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DiNapoli: Georgia Woman Allegedly Stole Over $450K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… Sandra Smith, for allegedly stealing over $450,000 in New York state pension and Social Security payments made to her deceased mother-in-law over a 16-year period. “The defendant callously took advantage of her mother-in-law’s death to profit at the expense of New York’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-georgia-woman-allegedly-stole-over-450k-nys-pension-and-social-security-paymentsDivorce – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits for ERS Tier 1 Members
… … NonContributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits information for ERS Tier 1 members under Sections 75d and 75e Divorce …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1502/divorceDivorce – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits for ERS Tier 2 Members
… … NonContributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits information for ERS Tier 2 members under Sections 75d and 75e Divorce …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1507/divorceCircle of Friends – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs submitted by Circle of Friends on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) were … and allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED’s) guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manual … expenses must comply with the guidelines specified in the RCM. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013, Circle …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/29/circle-friends-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… today the following audits have been issued: Department of Health (DOH) – Inappropriate Medicaid Payments for Recipients … the time and attendance records maintained by employees of Long Island Railroad’s Richmond Hill shop when compared with their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsSeeking Competition in Procurement Webinar Presentation
Discuss legal requirements for competitive bidding, including statutory amendments to the General Municipal Law § 103 and various exceptions to the bidding requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/seeking-competition-in-procurement-06-22-22.pdfEnforcement of Commission Orders and Other Agreements (2018-S-27)
To determine whether the Public Service Commission monitors utilities’ compliance with merger/acquisition Commission Orders and other agreements ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-18s27.pdfPawling Central School District - Budgeting Practices and Reserves (2020M-4)
Determine whether the Board adopted budgets with reasonable estimates and reserves were used for their intended purposes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/pawling-2020-04.pdfLivonia Central School District – Conflict of Interest (2024M-89)
… that were not in compliance with the District’s code of ethics. Key Findings A Board of Education (Board) member, … company entered into six contracts with the District while he was a Board member which resulted in payments totaling … understand the steps necessary to disclose a conflict and what constituted a prohibited conflict of interest. Had such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/20/livonia-central-school-district-conflict-interest-2024m-89Farmers’ Markets in New York City - August 2012
Since the 1970s, farmers’ markets have multiplied and become more popular in NYC and throughout NYS as the locally grown food movement has gained momentum.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-6-2013.pdfEfforts to Collect Delinquent Taxes (2019-S-61)
To determine if the Department of Taxation and Finance is making adequate efforts, in accordance with Department policy, to collect unpaid amounts—including taxes, interest, penalties, and fees—from delinquent individual and business taxpayers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s61.pdfEfforts to Collect Delinquent Taxes (2019-S-61) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Department of Taxation and Finance is making adequate efforts, in accordance with Department policy, to collect unpaid amounts—including taxes, interest, penalties, and fees—from delinquent individual and business taxpayers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s61-response.pdfSelected Aspects of the All-Agency Contractor Evaluation System at Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North Railroad, New York City Transit, and Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority (2019-S-52)
To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is monitoring and evaluating its contractors/consultants in compliance with its All-Agency Contractor Evaluation (ACE) system and taking appropriate action where performance ratings are less than satisfactory. We also determined...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-19s52.pdfCompliance With Jonathan’s Law (Follow-Up) (2020-F-26) 30-Day Response
To assess the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Compliance With Jonathan’s Law (Report 2017-S-67).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20f26-response.pdfCompliance With School Safety Planning Requirements (2018-N-2) 90-Day Response
To determine whether the New York City Department of Education (DOE) complies with the school safety planning requirements in the Safe Schools Against...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-18n2-response.pdfState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on IDA Reform Legislaton (S.5867/A.7915)
… can recoup benefits if job creation goals are not met. “My thanks to Assemblyman Magnarelli and Senator Marchione for … economic engine in improving local communities. My thanks also to Governor Cuomo for recognizing the value of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-ida-reform-legislaton-s5867a7915Food Metrics Implementation
… (OGS) is properly tracking and reporting New York State food purchases in compliance with the State Finance Law. This … sustainability of local farms by tracking how State agency food dollars are spent and identifying opportunities for … to assist State agencies with the procurement of New York food products in part by providing information to decision …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/18/food-metrics-implementationSelected Aspects of the Paratransit Call Center Operations
… was signed on December 18, 2012 and remains in effect for five years at an estimated cost of $152.9 million, with an option for two one-year extensions at a cost of over $87 million. … shall assess a $25 credit against the contractor for each call handling error that occurs in months when the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/03/selected-aspects-paratransit-call-center-operationsLewis County Industrial Development Agency – Staff Services Agreements (2025M-1)
… and staff support services to LCIDA for the last quarter of 2023 and for 2024. However, the Board did not ensure the … These overpayments occurred because the calculation of the service fees included certain revenues and other fees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/05/23/lewis-county-industrial-development-agency-staff-services-agreements-2025m-1New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 30, 2021)
… were swift and deep: employment in New York declined by nearly 2 million jobs from February to April 2020. New data released by the State Department of Labor show less than half of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-march-30-2021