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Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea by Former Met Council CFO in $9M Kickback Scheme
… the theft of $9 million from the taxpayer-funded nonprofit organization in a 20-year grand larceny and kickback scheme. … food and emergency financial assistance as well as anti-family violence programs. Met Council receives funding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-met-council-cfo-9m-kickbackState Contract and Payment Actions in October
… In October, the Office of the State Comptroller approved … storage addition at Coxsackie Correctional Facility in Greene County. $4.8 million with AJS Masonry Inc. for masonry repairs at the Empire State Plaza in Albany. Department of Health $2.5 million with Island Peer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/state-contract-and-payment-actions-octoberState Contract and Payment Actions in August
… state’s share of costs to reduce surf damage in Richmond County. New York State Gaming Commission $5.2 million with … at the Perry B. Duryea Jr. State Office Building in Suffolk County. $1.2 million with A. Peter Luger Construction … Gatsby on the Ocean LLC for a concession license for the Marine Dining Room restaurant at Jones Beach State Park. New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/state-contract-and-payment-actions-augustApproved State Contracts and Payments
… construction of the New York State Fairgrounds Exposition Center. $3.6 million with MMC Corporation for proceeds from … to construct the Western New York Welcome Center at Grand Island, Erie County. $17.1 million with Slate Hill … for the Disabled Inc. for janitorial services at the Long Island Expressway Welcome Center. $4.2 million grant to CSX …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/1018/01/approved-state-contracts-and-paymentsXVI.3.H Materiality – XVI. Financial Reporting
… on accounting decisions requires the use of professional judgment to assess the quantitative and qualitative … on accounting decisions requires the use of professional judgment to assess the quantitative and qualitative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3h-materialityOpinion 97-14
… FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Particular Uses (furniture and trophy case) INSURANCE LAW, §§9104, 9105: Unless … expenditures to purchase furniture for a recreation room and a trophy case for a meeting room for department use. You … a trophy case in the department's meeting room, and to pay for furniture for the department's recreation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-14DiNapoli: Former Potsdam Court Clerk Sentenced to Jail; $117,000 Restitution
… in a $117,120 embezzlement case uncovered in an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … was sentenced to six months in jail, five years probation and ordered to pay $117,120 in restitution following her … January guilty plea to grand larceny in the third degree and falsifying business records in the first degree, both …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-former-potsdam-court-clerk-sentenced-jail-117000-restitutionUpdate Your Contact Information
… It’s important NYSLRS has your current mailing address, phone number and email address. That way you’ll be … contact you quickly with important information, such as a change to your benefits. Use a personal email address you … receiving mail from NYSLRS, you must submit a change of address directly to us . This is especially important if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/update-your-contact-informationTown of Bethlehem – Information Technology (2025M-25)
Town employees and officials use the IT systems for Internet access email receiving online payments and to maintain various records such as financial and personnel records and evidence files for the Police Department The Towns Management of Information Services MIS Department consists of the
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/06/13/town-bethlehem-information-technology-2025m-25Opinion 88-60
… arrangement with a private party would have to be in the form of a revocable license, grant of privilege or true … involve an expenditure of public moneys ( Citiwide News v NYCTA , 62 NY2d 464, 478 NYS2d 593). Nonetheless, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-60Town of Guilderland – Information Technology (2025M-61)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did Town of Guilderland (Town) officials adequately secure and protect … not adopt an IT contingency plan to help minimize the risk of data loss or suffering a serious interruption of services, periodically test backups, or provide IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/26/town-guilderland-information-technology-2025m-61NY 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-usersDiNapoli: NYC Secure Juvenile Detention Centers Need To Improve Safety and Access to Services for Youth
… at New York City’s two secure juvenile detention centers, do more to prevent contraband from entering the facilities … services at NYCs two secure juvenile detention centers do more to prevent contraband from entering the facilities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-nyc-secure-juvenile-detention-centers-need-improve-safety-and-access-services-youthDiNapoli, James and Garnett Announce Sentencing in Straw Donation Scheme
… General Letitia James and New York City Department of Investigation Commissioner Margaret Garnett announced the sentencing of non-profit executive Anna Mendez for the misuse of nonprofit funds to fund straw political donations to … executive Anna Mendez was sentenced for the misuse of nonprofit funds to fund straw political donations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-james-and-garnett-announce-sentencing-straw-donation-schemeDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Value $192 Billion
… that ended on March 31, 2017. The Fund has an estimated value of $192 billion. “Strong returns over the fiscal year, … said. “New York state’s pension fund is at a record value based on prudent long term asset allocation. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-value-192-billionSelected Wage Investigation Procedures (2019-S-46) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Department of Labor is following its wage investigation procedures, including conducting outreach to claimants about case status and recovered wages.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s46-response.pdfSelected Wage Investigation Procedures (2019-S-46)
To determine if the Department of Labor is following its wage investigation procedures, including conducting outreach to claimants about case status and recovered wages.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s46.pdfAdministration and Collection of Real Estate Transfer Taxes
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) has adequate systems and … in 1968 under Tax Law Article 31 as a tax on the transfer of real property, and applies to sales or conveyances of real property or interests in real property when the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/08/administration-and-collection-real-estate-transfer-taxesInvestigation of Housing Discrimination Complaints
… Human Rights reviewed and addressed housing discrimination complaints timely and in accordance with its policies and … education, and outreach. HUD refers housing discrimination complaints to DHR for investigation. Additionally, if the … Case Management System (CMS) for housing discrimination complaints. According to data obtained from CMS, as of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/15/investigation-housing-discrimination-complaintsDiNapoli: Former Essex County Fair Treasurer and Willsboro Town Clerk Ordered To Pay Full Restitution for Theft of Nearly $90,000
… we are hopeful that defendant will pay restitution to that organization promptly. Ms. Brown stole from the public for … for the Essex County Agricultural Society — a non-profit organization that promotes agriculture through the Essex …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-former-essex-county-fair-treasurer-and-willsboro-town-clerk-ordered-pay-full-restitution