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DiNapoli: Small Business Growth in New York Outpaced National Average
… Employment among New York’s small businesses has increased slightly faster … frame, small business employment rose by 9.2 percent in New York while increasing 8.9 percent across the country. … in 2016, just over half of all private sector jobs in New York. Small businesses provided more than $212 billion in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-small-business-growth-new-york-outpaced-national-averageDiNapoli: Queens Woman Charged With Stealing Nearly $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… gain,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to the work of my office, Albany County District Attorney David Soares and Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple, she will answer for her … theft. She appeared before Judge Roger D. McDonough in Albany County Court. Her next court date was scheduled for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-queens-woman-charged-stealing-nearly-85000-nys-pension-payments-meant-her-deceased-fatherDiNapoli: New York City Man Charged with Stealing Over $50,000 in Pension Benefits Meant for Deceased Sister-in-Law
… to prosecute those who attempt to defraud it. I thank Albany County District Attorney David Soares and the New York … Ray was arraigned on a charge of grand larceny in Albany County Court. He is due back in court on October 30. … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-new-york-city-man-charged-stealing-over-50000-pension-benefits-meant-deceased-sister-lawDiNapoli: Syracuse Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $22,000 in Pension Checks Sent to His Deceased Mother
… Attorney William J. Fitzpatrick and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced. The … defendant accountable.” James said, “I commend our State Police members and partners from the State Comptroller’s … benefits from those who rightfully earned them. The State Police will continue to work with our law enforcement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-syracuse-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-22000-pension-checks-sent-his-deceased-motherDiNapoli: Former Crystal Beach Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced in More Than $82,000 Theft
… DiNapoli encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-former-crystal-beach-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-more-82000-theftDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Stealing $121K in Pension Checks Sent to Her Late Grandmother
… Office, we take this type of fraud seriously and we look forward to prosecuting these allegations in a court of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-stealing-121k-pension-checks-sent-her-late-grandmotherOpinion 94-31
… Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there … AD2d 62, 611 NYS2d 962 lv den October 25, 1994). There is no "plain and clear" statutory, constitutional or common law … the year for the cash value thereof (see 1979 Opns St Comp No. 79-401, unreported). As to whether there is a "statutory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-31XII.10.C Verifying Vendor Licenses, Certifications, Registrations, Insurance, and Qualifications – XII. Expenditures
… Section Overview and Policies: The purpose of this section is to remind Business Units to verify vendor qualifications prior to … the Charities Registration database to verify a charitable corporation's registration and filing status. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii10c-verifying-vendor-licenses-certifications-registrations-insurance-and-qualificationsOpinion 88-48
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- … General Construction Law, §66; Marino , supra ). Also, State Finance Law, §174, which prescribes competitive bidding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-48New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… The State Comptroller’s office is committed to keeping New Yorkers regularly updated on the state’s economy and … Payments Balloon During COVID-19 Approved payments to New York recipients for Unemployment Insurance totaled $32.1 … year 2019, approved Unemployment Insurance payments for New Yorkers totaled just $2.1 billion. Unemployment payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-july-22-2020Jefferson County Industrial Development Agency – Audit Follow-Up (2020M-70-F)
… – pdf ] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Jefferson County Industrial Development … and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) are responsible for day-to-day operations. JCIDA funds its operations, in part, with … The purpose of our review was to assess the Jefferson County Industrial Development Agencys …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/11/15/jefferson-county-industrial-development-agency-audit-follow-2020m-70-fPhysical Accessibility to Programs and Services (2025-MS-1)
… stairs. 1 According to the ADA Update: A Primer for State and Local Governments , “by the year 2030, … that meet their age-related physical needs.” 2 In New York State, almost 27 percent of adults, or about 4 million New … only and should not be construed as the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) opining on the legality of any of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/05/06/physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-2025-ms-1DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Growth Accelerates in 3rd Quarter
… of the five boroughs of New York City receive a share of what their respective counties collect, while 17 impose their … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, … state’s 160,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-growth-accelerates-3rd-quarterDiNapoli Announces Nominee for the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government
… Groenwegen previously served as counsel to the Comptroller from 2010 to 2019. “Nancy is well known for her integrity and … residents understand their rights. Groenwegen graduated from the Boston University School of Law and the State … Groenwegen previously served as counsel to the Comptroller from 2010 to 2019 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-announces-nominee-commission-ethics-and-lobbying-governmentDiNapoli: Transparency Needed as NYC Moves Forward with Difficult Budget Choices
… to substantial budget gaps fueled by escalating costs in the years ahead. However, the city’s ability to cut spending is limited to what it has … released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report urges the city to use greater transparency for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-transparency-needed-nyc-moves-forward-difficult-budget-choicesChenango County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2022M-10)
… ensure they were not exceeded. Track payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) to ensure they were billed and paid in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/04/22/chenango-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoringDiNapoli: Number of Domestic Violence Victims Rises in 2022
… The number of domestic violence victims increased in 2022 by 8.5% in New York City and 8.7% in the rest of New York state when compared to 2019, according to an analysis by State Comptroller Thomas … The number of domestic violence victims increased in 2022 by 85 in New York City and 87 in the rest of New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-number-domestic-violence-victims-rises-2022DiNapoli: Eight Villages, Three Cities Designated in Fiscal Stress
… Toolkit for New Yorkers Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-eight-villages-three-cities-designated-fiscal-stressLiverpool Public Library - Board Oversight and Leave Accruals (2018M-126)
Determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of the Library’s financial operations and whether officials accurately paid employees for leave time.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/liverpool.pdfMonitoring and Administration of Public Protection Grant Programs (2019-S-21)
To determine whether the Division of Criminal Justice Services (Division) is adequately administering and monitoring selected public protection grant...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s21.pdf