time and Attendance Matters Found in the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… Purpose To determine if the Metro-North Railroad (Metro-North) used American Recovery … funds efficiently and for authorized purposes, and whether the funds were properly monitored to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse. Our audit covered the period April 30, 2009 to June 30, 2012. Background …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/24/overtime-and-other-time-and-attendance-matters-found-use-certain-federal-funds-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City Mayor's 2023 State of the City Address
… City address delivered by Mayor Eric Adams put forth his vision for a city that keeps New Yorkers safe and prioritizes … on its path of fiscal discipline to achieve the mayor's vision for a better and fairer New York." Track state and … City address delivered by Mayor Eric Adams put forth his vision for a city that keeps New Yorkers safe and prioritizes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-mayors-2023-state-city-addressCayuga County – Security of Electronic Public Health Department Personal, Private and Sensitive Information (2022M-146)
… was adequately protected from unauthorized access and use. Key Findings County officials did not adequately protect … was adequately protected from unauthorized access and use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/12/02/cayuga-county-security-electronic-public-health-department-personal-private-andUnited Cerebral Palsy Association of the Rochester Area, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… costs reported by United Cerebral Palsy Association of the Rochester Area, Inc. (UCP Rochester) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were … covered the year ended December 31, 2013. Background UCP Rochester, a not-for-profit organization located in … costs reported by United Cerebral Palsy Association of the Rochester Area Inc on its CFR were prprly calculated adqtly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/03/united-cerebral-palsy-association-rochester-area-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualUnder Reporting of Net Available Monthly Income for Nursing Home Residents Causes Medicaid Overpayments (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Under Reporting of Net Available … the State and the Human Resources Administration in New York City) are responsible for determining NAMI … within eMedNY and because localities did not update NAMI in a timely manner. Our initial audit report contained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/16/under-reporting-net-available-monthly-income-nursing-home-residents-causes-medicaidAssociation for the Advancement of the Blind and Retarded – Options for People Through Services Program
… and Program-appropriate. The audit covered the period July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2011. Background OPWDD provides … job-based training to help prepare Individuals for future employment and eventual integration back into their … Recalculate reimbursement rates using actual expenses for future OPTS contractor billings. Periodically verify, on a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/26/association-advancement-blind-and-retarded-options-people-through-services-programComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea of Former Highway Superintendent in Public Corruption Case
… former Highway Superintendent for the Town of Erin, in a public corruption case involving the theft of more than $65,000 in goods and services from the town. Burlew today entered a guilty plea before The Honorable James Hayden in Chemung County Court to the charge of Grand Larceny in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-highway-superintendent-publicComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Atlanta, Ga Resident in Pension Fraud Case
… a resident of Atlanta, GA, for the crime of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, for stealing over $204,000 in state pension benefits issued to his deceased mother. As part of his guilty plea in January 2016, Cook admitted to stealing $204,315.76 in … 58 a resident of Atlanta GA for the crime of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree for stealing over $204000 in state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-atlanta-ga-resident-pension-fraud-caseTown of Hempstead Sanitary District No. 7 – Post-Employment Payments, Claims Processing and Professional Services (2014M-198)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Board’s oversight of selected financial operations for the period January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2014/12/24/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-no-7-post-employment-payments-claims-processingComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea and Sentencing of Robert Wiesner in Bid-Rigging Case
… Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the guilty plea of Robert Wiesner, the former Security Director for the Monroe County Water Authority, for working with others to rig … in Monroe County Court to the class “E” felony charge of Combination in Restraint of Trade and Competition in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-and-sentencing-robert-wiesner-bid-riggingDiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Sentenced to Jail Time and Full Restitution of Nearly $27,000
… her personal lifestyle, including trips to casinos and gambling websites. The thefts took place between January 1, … partnering to bring Brown to justice.” "A public office is a public trust and regrettably this town clerk acted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-sentenced-jail-time-and-full-restitution-nearly-27000DiNapoli: Lack of Transparency With School Districts' Financial Reports May Leave Taxpayers in the Dark
… financial information in a clear and comprehensive manner on their websites, according to a report released today by … “Voters need this information to make informed decisions on how they will vote on school budgets. District officials have a responsibility … financial information in a clear and comprehensive manner on their websites according to a report released today by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-lack-transparency-school-districts-financial-reports-may-leave-taxpayers-darkTax Exemption Administration In the Towns of Babylon, Brookhaven, Huntington, Islip and Smithtown (2019MR-1)
… documentation. Assessors misclassified or failed to grant supported exemptions. Key Recommendations Properly … equalization rate or other uniform rate of assessment to all properties listed on the Town’s assessment roll. … before granting exemptions. Annually verify income to support Senior Citizen exemptions. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2019/09/20/tax-exemption-administration-towns-babylon-brookhaven-huntington-islipTown of Inlet – Capital Project Accounting and Internal Controls Over Cottage Rental Receipts (2015M-16)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the accounting for capital projects was … The Board did not establish an adequate receipt process to ensure that the Clerk recorded and deposited money … accounting system and that monthly reports are submitted to the Supervisor which accurately reflect all cottage rental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/06/05/town-inlet-capital-project-accounting-and-internal-controls-over-cottage-rentalNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Corporate America To Address Lack of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
… corporations and their top executives accountable for their diversity, equity and inclusion policies and … companies that refuse to embed diversity in their search for new board directors. “Companies must root out racial … belonging are better positioned to drive long-term value for shareholders. In 2020, the Fund updated its Proxy Voting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-calls-corporate-america-address-lack-diversity-equity-inclusionArts, Entertainment and Recreation in New York City: Recent Trends and Impact of COVID-19
… Administration’s existing Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program. The PPP stopped accepting new loan applications on August 8, 2020. In addition, the CARES … Administration; NYS Department of Labor; OSC analysis Loan approvals as a share of the sector’s total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/arts-entertainment-and-recreation-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19The Retail Sector in New York City: Recent Trends and the Impact of COVID-19
… and social landscape, with businesses ranging from corner grocery stores to renowned department stores in locations … rent relief program funded by resources from the federal government, allowing landlords to recoup some unpaid rent. To … the Open Storefronts program, which allows most retail store owners to use the sidewalk space in front of their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/retail-sector-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19Town of Petersburgh – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations and the Justice Court (2015M-169)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review various selected financial operations and the Justice Court for the period January 1, 2013 through … The purpose of our audit was to review various selected financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/12/24/town-petersburgh-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-andNew York State Department of Labor - Unemployment Insurance Payments to County Jail Inmates (2015M-278)
… insurance (UI) benefit payments to county jail inmates in a timely manner for the period January 1, 2013 … NYSDOL has the responsibility for monitoring jail inmates’ eligibility for UI benefits. Key Findings NYSDOL … monitor the appropriateness of UI payments to jail inmates. We project that county inmates received potential …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2016/12/02/new-york-state-department-labor-unemployment-insurance-payments-county