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Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of NYC Councilman Ruben Wills In Public Corruption Scheme
… funds and charitable grant money for personal benefit. Mr. Wills and a member of his family that he enlisted as a … by the Councilman to cover their tracks. “The crimes Mr. Wills is accused of committing represent a shameful … and the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (“OCFS”). In the 2009 campaign for the City Council …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-nyc-councilman-ruben-wills-publicDiNapoli: Ontario County Resident Pleads Guilty to Stealing Funds From New York State Retirement System
… larceny for stealing over $2,000 in pension payments from the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) … Gary Banas. “Ms. Smith Shaver tried to take advantage of the New York State pension system by stealing from a friend … for her actions. I am committed to safeguarding the New York State and Local Retirement System, its members …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-ontario-county-resident-pleads-guilty-stealing-funds-new-york-state-retirement-systemState Comptroller DiNapoli and Rockland District Attorney Walsh Announce Guilty Pleas of Middletown Resident for Larceny
… Schwartz to petit larceny for stealing nearly $4,000 from the New York State & Local Retirement System (NYSLRS). Cesar … 75 hours of community service, and was ordered to pay back the money. “Mr. Cesar tried to fake a lost check in an effort to scam the state’s retirement system,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-rockland-district-attorney-walsh-announce-guilty-pleas-middletownDiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Admit to Stealing $22,000 of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. … in her state pension payments from 2013 to 2015. The two Westchester County residents each pleaded guilty to one count … the retirement system will be held accountable. I thank Westchester County D.A. Scarpino, Jr. for prosecuting these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-admit-stealing-22000-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsResidents of Long-Term Care Facilities Lacking Access to Advocates
… Many residents of long-term care facilities in New York state lack regular … to ombudsman services due to a decline in the number of volunteers and a severe shortage of paid staff, according to an audit released today by State … Many residents of longterm care facilities in New York state lack regular …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/residents-long-term-care-facilities-lacking-access-advocatesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1945.1
… enter a Job Action Request > Data Change, with Reason Code COR to request all changes to these rows, including those … and should be requested separately using Data Change > COR. Assault-Related Workers’ Compensation Cases Agencies are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19451-process-changes-workers-compensation-leave-payservSchenectady County – Investment Program (2025M-5)
… Period January 1, 2023 – October 31, 2024 Understanding the Program A comprehensive investment program should serve … evaluation of investment results. During our audit period, the County maintained an average available for investment … no interest to 2.8 percent interest. Audit Summary While the County’s investments were generally legal, safe and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/08/08/schenectady-county-investment-program-2025m-5Town of Windsor – Capital Project (2025M-52)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Windsor (Town) Board (Board) properly manage its … our audit period forward to December 31, 2024 to document the change in Town Supervisors (Supervisor). Understanding the Program The elected five-member Board, composed of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/08/29/town-windsor-capital-project-2025m-52Avoca Central School District – Payroll (2025M-14)
… Audit Period July 1, 2022 – January 28, 2025 Understanding the Program School district officials should establish an … individual employee contracts and board-established rates. The payroll clerk is responsible for entering and adjusting employee salary, pay rates and hours worked into the financial software, as well as processing payroll each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/13/avoca-central-school-district-payroll-2025m-14Audit Finds Operational and Oversight Failures Led to Financial Instability in Mount Vernon
… The city of Mount Vernon faced financial uncertainty and … today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit provided a detailed account of the millions in expenses that were not timely paid, … The city of Mount Vernon faced financial uncertainty and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/audit-finds-operational-and-oversight-failures-led-financial-instability-mount-vernonDiNapoli Releases Annual IDA Report
… of $114 billion in 2020, an increase of $5.3 billion from the prior year, according to an annual report on IDAs … P. DiNapoli. While reported project values have risen, the number of projects has decreased by 58, or 1.3%, since … trend, where project values have increased by 57% and the number of projects has declined by 4% since 2010. “This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-releases-annual-ida-reportDiNapoli: New York Drug Overdose Deaths Surged During Pandemic
… Drug overdose fatalities surged during the COVID-19 pandemic … ways,” DiNapoli said. “The data shows our battle against drug overdose deaths is far from over. State leaders must … to be effective.” DiNapoli’s report found: The share of drug overdose deaths in the state involving opioids increased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-new-york-drug-overdose-deaths-surged-during-pandemicDiNapoli: Better Reporting and Monitoring of NYC Capital Projects Needed
… The majority of New York City’s capital projects are over their initial budgets and behind … and reporting could lead to adjustments to improve capital project delivery, according to an analysis released … by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York City’s capital projects too often experience delays and cost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-better-reporting-and-monitoring-nyc-capital-projects-neededNY's Balance of Payments With Washington Remains Positive for Now, but Federal Actions Could Drastically Change State's Financial Picture
… from Washington,” DiNapoli said. “Actions taken by the Trump Administration and Congress may cut health care, food … level of $1,252. The report notes the federal budget plays an integral role in state economies and budgets. Millions of … roadways and bridges to mass transit to broadband to clean energy and resiliency. While some funding has been unfrozen, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/nys-balance-payments-washington-remains-positive-now-federal-actions-could-drastically-change-statesDiNapoli: Some Affordable Apartments for Seniors Left Vacant for Years
… those next in line are not passed over and that available apartments don’t sit vacant.” The NYC HPD is the largest … on senior housing, including the Senior Affordable Rental Apartments Program (SARA), the federal Section 202 Supportive … — Bensonhurst Housing for the Elderly in Brooklyn. Vacant Apartments At HANAC in Corona, Queens, auditors found six …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-some-affordable-apartments-seniors-left-vacant-yearsDiNapoli Releases Report on Casinos' Impact on Upstate Local Tax Revenues
… vary for the communities that receive such revenues. It’s my hope that this report gives state and local officials a clearer perspective that can help potential host communities avoid the pitfalls that … Tioga Downs’ Slot & ETG tax rate to 30% is currently pending Executive approval. The tax cuts reduced collections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-releases-report-casinos-impact-upstate-local-tax-revenuesDiNapoli: State Medicaid Needs to Stop Paying Bills That Federally Funded Plans Should Cover
… The state Department of Health (DOH) can save hundreds of … by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Far too often the Department of Health has let the state’s Medicaid program pay for services that … The state Department of Health DOH can save hundreds of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-state-medicaid-needs-stop-paying-bills-federally-funded-plans-should-coverState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Schroon Lake Fire District , Village of Speculator and the Village of Walton . "In today's fiscal climate, budget … and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately … Town of Arietta – Budgeting (Hamilton County) The board adopted unrealistic budgets for the general fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District , Saugerties Central School District and the Wells Central School District . "In an era of limited … and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately … Free School District – Financial Condition (Nassau County) The board adopted budgets for fiscal years 2013-14 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Village of Southampton , Westchester Community College and the City of Yonkers . "In today’s fiscal climate, budget … and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately … Condition and Clerk-Treasurer’s Duties (Delaware County) The board has not developed a multiyear financial plan and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0