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Accountability and Surplussing of Vehicles (Follow-Up) (2021-F-1) 30-Day Response
To follow up on the actions taken by officials of the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report Accountability and Surplussing of Vehicles (2018-S-42).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-21f1-response.pdfCompliance With Jonathan's Law (Follow-Up) (2020-F-26)
To follow up on the actions taken by officials of the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report, Compliance With Jonathan’s Law (Report 2017-S-67).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20f26.pdfAccess to Preschool Special Education Services (2023-S-1)
To determine if the State Education Department (SED) is effectively overseeing preschool special education in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations to promote timely access to services for children across New York State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-23s1.pdfComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… of taxpayer dollars without full disclosure of how these funds will be used. Niagara Charter School – Student …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Pekin Fire Co. President Dipped Into Bell Jar
… Jr. was arrested today for allegedly stealing $1,800 from the company’s bell jar collection for his personal use, and … Sanborn, in Niagara County, allegedly withdrew $1,800 from the company’s bell jar account and falsely submitted the … oversaw the fire company’s games of chance, used to raise money for the company to aid their protection of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/pekin-fire-co-president-dipped-bell-jarNew York City Construction Industry Booming
… years earlier. The industry is crucial to both the state and city, creating thousands of good-paying jobs and providing a key indicator that our economy is healthy.” … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/new-york-city-construction-industry-boomingGingerbread Learning Center Executive Director and Wife Convicted in Nearly $800,000 Theft of Public Funds
… and Elsie Mosesman pleaded guilty today to grand larceny in the second degree for stealing more than $770,000 in public funds meant for special needs pre-schoolers at the … landscape their home, fund a Mercedes Benz and a Porsche, get gifts for relatives, pay a life insurance premium and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/gingerbread-learning-center-executive-director-and-wife-convicted-nearly-800000-theft-public-fundsFormer Bronx Youth Director Pleads Guilty
… the guilty plea of Earnestine Russell to grand larceny in the third degree for stealing grant money from a … State Comptroller DiNapoli said, "Earnestine Russell took public money intended to give children a safe and nurturing place to go after school, but spent it on personal trips and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/former-bronx-youth-director-pleads-guiltyDivision of Housing and Community Renewal: Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments in New York City
… Objectives To determine whether tenants living in Mitchell-Lama developments supervised by Homes and Community Renewal’s (HCR) Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) are provided safe and … (Brooklyn), Cathedral Parkway Towers (Manhattan), Findlay House (Bronx), and Jamie Towers (Bronx). Key Findings DHCR …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/15/division-housing-and-community-renewal-physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchellUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-312
… Background Pursuant to Article 7-B, Section 220 of the New York State Judiciary Law and the agreement between the Chief …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-312-2022-year-end-adjustment-judges-and-justices-unified-courtComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of NYC Councilman Ruben Wills In Public Corruption Scheme
… the indictment of New York City Council Member Ruben Wills for allegedly pocketing both public campaign funds and charitable grant money for personal benefit. Mr. Wills and a member of his family … funds intended to help people were allegedly used instead for shopping trips to high-end stores. Charges such as these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-nyc-councilman-ruben-wills-publicDiNapoli: Alexandria Clerk Charged In Theft of Town Fees
… by residents for fines, fees and surcharges, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Ellen S. Peck, 64, of … office at the town’s request, in partnership with the New York State Police. The audit and investigation revealed that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-alexandria-clerk-charged-theft-town-feesDiNapoli: Too Many New Yorkers Still Without High-Speed Broadband Access
… New NY Broadband Program has fallen short of its mission to bring universal broadband access to New Yorkers, according … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The New NY Broadband Program did not meet its goal to close the internet gap because of poor … with Black and Hispanic households being less likely to have high-speed internet service than white households. As …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-too-many-new-yorkers-still-without-high-speed-broadband-accessDiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $4,000 From Town of Lincoln
… the plea and sentence of Amy Becker, former Clerk for the Town of Lincoln, for stealing nearly $4,000 from the Town. The plea was the … District Attorney Ferrarese and the New York State Police for their partnership in making sure she will be held …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-4000-town-lincolnUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-333
… 2023 using Earnings Codes RGS , RGO , RRS , and ADJ . Do not include monies that will be calculated by the payroll … Judges or Justices who meet the following criteria and who do not appear on any of the exception listings: Judges or … Status of Active or Leave With Pay on 12/22/2022 and who do not have a status change or change in salary through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-333-2023-year-end-adjustment-judges-and-justices-unified-courtDiNapoli: Shift in MTA's Paratransit Program Generates Cost Savings
… Costs for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) program to … services for people with disabilities have declined in recent years, in part due to the MTA’s move to alternative … MTA will then report on after the pilot is complete next year. While about 83% of paratransit registrants are not able …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-shift-mtas-paratransit-program-generates-cost-savingsOpinion 90-62
… a vacancy in office. These include, among other things, resignation or removal of the incumbent; an incumbent's … a deputy town superintendent of highways shall act and be vested with all the powers of the town superintendent during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-62Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-346
… a judicial position with a Comp Rate Code of LEG on 12/22/2023 or later Judges or Justices who were returned to the … Judge or Justice’s statutory salary determined in Step #1. The difference from Step #3 must be submitted on the Time … Exchange. Questions Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Earnings mailbox. … The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-346-2024-year-end-adjustment-judges-and-justices-unified-courtState Agencies Bulletin No. 2265
… eligible for the lump sum payment if they return to the payroll on or before 03/26/2025 (Administration Lag and … Leave of Absence/MLS) on 09/04/2024 and who return to the payroll on or before 03/26/2025 (Administration Lag and … Report to inactive individuals who are 62 or older in the calendar year and to active employees with the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2265-council-82-afscme-afl-cio-council-82-security-supervisors-2024-nonPoland Central School District - Claims Audit Process (2018M-214)
… Audit Objective Determine whether claims were supported by adequate documentation, for appropriate purposes and … audited and approved before payment. District officials made 36 debit card purchases totaling about $8,000 during the audit period that were not audited or approved by the claims auditor. Key Recommendations Discontinue the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/11/poland-central-school-district-claims-audit-process-2018m-214