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DiNapoli, Erie Co. Da Keane and Erie Co. Sheriff Garcia: Former Erie County Deputy Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $320,000
Former Deputy Erie County Clerk Alexander McDougall today pleaded guilty to felony counts of grand larceny and offering a false instrument for filing for stealing over $320000 in county funds
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-erie-co-da-keane-and-erie-co-sheriff-garcia-former-erie-county-deputy-clerk-pleads-guiltyCattaraugus County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-85)
… was to examine the County’s controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period of January … was to examine the Countys controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period of January 1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/04/11/cattaraugus-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-85Yates County – Court and Trust Funds (2025-C&T-1)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Review Our objective was to determine whether County … These actions are recorded in the County Clerk’s office when payments are deposited as required by court order. … Court must develop sound procedures and processes which, when implemented properly and consistently, provide a system …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/04/18/yates-county-court-and-trust-funds-2025-ct-1DiNapoli: Former Pennellville Fire Chief Pleads Guilty
… is a crime, no matter the amount,” DiNapoli said. “I urge all fire protection providers to safeguard public … District Attorney Gregory Oakes. “With the assistance of the New York State Police, we were able to hold Mr. Royal … case is a great example of the positive impact we can have when agencies work together on the public's behalf.” Royal, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-former-pennellville-fire-chief-pleads-guiltyNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Federal Tax Reform
… state and local budgets. Given the rush to judgement, it is hard to conclude that the members of Congress voting for … to push a flawed piece of legislation over the finish line is not a legislative victory for taxpayers." … Both houses of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-federal-tax-reformState Agencies Bulletin No. 2167
… Plan checkbox in Box 13 of Form W-2 must be checked for most employees and left unchecked for others. Affected Employees: Employees receiving a 2023 Form W-2 are affected. Background: Internal Revenue … by the plan even if the individual elects not to join or does not contribute to the plan. IRS Regulations require the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2167-retirement-plan-checkbox-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-tax-year-2023State Agencies Bulletin No. 2084
… Plan checkbox in Box 13 of Form W-2 must be checked for most employees and left unchecked for others. Affected Employees Employees receiving a 2022 Form W-2 are affected. Background Internal Revenue … by the plan even if the individual elects not to join or does not contribute to the plan. IRS Regulations require the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2084-retirement-plan-checkbox-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-tax-year-2022State Agencies Bulletin No. 2276
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to explain why the Retirement Plan checkbox in Box 13 of … Plan checkbox in Box 13 be checked for every employee who is either: Covered* by an employer provided retirement … plan, any individual that is eligible to join the plan is considered covered by the plan even if the individual elects …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2276-retirement-plan-checkbox-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-tax-year-2024Social Security – Federal Funding and New York
… 2023, 3.8 million individuals in New York received Social Security benefits totaling more than $6.8 billion for the … each of three counties: Queens, Kings and Suffolk. Social Security Benefits Paid and Number of Beneficiaries: New York, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/social-securityCity of Yonkers - Budget Review (B23-6-6)
The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year are reasonable.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/yonkers-city-b24-6-6.pdfMetropolitan Transportation Authority: The Cost of Judgments and Claims - June 2008
Over the past 12 years, the three largest operating agencies of the MTA paid out more than $1.1 billion on 86,875 claims for personal injury or property damage.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-2-2009.pdfPandemic Impacts on NYC Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Priorities
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed priorities for governments across the country, including New York City’s. This report examines how the City’s spending priorities shifted during the pandemic.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-15-2023.pdfIndependent Oversight: OSC's Contract Review Safeguards Public Funds, May 2022
The recent Enacted State Budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23 allowed at least $11 billion in spending without a competitive process or the benefit of an OSC review.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/osc-contract-review.pdfReport on Local Governments FYE 2019
This Report on Local Governments provides a summary analysis of the financial state of the local governments outside of New York City for local fiscal years ending in 2019.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/report-on-local-governments-fye-2019.pdfPatient Safety Center Activities and Handling of Revenues (2019-S-15)
To determine whether the Department of Health is meeting the goals and objectives of the Patient Safety Center and is collecting and utilizing designated revenue for that purpose.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s15.pdfCity of Yonkers - Budget Review (B21-6-7)
The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year are reasonable.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/yonkers-budget-review-b21-6-7.pdfRockland County – Budget Review (B21-6-12)
The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the County’s proposed budget for the 2022 fiscal year are reasonable.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/rockland-county-budget-review-b21-6-12.pdfTown of East Hampton - Budget Review (B21-7-11)
The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Town’s tentative budget for the 2022 fiscal year are reasonable.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/east-hampton-budget-review-b21-7-11.pdfCity of Troy – Budget Review (B21-5-10)
The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2021 fiscal year are reasonable.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/troy-budget-review-b21-5-10.pdfSex Offender Registration - Mount Vernon City Police Department (S9-14-20)
Determine if local law enforcement agencies (Departments) took action to help enforce the State’s Sex Offender Registration Act (SORA) for the period January 1, 2008 through January 22, 2014.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2014/pdf/mount-vernon-city-police-s9-14-20.pdf