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DiNapoli: Small Businesses Generate $950 Billion in New York
… of New York state’s economy, supporting nearly 3.9 million jobs and generating more than $950 billion in annual … in the state rose by a net 1.6 percent, or 59,000 jobs, in the 10-year period through 2013, while declining … economy, each providing more than half a million jobs: wholesale and retail trade; professional services; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-small-businesses-generate-950-billion-new-yorkCompliance With the Sewage Pollution Right to Know Act and Monitoring and Enforcement of State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Requirements (Follow-Up)
… Right to Know Act and Monitoring and Enforcement of State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit … (Report 2019-S-54 ). About the Program New York State is rich in surface and ground water resources, with … are used for drinking, bathing, and recreation. As the State’s environmental regulatory agency, the Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/26/compliance-sewage-pollution-right-know-act-and-monitoring-and-enforcement-state-pollutantRemsenburg-Speonk Union Free School District – Financial Management (2025M-33)
… appropriations by an average of $1.3 million (9 percent) per year, or a cumulative total of approximately … instruction. From fiscal years 2019-20 through 2022-23, the District’s reported surplus fund balance ranged from … the recalculated amount ranged from approximately 12 to 23 percent of the upcoming year’s budget, which exceeds the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/18/remsenburg-speonk-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2025mSocial Media Use Policy
… work of the agency. The content promotes transparency and government accountability and increases the understanding of … orientation, military or veteran status, sex (including gender identity or expression), disability, predisposing genetic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/social-media-use-policyDiNapoli Releases Report on Municipalities Close to Exceeding Tax Limits
… number of cities, counties and villages in New York that are close to reaching their Constitutional Tax Limit (CTL) … in the amount of the excess. “These 20 local governments are in a challenging financial position and have no room for … a sign of fiscal stress for many local governments. Cities are more likely than counties or villages to be close to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-releases-report-municipalities-close-exceeding-tax-limitsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Sullivan and the Washington County Sheriff’s Department . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … and 2012-13, as required by the by-laws. City of Rye – Boat Basin Fund (Westchester County) The city’s boat basin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Village of Old Westbury , Town of Orangetown , Town of Portland , Rockville Centre Housing Authority , Village of … town officials did not adhere to those limits. Town of Portland – Water Operations (Chautauqua County) The town’s … Village of Old Westbury Town of Orangetown Town of Portland Rockville Centre Housing Authority Village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Selected Aspects of Central Office Disbursements From the Tuition and Fees Refund Bank Account
… disbursements to students from the Tuition and Fees Refund bank account were appropriate and authorized. The audit scope … Central Office established a Tuition and Fees Refund bank account to reimburse students when the payments they … of a refund, the amount of a refund, the appropriate bank account for a refund, and the appropriateness of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/19/selected-aspects-central-office-disbursements-tuition-and-fees-refund-bank-accountComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his … State Comptroller DiNapoli announced completed audits of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1NY State Comptroller DiNapoli: Social Media Firms Must Demonstrate They Can Protect Users
… of social media users are at risk of being exposed to fake news, hate speech and sexual harassment if these companies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-social-media-firms-must-demonstrate-they-can-protect-usersOpinion 2000 - 13
… first volunteer fire company is terminated (see 1987 Atty Gen Opn No. I87-40, p 1077). There is no indication in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-13Employee Incentive and Bonus Payments
… Purpose To determine if incentive and bonus payments made by the Erie County Medical Center Corporation (ECMCC) were warranted, supported, and distributed appropriately based on program intent and/ or established criteria. The audit covers the period … To determine if incentive and bonus payments made by the Erie County Medical Center …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/13/employee-incentive-and-bonus-paymentsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1203
… Purpose To inform agencies of changes to the data entry and processing of new Hire transactions in … To inform agencies of changes to the data entry and processing of new Hire transactions in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1203-changes-online-hire-transaction-entry-payservDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Sentenced in Oakfield Fire Department Theft
… by an audit and investigation by the office of New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Ms. Hilchey decided … District Attorney Lawrence Friedman and the New York State Police for partnering with us to hold this individual … for. The audit concluded that Hilchey was able to carry out the scheme because the Fire Department board failed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-former-treasurer-sentenced-oakfield-fire-department-theftNew York City School-Based Health Centers – Security and Controls Over Medications and Related Supplies
… To determine whether New York City School-Based Health Center (SBHC or Center) facilities have implemented proper controls over … 21, 2013. Background New York State’s School-Based Health Center Program (Program) provides a campus-based health care … To determine whether New York City SchoolBased Health Center SBHC or Center facilities have implemented proper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/08/new-york-city-school-based-health-centers-security-and-controls-over-medications-andOversight of Persons Convicted of Driving While Intoxicated
… responsibilities. For example, in 70 of 100 sampled cases, there was no evidence that DMV checks of offenders … were performed upon intake. Further, in 32 of the 70 cases, there was no evidence that DMV checks were performed … by the POs during the offender’s entire probation term. Offenders who violated the terms of their probation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/07/oversight-persons-convicted-driving-while-intoxicatedDiNapoli, McGill Announce Arrest of Man Who Allegedly Stole Deceased Mother's Retirement Payments
… of Jamaica, Queens, who moved to Maryland to live with her son, Bump. In 2019, a concerned neighbor reported to the SSA … in order to continue receiving her payments. When her son appeared instead, the SSA questioned him. He stated that she was out of the country, on an extended tour of Europe and only reachable by e-mail. Authorities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-mcgill-announce-arrest-man-who-allegedly-stole-deceased-mothers-retirement-paymentsExamination of Unemployment Insurance Benefits
… of Labor (DOL) were appropriate and in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations and … 8,392 overpayments totaling more than $2.1 million. This includes $168,878 in payment requests stopped, $399,356 … have been made over the life of the claim had DOL not taken corrective action based on our findings, and $1,600,459 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/07/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefitsDiNapoli: New York State Common Retirement Fund Reaches Agreements with Companies on Disclosing Political Spending
… received a majority of support from shareholders at the company’s annual meeting, and he has since called on the company to fully implement the proposal. The agreements were … Inc., cruise operator Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., insurance company The Progressive Corp. and cosmetics …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-new-york-state-common-retirement-fund-reaches-agreements-companies-disclosing-politicalPurchasing and Procurement Practices
… To determine whether the New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) procured goods and services competitively and in accordance with its policies and procedures. Our audit … To determine whether the New York Racing Association Inc NYRA procured goods and services competitively and in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/16/purchasing-and-procurement-practices