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Corrupt Orange County IDA Officials Ordered to Repay Over $1 Million
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced that three former officials of the Orange County Industrial Development Agency (IDA), who … It is because of the joint work of our partnership with Orange County District Attorney Hoovler and the New Windsor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/corrupt-orange-county-ida-officials-ordered-repay-over-1-millionDiNapoli: Port Authority Falling Short of Compliance With Americans With Disabilities Act
… People with disabilities face challenges and limited access at some … by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The Americans with Disabilities Act says that people with disabilities should be able to participate in the same … People with disabilities face challenges and limited access at some …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-port-authority-falling-short-compliance-americans-disabilities-actState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… could not determine whether deposits were generally made in a timely manner. Auditors reviewed 29 deposits totaling … precluded them from determining whether deposits were made in a timely manner. Another 34 entries totaling approximately … have the correct form of payment (cash or check) listed in the collection records and 26 entries totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1Debt – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… State Ranks Second Highest in Outstanding Debt Nationwide At the end of SFY 2021-22, the State reported the following … It was sixth highest among all states in debt per capita. At the end of SFY 2021-22, State-Funded debt outstanding per … and overall spending levels. New York State Bond Ratings At the end of SFY 2021-22, the State’s general obligation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/debtVillage of Hudson Falls – Information Technology (2025M-10)
… adequately secure and protect information technology (IT) systems against unauthorized use, access and loss? Audit … through October 8, 2024 to observe physical security over IT assets at the Village. Understanding the Program Village … the police department, that may contain personal, private or sensitive information (PPSI). 1 If an IT system is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/04/25/village-hudson-falls-information-technology-2025m-10East Bloomfield Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-10)
… needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets? Audit Period July 1, 2019 – September 30, 2024 … Services (BOCES) to test potable (i.e., consumable) water for lead, report the results and implement necessary … to reduce lead exposure in all potable water outlets as required by NYS Public Health Law and Department of Health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/11/east-bloomfield-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25New York League for Early Learning, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… the three fiscal years ended June 30, 2014. Background NYL is a New York-based not-for-profit organization authorized by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/29/new-york-league-early-learning-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOpinion 94-31
… Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there … AD2d 62, 611 NYS2d 962 lv den October 25, 1994). There is no "plain and clear" statutory, constitutional or common law … the year for the cash value thereof (see 1979 Opns St Comp No. 79-401, unreported). As to whether there is a "statutory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-31Controls Over Revocable Consents
… all structures requiring a revocable consent have one in place. Our audit covered the period from July 1, 2016 … rate. Fees charged are assessed using criteria delineated in Title 34, Chapter 7 of the Rules of the City of New York … consents reviewed (21 of 25). The Office was inconsistent in its application of the Rules and did not always apply the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/23/controls-over-revocable-consentsOpinion 2010-2
… pursuant to a competitive bidding process. Town Law § 215 (8) provides that separate boards of commissioners of … in excess of $1,000. Neither Town Law §§ 198 (12) (a) nor 215 (8), nor any other statute, however, requires that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-2Opinion 88-29
… or economic impropriety (see, e.g., Zagoreous v Conklin , 109 AD2d 281, 491 NYS2d 358; Matter of Tuxedo Conservation v … to the instant situation is Rose v Eichhorst , 42 NY2d 92, 396 NYS2d 837. In Rose , supra , a town board member … is within the statutory contemplation" of Article 18 (42 NY2d at p 97, 396 NYS2d at p 840). In rejecting the assertion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-29Payroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-007
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with … to return the form to a payroll officer for any agency where they are employed. The payroll officer will then make … record to paper check for any affected employee who does not have an election recorded in the Combine Direct …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-007-direct-deposit-record-changes-requiring-modificationsState Falls Short in Verifying if Companies Qualify for Tax Breaks Under Excelsior Program
… that many of the companies participating in the Excelsior Jobs Program met their obligations or even justify giving the … companies did not meet expectations to not verifying if jobs were full-time or part-time. ESD also could not produce evidence that several companies actually created jobs and did not simply shift jobs. “New York state gives …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-falls-short-verifying-if-companies-qualify-tax-breaks-under-excelsior-programState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… Town officials did not procure all goods and services in accordance with board policy and applicable statutory … cannot support that all goods and services were procured in the most cost-effective manner, which may have resulted in higher operational costs that would be passed onto …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0DiNapoli: Tax Collector Pleads Guilty After Faking Her Own Tax Payments
… Lawrence County Court, after an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli with St. Lawrence County … Rain and Sheriff Kevin Wells for their partnership on this case.” As part of her plea agreement, Sheppard resign … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.state.ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-tax-collector-pleads-guilty-after-faking-her-own-tax-paymentsSavings Programs: NY 529 and NY ABLE
… two savings programs with tax benefits that help pay for college or disability expenses: NY's 529 College Savings NY Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) … two savings programs with tax benefits that help pay for college or disability expenses NYs 529 College Savings and NY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/savingsCollection of Special Hauling and Divisible Load Overweight Permit Fees (Follow-Up)
… hauling permits are issued by both the Central Permits Bureau (Bureau) and the regional offices. In contrast, a divisible … Divisible load overweight permits are issued only by the Bureau. Collectively, these permits help ensure a safe and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/27/collection-special-hauling-and-divisible-load-overweight-permit-fees-followOpinion 90-60
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REFUSE AND GARBAGE -- Solid Waste Facility … inconsistent with General Municipal Law, §120-w. This is in reply to your request for our opinion concerning a … of participation evidencing a proportionate interest in future payments under a tax-exempt "lease" agreement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-60State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… $13 million has not been billed or collected from commercial casinos for oversight costs. The commission also … Department of Finance (DOF): Selected Controls Over the Property Tax Assessment Process (Follow-Up) (2019-F-30) An … two had been partially implemented. New York State Health Insurance Program: UnitedHealthcare: Out-of-Network Providers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2272
… introduce a new Agency AC230 Worksheet for completion of Form AC230, Worksheet for Paycheck Reversal. Affected … an overpayment are impacted by this bulletin. Background: Form AC230, Worksheet for Paycheck Reversal, is used to … the employee may be entitled to. Without submission of Form AC230, OSC has no proof that the employee is not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2272-process-changes-form-ac230-report-check-returned-refund-or-exchange