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Opinion 94-25
… an active volunteer firefighter accumulates at least 50 points. Points must be granted for the performance of certain … is not a fire company. Therefore, it is our opinion that points may not granted pursuant to section 217(c)(v) for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-25DiNapoli: Binghamton Woman Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Father-In-Law's Pension Payments
… a warning to those who try to defraud the New York State Pension system,” DiNapoli said. “My office is committed to protecting the Pension Fund from fraud and I thank Broome County District … for her actions. LaBarr stole her deceased father-in-law's pension funds, which breached the trust placed in her and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-binghamton-woman-sentenced-stealing-deceased-father-laws-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Springport Town Clerk Faces Criminal Charges
… investigation of retirement frauds has led to 24 arrests and the recovery of nearly $3 million in retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-springport-town-clerk-faces-criminal-chargesDiNapoli: Bombay Clerk Sentenced for Pocketing Justice Court Fees
… A North Country court clerk was sentenced yesterday for stealing more than $5,680 from Bombay Justice Court while … thank Franklin County District Attorney Craig P. Carriero for his persistent efforts to safeguard public funds." Fleury, who was supposed to collect fine money for deposit into the court bank account, instead logged the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-bombay-clerk-sentenced-pocketing-justice-court-feesDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Costs Decreased 11.6% in 2023, First Decline Since 2016
… New York State agency overtime costs in 2023 were $1.2 billion, down 11.6% from 2022, marking the first decrease in total overtime earnings since 2016, … New York State agency overtime costs in 2023 were $12 billion down 116 from 2022 marking the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-costs-decreased-116-2023-first-decline-2016Ravena Coeymans Selkirk Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-7)
… report and implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets? Audit Period July 1, 2019 – September 30, 2024 Understanding the Program Lead is a metal that was commonly used in plumbing and has … identified as toxic to people, especially young children. Lead poisoning can cause neurological issues such as slowing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/11/ravena-coeymans-selkirk-central-school-district-lead-testing-andPine Plains Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-18)
… test potable (i.e., consumable) water for lead, report the results and implement necessary remediation. Testing and … pandemic). Cycle Three: January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025. 2 Audit Summary District officials did not properly … required it. District officials did not always report results and lead action exceedances within the required time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/18/pine-plains-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-18Serven Volunteer Fire Company – Board Oversight (2024M-97)
… of the Border City Hose Company (Hose Company), was arrested on charges of grand larceny for allegedly stealing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/10/31/serven-volunteer-fire-company-board-oversight-2024m-97Motor Vehicle Theft and Insurance Fraud Prevention Program (2022-M-2)
To determine whether the Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) has complied with Article 36-A of the State Executive Law for revenues received by and expenditures made from the Motor Vehicle Theft and Insurance Fraud Prevention Fund and from any other source for purposes of the Motor ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22m2.pdfFiscal Stress Monitoring System – 2022-23 Not Filed and Inconclusive Schools
This list includes schools with a 2023 fiscal year end. The schools noted did not file their annual financial report or reported data that was inconclusive for FSMS purposes as of the date their score was to be calculated, and therefore a fiscal stress score could not be calculated.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/pdf/2023-schools-not-filed.pdfFiscal Stress Monitoring System - Not Filed and Inconclusive Schools Fiscal Years Ending 2021
This list includes schools with a 2021 fiscal year end. The schools noted did not file their annual financial report or reported data that was inconclusive for FSMS purposes as of the date their score was to be calculated, and therefore a fiscal stress score could not be calculated.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/pdf/2021-schools-not-filed.pdfSelected Management and Operations Practices (2020-S-38)
To determine whether the New York Power Authority’s (NYPA) electric vehicle initiatives and programs placed the Charge NY and Charge NY 2.0 charging stations in locations where the intent of these initiatives could be achieved. We also determined whether NYPA’s EVolve NY program met its initial ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s38.pdfNew York Leads Nation in Nonprofit Jobs & Wages
… in nonprofit employment with more than 1.4 million jobs and total wages of just over $78 billion in 2017, according … nonprofit organizations helped stabilize employment during and after the Great Recession. “Nonprofits play an important … vital services to New Yorkers, from hospital care and education to legal services and environmental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/new-york-leads-nation-nonprofit-jobs-wagesHousing for Seniors
… the creation and preservation of affordable housing for low-, moderate-, and middle-income New Yorkers. HPD and … even though there were other applicants who should have been considered first. One of these developments – … met. For instance, we identified four properties that had outstanding violations at the time homeowners received SCHAP …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/05/housing-seniorsFare Revenue Considerations for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority
… and congestion surcharges on taxi and for-hire vehicle rides in or originating in the central business district of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/fare-revenue-considerations-metropolitan-transportation-authorityImplications for the Future – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… The Economic Outlook: Uncertainty Remains As the world faced the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, its impact on the … As the world faced the third year of the COVID19 pandemic its impact on the economy continued to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/implications-futureDiNapoli: Finger Lakes Regional Economy Bolstered By Key Industries
… The economy of New York’s Finger Lakes region has been bolstered by recent growth in the technology, health care, agriculture and tourism … The economy of New Yorks Finger Lakes region has been bolstered by recent growth in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-finger-lakes-regional-economy-bolstered-key-industriesTown of Southold-Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (P7-23-24
… examined were properly supported, recorded, and deposited in full and that disbursements were proper and supported. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/town-southold-peconic-bay-community-preservation-fund-p7-23-24Town of Riverhead - Peconic Bay Community Preservation Funds (P7-23-25)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Town of Riverhead (Town) officials properly administered the Peconic … Determine whether Town of Riverhead Town officials properly administered the Peconic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/town-riverhead-peconic-bay-community-preservation-funds-p7-23-25DiNapoli: Employment Recovery for New Yorkers with Disabilities Lags Nation
… A new report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli finds that … A new report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli finds that after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-employment-recovery-new-yorkers-disabilities-lags-nation