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Overtime and Other Time and Attendance Matters Found in the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… Our review of Metro-North's monitoring of employees paid with Recovery Act funds found that Metro-North officials … found one conductor was not at his assigned post when a train made a stop. Key Recommendations Monitor employees' … of overtime. Ensure the most efficient practices are in place and government funds are not wasted by paying …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/24/overtime-and-other-time-and-attendance-matters-found-use-certain-federal-funds-0DiNapoli: Son Who Left His Dad’s Body In Morgue Sentenced For Stealing His Retirement Payments
… for their partnership with us in rooting out pension fraud.” Bunn left his father in the Nassau County morgue for … DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption and fraud and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-son-who-left-his-dads-body-morgue-sentenced-stealing-his-retirement-paymentsDiNapoli: NYC Transit Must Ensure Cameras and Security Equipment Are Maintained and in Working Order
… (Transit) needs to do a better job of maintaining its security and safety equipment, including Closed-Circuit … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found. “The MTA’s security equipment is vital to riders’ personal safety and … other devices get inspected and maintained regularly. When security equipment fails it can have severe consequences.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-transit-must-ensure-cameras-and-security-equipment-are-maintained-and-working-orderDiNapoli to Audit Hempstead IDA, Valley Stream School District in Wake of Controversial Development Project
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced his office … said DiNapoli. “Several local elected officials, including State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-audit-hempstead-ida-valley-stream-school-district-wake-controversial-development-projectDiNapoli Op-Ed in Times Union: NY Needs an Independent Commission to Review State's COVID Response
… COVID-19 report and the need for an independent commission to review the state’s pandemic response. The full op-ed is … lives of New Yorkers and, for thousands of families, led to devastating losses of loved ones. For us all, and … a roadmap for future improvement. For the report to have been credible, it was imperative for its analysis to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-op-ed-times-union-ny-needs-independent-commission-review-states-covid-responseDiNapoli: NYC Finances Stabilizing With Drop in Costs for Asylum Seekers and Resilient Tax Revenue
… and the city has made significant progress to accelerate recruitment efforts, but some agency divisions continue to … to 283,971 employees as of June 2024. Since then, staffing levels have increased to 285,871. The city assumes staffing will increase from current levels by 5% to 300,299 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-nyc-finances-stabilizing-drop-costs-asylum-seekers-and-resilient-tax-revenueDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $121,000 in Pension Checks Sent to Late Grandmother
… woman pleaded guilty to stealing more than $121,000 in state pension checks that were sent to her deceased … in June. “Elona Roberts exploited her grandmother’s death to enrich herself. Thanks to my partnership with … can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-rochester-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-121000-pension-checks-sent-late-grandmotherDiNapoli: People With Disabilities in New York City Have Higher Unemployment Rates and Lower Incomes
… earnings than those without disabilities, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … unemployed and not actively seeking employment), nearly two-thirds had at least a high school diploma, with one-third … with jobs declined in 2018 after increasing in the two prior years. Comptroller DiNapoli has made disability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-people-disabilities-new-york-city-have-higher-unemployment-rates-and-lower-incomesDiNapoli: Former Marbletown Fire Chief Pleads Guilty in Connection With $100K Theft From the Department
… Department to serve and protect others, but instead preyed on the public’s philanthropy, all to fill his pockets. … Richard M. Heaty. He is due back in court for sentencing on Sept. 3. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-former-marbletown-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-connection-100k-theft-departmentTown of Waterford - Town Clerk Collections (2018M-265)
Determine if collections in the Town Clerk’s (Clerk) office are adequately accounted for, reported and deposited intact, in a timely manner.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/waterford-265.pdfRetirees Contribute - Statewide
Workers who have retired from service in State and local government play an important role in New York State's economy.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/publications/pdf/retirees-contribute-all-counties.pdfSUNY Bulletin No. SU-55
… advised that enrollment forms are available at the SUNY Human Resources Offices. Agencies enter this deduction on-line. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-55-tiaa-supplemental-retirement-annuity-program-deduction-codeSchool of Professional Studies – Controls Over Bank Accounts
… To determine whether there was fraud, waste, or abuse in the use of funds held in its bank accounts. Background The City University of New … York School of Professional Studies (CUNY SPS) was founded in 2003 to meet the educational needs of working adults, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/02/school-professional-studies-controls-over-bank-accountsDiNapoli Releases Annual IDA Report
… Development Agencies (IDAs) reported $784 million in net tax exemptions in 2018, up 4.4 percent from 2017, according … get back on their feet, with careful review of the tax breaks they offer and the impact on local government … active IDAs provided approximately $1.5 billion in total tax exemptions in 2018 and reported 4,289 active projects …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-releases-annual-ida-reportJefferson County Industrial Development Agency – Audit Follow-Up (2020M-70-F)
… Development Agency’s (JCIDA) progress, as of July 2024, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report … in October 2020. Background JCIDA is an independent public benefit corporation established in 1971. JCIDA’s Board is composed of seven members appointed by the County Legislature and responsible for JCIDA’s general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/11/15/jefferson-county-industrial-development-agency-audit-follow-2020m-70-fChenango County Industrial Development Agency – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-10-F)
… by the Chenango County Legislature and responsible for CCIDA’s general management and financial and operational … Board as CCIDA’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) responsible for the day-today operations. CCIDA offers financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/12/13/chenango-county-industrial-development-agency-audit-follow-2022m-10-fDiNapoli: Over One Million New Yorker Households Are Not Connected to Broadband
… progress in making high-speed connections available to New Yorkers, ranking second in the U.S. in the percentage of … lacking access was in New York City. Interactive Map View a map of New York State that breaks down the … of at least 25/3 megabits per second (Mbps), only 13.5% of those had home broadband subscriptions at faster speeds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-over-one-million-new-yorker-households-are-not-connected-broadbandDiNapoli: Wall St. First Half Profits Jumped
… industry reached $15.1 billion in the first six months of 2019, an 11 percent increase over the same period last year, … paid in New York City in 2018, even though its 181,300 jobs comprised less than 5 percent of private sector jobs in the city. Employment in the securities industry in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-wall-st-first-half-profits-jumpedSubway Recovery Tracker
… months, rising to more than 75 percent in April and May of 2025. The early stages of the recovery were marked by great … — and particularly at the major hubs in the City’s Central Business District — is also more dependent upon … the start of 2024. Of the two main commuter hubs, Grand Central/42nd Street has had a relatively strong ridership …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/osdc/subway-recovery-trackerDiNapoli: New York City Budget Surplus on Pace to Grow Another $2.4 Billion from April Projections
… and strengthen its fiscal foundation to remain attractive for residents and visitors and continue to create economic … billion FY 2023 Budget - $104.9 billion when adjusted for surplus transfers - and Financial Plan (the “April Plan”) … $200 million deposit into its Rainy Day Fund (RDF) for FY 2022. Since the April Plan, tax collections, fueled by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-new-york-city-budget-surplus-pace-grow-another-24-billion-april-projections