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DiNapoli: Central New York Economy Slowly Improving
… The Central New York economy is starting to rebound from the Great Recession … low cost of living, according to a profile of the region released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report, … The Central New York economy is starting to rebound from the Great Recession …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-central-new-york-economy-slowly-improvingFormer Treasurer of Patterson Volunteer Fire Department Pleads Guilty To Fraud and Tax Charges Arising From His Embezzlement of More Than $1.1 Million
… New York State Police, announced that ALBERT MELIN, the former treasurer of the Patterson Fire Department in … ceases to exist.” Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said: “Former treasurer Albert Melin was so brash that he wrote $1.1 … position will be held accountable for their actions. This former treasurer took money from the fire department where he …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/former-treasurer-patterson-volunteer-fire-department-pleads-guilty-fraud-and-tax-charges-arising-hisNew York’s Agriculture Industry: A Resilient Part of State and Local Economies
… $1 billion in wages according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Farming is especially important to the economies … Effect on New York Jobs, Workers and Communities While the data presented here do not represent a complete overview of … 56 hours weekly in 2024; hours worked above 52 hours in 2026; hours worked above 48 hours in 2028; hours worked above …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-agriculture-industry-resilient-part-state-and-local-economiesComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea by New Jersey Man Resolving Allegations of Theft of Over $78,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the … County Court. Fitzpatrick faces a maximum penalty of 2 and 1/3 to 7 years in prison. Fitzpatrick was originally … of $78,000 in pension benefits from the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System issued to his deceased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-new-jersey-man-resolving-allegations-theftNext Generation 911 Services
… will not function properly, particularly during natural disasters or other large-scale emergency events, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/04/next-generation-911-servicesUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-322
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to introduce a new Action Reason code to … receive a salary reconstruction due to the reintroduction of Longevity Steps for CSEA, Management Confidential (MC) and unrepresented employees of the Unified Court System beginning in April 2023 and to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-322-reintroduction-unified-court-system-csea-longevity-stepsMaximizing Incentives for Individuals With Disabilities
… Work (TTW) program to promote and place individuals with a disability in competitive employment. The audit covered the … 1 million working-age adults (ages 21–64) with a disability in New York State. The employment rate of working-age adults with a disability was 33% compared to 74% for working-age adults …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/30/maximizing-incentives-individuals-disabilitiesComplaint Processing
… referred to the New York City Police Department (NYPD) and other agencies and for truncated complaints, 1 and … action on civilian complaints filed against members of the NYPD. CCRB has jurisdiction over complaints that allege the … officials attributed long investigation times in part to NYPD’s delays in providing information or access to members …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/05/complaint-processingPrivacy and Security of Student Data
… with 2.4 million students. The Department is responsible for safeguarding its data and ensuring the confidentiality, … districts’ compliance with the notification requirements for data incidents. The Department did not provide sufficient … The Department has not completed a data classification for all the types of information it manages, processes, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/16/privacy-and-security-student-dataFacilitated Programs to Assist Small Businesses
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) … small businesses to assist them in obtaining funding for opening, operating, and expanding their businesses. The audit … wholesale, utility, and film production industries. The New York City Businesses Solutions Capital Access program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/04/10/facilitated-programs-assist-small-businessesVillage of Shoreham – Board Oversight and Justice Court (2017M-152)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Board’s oversight of financial operations and review the Court’s financial … The purpose of our audit was to review the Boards oversight of financial operations and review the Courts financial operations from August 1 2014 through May 31 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/04/09/village-shoreham-board-oversight-and-justice-court-2017m-152Rochester Prep Charter School 3 – IT Asset Management (2025M-36)
… (Board) contracted with a management company (Company) to provide management services. The contract states the … School’s procurement of IT assets and services integral to the School’s operation. The Company’s Regional … The Company contracts with a managed service provider to provide IT support and services to the School. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2025/08/29/rochester-prep-charter-school-3-it-asset-management-2025m-36Town of Hempstead Local Development Corporation – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-37-F)
… Corporation’s (THLDC’s) progress, as of June 2025, in implementing our recommendation in the audit report Town of Hempstead Local Development … – Project Approval and Oversight (2021M-37), released in September 2021. The audit determined that the Board of … Development Corporations THLDCs progress as of June 2025 in implementing our recommendation in the audit report Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2025/09/26/town-hempstead-local-development-corporation-audit-followGreenwood Lake Union Free School District – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-147-F)
… Greenwood Lake Union Free School District – Procurement and Claims Processing (2021M-147), released in December 2021. … that District officials did not always procure goods and services in a cost-effective manner or ensure claims were audited for accuracy and completeness. The audit included nine recommendations to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/18/greenwood-lake-union-free-school-district-audit-follow-2021m-147-fOtisco Fire District – Financial Activities (2025M-42)
… Objective Did the Otisco Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) and Treasurer ensure … is responsible for the general management and control of financial activities. The Treasurer serves as the … District had three bank accounts with a combined balance of approximately $500,000. Audit Summary We conducted an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/08/01/otisco-fire-district-financial-activities-2025m-42Avoca Central School District – Procurement (2025M-29)
… procurements in accordance with statutory requirements and District policies? Audit Period July 1, 2022 – February … of the taxpayers. One method for ensuring that goods and services are acquired in a cost-effective manner is to … Law (GML), requests for proposals (RFPs) or written and verbal quotes, a well-planned solicitation effort is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/13/avoca-central-school-district-procurement-2025m-29School Districts – Lead in Water: Testing and Reporting (2025-MS-2)
… following municipalities: Bayport Blue Point Union Free School District , Chazy Union Free School District , Cheektowaga-Maryvale Union Free School … York State NYS Department of Healths DOH Lead Testing in School Drinking Water Guidance Manual DOH guidance we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/12/31/school-districts-lead-water-testing-and-reporting-2025-ms-2DiNapoli: Chipotle Needs to Address Concerns Over Racial Equity and Inclusion
… the U.S. Court of Appeals allowed a collective action lawsuit alleging unpaid overtime claims to proceed against …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-chipotle-needs-address-concerns-over-racial-equity-and-inclusionNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street's 2020 Bonuses Rose Amid Volatility
… The average bonus paid to employees in New York City’s securities industry grew by 10 percent in 2020 to $184,000, in line with the city’s most recent 9.9 percent projection, likely allowing the city to meet or exceed its income tax revenue projections in … The average bonus paid to employees in New York Citys securities industry grew by 10 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-streets-2020-bonuses-rose-amid-volatilityDiNapoli Takes Action to Hold Corporate America Accountable for Failing to Address Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
… meet the Fund’s expectations for board diversity and filed shareholder proposals calling on companies to address … throughout their entire workforce.” The Fund filed shareholder proposals on a range of diversity, equity and … executives accountable for their policies and practices. Shareholder Proposals EEO-1 Reporting Disclosure of federally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-takes-action-hold-corporate-america-accountable-failing-address-diversity-equity-and