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DiNapoli: Erie Community College Audit Reveals Lax Oversight by Board
… at Erie Community College (ECC) gave more than $100,000 in raises and bonuses to senior officials without proper … P. DiNapoli. “Our auditors found a lax control environment in which significant decisions were made out of the view of … oversight role and address the deficiencies outlined in this audit.” DiNapoli’s auditors discovered during the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-erie-community-college-audit-reveals-lax-oversight-boardDiNapoli: Job Creation Increases for IDA Projects
… within their communities. “IDAs are an important catalyst for economic development in our state,” said DiNapoli. “But … information they gather about the projects, and policies for recapturing financial assistance if project goals are not … the life of these projects, at a median cost of $1,882 per job gained. In 2013, cumulative job gains equaled 199,943 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-job-creation-increases-ida-projectsX.4.B Address – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… the vendor to the New York State Vendor Self-Service Portal webpage at … . After signing into the Vendor Self-Service Portal, the vendor will be able to add or update their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x4b-addressDiNapoli Releases April Cash Report
… percent from last April, primarily due to an increase in Personal Income Tax (PIT) collections. Tax collections, … percent from last April primarily due to an increase in Personal Income Tax PIT collections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-releases-april-cash-reportDiNapoli, James and Garnett Announce Sentencing in Straw Donation Scheme
… General Letitia James and New York City Department of Investigation Commissioner Margaret Garnett announced the sentencing of non-profit executive Anna Mendez for the misuse of nonprofit funds to fund straw political donations to … executive Anna Mendez was sentenced for the misuse of nonprofit funds to fund straw political donations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-james-and-garnett-announce-sentencing-straw-donation-schemeDiNapoli Announces Reduction in Employer Contribution Rates for Retirement System
… in employer contribution rates to the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) for both of its systems – the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) and Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS). The adjusted rates will … in employer contribution rates to the New York State and Local Retirement System NYSLRS for both of its systems …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-announces-reduction-employer-contribution-rates-retirement-systemAssessable Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act for the Three State Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2021 (2021-M-2)
To ascertain the total expenses incurred in administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (collectively, Acts) for the three State Fiscal Years ended March 31, 2021.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21m2.pdfAdministration of Contract C007373 With the Institute for Community Living
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Mental Health (OMH) is effectively administering its contract with the Institute for Community Living (ICL) by ensuring that contracted … To determine whether the Office of Mental Health OMH is effectively administering its contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/30/administration-contract-c007373-institute-community-livingSocial Services Block Grant – Federal Funding and New York
… The Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) (Assistance Listing Number 93.667), provides flexible federal funding, … The Social Services Block Grant SSBG Assistance Listing Number 93667 provides flexible federal funding administered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/social-services-block-grantDiNapoli: NYC Finances Stabilizing With Drop in Costs for Asylum Seekers and Resilient Tax Revenue
… Authority, now stand at an average of $6.4 billion, down from the $10.4 billion forecast in August. The State … which could create fiscal pressure that could be pushed down to localities. National economic policy changes may also … spending in FY 2025 (adjusted for surplus transfers), down from 1.8% in FY 2023. Overall attrition in the city’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-nyc-finances-stabilizing-drop-costs-asylum-seekers-and-resilient-tax-revenueLow-Income Housing Trust Fund Program
… December 11, 2013. Background The Housing Trust Fund Corporation's (Corporation) mission is to create decent affordable housing … housing or the construction of new housing. One way the Corporation accomplishes this mission is through the Program. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/28/low-income-housing-trust-fund-programXV.2 Fiscal Year Period – XV. End of Year
… The Fiscal Year period in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) is April 1 – March 31, the State Fiscal Year, for all Business Units, including those which … The Fiscal Year period in the Statewide Financial System SFS is April 1 March 31 the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv2-fiscal-year-periodTown of Lockport – Building Permit Fee Collections (2025M-56)
… local government − in this case a town − that authorizes a property owner to construct a new building, expand or remodel … permit fee (permit fee) amounts which vary based on property type and the nature of the modifications planned for the property. A board-appointed inspector oversees, administers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/26/town-lockport-building-permit-fee-collections-2025m-56DiNapoli: Georgia Woman Sentenced to Over a Year in Prison and Ordered to Pay $459K in Full Restitution for Stealing NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia Ryan K. Buchanan, and … million dollars from two separate government entities. Her sentence reflects the seriousness of her crimes and hopefully … bank account. Her selfish actions were criminal, and this sentence now holds her responsible for repayment of $194,351 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-georgia-woman-sentenced-over-year-prison-and-ordered-pay-459k-full-restitution-stealing-nysState Agencies Bulletin No. 290
… State and Local Taxes. Box 15 State Employer's State ID number A two-letter code from the list below indicating … on all copies of the W-2 and includes the NYS Federal ID # (14-6013200), City University Federal ID # (13-3893536), NYS Environmental Facilities Corp Federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/290-2001-w-2-year-end-processingGowanda Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-368)
… Background The Gowanda Central School District is located in Cattaraugus, Chautauqua and Erie Counties. The District, … Budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year total approximately $29.9 million. Key Findings For the … balance and use excess funds to benefit residents. Review all reserves to determine if the amounts reserved are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/01/13/gowanda-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-368DiNapoli Releases 2024 Fiscal Stress Scores for Villages and Some Cities
… stress,” and four as “susceptible to fiscal stress.” The Village of Island Park (Nassau County), the Village of Saugerties … be prepared for any financial challenges that lie ahead. I encourage local governments to use our self-assessment tool …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-releases-2024-fiscal-stress-scores-villages-and-some-citiesOpinion 88-41
… on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION -- Towns (authority to conduct fire prevention … 130(5), 138: Fire prevention programs are a proper town function. The town board may acquire property for use in … that fire protection programs are a proper part-town function if authorized by local law and that a town may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-41DiNapoli Report Highlights Regional Education Trends
… includes federal and state aid, the STAR subsidy and local revenue. Local revenue, overwhelmingly from property taxes, made up more … Island schools come from property taxes and other local sources. Similarly, the Mid-Hudson Valley relies on property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-report-highlights-regional-education-trendsDiNapoli and James Announce Guilty Plea of Former New York City Council Candidate in Straw Donation Scheme
… guilty to Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the Second Degree, a class A misdemeanor, in the Supreme Court of … guilty to Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the Second Degree a class A misdemeanor in the Supreme Court of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-and-james-announce-guilty-plea-former-new-york-city-council-candidate-straw-donation-scheme