Search
City of Lockport – Budget Review (B24-1-8)
… City to issue debt to liquidate the accumulated deficits in the City’s general, water, sewer and refuse funds as of … the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget appear reasonable. We expect 2024 fire … overtime appropriations. The overtime appropriations in the proposed 2025 budget were reasonable. In October 2024, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/11/08/city-lockport-budget-review-b24-1-8DiNapoli: Queens Woman Sentenced to Probation and Pays Full Restitution for Stealing $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… A 38-year-old Queens woman today was sentenced to five years' probation and paid full restitution after … announced. The defendant, Deanna Hansen, pleaded guilty to felony grand larceny in June. “People who steal from the … Attorney David Soares for partnering with my office to protect the state retirement system.” Deanna Hansen’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-queens-woman-sentenced-probation-and-pays-full-restitution-stealing-85000-nys-pensionOperational Advisory No. 8
… Subject: State Check Outreach Guidance: Payees that receive State checks for … checks within one year of issuance will receive a State Check Outreach letter advising them to negotiate the check or request a replacement check from the issuing Agency. … State Check Outreach …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/8-state-check-outreachDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Drop Over 32 Percent in May
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in May fell 32.3 … year, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Sales tax collections for counties and cities in May totaled … is consumers’ online spending, now largely subject to the sales tax. Detail on this activity is not currently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-drop-over-32-percent-mayState Agencies Bulletin No. 2358
… to inform agencies of the June 2025 Increase to Jury Duty Daily Compensation. Affected Employees: Employees who are eligible to receive Jury Duty Daily Compensation pursuant to Judiciary Law Section 519. … 519 has been amended to provide an increase to Jury Duty Daily Compensation to $72 per day effective 06/08/2025 for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2358-june-2025-increase-jury-duty-daily-compensationStarpoint Central School District – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-101-F)
… Central School District’s (District’s) progress, as of May 2025, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report … and Application User Permissions (2022M-101), released in October 2022. The audit determined that District officials … Central School Districts Districts progress as of May 2025 in implementing our recommendations in the audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/09/05/starpoint-central-school-district-audit-follow-2022m-101-fSustainable Investments and Climate Solutions Program
… In June of 2019, Comptroller DiNapoli released a Climate … sustainable investment and climate-related themes. In 2023, the Fund increased its SICS target to $40 billion … the next decade. To date, the Fund has made commitments in renewable and clean energy, climate index funds, green …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/sustainable-investments-and-climate-solutions-programLow Income Home Energy Assistance Program – Federal Funding and New York
… The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, commonly referred to as HEAP, is … for equipment repair or replacement and for maintenance, energy efficiency services, carbon monoxide detectors, … The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program commonly referred to as HEAP is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/low-income-home-energy-assistance-programNYS Common Retirement Fund Contacts
… at Bank of America, Barclays Capital, Lehman Brothers and JP Morgan. Ms. Titarchuk has an extensive background in … sales trader at various investment banks including JP Morgan, Barclays, and Jefferies. Nav holds a Master’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/resources/nys-common-retirement-fund-contactsProfessional Development - Auditors
… At the Office of the State Comptroller, we are committed to maintaining a positive image of … certifications and advanced degrees. Many of our auditors are Certified Public Accountants, Certified Internal … the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. Our auditors are actively involved in these organizations and many hold …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/jobs/professional-development-auditorsCity of Glens Falls – Financial Condition (2013M-150)
… needs of each fund. Officials are working along with a management company to ensure the Center is an active venue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/08/02/city-glens-falls-financial-condition-2013m-150CVS Health – Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service
… determine if CVS Health invoiced and remitted commercial rebate revenue related to Empire Plan drug utilization in accordance with its contract with the Department of Civil Service. Our audit covered the period … in commercial drug rebates. Key Findings We reviewed the rebate revenue generated from agreements with six drug …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/28/cvs-health-accuracy-drug-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civil-serviceProtection of Child Performers (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Protection of Child Performers ( 2016-S-70 ). Background The Department of … of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report Protection of Child Performers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/protection-child-performers-followCollection 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-followGeddes Town Clerk Charged in $30K Swindle
… District Attorney William J. Fitzpatrick announced the arrest today of Geddes Account Clerk Shannon Carhart for … District Attorney William J Fitzpatrick announced the arrest today of Geddes Account Clerk Shannon Carhart for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/geddes-town-clerk-charged-30k-swindleLe Roy Fire Department Inc. – Oversight of Fire Department Finances (2014M-025)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over the Department’s financial … Fire Department, Inc. provides fire protection services to the Village and Town of Le Roy in Genesee County. The … internal controls over cash receipts and disbursements to ensure that Department moneys were safeguarded. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/06/le-roy-fire-department-inc-oversight-fire-department-finances-2014m-025Former Bronx Youth Director Pleads Guilty
… the guilty plea of Earnestine Russell to grand larceny in the third degree for stealing grant money from a state-administered, federally-funded grant to support … middle school children. Russell was sentenced to one year in jail and must pay back $61,098. According to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/former-bronx-youth-director-pleads-guiltyNursing Home Surveillance (Follow-Up)
… (Department) oversees nursing home facilities in New York State through its Division of Nursing Homes and Intermediate … for ensuring that nursing homes comply with federal and State regulations, which establish standards that govern … operation. Our initial audit report, which was issued on February 19, 2016, examined whether the Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/08/nursing-home-surveillance-followTuition Assistance Program – New York College of Health Professions
… Purpose To determine whether New York College of Health Professions complied with the Education Law … and the Commissioner of Education’s Rules and Regulations when certifying students for State financial aid. Background New York College of Health Professions (College of Health) was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/31/tuition-assistance-program-new-york-college-health-professionsExamination of Center for Economic Growth, Inc.
… of our examination was to determine if the Center for Economic Growth, Inc.’s (CEG) claims for grant funds and associated matching expenses, reporting … and conditions of contract C110087. Background The claims for payment we examined were for CEG’s activities under the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/14/examination-center-economic-growth-inc