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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Growth Slows
… growth since the end of the 2008-09 recession, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … the state grew by $439 million, or 3 percent, from 2013 to 2014. In 2013, the growth rate was 5.2 percent. New York’s … in monitoring their revenues and spending and be ready to tighten their belts should this slowdown continue.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-growth-slowsState Audit Finds Rochester Transportation Authority Incorrectly Administered Compensation Program
… the private vendor to determine if a more competitive rate is available; and Establish a contract between the authority …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/state-audit-finds-rochester-transportation-authority-incorrectly-administered-compensation-programDiNapoli: Facilities Using Radioactive Materials or Radiation Equipment in New York City Were Not Always Properly Inspected or Licensed
… inadvertent radiation exposure. Unfortunately, we found a number of troubling instances of lax supervision that create … of them. Of the remaining 51 hospitals, five did not have registration certificates for the current and the prior registration period, four had gaps in their registration …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-facilities-using-radioactive-materials-or-radiation-equipment-new-york-city-were-not-alwaysDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Cash, Drugs, Weapons Missing from Police Custody
… well as the village of Johnson City. “When seized property is missing, it can jeopardize the prosecution of criminal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-audit-reveals-cash-drugs-weapons-missing-police-custodyDiNapoli: State Contractor Failed to Pay Prevailing Wages
… actually worked and told employees to submit blank time sheets to be completed by management. Auditors believe that … this directive posted a total of 72 hours to time sheets for January 20, 2014 through February 14, 2014 and he faxed the time sheets to the COO. However, paystubs and payroll vendor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-state-contractor-failed-pay-prevailing-wagesComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… take steps to ensure the fleet available to each agency is the proper size and makeup to most efficiently meet agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDiNapoli, Erie Co. Da Keane and Erie Co. Sheriff Garcia: Former Erie County Deputy Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $320,000
… expanded the scope of the Erie County Comptroller’s inquiry and examined the period of Jan. 1, 2021 through June … that cash was deposited into McDougall’s personal bank account on several days the cash was not deposited into the county clerk’s bank account. DiNapoli’s auditors determined over $320,000 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-erie-co-da-keane-and-erie-co-sheriff-garcia-former-erie-county-deputy-clerk-pleads-guiltyOpinion 98-16
… "on or before" in connection with the payment of moneys is that the money must be paid immediately on the designated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-16DiNapoli: Pennsylvania Man Who Impersonated Deceased Father to Steal $194K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison
… Inspector General for the Social Security Administration Gail S. Ennis, the United States Postal Inspection Service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-pennsylvania-man-who-impersonated-deceased-father-steal-194k-nys-pension-and-social-securityDiNapoli: Town of Altona Official Misused $23,500
… my office continues to uncover instances such as this where local officials are taking advantage of lax financial … is included in the final audit report, which can be viewed here: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-town-altona-official-misused-23500DiNapoli: State Fiscal Year 2021-22 Tax Revenues $3.3 Billion Over Final Projections
… year. This includes $16.4 billion in the PTET (which is anticipated to be offset by reduced PIT revenue in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-fiscal-year-2021-22-tax-revenues-33-billion-over-final-projectionsDiNapoli: Former Prattsville Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Fraud of State Funds
… Supervisor of Prattsville, pled guilty today to wire fraud in connection with a grant extended to Prattsville in the wake of Hurricane Irene. The announcement was made by … Attorney Carla Freedman; Janeen DiGuiseppi, Special Agent in Charge of the Albany Field Office of the Federal Bureau of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-former-prattsville-town-supervisor-pleads-guilty-fraud-state-fundsDiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Sentenced for Pension Double-Dipping
… Former Village of Chatham Chief of Police Peter Volkmann was sentenced to pay … to protect and serve as police chief of the Village of Chatham," District Attorney Paul Czajka said. "In doing so, … those funds were returned in full to the Village of Chatham and the New York State Retirement System. I thank and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-sentenced-pension-double-dippingDiNapoli: Erie Community College Audit Reveals Lax Oversight by Board
… organizations to determine whether the amount of the fee is appropriate and necessary. Additional recommendations to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-erie-community-college-audit-reveals-lax-oversight-boardPublic Safety – 2021 Financial Condition Report
The number of crimes in seven categories increased for the first time since 2012 rising 15 percent to 341908 in 2020
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/public-safetyAddiction Support Services During Emergencies (Follow-Up)
… 6 months and 3 years, at which time recertification is required. OASAS conducts unannounced recertification …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/addiction-support-services-during-emergencies-followCharles R. Drew Early Childhood Center, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… ended June 30, 2019. About the Program Charles R. Drew is a New York City-based not-for-profit organization …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/01/28/charles-r-drew-early-childhood-center-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualMedicaid Program – Medicaid Payments for Early Refills of Prescription Drugs and Supplies
… has been used, or up to a 10-day supply of medication is remaining of the cumulative amount that has been dispensed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/03/20/medicaid-program-medicaid-payments-early-refills-prescription-drugs-and-suppliesBooks and Rattles, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… years ended June 30, 2013. Background Books and Rattles is a New York City-based for-profit organization authorized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/03/books-and-rattles-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Controlled Substances That Exceed Allowed Dispensing Limits
… that exceed supply limits allowed by the Act. There is considerable risk that other participating Medicaid MCOs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/06/medicaid-program-improper-payments-controlled-substances-exceed-allowed-dispensing-limits