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Public School Safety – Incident Reporting and Unauthorized Student Departures
… New York City Department of Education (DoE) is the largest school district in the country and serves about 1.1 million … of those students, teachers, visitors, and staff is a high priority for DoE and for government policymakers. New … Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) requires public school districts to collect data on violent and disruptive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/29/public-school-safety-incident-reporting-and-unauthorized-student-departuresDiNapoli: Troy Housing Authority IT Worker Arrested for Secretly Running Private Business on Housing Authority Time
… and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced the arrest of a former Troy Housing Authority … County DA Donnelly and State Police Superintendent James for their partnership in safeguarding the public’s … those who abuse the public trust are held accountable,” James said . “This case underscores our shared commitment to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-troy-housing-authority-it-worker-arrested-secretly-running-private-business-housingDiNapoli Appoints Senior Budget and Policy Staff
… and Communications at the Citizens Budget Commission (CBC), where she oversaw the organization’s research, … of NYC studies and held several research positions at CBC. She has served as an adjunct lecturer and taught a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-appoints-senior-budget-and-policy-staffDiNapoli: New York City Budget Surplus on Pace to Grow Another $2.4 Billion from April Projections
… programs, including significant vacancy reductions since June 2021. These unanticipated resources have enabled the … bargaining round. The city has budgeted $495 million by FY 2026 for the additional anticipated labor costs. The city’s … decreased slightly from an average of nearly $4 billion in June 2021 to an average of $3.7 billion in the April Plan and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-new-york-city-budget-surplus-pace-grow-another-24-billion-april-projectionsCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Follow-Up)
… With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Report 2019-S-16 ). About the Program State government entities possess … to be in full compliance by December 2019. As of June 16, 2021, there were over 5,280 data items on Open Data. Open … 14, 2013 and had 22 data items on Open Data as of June 16, 2021. We issued our initial audit report on April 8, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/18/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-followSee if any of NY's $12.5 Billion in Unclaimed Funds is Yours at Upcoming Statewide Events
… back.” Representatives from DiNapoli’s office will be on site at the events listed below to help New Yorkers find out if they are owed money. New Yorkers may also check for unclaimed funds at www.osc.state.ny.us or by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/see-if-any-nys-125-billion-unclaimed-funds-yours-upcoming-statewide-eventsFormer Chief of Briarcliff Manor Fire Department Sentenced to 12 Months in Prison for Embezzling More Than $120,000
… today by U.S. District Judge Cathy Seibel to 12 months in prison for charges arising out of his embezzlement of more … funds, which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison. In addition to the prison sentence, Garcia, 51, of Ossining, NY, was sentenced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/former-chief-briarcliff-manor-fire-department-sentenced-12-months-prison-embezzling-more-120000Filing Requirements – World Trade Center Presumption
… , we strongly encourage you to file an Application for World Trade Center Notice (RS6047-N) by September 11, … disability benefit now, you must file an Application for World Trade Center Accidental Disability Presumption … already done so, you must still file an Application for World Trade Center Notice (RS6047-N) on or before September …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/world-trade-center/filing-requirementsNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Still Above 1 Million After losing more than 1.9 million jobs in March and April, New York State saw steady gains, averaging over 174,000 jobs in each of the following five months. That progress … perspective, New York City lost approximately 938,000 jobs in March and April, almost half the statewide total. As …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-december-2-2020Bradford Fire Co. Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… Sherry Hamilton. She was charged with grand larceny in the third degree, a class D felony, after an audit and … uncovered that Hamilton misappropriated more than $8,000 in fire company funds by allegedly taking “advance” payments … was issued an appearance ticket and will be arraigned in town of Bradford court on August 1. “Ms. Hamilton …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/bradford-fire-co-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsNYS Common Retirement Fund Reports Third Quarter Results
… percent for the three-month period ending Dec. 31, 2019, with an estimated value of $225.9 billion, according to New … public equities. The remaining Fund assets by allocation are invested in cash, bonds and mortgages (23.9 percent), … and opportunistic alternatives (3.5 percent). The Fund’s funded ratio of 96.1 percent is one of the strongest in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-third-quarter-resultsCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data)
… of EO 95; however, certain aspects of the order have not been fully addressed. There is limited assurance OGS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/08/compliance-executive-order-95-open-dataDiNapoli: Rural Counties Face Shortage of Health Professionals
… Primary Care Health Professional Shortage Areas (HP Shortage Area) who are underserved (23% of the rural … County. Ten of the sixteen rural counties have dental HP Shortage Areas for the Medicaid eligible population with a … All of the rural counties are designated as mental health HP Shortage Areas either for the entire population, or for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-rural-counties-face-shortage-health-professionalsHamburg Recreation Worker Sentenced to Jail and Probation for Stealing $156K
… attendant was sentenced today to three months of weekends in jail and five years of probation for her theft of … DiNapoli said. “Now, thanks to the hard work of my office in partnership with District Attorney John Flynn, Ms. … embezzled money intended to support programs for children in her community. My office will continue to prosecute those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/hamburg-recreation-worker-sentenced-jail-and-probation-stealing-156kDiNapoli: Former Savona Mayor Charged With Defrauding the Village
… District Attorney Baker and Steuben County Sheriff Allard. An earlier State Comptroller’s audit found that Harrian also … data and information on 150,000 state contracts, visit Open Book New York . The easy-to-use website was created to … promote transparency in government and provide taxpayers with better access to financial data. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-former-savona-mayor-charged-defrauding-villageDiNapoli: Economic Snapshot Shows The Bronx Making Impressive Gains in Addressing Challenges
… proud of our economic growth and record low unemployment rates." "A renaissance in the Bronx is upon us – record low … Bronxite I am more proud than ever to call the Bronx my home and look forward to continuing to work with my … is not only strong, but continues to value community equity over profit." The Bronx was the only borough in New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-economic-snapshot-shows-bronx-making-impressive-gains-addressing-challengesRabbi Who Pleaded Guilty to Stealing $5 Million of Funds Intended for Special Needs Students Sentenced to Up to Three Years in Prison
… disabilities, has been sentenced to up to three years in prison for stealing $5 million in City and State funding … Court Justice Joseph Zayas to one to three years in state prison. Additionally, as part of his plea agreement, Hiller … Center has been sentenced to up to three years in prison for stealing $5 million in City and State funding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/rabbi-who-pleaded-guilty-stealing-5-million-funds-intended-special-needs-students-sentenced-threeFederal Employment Loss in NY in 2025 – Federal Funding and New York
… Bureau of Labor Statistics, Current Employment Statistics (CES). Federal employees are located in all parts of New York, … Adjusted Data Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, CES, State and Metro Area Employment, Hours and Earnings … in Federal Employees Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, CES, State and Metro Area Employment, Hours and Earnings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/federal-employment-loss-ny-2025DiNapoli: New York on Stronger Financial Footing
… New York state ended the 2013-14 fiscal year in the strongest … streams to attain balance. “After a tough few years, New York state is in better fiscal shape thanks to an … in this year’s budget. My concern continues to be for New York to achieve long-term structural budget balance. When …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-new-york-stronger-financial-footingDiNapoli: 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 checks to herself from the fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-former-morley-fire-company-treasurer-ordered-pay-50000-theft-public-funds