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Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea of Former Highway Superintendent in Public Corruption Case
… former Highway Superintendent for the Town of Erin, in a public corruption case involving the theft of more than … of products and equipment were for Burlew’s personal use or the use of a third person. According to his signed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-highway-superintendent-publicComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Atlanta, Ga Resident in Pension Fraud Case
… in the Third Degree, for stealing over $204,000 in state pension benefits issued to his deceased mother. As part of … in January 2016, Cook admitted to stealing $204,315.76 in pension benefits issued to his deceased mother, Yvonne … in March 2009. “Hiding the death of a loved one to steal pension benefits is not only shameful, it is crime," State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-atlanta-ga-resident-pension-fraud-caseAssociation for the Advancement of the Blind and Retarded – Options for People Through Services Program
… Purpose To determine whether payments made by the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) to the Association for the Advancement of Blind and Retarded (AABR) for the Options for People Through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/26/association-advancement-blind-and-retarded-options-people-through-services-programOvertime and Other Time and Attendance Matters Found in the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… Metro-North Railroad (Metro-North) used American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) funds efficiently and for … conductor was not at his assigned post when a train made a stop. Key Recommendations Monitor employees' time and … of overtime. Ensure the most efficient practices are in place and government funds are not wasted by paying …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/24/overtime-and-other-time-and-attendance-matters-found-use-certain-federal-funds-0DiNapoli: Lack of Transparency With School Districts' Financial Reports May Leave Taxpayers in the Dark
… However, auditors found that the original budgets posted online were missing required components in four districts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-lack-transparency-school-districts-financial-reports-may-leave-taxpayers-darkAudit of the Tuition Reimbursement Account for the Three Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2013
… Purpose To express an opinion on the fair presentation of the Financial Statements of the Tuition Reimbursement … schools violate the Education Law (Law) - but remain in operation - students who drop out are also eligible for a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/07/24/audit-tuition-reimbursement-account-three-fiscal-years-ended-march-31-2013DiNapoli: Former Morley Fire Company Treasurer Ordered to Pay $50,000 for Theft of Public Funds
… cash withdrawals at ATMs in the Del Lago Resort & Casino and the Turning Stone Resort Casino. She also wrote … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-former-morley-fire-company-treasurer-ordered-pay-50000-theft-public-fundsOvertime and Other Time and Attendance Matters Found in the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… they are only paid for overtime hours worked. Monitor the number of hours employees work consecutively without an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/24/overtime-and-other-time-and-attendance-matters-found-use-certain-federal-fundsWestern Suffolk Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Budget Transfers and Confirming Purchase Orders (2016M-218)
… component districts educate approximately 93,000 students in the western area of Suffolk County. BOCES is governed by a … Key Recommendations Ensure that budget transfers in excess of $25,000 are presented to the Board for approval …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/09/30/western-suffolk-board-cooperative-educational-services-budget-transfers-andDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Higher Than Updated Projections Through the First Half of the Year
… year,” DiNapoli said. “Continued job gains, wage growth, and easing inflation were all contributing factors to … tax receipts. However, global unrest, labor strikes, and a potential federal government shutdown could slow the … personal income tax (PIT) receipts totaled $26 billion and were $49 million below DOB’s updated financial plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-higher-updated-projections-through-first-half-yearDiNapoli: NYC Department of Education is Not Doing Enough to Prepare Students for Higher Education
… The NYC Department of Education (DOE) needs to step up its efforts to prepare students for their next … The audit found a significant number of students did not graduate on time and were not prepared for higher … in city school districts where large numbers of students do not graduate high school.” DOE considers students college …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nyc-department-education-not-doing-enough-prepare-students-higher-educationDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Through First Half of Fiscal Year Exceed Projections by $2.4 Billion
… half of State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23, exceeding the latest projections from the First Quarterly Update by $2.4 billion, according to the September … there are economic uncertainties and risks that may impact revenue in the months ahead. Bolstering rainy day reserve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-through-first-half-fiscal-year-exceed-projections-2-point-4-billionCayuga County – Security of Electronic Public Health Department Personal, Private and Sensitive Information (2022M-146)
Determine whether Cayuga County County officials ensured electronic data containing personal private and sensitive information PPSI on Countyowned Public Health Department Department devices was adequately protected from unauthorized access and use
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/12/02/cayuga-county-security-electronic-public-health-department-personal-private-andDiNapoli: Wall Street's 2024 First Half Profits of $23.2B Were 79.3% Higher Than Last Year
… of the job growth since 2019 came in 2022 when firms added 11,300 positions (6.3%). New York continues to be the … rate of any state at 40.5% (3,000 jobs added). The average salary for employees of New York City’s securities industry … will release his 2024 average bonus estimate in March 2025. State and City Tax Revenue The state depends more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-wall-streets-2024-first-half-profits-232b-were-793-higher-last-yearThousands of State Computers and Other IT Devices Unaccounted for or Stored With Lax Security
… The state’s Office of Information Technology Services’ (ITS) lax inventory … P. DiNapoli. “Information Technology Services needs to do a better job of keeping an accurate inventory of its … to records and agency staff, hindering the audit process. When information was eventually provided, it had been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/thousands-state-computers-and-other-it-devices-unaccounted-or-stored-lax-securityDiNapoli to Audit Hempstead IDA, Valley Stream School District in Wake of Controversial Development Project
… multiple requests his office received related to approval of the Green Acres Mall project in Hempstead. “The Green … Valley Stream Mayor Edwin Fare, have brought the concerns of their constituents to the attention of my office. As a result, our auditors determined there were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-audit-hempstead-ida-valley-stream-school-district-wake-controversial-development-projectComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … The district’s available fund balance has accumulated to more than 400 percent of the 2015 budgeted appropriations … funds as of the end of 2014 and it has no formal plan to use the money. The library maintains approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Champlain Joint Youth Program , Town of Colden , City of Corning , Franklinville Joint Fire District , City of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Business Owners in New York State
While New York exceeds the nation in the share of business owners that are female and minority-owned, they are underrepresented relative to their share of the population.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/business-owners-in-new-york-state.pdfBusiness Owners in New York State
While New York exceeds the nation in the share of business owners that are female and minority-owned, they are underrepresented relative to their share of the population.