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The Increasing Threat of Identity Theft
… May 2021 PDF Version Message from the Comptroller The era of COVID-19 has brought enormous … psychological pain of the pandemic is a dramatic increase in identity theft during the past year. More than 67,000 complaints of identity theft were reported in New York State during 2020, according to the Federal Trade …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/increasing-threat-identity-theftOversight of the Farm-to-School Program (Follow-Up)
… our initial audit report, Oversight of the Farm-to-School Program (Report 2020-S-9 ). About the Program New York's Farm-to-School Program (Program) was established to increase school … in our initial audit report Oversight of the FarmtoSchool Program Report 2020S9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/08/oversight-farm-school-program-followLeading the Way on Climate Investment
… Plan takes a comprehensive approach to addressing climate risk and investing in climate solutions. This multi-faceted … with portfolio companies and managers, sophisticated risk assessments, strong public policy advocacy and, as a … increasingly moves toward net zero emissions targets by or before 2050, this goal will continue to ensure the Fund’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/leading-way-climate-investmentManagement of the Student-School Matching Algorithm
… Schools (NYCPS) adequately managed selected aspects of the admissions process and the student-school matching algorithm used in high school admissions. 1 The audit covered selected high school admissions processes for school years 2018-19 through … Schools NYCPS adequately managed selected aspects of the admissions process and the studentschool matching algorithm …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/24/management-student-school-matching-algorithmOversight of the Educational Opportunity Program
… for, among other things, ensuring that EOP funds are used in a manner consistent with both the Guidelines and the State … and served 5,969 EOP participants. Expenditures for EOP in State fiscal year 2023-2024 totaled $38.6 million. Key … Key Recommendations Ensure that campuses participating in EOP are using EOP funds for allowable purposes under the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/26/oversight-educational-opportunity-programAdvisory Council for the Retirement System
… 320), advises and makes recommendations to the Comptroller on the formulation of policies in relation to the … Advises and makes recommendations to the Comptroller on the formulation of policies in relation to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/resources/advisory-council-retirement-systemOversight of the Title Insurance Industry
… Objective To determine if the Department of Financial Services (DFS) adequately monitors the State’s title insurance industry (Industry). The audit scope covers the … To determine if the Department of Financial Services adequately monitors the States title insurance industry …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/21/oversight-title-insurance-industryCongregate Meal Services for the Elderly
… Purpose To determine whether the New York City Department for the Aging effectively oversees the provision of … March 7, 2017. Background The New York City Department for the Aging (DFTA) is the City agency primarily responsible for addressing public policy and service issues for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/11/congregate-meal-services-elderlyComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Underwood Announce Guilty Plea of Queens Pharmacy Owner for $1.5 Million Medicaid Fraud Scheme
… by Director Amy Held and Assistant Deputy Attorney General Paul J. Mahoney. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-underwood-announce-guilty-plea-queens-pharmacy-owner-15-million-medicaidAudit of ESDC Finds Few Measurable Results for $211 Million State Advertising Contract
… economic development and tourism in New York state with no tangible results, according to an audit released today by … economic development and tourism in New York state with no tangible results according to an audit released today by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/audit-esdc-finds-few-measurable-results-211-million-state-advertising-contractOpinion 2001-8
… of former fire protection district) -- Taxes (setting of lower rate for owners of multiple parcels) FIRE PROTECTION … rates so that owners of multiple parcels are taxed at a lower rate. You ask whether a town may abolish a fire … rates so that owners of multiple parcels would pay at a lower rate." Article 11 of the Town Law (§170 et seq .) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-8Opinion 90-6
… of public facilities after corporate grantor) -- Social Services Districts (acceptance of corporate grant for day care purposes) MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS -- Powers and … that public facility be named after donor) SOCIAL SERVICES LAW §§61(2), 131-g, 410; COUNTY LAW, §215(3): A …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-6Opinion 92-14
… discussed in the opinion. COUNTY TREASURER -- Powers and Duties (when mechanics' lien deposit may be refunded … deposit refunded without a court order) CIVIL PRACTICE LAW AND RULES, §§2607, 8010(1); LIEN LAW, §§19, 20: The chief … the case of a discharge pursuant to subdivision (2), the situation is less clear. There are no statutes or regulations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-14State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… – Division of Housing and Community Renewal – Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments … cooperative housing to middle-income families. In exchange for low-interest mortgage loans and real property tax … Insurance Program – Payments by Beacon Health Options for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for Ineligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli Releases Recommendations From Decarbonization Advisory Panel
… State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) and recommends ways for the Fund to build on its climate change work to protect and add value for the public workers that rely on it for retirement. The six-member Decarbonization Advisory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-releases-recommendations-decarbonization-advisory-panelDiNapoli: New York Can Do More to Enhance Strategies to Lower Suicide Rate
Counties across New York arent getting the timely data they need to help them prevent suicides according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-new-york-can-do-more-enhance-strategies-lower-suicide-rateThe Network for Children’s Speech, Occupational & Physical Therapy, LLC – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… whether the costs reported by The Network for Children’s Speech, Occupational & Physical Therapy, LLC (CTN) on its … whether the costs reported by The Network for Childrens Speech Occupational Physical Therapy LLC on its Consolidated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/03/network-childrens-speech-occupational-physical-therapy-llc-compliance-reimbursable-costUnited Cerebral Palsy Association of the Rochester Area, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… the costs reported by United Cerebral Palsy Association of the Rochester Area, Inc. (UCP Rochester) on its … in Rochester, New York, is an SED-approved provider of preschool special education services. UCP Rochester … to children with disabilities who are between the ages of three and five years. In 2013, UCP Rochester provided …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/03/united-cerebral-palsy-association-rochester-area-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualAudit of the Tuition Reimbursement Account for the Three Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2013
… Financial Statements of the Tuition Reimbursement Account for the three fiscal years ended March 31, 2013. Background Students are eligible for a tuition refund when they are enrolled in a … in operation - students who drop out are also eligible for a tuition refund. Students in such schools are also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/07/24/audit-tuition-reimbursement-account-three-fiscal-years-ended-march-31-2013DiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Higher Than Updated Projections Through the First Half of the Year
… $51.5 billion through the first six months of State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2023-24, $1.7 billion higher than estimates … “The economy exhibited resilience in the first half of the year,” DiNapoli said. “Continued job gains, wage growth, and … to existing budget challenges that include significant out-year budget gaps.” Through the midyear, personal income tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-higher-updated-projections-through-first-half-year