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Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea and Sentencing of Robert Wiesner in Bid-Rigging Case
… of Robert Wiesner, the former Security Director for the Monroe County Water Authority, for working with others to rig … for a multi-million dollar public works contract in Monroe County. Wiesner today entered a guilty plea before The Honorable Dennis M. Kehoe in Monroe County Court to the class “E” felony charge of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-and-sentencing-robert-wiesner-bid-riggingDiNapoli: Son Left Father’s Body in Morgue to Steal His Pension and Social Security Payments
… to his arrest. “Mr. Bunn left his deceased father’s body unclaimed at the Nassau County morgue for more than a year so … partnership and continued commitment to protecting public funds.” “My office is committed to investigating this type of … of James Bunn – who died on February 24, 2010 – remained unclaimed by his son at the Nassau County Medical Examiner’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-son-left-fathers-body-morgue-steal-his-pension-and-social-security-paymentsDiNapoli: People With Disabilities in New York City Have Higher Unemployment Rates and Lower Incomes
… People with disabilities in New York City face the same challenges as those elsewhere in the nation, including obstacles to employment, higher rates of poverty and lower earnings … People with disabilities in New York City face the same challenges as those elsewhere …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-people-disabilities-new-york-city-have-higher-unemployment-rates-and-lower-incomesTax Exemption Administration In the Towns of Babylon, Brookhaven, Huntington, Islip and Smithtown (2019MR-1)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether town assessors in Suffolk County are properly administering select real … Determine whether town assessors in Suffolk County are properly administering select real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2019/09/20/tax-exemption-administration-towns-babylon-brookhaven-huntington-islipDiNapoli: NYC Finances Stabilizing With Drop in Costs for Asylum Seekers and Resilient Tax Revenue
… is expected to continue in the current year and may accelerate if federal immigration policy becomes more … levels and the city has made significant progress to accelerate recruitment efforts, but some agency divisions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-nyc-finances-stabilizing-drop-costs-asylum-seekers-and-resilient-tax-revenueEnroll in the VendRep System
… To begin filing or reviewing a Vendor Responsibility … you don’t have a NYS Vendor ID, contact the OSC Helpdesk to request one. How to get started: Go to our Online Services Portal Select … To begin filing or reviewing a Vendor Responsibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/enroll-vendrep-systemWindows Domain Administration and Management (2022-S-19)
To determine whether ITS has security controls in place to ensure appropriate management and monitoring of its Active Directory environment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22s19.pdfEnvironmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Strategy Report
We consider environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors in our investment process because they can influence both risks and returns.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/pdf/esg-strategy-report.pdfLocal Sales Tax Sharing in New York State
… is an interactive visualization that includes a thematic map highlighting the share of sales tax revenue that counties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/local-sales-tax-sharing-new-york-stateDiNapoli: Former Fire Company Treasurer Charged in $20,000 Theft
… Citizens Hose Fire Company official was charged today with grand larceny in the third degree after allegedly … said. "Thanks to my investigators and auditors working with the Sheriff's office, her crimes have been exposed. This … at the Sheriff's Office have a great working relationship with the New York State Comptroller's Office and have worked …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-former-fire-company-treasurer-charged-20000-theftDiNapoli: Alexandria Clerk Charged In Theft of Town Fees
… a public servant by allegedly pocketing fees paid by her neighbors,” DiNapoli said. “Hopefully, her arrest will deter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-alexandria-clerk-charged-theft-town-feesThe Concerning Growth of Hate Crime in New York State
New York State has seen a surge in hate crimes over the last five years with 1,089 reported instances in 2023, marking the highest number since data collection and annual reporting were mandated by New York’s Hates Crimes Act of 2000.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/concerning-growth-of-hate-crimes-nys.pdfApproved State Contracts and Payments
… Assessment program. $650,000 with Serviam Construction LLC for pond enclosures, Bath Fish Hatchery, Steuben County. … Monroe County, including $3.8 million to The Wesson Group LLC. $654,000 to replace a campground shower building at … Corporation to acquire vacant and underutilized properties and to conduct planning, environmental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/approved-state-contracts-and-paymentsFailing To Adhere to Policy and Proper Procedures – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… these requirements. Your policy should specifically state what will occur in the case of improper claims for travel and … Your policy should specifically state what will occur in the case of improper claims for travel and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/failing-adhere-policy-and-proper-proceduresTown of Canton - Compensation and Benefits (2018M-159)
… with the advertised salary in the public hearing notice for the preliminary budget and that any increases … referendum requirements. Set the salary or hourly wage of all officers and employees. Implement procedures to ensure … our comments on issues raised in the Town’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/10/town-canton-compensation-and-benefits-2018m-159Tuxedo Farms Local Development Corporation – Collections and Disbursements and Adherence to Bylaws (2021M-187)
… - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether collections and disbursements were in accordance with the sewer agreements and whether the Tuxedo Farms Local Development Corporation … (Board) adhered to its bylaws. Audit Results Collections and disbursements were generally in accordance with the sewer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2021/12/22/tuxedo-farms-local-development-corporation-collections-andRegistration and Enforcement of Automotive Service, Sales, and Salvage Facilities (Follow-Up) (2018-F-25)
To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Registration and Enforcement of Automotive Service, Sales, and Salvage Facilities (2016-S-71).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-18f25.pdfOversight of Obesity and Diabetes Prevention Programs
… with the highest funding during SFY 2017-18: Creating Healthy Schools and Communities ($4,507,480) and Creating … not track the effect of outcome-based indicators (e.g., healthy nutrition posters, benches, bicycle racks) on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/17/oversight-obesity-and-diabetes-prevention-programsCollection and Use of Oil Spill Funds
… and collecting appropriate fees from petroleum storage facilities. Facilities with a total petroleum storage capacity of less than 400,000 gallons are registered … discrepancies we identified by periodically analyzing the facility data that it already collects. The Department’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/13/collection-and-use-oil-spill-fundsVehicle and Heavy Equipment Purchase Program (Follow-Up)
… initial report, issued on December 23, 2010 found that the Port Authority generally did not follow required procedures … of 75 items that were purchased for $8.2 million, the Port Authority provided documentation for only two items for $192,279. In addition, the Port Authority included funds for vehicle and equipment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/11/03/vehicle-and-heavy-equipment-purchase-program-follow