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Administration of Tenant Complaints
… New York State Homes and Community Renewal’s Office of Rent Administration addresses tenant complaints in a timely manner. Our audit period includes tenant-initiated complaints … 15, 2014, including complaints received prior to and after our three-year scope period. The most common tenant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/11/administration-tenant-complaintsOpinion 90-38
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-38Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and a comprehensive audit of road infrastructure needs in nine towns. “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … was not adequately secured and was not always deposited in a timely manner and receipts for rent were not issued to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsUse of New York State Snowmobile Trail Development and Maintenance Funds
… 1985, the New York State Legislature required the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (Parks) to … system. In 1989, Parks completed the plan and the use of the New York State Snowmobile Trail Development and … Program, and planning for the development and maintenance of safe snowmobile trails and facilities. Parks receives …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/02/use-new-york-state-snowmobile-trail-development-and-maintenance-funds-0Compliance With the Clery Act
… public and private colleges participating in federal Title IV student financial aid programs to prepare and publish an … requirements could result in DoE-imposed civil fines and suspension from financial aid programs. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/22/compliance-clery-actExecutive Order 111 – Requirements to Purchase Renewable Energy Summary of Implementation of Recommendations at 15 Audited Entities (Follow-Up)
… Executive Order 111 requirements for State agencies and public authorities to purchase increasing amounts of energy … broad initiative that directed State agencies and certain public authorities to be more energy efficient and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/executive-order-111-requirements-purchase-renewable-energy-summary-implementationFood Safety Monitoring
… monitors the processing, distribution and sale of food products in New York State. The audit covers the period … 18, 2013. Background The Department's Division of Food Safety and Inspection (Division) is responsible for … enforcing State laws and Department regulations related to food safety. The Division's objective is to ensure a safe and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/30/food-safety-monitoringAdministration of Non-Competitive and Limited-Competition Contracts
… children, young people, families, and communities. It does so by providing them with child welfare, juvenile … contracts with some vendors that had poor performance. In fact, 12 sampled contract vendors received … totaled $114.1 million. For 9 of the 12 vendors, children in their care were abused by employees or foster parents. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/17/administration-non-competitive-and-limited-competition-contractsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.6% in First Quarter
… of 2024, an increase of 1.6%, or $87.3 million, compared to the same quarter last year, the lowest rate of growth since the first quarter in 2021, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … from the city signal a healthy tax base and a return to its pre-pandemic role as a major driver of sales tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-16-first-quarterComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Carroll , Cortlandville Fire Department , Town of Milford , …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: State Tax Collections Outperform Budget Division Projections for 2023-24
… Tax collections for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2023-24 totaled $106.4 billion, … estimates through the end of SFY 2024-25. Tax collections for SFY 2023-24 were $5.2 billion lower than the previous … State policy makers should ensure that the enacted budget for State Fiscal Year 2024-25 accounts for such risk.” Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-outperform-budget-division-projections-2023-24State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… could conduct transactions using unauthorized accounts. A review of Lehman’s accounts found that a non-tax-levy … over $1 million of these funds to the state. Of the 72 payments (totaling $1,248,139) paid from five judgmentally … indicate the amount of budgeted expenditures available for MWBE participation. However, plans for 10 sampled ESD …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDiNapoli: Two Poughkeepsie Women Arrested for Stealing NYS Pension Checks From Deceased Pensioner
… and District Attorney Parisi for their collaboration on this case. The exploitation of our pension system is … system was able to recoup $2,460.98. Brink was arrested on charges of grand larceny in the third degree and was … in Poughkeepsie City Court. She is due back in court on Jan. 31. Moseley was arrested on charges of grand larceny …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-two-poughkeepsie-women-arrested-stealing-nys-pension-checks-deceased-pensionerDiNapoli: Former Chief of Border City Hose Company Pleads Guilty to Stealing Company Funds and Repays More Than $18,000
… James Ritts said, “ At a time when funding for our Fire Departments and Hose Companies is so important, … While he was chief, from 2015 to 2021, he stole $16,000 in donations, rental hall payments, and income received by the … by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.ny.gov/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-former-chief-border-city-hose-company-pleads-guilty-stealing-company-funds-and-repays-moreOversight of Transportation Services and Expenses (Follow-Up)
… seven regional offices that provide support services for parolees (Community Supervision), as well as a Central Office. Its work requires a diverse fleet of both … expenses totaled approximately $12.3 million, including payments of nearly $8.3 million to the Contractor, as well as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/31/oversight-transportation-services-and-expenses-followXI.7.C Deferred Payment Arrangements – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
The purpose of this Section is to set forth requirements for establishing repayment agreements resulting from Deferred Payment Arrangements
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi7c-deferred-payment-arrangementsDiNapoli: Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Payments Meant for His Deceased Father
… District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced the son of a Long Island state pensioner pleaded guilty today to … in connection with his theft of nearly $80,000 in pension payments. The defendant, Richard Gaines Jr., 55, of Daytona … fraud and abuse. My thanks to District Attorney Donnelly for her partnership in ensuring those who steal public funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-florida-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-80000-pension-payments-meant-his-deceased-fatherDiNapoli: Syracuse Man Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $21,000 in Pension Checks Meant for His Deceased Mother
… A Syracuse man was arrested yesterday for allegedly stealing over $21,946 in … partnership in combatting fraud." New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James said , “Today’s arrest would … 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. … A Syracuse man was arrested yesterday for allegedly stealing over $21946 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-syracuse-man-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-21000-pension-checks-meant-his-deceased-motherImproper Fee-for-Service Pharmacy Payments for Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance (Follow-Up)
To assess the extent of implementation of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit report Medicaid Program Improper FeeforService Pharmacy Payments for Recipients With ThirdParty Health Insurance Report 2021S20
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/improper-fee-service-pharmacy-payments-recipients-third-party-health-insurance-followMember & Retiree E-News Archive — 2024
… Receive Your 1099-R and Annual Statement Schedule a Change of Address with Retirement Online Go Paperless With … to Date Update Your Contact Information Schedule a Change of Address Get Your 1099-R and Statement Sooner with Email … for a NYSLRS Loan Retirees COLA is Coming at the End of September August 2024 Featured Story Retirement: Myths …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/member-retiree-e-news-archive-2024