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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.6% in February Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 1.6% in February compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-16-february-compared-last-yearState Pension Fund Commits Additional $50 Million to Invest in New York-Based Companies
… has committed an additional $50 million for investments in New York State-based companies through its In-State Private Equity Investment Program, New York State … for the fund and one of 19 investment firms that manage In-State Private Equity investments. “The In-State Private …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/state-pension-fund-commits-additional-50-million-invest-new-york-based-companiesDiNapoli Urges Congress to Expand Eligibility for Savings Program for Individuals with Disabilities
… and investment tool for individuals with disabilities. NY's ABLE program, which launched just over a year ago, … later in life," said Senator Kristen Gillibrand (D-NY) . "Congress should be passing legislation like this to … support disabled New Yorkers." Congressman John Katko (NY-24) said , "During my time in Congress, I have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/dinapoli-urges-congress-expand-eligibility-savings-program-individuals-disabilitiesDiNapoli: Buffalo Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Her Deceased Grandmother's State Pension Payments
… grandmother, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced today. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-buffalo-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-her-deceased-grandmothers-state-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Unrestricted State Aid for Local Governments Failed to Keep Up With Inflation
… for any governmental purpose, it is an important revenue source, particularly for many cities. Also called revenue … what changes are needed to improve this critical funding source.” Since State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2012, AIM funding was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-unrestricted-state-aid-local-governments-failed-keep-inflationOversight of Persons Convicted of Driving While Intoxicated (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Persons Convicted … of Driving While Intoxicated ( 2015-N-2 ). Background In New York City, persons convicted of DWI who are sentenced … Key Finding The Office has made significant progress in addressing the issues identified in our initial report. Of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/29/oversight-persons-convicted-driving-while-intoxicated-followTown of Alexandria – Misappropriation of Cash Receipts (2015M-159)
… December 31, 2013 that was not deposited into a Town bank account and could not be accounted for. The former Clerk did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/03/25/town-alexandria-misappropriation-cash-receipts-2015m-159Oversight of Persons Convicted of Driving While Intoxicated (Follow-Up)
… blood alcohol concentration exceeds a preset level. For the period from January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2016, the courts ordered the installation of 1,084 IIDs for offenders under Probation’s supervision. We found that … of the IIDs were installed in the cars of persons cited for alcohol-related motor vehicle violations and that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/15/oversight-persons-convicted-driving-while-intoxicated-followVillage of Millport – Treasurer’s Misappropriation of Funds (2016M-256)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was … internal controls over the Village’s financial operations for the period June 1, 2013 through November 17, 2015. … services to its residents. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled $287,500. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/06/19/village-millport-treasurers-misappropriation-funds-2016m-256Town of Beekman – Misappropriation of Cash Receipts (2015M-41)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over the Town’s cash receipts … February 2015, the former Town Comptroller pleaded guilty to second-degree larceny in the theft of $390,178 from the … and, on March 5, was charged with grand larceny related to additional theft uncovered in our audit. Key Findings A …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/04/17/town-beekman-misappropriation-cash-receipts-2015m-41DiNapoli: Stony Brook University Hospital Failed to Comply With Contracting and Hiring Rules
… said. “We also found improper hiring and pay raises for staff and poor contractor monitoring that could put … Stony Brook's rejection of the lowest contract bidder for medical records storage and awarding of the contract to … vendor outsourcing of medical record transcriptions for compliance with the “no off-shore outsourcing” contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-stony-brook-university-hospital-failed-comply-contracting-and-hiring-rulesDiNapoli: Amid Federal Funding Uncertainty, State Must Focus on Programs To Aid Seniors
… State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) makes it difficult to know who is being left behind or where. “New York has an … Population and Demand for Services New York’s population of people aged 60 and over is projected to reach approximately 5.5 million by 2030. Nearly 70% of adults over 65 are expected to need some form of long-term …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-amid-federal-funding-uncertainty-state-must-focus-programs-aid-seniorsOversight of Weights and Measures Programs
… weights and measures to ensure consumer confidence in products purchased in New York State. The audit covers the period April 1, 2014 … charged with ensuring measurement accuracy and uniformity in commerce to help ensure that consumers get what they pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/01/oversight-weights-and-measures-programsOversight of School Fire Safety Compliance
… Purpose To determine if the State Education Department (Department) is providing … and monitoring. Our audit did not include a review of compliance issues for schools operating within New York … compliance. For example, the Unit cannot easily determine how many, or which, schools’ inspection reports are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/24/oversight-school-fire-safety-complianceNew York City Economic and Demographic Indicators in Relation to New York State
This reference document includes major demographic, economic and fiscal indicators that highlight New York City’s contribution to the State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/report-11-2024.pdfCompliance With Requirements to Maintain Systems at Vendor-Supported Levels (2019-S-6) 90-Day Response
To determine whether the Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority was complying with requirements to maintain its systems at vendor-supported...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-19s6-response.pdfMedicaid Program - Inappropriate Payments Related to Procedure Modifiers (2016-S-63) 90-Day Response
To determine whether Medicaid made inappropriate payments to providers that failed to use modifier codes properly.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-16s63-response.pdfMedicaid Program - Improper Medicaid Payments to a Transportation Provider (2018-S-10) 90-Day Response
To determine whether Medicaid made inappropriate payments to a transportation provider. The audit covered the period from September 26, 2012 to December 31, 2016.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-18s10-response.pdfAccounting for Gifts and Donations to the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) Program
Accounting for Gifts and Donations to the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) Program
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/dare.pdfSpringville-Griffith Institute Central School District – Access to Network and Information Applications (2021M-148)
Determine whether Springville-Griffith Institute Central School District (District) officials adequately secured access to the network, student information and financial applications.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/springville-griffith-institute-2021-148.pdf