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Village of Windsor - Water Operations (2019M-210)
… customers did not always appear to be accurate. 85 percent of the water produced, or 74.9 million gallons, is considered … water system infrastructure to help reduce the amount of non-revenue water. Village officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/01/24/village-windsor-water-operations-2019m-210Town of Hounsfield - Claims Auditing (2019M-215)
… it for payment. Update the resolution authorizing advance payment of claims so that only claims allowed by law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/24/town-hounsfield-claims-auditing-2019m-215Brewster Central School District - Professional Services (2019M-235)
… competition for professional services from three of the 10 professional service providers reviewed. These providers were paid $696,291 during the audit period. Key Recommendations The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/13/brewster-central-school-district-professional-services-2019m-235DiNapoli, James and Garnett Announce Sentencing in Straw Donation Scheme
… Margaret Garnett announced the sentencing of non-profit executive Anna Mendez for the misuse of nonprofit funds to … Chief Travis Hill. The Criminal Justice Division is led by Executive Deputy Attorney General Jose Maldonado. The … Nonprofit executive Anna Mendez was sentenced for the misuse of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-james-and-garnett-announce-sentencing-straw-donation-schemeAllocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act
… taking appropriate follow-up actions. The Department did not bill $126,493 in assessable expenses due to its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/13/allocation-billing-and-collection-expenses-administering-motor-vehicle-financial-securityFinancial Literacy
… empowers New Yorkers with skills knowledge and education to make informed decisions with their money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/financial-literacyConstitutional Amendment
… – Relates to excluding certain indebtedness for the construction of sewage facilities in determining … Relates to excluding certain indebtedness for the construction of sewage facilities in determining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/constitutional-amendment-0Constitutional Amendment
… Program Legislative Session 2021-2022: Constitutional Amendment – A.9958/S.8931 (Conrad/Gaughran) – Relates to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/constitutional-amendmentDiNapoli: New York City Projects Surplus in 2017 Despite Slower Tax Collections
… New York City projects a surplus of $439 million in the 2017 fiscal year, which is likely to … in recent years," DiNapoli said. "Additionally, a number of budget risks could increase the size of the out-year budget gaps. To his credit, Mayor de Blasio …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-new-york-city-projects-surplus-2017-despite-slower-tax-collectionsDiNapoli: State Health Department Missed $119 Million in Rebates from Drug Companies
… The state Department of Health (DOH) failed to collect nearly $120 million in … prescription drug makers for the Medicaid program because of ineffective policies and processes, according to an audit … York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The Department of Health can do more to maximize rebate collections from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-state-health-department-missed-119-million-rebates-drug-companiesDiNapoli: Organic Farms Growing in New York
… Sales of organic farm products rose 56 percent statewide from 2008 … year, as New York ranked third nationwide in the number of certified organic farms, according to a report released … "Organic farming is not a fad, but a robust sector of our economy," DiNapoli said "As demand soars for organic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-organic-farms-growing-new-yorkChautauqua County Asst. Treasurer Guilty in $4,100 Theft
… pocketed cash fees she collected from the public, instead of depositing them in the bank. DiNapoli’s office discovered … Patrick Swanson in the criminal investigation. Kelley, 48, of Portland, resigned after 26 years of county employment and admitted to stealing the cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/chautauqua-county-asst-treasurer-guilty-4100-theftLead Service Line Replacement Program and Lead Service Line Inventory
… will cost New York State $2.5 billion. Key Findings DOH did not implement sufficient controls to ensure the Program’s … incorrectly awarded $518,962. Although the municipality did not use any of its award, the funds were not … over the municipality that was. We also found that DOH did not ensure that all covered water systems submitted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/01/05/lead-service-line-replacement-program-and-lead-service-line-inventoryIndividuals with Disabilities Education Act – Federal Funding and New York
… The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which originated in 1975 and was most … amended in 2015, guarantees a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment possible to … The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act IDEA which originated in 1975 and was most …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/individuals-disabilities-education-actOversight of Horizon and Crossroads Juvenile Centers
… to re-enter their communities when discharged. ACS did not adequately ensure that all intake and case management … intake interview within 24 hours, as required. One youth did not receive an interview until 76 days after being … were not always provided in a timely manner, case managers did not always meet with youth per the required daily and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/10/oversight-horizon-and-crossroads-juvenile-centersOpinion 88-62
… MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Capital Reserve Fund (creation of by town to finance closure of landfill); (payment of landfill … closure of landfill) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §6-c: A town may establish a capital reserve fund to finance the cost of closing and capping a landfill owned by the town and may pay into that fund landfill fees imposed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-62Opinion 95-8
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … of this chapter", as used in section 1349(e). Subdivision (1) of section 1349 requires that a judgment or order of … of these provisions, which superseded a prior statutory scheme, is to ensure that the claiming authority and claiming …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-8DiNapoli Analysis Finds Sharp Decline in Homeless Veterans in New York
… New York state made substantial progress in reducing … and support,” DiNapoli said. “With federal support, New York is leading the way in reducing homelessness for our … Bureau estimates there were 665,257 veterans living in New York in 2021, representing 4.2% of the state’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-analysis-finds-sharp-decline-homeless-veterans-new-yorkDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3% in Second Quarter
… New York state totaled $5.7 billion in the second quarter of 2023 (April-June), an increase of 3%, or nearly $167 million, compared to the same period … Collections were more robust in the first quarter of 2023, growing 7.1%. “Growth in local sales tax collections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-3-percent-second-quarterDiNapoli: NYC Financial Plan Improved From June
… to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s analysis of the city’s November financial plan update . “Amid a number of setbacks, New York City’s economy continues to show … facing.” The city’s November Plan shows higher revenue of $2.5 billion since June due to unanticipated federal grant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-nyc-financial-plan-improved-june