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DiNapoli: Audit Recommends Improvements in Services for Survivors of Human Trafficking
… legal services, but better monitoring of social services offices and service providers by OTDA, along with better data … victims to local Department of Social Services (DSS) offices for public benefits or providers, often nonprofits, … human trafficking survivors, 64% were referred to DSS offices and 36% were referred to area service providers. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-audit-recommends-improvements-services-survivors-human-traffickingState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… small businesses or for-profit independent arts and cultural organizations impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic that … federal COVID-19 support. ESD awarded the entirety of the $760 million allocated for small businesses to 40,842 … percentage of the total dollars spent. State Education Department (Preschool Special Education Audit Initiative) – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: Cyberattack Complaints in New York Rise 53%
… appointed a state chief cyber officer to lead cross-agency efforts to combat cyber threats and improve the … leads a newly created Joint Security Operations Center, a multi-agency cybersecurity coordination hub linking New York state, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/cyberattack-complaints-in-new-york-rise-53-percentDiNapoli: Nearly 1 in 3 Students Were Chronically Absent From School
… reasons. New York state excludes suspensions and extended medical absences from the state’s chronic absenteeism … public and charter schools were forced to quickly shift to remote learning when the pandemic affected daily life in … these school districts continued to utilize a mixture of remote, in-person and hybrid formats: 61% of students were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-nearly-1-3-students-were-chronically-absent-schoolDiNapoli: State Must Consider Pros and Cons of Gaming Revenues, Problem Gambling
… the industry in the state that calls for improvements in finding an appropriate balance between reliance on revenue … the industry in the state that calls for improvements in finding an appropriate balance between reliance on revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-state-must-consider-pros-and-cons-gaming-revenues-problem-gamblingFiscal Year Earnings and Prior Years’ Adjustments
… Review the earnings reported from April 1, 2025–March 31, 2026 (we send a reminder in April to contacts with the … Role); and Submit adjustments for any errors by May 31, 2026 ( adjustments must be submitted for the appropriate … previous fiscal year must have been submitted by March 31, 2026 to be included in the upcoming annual invoice. For the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/fiscal-year-earnings-and-prior-years-adjustmentsDiNapoli: State Medicaid Needs to Stop Paying Bills That Federally Funded Plans Should Cover
… to enroll. The 3,780 individuals will need to first renew their Medicaid coverage as part of the state’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-state-medicaid-needs-stop-paying-bills-federally-funded-plans-should-coverDiNapoli: NYC Immigrant Workforce Below 2015 Peak
… The size of New York City’s immigrant workforce was flat over nearly a decade, according to a new report from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Through 2023, … The size of New York Citys immigrant workforce was flat over nearly a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-nyc-immigrant-workforce-below-2015-peakDiNapoli: Gen Z and Young Millennials in New York Struggle With Economic, Affordability Challenges
… New York’s young adults — some members of Generation Z (born … the state’s young workforce is a critical component of New York’s prospects for its long-term economic growth and … to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey. However, New York saw a 1.9% decline in this age group over the past …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-gen-z-and-young-millennials-new-york-struggle-economic-affordability-challengesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… of metered water and the budgeted overtime funding for police of $1.1 million is likely underestimated by a total of … were posted to the city’s website. Town of Vestal – Former Police Chief’s Separation Agreement (Broome County) Town officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… classes, chaperoning and sports scorekeeping. Time sheets for 13 employees were not adequately supported to … Lake Union Free School District’s progress, as of February 2025, in implementing recommendations from a prior audit, … City School District’s progress, as of February/March 2025, in implementing recommendations from a prior audit, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0DiNapoli: Problems Caused by Outdated System Left State's Unemployment Insurance Program Vulnerable to Fraud
… The state Department of Labor’s (DOL) failure to replace its long-troubled Unemployment Insurance (UI) system and ad hoc workarounds to compensate for the old system weakened oversight and ultimately contributed to an estimated billions of dollars in improper payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-problems-caused-outdated-system-left-states-unemployment-insurance-program-vulnerable-fraudUpdate on New York’s Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund: Challenges Continue
… and prevent New York businesses from growing to the full extent of their capacity. Endnotes 1 U.S. Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/update-new-yorks-unemployment-insurance-trust-fund-challenges-continueExamples – Article 14 Benefits
… begins prior to his or her early retirement age of 61). If you defer filing for your vested retirement benefit until you have or would have had 22 years and one month of … for escalation. Learn more about escalation. When you turn 62, the benefit is further reduced by 50 percent of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/examplesDiNapoli: Contractor Sentenced in Federal Court for Defrauding State of Over $360,000
… a joint investigation by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and U.S. Attorney for the Southern District Preet … total of $721,112 in restitution and criminal forfeiture. “Joseph Junkovic took taxpayer dollars meant to screen … by filing a complaint online at [email protected].ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-contractor-sentenced-federal-court-defrauding-state-over-360000DiNapoli: Former Pulaski Assistant Village Clerk Charged in Theft of Fees
… Pulaski PD, to protect taxpayers." Pulaski Police Chief Michael J. Martin said, "I would like to thank Comptroller … Division of Investigations, 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. Review prior cases at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-former-pulaski-assistant-village-clerk-charged-theft-feesComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… audits of the Johnson City Central School District , Kings Park Central School District , Menands Union Free … funding reserves or for the planned use of fund balance. Kings Park Central S chool District – Fuel Inventory (Suffolk … audits of the Johnson City Central School District Kings Park Central School District Menands Union Free School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsGeddes Town Clerk Charged in $30K Swindle
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Onondaga … scam. We will continue to work with law enforcement across New York to protect taxpayers’ money.” “Protecting taxpayer … "My office has always had a strong relationship with the New York State Comptroller’s Office. Comptroller DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/geddes-town-clerk-charged-30k-swindleFormer Bronx Youth Director Pleads Guilty
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Bronx District … the 1980s--received a federal grant, administered by the New York State Education Department, for more than $2.7 … inappropriate or undocumented expenses, including a home theater. Ultimately, the grant was revoked. The Bronx DA's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/former-bronx-youth-director-pleads-guiltyDo We have Your Money? $230 Million Returned to New York State Residents This Year
… 11 10:00am-6:00pm July 12 10:00am-5:00pm Corn Hill Arts Festival 11 Atkinson Street Rochester, New York Monroe … York July 18 10:00am-6:00pm July 19 10:00am-5:30pm Oatka Festival Trigon Park Wolcott Street Leroy, New York Genesee … July 26 11:00am-5:00pm Great American Irish Festival Herkimer County Fairgrounds 198 Cemetery Street …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/do-we-have-your-money-230-million-returned-new-york-state-residents-year