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DiNapoli Finds Opportunities for Improved NYPD Hate Crimes Reporting
… Hate Crimes Act, which is a crucial tool for understanding why these insidious crimes are on the rise. I’m extremely … as a city – and the NYPD will do everything possible to stop these types of crimes, whether the hatred is based on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-finds-opportunities-improved-nypd-hate-crimes-reportingXII.7.C Reprocessing an OSC Denied Voucher – XII. Expenditures
… rejected by the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC), the Business Unit should address all of the reasons the voucher … was rejected. Process and Document Preparation: BULKLOAD BUSINESS UNITS When rejecting a voucher, OSC will reject and … which reverses the associated accounting information. The Business Unit must reprocess the voucher using a different …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii7c-reprocessing-osc-denied-voucherXIV.14.I Treatment of Infrastructure Assets – XIV. Special Procedures
Infrastructure consists of roads bridges curbs and gutters streets sidewalks drainage systems lighting systems historic monuments and similar assets that are immovable and of value only to the State
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14i-treatment-infrastructure-assetsDiNapoli: SUNY Campuses Need to Focus on Tuition Paid by Out-Of-State Graduate Students
… The State University of New York (SUNY) needs to make sure its campuses are upholding in-state … campuses had little or no verification of residency for SUNY graduate students, resulting in tuition undercharging. “SUNY is enabling graduate students from out-of-state to take …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-suny-campuses-need-focus-tuition-paid-out-state-graduate-studentsDiNapoli: Tax Cap Set at 2% in 2024
… that allows municipalities to override the tax cap. Chart Allowable Tax Levy Growth Factors for Local Governments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-set-2-percent-2024DiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at 2% for 2025
… that allows municipalities to override the cap. Chart Allowable Tax Levy Growth Factors for Local Governments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-2-percent-2025DiNapoli Releases 2024 Fiscal Stress Scores for Villages and Some Cities
… that lie ahead. I encourage local governments to use our self-assessment tool to help them budget and avoid potential pitfalls.” The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-releases-2024-fiscal-stress-scores-villages-and-some-citiesDiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at 2% for 2026
… The 2026 property tax levy growth will be capped at 2% for local governments that operate on a calendar-based fiscal … P. DiNapoli. This figure affects tax cap calculations for all counties, towns, and fire districts, as well as 44 … villages. "Allowable tax levy growth will be limited to 2% for a fifth consecutive year," DiNapoli said. “The challenge …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-2-2026Oversight of Passenger Safety
… Developmental Disabilities Services Offices (DDSOs): Metro NY (Bronx and Manhattan), Brooklyn, Bernard M. Fineson … suspended. We identified seven employees who continued to drive OPWDD vehicles assigned to transport clients, despite … process to ensure employees with suspended licenses do not drive OPWDD vehicles. Ensure recall repairs are done timely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/01/oversight-passenger-safetyDiNapoli: State Correction Commission Falling Short in Tracking Problems or Inspecting Prisons
… for its own oversight; Monitor the scheduling of local lockup inspections to ensure they are scheduled and completed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-state-correction-commission-falling-short-tracking-problems-or-inspecting-prisonsDiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $92,000
… Fire Department, Kimberly Simchik, pleaded guilty to stealing over $92,000 from the fire department over a … she will pay restitution of just over $92,000 and faces 1 to 3 years in jail at sentencing. “Kimberly Simchik diverted fire department resources to bankroll her personal life, betraying the trust of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-92000DiNapoli: Former Fulton County Snowmobile Club President Pleads Guilty to Stealing $17K from Nonprofit
… Club” by depositing them into his own personal bank account. He also transferred over $3,000 in funds from the club’s account to his personal account and wrote a $3,500 Snowdrifters’ check to cash, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-former-fulton-county-snowmobile-club-president-pleads-guilty-stealing-17k-nonprofitDiNapoli: Former Director Pleads Guilty to Stealing $1,700 From Hornell Partners for Growth
… $1,711 in cash from the non-profit’s Annual Fourth of July festival that was earmarked for the city’s Business … $1711 in cash from the nonprofits Annual Fourth of July Festival …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-former-director-pleads-guilty-stealing-1700-hornell-partners-growthDiNapoli: State Missed Out on Over $180 Million in Medicaid Drug Rebates
… costs and save taxpayers money by making sure it gets the drug rebates that it is entitled to under federal … shows that it can certainly do a lot more.” The Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (MDRP) was created in 1990 to lower … Medicaid Administration — that sends rebate invoices to drug manufacturers. Although DOH made notable improvements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-state-missed-out-over-180-million-medicaid-drug-rebatesSelected Aspects of the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program
… Roadside inspections of commercial vehicles are a primary part of the Department's activities. The inspections … reviews or formal Notices of Violation, which may result in additional penalties. Key Findings The Department … repaired, or when submitted, if they are on time. As a result, 39 percent of the certifications for out-of-service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/22/selected-aspects-motor-carrier-safety-assistance-programOpinion 2001-13
… Speakerkits , 832 NY2d 814, 611 NYS2d 488; New York State Pub. Empls. Fedn. v City of Albany , 72 NY2d 96, 531 NYS2d … such limitations are expressly authorized by statute." ( Pub. Empls. Fedn , supra , 72 NY2d at 101, 531 NYS2d at 772; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-13Opinion 88-29
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Purchases and Sales … Whether a prohibited conflict of interest would arise if the mayor of a village in his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-29Kiantone Independent Fire Department, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-295)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Department controls are … The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Department controls are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2013/12/13/kiantone-independent-fire-department-inc-internal-controlsFinancial Oversight of the Advantage After School Program
… Background New York State created the Advantage After School Program (Program) in 2000 to provide high-quality youth development opportunities to school-age children and youth during the hours directly after school. Research indicates that children who participate in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/13/financial-oversight-advantage-after-school-programXI.12.C Surety Takeovers – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… or arrange for completing the contract should the original contractor default. In the event of a contractor default and surety takeover of a contract, as … New York State Vendor File information for the defaulted contractor to route future payments under the contract to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12c-surety-takeovers