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New York One of Only Seven States to Owe Money to Federal Unemployment Trust Fund
… insurance (UI) funds that are in debt to the federal government, and the $8.1 billion owed in the outstanding loan … claims, necessitating continued borrowing from the federal government beginning in May 2020. If New York’s outstanding … Economic and Policy Insights Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/new-york-one-only-seven-states-owe-money-federal-unemployment-trust-fundTown of Hempstead Sanitary District No. 7 – Post-Employment Payments, Claims Processing and Professional Services (2014M-198)
… Sanitary District No. 7 provides garbage collection and recycling pickup services to households and businesses in … The Board, despite having no authority to do so, appointed two Treasurers and split the duties of Treasurer between … signed by the Treasurer, as required by law. Appoint only one person as Treasurer. Consider amending the procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2014/12/24/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-no-7-post-employment-payments-claims-processingDiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Sentenced to Jail Time and Full Restitution of Nearly $27,000
… for her personal use. Her thefts were discovered during a joint investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. … in March, of which she has already paid $20,000. “When a public servant steals taxpayer funds, it damages the … two counts of tampering with public records in the first degree (class D felony); scheme to defraud in the first …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-sentenced-jail-time-and-full-restitution-nearly-27000Town 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 … being performed on the Justices’ records. … The purpose of our audit was to review various selected financial operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/12/24/town-petersburgh-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-andTown of Inlet – Capital Project Accounting and Internal Controls Over Cottage Rental Receipts (2015M-16)
… January 1, 2013 through August 31, 2014. Background The Town of Inlet is located in Hamilton County and has a population of approximately 330. The Town is governed by an elected five-member Town Board. … establish an adequate receipt process to ensure that the Clerk recorded and deposited money collected for cottage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/06/05/town-inlet-capital-project-accounting-and-internal-controls-over-cottage-rentalThe Retail Sector in New York City: Recent Trends and the Impact of COVID-19
… responses. Nevertheless, advocates agree that federal funding will play an important role for businesses and … foot traffic and associated revenues are down. Federal funding can support economic activity by extending expanded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/retail-sector-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea and Sentencing of Robert Wiesner in Bid-Rigging Case
… process for a multi-million dollar public works contract in Monroe County. Wiesner today entered a guilty plea before The Honorable Dennis M. Kehoe in Monroe County Court to the class “E” felony charge of Combination in Restraint of Trade and Competition in violation of General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-and-sentencing-robert-wiesner-bid-riggingTax Exemption Administration In the Towns of Babylon, Brookhaven, Huntington, Islip and Smithtown (2019MR-1)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether town assessors in Suffolk County are properly administering select real property tax exemptions. Key Findings Assessors incorrectly calculated exemptions granted, some of which included Town-wide errors. Assessors granted exemptions that lacked applications or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2019/09/20/tax-exemption-administration-towns-babylon-brookhaven-huntington-islipComptroller 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 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-atlanta-ga-resident-pension-fraud-caseAssociation for the Advancement of the Blind and Retarded – Options for People Through Services Program
… Purpose To determine whether payments made by the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) to the Association for the Advancement of Blind and Retarded (AABR) for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/26/association-advancement-blind-and-retarded-options-people-through-services-programOvertime and Other Time and Attendance Matters Found in the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… of overtime. Ensure the most efficient practices are in place and government funds are not wasted by paying … Road: Overtime and Other Time and Attendance Matters Found in the Use of Certain Federal Funds (2010-S-2) … To determine …
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
… statement on New York City Mayor Eric Adams' State of the City address: “The State of the City address delivered by Mayor Eric Adams put forth … and essential services. I commend the mayor's bold plan of action for a city that supports working families. “Like …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-mayors-2023-state-city-addressNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Corporate America To Address Lack of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
… and gender identity, geography, and disability. Last year, the Fund withheld support from 227 incumbent directors … to greater racial inclusion not just in a given year, but over time, by comparing how representation of Black … for example, has changed in a given job category from one year to another. Board Diversity DiNapoli has urged companies …
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
… relief package also reopens the PPP (with $284 billion in funding) through March 31, 2021, and provides for new EIDL …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/arts-entertainment-and-recreation-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19DiNapoli: Lack of Transparency With School Districts' Financial Reports May Leave Taxpayers in the Dark
… Schools in 13 districts statewide did not always post required financial information in a clear and comprehensive manner on their websites, … and Rockville Centre Union Free School District, did so in an easy to find location. However, auditors found that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-lack-transparency-school-districts-financial-reports-may-leave-taxpayers-darkAudit of the Tuition Reimbursement Account for the Three Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2013
… Purpose To express an opinion on the fair presentation of the Financial Statements of the Tuition Reimbursement Account for the three fiscal … their student loans repaid by the Department. Chapter 887 of the Laws of 1990 created the Tuition Reimbursement Fund, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/07/24/audit-tuition-reimbursement-account-three-fiscal-years-ended-march-31-2013Under Reporting of Net Available Monthly Income for Nursing Home Residents Causes Medicaid Overpayments (Follow-Up)
… audit report, Under Reporting of Net Available Monthly Income for Nursing Home Residents Causes Medicaid Overpayments (Report … reduced by Medicaid recipients' net available monthly income. Many Medicaid nursing home recipients have income …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/16/under-reporting-net-available-monthly-income-nursing-home-residents-causes-medicaidDiNapoli: Former Morley Fire Company Treasurer Ordered to Pay $50,000 for Theft of Public Funds
… cash withdrawals at ATMs in the Del Lago Resort & Casino and the Turning Stone Resort Casino. She also wrote checks to herself from the fire … of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-former-morley-fire-company-treasurer-ordered-pay-50000-theft-public-fundsState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City Mayor's 2024 State of the City Address
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement on the New York City Mayor’s 2024 State of the City address: … unsustainable spending on the migrant crisis, growing housing costs and federal pandemic aid coming to an end. “The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-mayors-2024-state-city-address