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DiNapoli: Former Mechanic at State Police Garage Pleads Guilty to Felony
… the government for the theft of more than $24,000 in auto parts and supplies from the state. The thefts took place … Relyea’s home and more than $4,800 worth of state funded auto supplies, tools and parts at Rapasadi’s home. Relyea, who owns an auto repair business on the side, allegedly used the parts he …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-mechanic-state-police-garage-pleads-guilty-felonyCharter School for Applied Technologies – Payment to Affiliated Entities (2013M-300)
… approximately $21 million. Most of the School’s students are from the City of Buffalo. Key Findings The Board approved … transfers of School funds totaling $425,000 to capitalize two wholly-owned private entities which the Board caused to … for the purpose of enabling the School to engage in what are essentially commercial ventures. We question whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/01/17/charter-school-applied-technologies-payment-affiliated-entities-2013m-300Medicaid Program – Suspicious and Fraudulent Medicaid Payments to Affiliated Brooklyn Dentists
… that were purportedly provided by another affiliated dentist. In addition, the dentists paid staff to recruit … felonies) for his conduct. The court ordered the dentist to make restitution to the State and could sentence the dentist to jail. Key Recommendations Actively monitor the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/04/medicaid-program-suspicious-and-fraudulent-medicaid-payments-affiliated-brooklyn-dentistsDiNapoli: Local Sales Taxes Grew 4.2% to $23 Billion in 2023
… Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $23 billion in calendar year 2023, up 4.2%, or $919 million, from 2022, largely influenced by growth in New York City sales taxes, according to a report released … DiNapoli Local Sales Taxes Grew 42 to $23 Billion in 2023 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-local-sales-taxes-grew-42-percent-to-23-billion-2023DiNapoli: State Needs to Ensure Timely Execution of Contracts with Not-For-Profits
… in timely contracting. “Nonprofits provide critical human services on behalf of government, and the continued … Jackson, Associate Director & General Counsel of the Human Services Council. “We applaud efforts by the Governor’s … Executive Officer of the New York Council of Nonprofits, Inc. “It is clear that the State’s efforts are beginning to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-state-needs-ensure-timely-execution-contracts-not-profitsDiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Pleads Guilty to Theft
… She now faces the consequences of her actions because of my office’s investigation and our partnership with District … Attorney Calarco and the State Police,” DiNapoli said. “My thanks to the District Attorney and the State Police for … position to profit at the expense of the local community. I commend and thank the State Comptroller’s office and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-pleads-guilty-theftSelected Aspects of Parking Violations Operations to Collect Fines and Fees
… for plates issued by DOS. DOF maintains its Summons Tracking and Accounts Receivable System (STARS) to accomplish these tasks. Key Findings … Communicate with issuing agencies on ways to reduce the number of errors in summonses, such as additional training on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/04/selected-aspects-parking-violations-operations-collect-fines-and-feesTown of Colonie – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-41)
… Specifically: 26 components at the Public Operations Center, such as signs at interior offices with raised … ramp changes direction. 15 components at the Public Safety Center, such as a portion of service counters at an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/03/07/town-colonie-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-41Town of Babylon – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-30)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Assess whether Town of Babylon (Town) officials could take additional steps to … provided at selected Town facilities. Key Findings Of the 1,290 applicable physical accessibility components … Shelter, such as doors that can be opened with five pounds of force. Five components at the Municipal Building, such as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/01/31/town-babylon-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-30Town of Columbia – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-29)
… raised lettering and Braille. One component each at the main entrance and the Town Court, including securely attached …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/01/31/town-columbia-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-29Town of Chili – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-33)
… as signs identifying accessible parking spaces and stall doors in restrooms with automatic closers. Four components at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/14/town-chili-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-33City of Cohoes – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-26)
… Library (Library), such as access aisles in accessible parking spaces. Three components at the Police Station, such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/02/14/city-cohoes-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-26Administration and Monitoring of Financial Assistance to New York City Businesses
… Objectives To determine whether the New York City Industrial Development … Agency (NYCIDA) has policies and procedures in place to approve, monitor, and measure project performance and … To determine whether the New York City Industrial Development Agency NYCIDA has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/06/12/administration-and-monitoring-financial-assistance-new-york-city-businessesTown of Trenton – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-28)
… of Trenton (Town) officials could take additional steps to increase physical accessibility to programs and services … Town officials could consider taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility at the Town Municipal Center. … assess the feasibility of taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility for the 14 components …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/07/town-trenton-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-28City of Norwich – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-35)
… the proper length and height. Four components at the Fire Station, such as a portion of the Code Enforcement service … buttons at an accessible height. Three components at the Police Station, such as accessible parking spaces in the parking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/02/07/city-norwich-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-35City of Auburn – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-31)
… at an accessible height. Seven components at the Fire Station, such as accessible signs identifying restrooms. Seven components at the Police Station, such as van accessible parking spaces and signs at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/02/07/city-auburn-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-31Town of Penfield – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-39)
… study rooms. Eight components at the Town Court, such as signs identifying van accessible parking spaces. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/07/town-penfield-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-39City of Batavia – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-43)
… identifying van accessible parking spaces and interior doors that require five or less pounds of pressure to open. Four components at the Police Station, such as a level …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/02/21/city-batavia-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-43DiNapoli Urges Parents to Open a College Savings Account for Their Children
… to $5,000 from their state taxable income, while married couples filing jointly can deduct up to $10,000 each year. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-urges-parents-open-college-savings-account-their-childrenTown of Woodbury – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-32)
… the nearest accessible entrance. Seven components at the Animal Shelter, such as accessible parking spaces and slower …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/07/town-woodbury-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-32