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New York’s Labor Force: Assessing 10-Year Trends and Pandemic Setbacks
… Message from the Comptroller A robust labor force is critically important for employers to succeed and grow in New York, and it matters for the fiscal health of the … of unemployment in New York was the second highest among the states; Nevada was first with 30.1 weeks. Another reason …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-labor-force-assessing-10-year-trends-and-pandemic-setbacksIndividuals with Disabilities Education Act – Federal Funding and New York
… IDEA. Funds to New York City The City’s fiscal year (FY) 2026 preliminary budget includes $291 million in federal IDEA … 1,165 244 $17,046,033 Queens 1,745 315 $25,535,398 Staten Island 1,293 72 $18,910,802 Citywide Total 8,462 1,375 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/individuals-disabilities-education-actStarpoint Central School District – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-101-F)
… information systems are managed by the District’s Network Manager and the BOCES Coordinator assigned to the District. … of Education (Board), District officials, and the Network Manager and District-assigned BOCES 1 Coordinator (IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/09/05/starpoint-central-school-district-audit-follow-2022m-101-fNorth Salem Central School District – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-140-F)
… School District’s (District’s) progress, as of May 2025, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report North Salem Central School District – Network User Accounts (2022M-140), released in June 2023. The audit determined that District officials … Central School Districts Districts progress as of May 2025 in implementing our recommendations in the audit report North …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/09/26/north-salem-central-school-district-audit-follow-2022m-140-fWarren County Local Development Corporation – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-102-F)
… review was to assess the Warren County Local Development Corporations Corporation progress as of December 2024 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/03/28/warren-county-local-development-corporation-audit-follow-2021m-102-fSouth Orangetown Central School District – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-24-F)
… District’s (District) progress, as of September 2025, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report South Orangetown Central School District – Network User Accounts (2022M-24), released in August 2022. The audit determined that District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2026/04/03/south-orangetown-central-school-district-audit-follow-2022m-24-fCaledonia Joint Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2024M-102-F)
… purpose of our review was to assess the Caledonia Joint Fire District’s (District) progress, as of November 2025, in … our recommendations in the audit report Caledonia Joint Fire District – Board Oversight of Long-Term Planning … financial needs associated with constructing a new fire station and replacing old vehicles and equipment, or the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/05/01/caledonia-joint-fire-district-audit-follow-2024m-102-fSouth Butler Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2020M-155-F)
The purpose of our review was to assess the South Butler Fire Districts District progress as of November 2025 in implementing our recommendations in the audit report South Butler Fire District Board Oversight of Financial Operations 2020M155 released in April 2021
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/05/01/south-butler-fire-district-audit-follow-2020m-155-fDiNapoli and Brooklyn D.A. Gonzalez: Public Employee Arrested for Using Co-Workers' Identities to Steal Thousands in Gas
… was arrested today on multiple charges of identity theft and grand larceny for using agency-issued gas cards to … for his personal use, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced today. … Eric Gonzalez. "I commend Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli and his staff for rooting out this alleged theft. We will now …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-and-brooklyn-da-gonzalez-public-employee-arrested-using-co-workers-identities-stealComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Florida Resident For Stealing $275k in NYS Pension Benefits
… was conducted by Investigators Barbara Butler and Mitchell Paurowski and Deputy Chief Antoine Karam. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-florida-resident-stealing-275k-nysDiNapoli: New York City Man Charged with Stealing Over $50,000 in Pension Benefits Meant for Deceased Sister-in-Law
… A 69-year-old Manhattan man, Randy Ray, was arrested today for allegedly stealing more than $50,000 in pension benefits meant for his deceased sister-in-law, New York State Comptroller … Attorney David Soares and the New York State Police for their partnership in bringing Ray to justice.” The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-new-york-city-man-charged-stealing-over-50000-pension-benefits-meant-deceased-sister-lawDiNapoli: Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Payments Meant for His Deceased Father
… Richard Gaines Jr., 55, of Daytona Beach, Florida was arrested in November 2024 following an investigation by … via direct deposit into his checking account. He died on Nov. 9, 2019 and all pension payments were to end, but … from 2019 to 2022. Gaines Jr. was not an account holder on his father’s checking account and did not report his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-florida-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-80000-pension-payments-meant-his-deceased-fatherSpecial 20-Year Plan for Investigators in the Office of a District Attorney (Sections 89-d and 89-d(m))
Information for members about special 20 year retirement plan for Tier 1 and Tier 2 investigators assigned to the office of a district attorney
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/special-20-year-plan-investigators-office-district-attorney-sections-89-d-and-89-dmDiNapoli: Queens Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… today to felony grand larceny for stealing nearly $85,000 in New York state pension payments meant for her deceased … Deanna Hansen, faces up to 28 months to seven years in prison and will pay full restitution as part of the plea. … and the Albany County Sheriff’s Office for their work in bringing this case to a close. This office, along with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-queens-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-85000-nys-pension-payments-meant-her-deceased-fatherDiNapoli: Queens Woman Charged With Stealing Nearly $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… gain,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to the work of my office, Albany County District Attorney David Soares and Albany … she will answer for her crime.” Deanna Hansen’s father, Richard Hansen, retired from the state Department of … by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.ny.gov/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-queens-woman-charged-stealing-nearly-85000-nys-pension-payments-meant-her-deceased-fatherComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Defendants in Elaborate Multi-Million Dollar Bid-Rigging Case Involving Public Contracts
… Kehoe in Monroe County Court to four felonies, including two counts of the class “C” felony charge of Grand Larceny in … Second Degree in violation of Penal Law § 155.40(1) and two counts of the class “E” felony charge of Combination in … In February, Rivera pleaded guilty before Judge Kehoe to two class “E” felony counts of Combination in Restraint of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-defendants-elaborate-multi-million-dollarDiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Sentenced to Jail, Ordered to Pay Over $59,000 in Restitution
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Wayne County District Attorney Michael Calarco, and the New York State Police today announced that the former court clerk for the Town of Marion, Eileen Steurrys, was sentenced today to serve six … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli Wayne County District Attorney Michael Calarco and the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-sentenced-jail-ordered-pay-over-59000-restitutionDiNapoli: Former Treasurer of Frewsburg Central School District Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $7,000 in School Funds
… and District Attorney Jason Schmidt today announced the arrest and guilty plea of Angela Smoulder, former Treasurer … to the district in the amount of $6,982.42. The arrest is a result of a joint investigation between the State … and District Attorney Jason Schmidt today announced the arrest and guilty plea of Angela Smoulder former Treasurer of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-former-treasurer-frewsburg-central-school-district-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-7000-schoolDiNapoli Op-Ed in the NY Daily News Cautions NYC Leaders to Prepare for Challenging Fiscal Times Ahead
… revenues to set aside additional reserves was missed. Reserves are occasionally viewed as a luxury; excess …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-op-ed-ny-daily-news-cautions-nyc-leaders-prepare-challenging-fiscal-times-aheadDiNapoli: One-in-Four Homeless Shelter Clients with Serious Mental Health Issues Were Not Placed in a Mental Health Shelter
… with mental health and substance abuse issues, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … shelters where they could receive the support they need to get back on their feet and on the path to stable housing. … to help determine which of its five types of shelter best meet their needs: General, Mental Health, Substance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-one-four-homeless-shelter-clients-serious-mental-health-issues-were-not-placed-mental-health