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DiNapoli: Prior Justice Clerk Sentenced in $63,000 Theft of Court Fines
… The former Ellery Justice Court Clerk, who was fired for stealing court fines, was sentenced today to five … The former Ellery Justice Court Clerk who was fired for stealing court fines was sentenced today to five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-prior-justice-clerk-sentenced-63000-theft-court-finesCVS Caremark – Effectiveness of CVS Caremark Audits of the Empire Plan Prescription Drug Program
… and remitted all recoveries owed to the Department of Civil Service Civil Service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/02/cvs-caremark-effectiveness-cvs-caremark-audits-empire-plan-prescription-drug-programDiNapoli: ESD Falls Short in Evaluation of Nearly $2 Billion of Economic Development Programs
… Empire State Development (ESD), the public authority responsible for administering many of New York state’s economic development programs, has failed to fully evaluate most of … Empire State Development ESD the public authority responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-esd-falls-short-evaluation-nearly-2-billion-economic-development-programsOpinion 97-16
… computer-based research undertaken in connection with the case. Section 722 of the County Law requires the governing … or compensation applied for or received in the same case from any other source. No counsel assigned hereunder … computerbased research undertaken in connection with the case …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-16State Agencies Bulletin No. 1450
… for Tier 5 Employee Retirement System (ERS) members for calendar year 2016 is $17,910.78. Background In accordance … effective January 1, 2010. This amount increases each calendar year thereafter by three percent. The overtime … for Tier 5 ERS members as follows: ERS Overtime Limit by Calendar Year Year Overtime Limit 2016 $17,910.78 2017 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1450-tier-5-pensionable-overtime-earnings-limit-calendar-year-2016-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1534
… agencies that the pensionable overtime earnings limit for Tier 5 Employee Retirement System (ERS) members for calendar year 2017 is $18,448.11. Background In … thereafter by three percent. The overtime earnings limit for 2017, 2018, and 2019 have been calculated by the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1534-tier-5-pensionable-overtime-earnings-limit-calendar-year-2017-employeesAccountability and Surplussing of Vehicles
… Developmental Disabilities Services Offices (DDSOs): Metro NY (the Bronx and Manhattan), Brooklyn, Bernard M. Fineson (Queens), and Staten Island. Per OPWDD and information obtained from the Office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/08/15/accountability-and-surplussing-vehiclesNortheastern Clinton Central School District – Transportation State Aid (2024M-47)
… Central School District (District) officials applied for all applicable transportation State aid (transportation aid) for new bus acquisitions. Key Findings District officials did not … Clinton Central School District District officials applied for all applicable transportation State aid transportation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/08/16/northeastern-clinton-central-school-district-transportation-state-aidTown of Erin– Inappropriate Highway Purchases (2014M-16)
… September 10, 2013. Background The Town of Erin is located in Chemung County and has a population of approximately … Department operations. Seek reimbursement for the $68,501 in improper purchases made by the Highway Superintendent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/08/11/town-erin-inappropriate-highway-purchases-2014m-16Town of Lockport – Fuel Inventory (2025M-54)
… intended to provide. The Clerk did not ensure fuel card assignments were accurate and updated. As a result, fuel … way to identify questionable fuel usage and can help Town officials ensure that fuel is not used for other than Town … in the tanks to the amount in the fuel system would help officials detect potential leaks and confirm the fuel system …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/26/town-lockport-fuel-inventory-2025m-54NYS Common Retirement Fund Reports First Quarter Results
… mortgages (24.8 percent), private equity (9.2 percent), real estate and real assets (8.5 percent) and absolute return … plans in the nation. The Fund's fiscal year ends March 31. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-first-quarter-resultsDiNapoli: NYC Finances Continue To Benefit From Better Than Projected Revenue but Spending Pressures Remain
… and savings generated through initiatives launched in response to its financial challenges, but the continued … to ensure it’s prepared for any economic uncertainties.” In June, New York City adopted a balanced budget for fiscal … entering FY 2025, which threaten the budget balance in the coming years. The city’s surplus, which was $6.1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-finances-continue-benefit-better-projected-revenue-spending-pressures-remainDiNapoli Finds Subway Wait Times Got Worse from 2013 to 2014
… Straphangers are waiting longer for the next train to arrive than the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's … (MTA) reported numbers would have them believe, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … performance. Wait assessment measures the train's ability to meet goals for the length of time between trains. "The MTA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-finds-subway-wait-times-got-worse-2013-2014DiNapoli: Agriculture Report Reveals Economic Growth and Challenges Facing New York Farms
… New York cannot be overstated, both as an economic engine for their communities and an essential part of our food … includes an analysis of state programs and tax benefits for farmers. Among the Findings: New York has several … other categories. New York provides tax benefits for farms, saving farmers an estimated $254 million in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-ny-farmsOpinion 91-30
… Municipal Law, §800[4],[5]). A municipal officer or employee has an "interest" in any contract with the … of a corporation of which he or she is an officer, employee, director or stockholder (General Municipal Law, … An interest in a contract is prohibited if the officer or employee, individually or as a member of a board, has the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-30Manhasset Union Free School District – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2025M-45)
… purchase orders, meaning that purchase orders were issued after goods and services were received rather than approving … report must be prepared and provided to our office within 90 days, pursuant to Section 35 of the New York State General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/09/19/manhasset-union-free-school-district-non-payroll-disbursements-2025m-45DiNapoli: As NYC Budget Stabilizes, New Risks Emerge
… seekers, which will help balance its $116.9 billion FY 2026 budget, according to a report released today by State … account for just 6.4% ($7.4 billion) of the city’s FY 2026 operating budget, significantly more federal funding … In addition to the $2.34 billion in prepayments for FY 2026, the city added $2 billion in revenue and reduced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-nyc-budget-stabilizes-new-risks-emergeDiNapoli: Fiscal Stress Down Slightly in Villages
… districts . In April, scores for the 17 cities with non-calendar fiscal years will be released. In September, his office will release scores for calendar year municipalities, which includes all counties, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-down-slightly-villagesDiNapoli: Town of Bennington Audit Leads to Arrest
… today and details how Metz deposited portions of the missing funds back into town accounts using cash she claimed … in town hall. “It raises a red flag when we discover cash missing and suddenly the clerk is repaying the town,” said …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-town-bennington-audit-leads-arrestDiNapoli Releases State Cash Report
… Tax revenues of $3.9 billion in May were stronger than projected, with collections for the … said. “New York has also collected more than $1.5 billion in settlement dollars that are not yet appropriated. These … to stronger personal income tax (PIT) collections received in April with the filing of annual returns for the 2014 tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-releases-state-cash-report