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Corrupt Orange County IDA Officials Ordered to Repay Over $1 Million
… and concealing conflicts of interest, were sentenced today to pay more than $1 million in restitution. Comptroller DiNapoli and D.A. Hoovler today also released a report detailing the defendants’ crimes … governance. Cozzolino, Villasuso and Diana were sentenced today in front of Judge Robert Prisco in Orange County Court. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/corrupt-orange-county-ida-officials-ordered-repay-over-1-millionNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 30, 2021)
… total employment. Jobs within this sector have low average annual wages. Fortunately, since May 2020, the leisure and … national average of 6.2 percent. Strong General Obligation Bond Performance Saves Taxpayer Dollars New York State … (bps) below the benchmark Municipal Market Data (MMD) index. This was significantly better than other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-march-30-2021DiNapoli: New York City Job Growth Continues to Set Records
… New York City has added more than 900,000 jobs over the past … and its 24 percent rate of growth outpaced the nation and New York state, according a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York City’s unemployment rate is at a historic low and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-new-york-city-job-growth-continues-set-recordsDiNapoli Proposes Reforms to Bolster State's Rainy Day Reserves
… still lags behind other states when it comes to its rainy day reserves, according to a report released today by New … strain on our budget.” The state’s two statutory rainy day reserve funds, the Tax Stabilization Reserve Fund (TSRF) and the Rainy Day Reserve Fund (RDRF), together held just over $2 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-proposes-reforms-bolster-states-rainy-day-reservesTransformation of the MTA
… plan for implementing Transformation with completion dates and the savings to be achieved. We also determined … identified the tasks to be completed and included specific dates and cost savings. The six departments we reviewed were … have a detailed working plan that includes specific dates, activities, and cost savings. Ensure that future …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/08/08/transformation-mtaUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Orthopedic Associates of Long Island
… December 31, 2014. Background The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides health insurance coverage to active and retired State, participating … will result in United making an excessive payment on the claim. Our audit focused on claims submitted to United by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-orthopedic-associates-long-islandUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Dr. John Gomes
… with United to process and pay medical claims for services provided to Empire Plan members. United contracts … at rates established by United, to furnish medical services to Empire Plan members. United pays these … Members pay a nominal co-payment to the participating provider for the services rendered. Members may also choose …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-dr-john-gomesSUNY Bulletin No. SU-365
… of the NonLeap Year Factor Change for Fiscal Year 20242025 for SUNY CAL and CYF Employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-365-non-leap-year-factor-change-fiscal-year-2024-2025-suny-calJohnstown City School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-15)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Did Johnstown City School District (District) officials identify, report and implement needed remediation to reduce … Period July 1, 2019 – September 30, 2024 Understanding the Program Lead is a metal that was commonly used in … District officials did not properly identify report or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/johnstown-city-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-15Syracuse City School District – Information Technology (2025M-129)
… Audit Period July 1, 2024 – May 16, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area School district officials must manage network … for attackers and other unauthorized individuals, and the lack of a contingency plan can paralyze a school … accounts had not been logged into for at least five years. In addition, 15 of 33 nonstudent network user accounts (45 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2026/02/20/syracuse-city-school-district-information-technology-2025m-129State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Union Free School District – Leave Accruals (Suffolk County) District officials did not properly account for leave … Technology (IT) Assets and Network Access (Herkimer County) District officials did not maintain appropriate IT … – Network and Financial Software Access Controls (Monroe County) School officials did not ensure that network …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… inventory is depleted. Town of Lockport – Building Permit Fee Collections (Niagara County) The inspector did not properly manage permit fee collections by not always applying the board-approved permit fee and not maintaining accurate records. As a result, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli Calls for Transparency From Companies Regarding Affordability Concerns
… denial of health care coverage. As an investor, we need to know how companies in the Fund’s portfolio are … Pricing DiNapoli filed shareholder proposals requesting a surveillance pricing transparency report with credit card … price was set by an algorithm using their personal data. ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ In January, DiNapoli wrote to PayPal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-calls-transparency-companies-regarding-affordability-concernsDiNapoli: NYC Pre-K Special Education Provider Claimed Nearly $3 Million In Ineligible Expenses
… A Brooklyn preschool special education provider, Yeled v’Yalda Early Childhood Center, claimed nearly $3 million in ineligible expenses for reimbursement, according to an … “We have found too many schools that fall short of state education requirements, which is why we are auditing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-nyc-pre-k-special-education-provider-claimed-nearly-3-million-ineligible-expensesDiNapoli: NYRA's Future Uncertain
… of Video Lottery Terminal (VLT) revenue from Resorts World New York City Casino is directed to NYRA for enhanced … NYRA received about $318 million in VLT revenue. Of this amount, about $68 million was dedicated to general NYRA … accounting or other authoritative justification for this practice and DiNapoli’s auditors determined that without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-nyras-future-uncertainInvestors: Exxon Needs to Step Up on Climate Change
… (Fund), and the Church of England, called on ExxonMobil to agree to their request that the company address how it will be affected by worldwide efforts to adopt the … Fund and the Church of England called on ExxonMobil to agree to their request that the company address how it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/investors-exxon-needs-step-climate-changeDiNapoli: Local Sales Taxes Jump 49.2 Percent in Second Quarter
… compared to the same period last year, a dramatic increase from last year’s weak collections during the first wave of … their fiscal stability, but it will take time to recover from the strain caused by the COVID-19 pandemic,” said … shopping. Regionally, the percentage of taxable sales from marketplace and nexus vendors varied by county, as did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-local-sales-taxes-jump-49-point-2-percent-second-quarterDiNapoli Releases Dashboard Tracking Federal Covid Funding and State Relief Programs
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the launch of his new online tool to monitor spending of federal … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced today the launch of his new online tool to monitor spending of federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-releases-dashboard-tracking-federal-covid-funding-and-state-relief-programsDiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Services for Vulnerable Adults
… arrangement, money management advice, meal deliveries or counseling. The provider also decides if the situation is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-services-vulnerable-adultsDiNapoli: NYC Financial Plan Improved From June
… savings of $1.1 billion by the end of the plan period (FY 2026), but this will not be enough to counter an increase in … to larger budget gaps in FY 2025 ($4.6 billion) and FY 2026 ($5.9 billion) than estimated in June. Certain PEG … Plan Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-nyc-financial-plan-improved-june