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Incarcerated and Death Matches
Our Office examined $14 billion in payments for more than 17 million in medical and other service charges the New York State Insurance Fund NYSIF made on beh
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/08/09/incarcerated-and-death-matchesPatient Safety Center Activities and Handling of Revenues
… Act of 2000 (Act), enacted October 6, 2000 and known as Lisa’s Law, was named after Lisa Smart, a 30-year-old woman who died in 1997 as a result … to support PSC expenditures. The Department’s Bureau of Accounts Management (Revenue) is responsible for overseeing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/10/patient-safety-center-activities-and-handling-revenuesInvestment Standards
… standards for investments of the New York State college choice tuition savings program and the New York achieving a … standards for investments of the New York State college choice tuition savings program and the New York achieving a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/investment-standardsTown of Altona – Apparent Misappropriations of Cash Receipts and Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2013M-282)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s cash receipts and assess the completeness and accuracy of the Town’s records and reports for the period January 1, … The purpose of our audit was to review the Towns cash receipts and assess the completeness and accuracy of the Towns records and reports for the period Januar …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/05/15/town-altona-apparent-misappropriations-cash-receipts-and-supervisors-records-andLocal Sales Tax Data, Reports and Resources
… ($1 billion) over the prior year. This growth was close to three times the year-over-year increase for 2024 (1.6 … nearly $376 million) from the prior year. This increase not only marked the lowest year-over-year rate of growth in … levels for the same period. New York City collections have been recovering more slowly since the second quarter of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/local-sales-tax-data-reports-and-resourcesOversight of the Supported Housing Program – DePaul Group, Inc. and Affiliates
… who have a serious mental illness, but are able to live independently rather than in a facility. Eligible … toward their monthly rent to ensure they are able to live independently. The Program provides assistance in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/30/oversight-supported-housing-program-depaul-group-inc-and-affiliatesFormer Treasurer of Patterson Volunteer Fire Department Pleads Guilty To Fraud and Tax Charges Arising From His Embezzlement of More Than $1.1 Million
… Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Shantelle P. Kitchen, … funds. Melin took money that was supposed to be used for fighting fires and other department needs, and instead … their books and expose these thefts. I thank U.S. Attorney for the Southern District Preet Bharara, the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/former-treasurer-patterson-volunteer-fire-department-pleads-guilty-fraud-and-tax-charges-arising-hisEast Ramapo Central School District – Budget Review (B25-5-2)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/04/03/east-ramapo-central-school-district-budget-review-b25-5-2State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… Union Free School District – Management of Nonstudent Network User Accounts (Nassau County) District officials did … (Monroe County) School officials did not ensure credit card charges were properly approved, adequately supported and … did not perform an effective and timely review of credit card charges. As a result, school officials approved and paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1Former Head of Niagara Falls Housing Authority Pleads Guilty to Stealing Government Funds; Son and Daughter-in-Law Also Convicted
… was to be used for "A Better Me," a project that was to "teach children and youth the importance of proper etiquette, … what bullying is and what they can do about it and to teach educational empowerment tools." The NAF grant proceeds … performing the work of two teachers under the Advantage After School Program and was paid more than two times the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/former-head-niagara-falls-housing-authority-pleads-guilty-stealing-government-funds-son-and-daughterNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Offers Christmas Greetings
… us could receive. Let’s also remember the many individuals in our communities who are in need of a helping hand. Consider the opportunity for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-offers-christmas-greetingsOpinion 91-16
… in our opinion, constitute display advertising (1979 Opns St Comp No. 79-803, unreported). Therefore, it is our opinion … cents per line charge authorized by statute. May 6, 1991 Francis T. Murray, Esq., County Attorney County of Ulster …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-16Opinion 91-1
… Law, §408-a authorizes county governing boards, in the case of purchase contracts of the county, to authorize the … work (see, e.g., 25 Opns St Comp, 1969, p 6). As in the case of cooperative purchase agreements, the agreements could …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-1Former West Carthage Treasurer Charged With Stealing Thousands of Dollars From the Village
… the Village of West Carthage, Kaytlin Ennis, was arraigned yesterday afternoon for allegedly stealing over $3,000 from … the Village of West Carthage Kaytlin Ennis was arraigned yesterday afternoon for allegedly stealing over $3000 from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/former-west-carthage-treasurer-charged-stealing-thousands-dollars-villageOpinion 92-52
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … AUTHORITIES LAW, §§1197-e(22), 1197-j: The Water Authority of Great Neck North may not enter into a cooperative … Whether the Water Authority of Great Neck North may participate in a cooperative plan for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-52State Agencies Bulletin No. 1100
… of Civil Service to process imputed income transactions for the value of the employer contribution for health insurance benefits provided to an employee’s … value of employer provided health benefits to an employee for a domestic partner. Historically, marriages between …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1100-new-imputed-income-earnings-codes-health-benefits-provided-marriedOpinion 99-4
… or any other legal entity" ( id ., §858[11]), and to "do all things necessary or convenient to carry out its purposes … ... any land, any building or other improvement, and all real and personal properties located within the state of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-4Auditing Travel/Conference Claims – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… The audit of travel and conference claims is required by law and is an essential … Is there sales tax included in hotel charges? Is there conference or training information, if applicable, that includes dates, times and location? Do the conference or training dates correspond to the travel dates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/auditing-travelconference-claimsSavings Programs: NY 529 and NY ABLE
… benefits that help pay for college or disability expenses: NY's 529 College Savings NY Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Comptroller … Education Services Corporation. He is also trustee of the NY ABLE program and oversees all of its assets. NY’s 529 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/savingsDiNapoli Announces Sale of $636 Million State of New York General Obligation Bonds
… Schools (2014). The Series 2021A Tax-Exempt Bonds will mature over 14 years. The net proceeds of $77.5 million of … Obligation bonds. The Series 2021B Taxable Bonds will mature over 21 years. The bonds are expected to be awarded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-announces-sale-636-million-state-new-york-general-obligation-bonds