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DiNapoli: Former President of Local Historical Society Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $62K from Non-Profit
… G. James today announced that the former president of the Clarendon Historical Society pleaded guilty to a felony for … as the town historian, the code inspector for the Town of Clarendon and the code enforcer for the towns of Byron and Murray. The Clarendon Historical Society, which receives town funding, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/06/dinapoli-former-president-local-historical-society-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-62k-non-profiteBay Publicly Commits to Gender and Racial Diversity in Search for Board Members
… and revised its Guidelines to state that, “When searching for new directors, the Board should actively seek out highly … and individuals from minority groups to include in the pool from which Board nominees are chosen.” In its recent … Trillium file proposal, with co-filers Pax World Mutual Funds, The United Methodist Church Foundation and Benedictine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/ebay-publicly-commits-gender-and-racial-diversity-search-board-membersDiNapoli: State Missed Out on Over $180 Million in Medicaid Drug Rebates
… The state Department of Health can do more to control costs and save taxpayers money by making sure it … procedures, this audit shows that it can certainly do a lot more.” The Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (MDRP) was … The state Department of Health can do more to control costs and save taxpayers money by making …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-state-missed-out-over-180-million-medicaid-drug-rebatesDiNapoli: Economic Snapshot Shows The Bronx Making Impressive Gains in Addressing Challenges
… ten consecutive years. However, too many residents remain in poverty, unemployment is particularly high among the … Bronxite I am more proud than ever to call the Bronx my home and look forward to continuing to work with my … of the gains. Job growth was fastest in the Morris Heights area, where employment grew by 41 percent. Growth was also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-economic-snapshot-shows-bronx-making-impressive-gains-addressing-challengesDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Drop Over 32 Percent in May
… in lost revenues for a single month. One major influence is consumers’ online spending, now largely subject to the sales tax. Detail on this activity is not currently available. “We anticipated that sales tax … but the May sales tax figures show just how deep it is cutting into municipal finances,” DiNapoli said. “Sales …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-drop-over-32-percent-mayDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Stealing $121K in Pension Checks Sent to Her Late Grandmother
… A Rochester woman, Elona Roberts, was arrested today for the alleged theft of more than $121,000 in … in addition to making cash withdrawals. Roberts was arrested this morning on charges of Grand Larceny in the … A Rochester woman Elona Roberts was arrested today for the alleged theft of more than $121000 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-stealing-121k-pension-checks-sent-her-late-grandmotherOpinion 88-58
… for the construction of town buildings would be subject to permissive referendum requirements. You ask whether a referendum is required for a town to expend $40,000 from a capital reserve fund for the … a town board may authorize the town highway superintendent to erect a building for the housing and storage of machinery, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-58The Retail Sector in New York City: Recent Trends and the Impact of COVID-19
… from March to May 2020 compared to one year earlier, with all subsectors posting declines except, notably, … part of New York City’s economic and social landscape, with businesses ranging from corner grocery stores to … pandemic has affected the retail trade sector unevenly, with online retailers and some essential businesses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/retail-sector-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19DiNapoli: Uber Needs to Explain What It Is Doing to Protect Riders From Sexual Assault
… New York State Common Retirement Fund*, that calls on Uber to publish a report explaining how it is addressing incidents of riders being sexually harassed and assaulted. “For Uber to succeed, its users need to feel safe and not have a shred … New York State Common Retirement Fund that calls on Uber to publish a report explaining how it is addressing incidents …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-uber-needs-explain-what-it-doing-protect-riders-sexual-assaultDiNapoli: Georgia Woman Allegedly Stole Over $450K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… New York state pension and Social Security payments made to her deceased mother-in-law over a 16-year period. “The … callously took advantage of her mother-in-law’s death to profit at the expense of New York’s retirement system and … Administration,” DiNapoli said. “She has now been brought to justice and we will seek full restitution. I thank U.S. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-georgia-woman-allegedly-stole-over-450k-nys-pension-and-social-security-paymentsDiNapoli: Audit Finds Misuse of Funds in Town of Fishkill
… misused as much as $50,000 generated by the town’s senior center, according to an audit released today by State … to Dutchess County District Attorney William V. Grady. “Senior citizens who thought they were paying for activities … The town offers various services to residents through its senior center, including providing food, coffee, bingo games, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-misuse-funds-town-fishkillNYC Surplus Projected to Reach $550 Million in FY 2020
… New York City now projects a surplus of $550 million in fiscal year 2020, reflecting stronger-than-expected … DiNapoli said. “The risk of a recession has eased in the near term, but the city should continue to increase … out-year gaps have grown slightly, to nearly $3 billion in FY 2022 and $3.2 billion in FY 2023. Despite concerns that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/nyc-surplus-projected-reach-550-million-fy-2020Compliance With the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act
… for New York’s students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. To comply with the SAVE Act, the Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/13/compliance-safe-schools-against-violence-education-actSuffolk County Community College - Information Technology (2018M-130)
… that have not been used within the last six months and do not match current employees. Four network user accounts … for safeguarding the College website are not required to attend cybersecurity training. In addition, sensitive … (IT) control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to College officials. Key Recommendations Enforce written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2018/11/30/suffolk-county-community-college-information-technology-2018m-130Executive Director of Baychester Youth Council Indicted for Stealing More Than $100,000 From Federal Grant
… D. Clark and her staff to make certain that Ms. Russell is held accountable." District Attorney Clark said that … set at $30,000 cash and an examination of surety. Russell is due back in court on August 9, 2016. According to the … "make whatever use of [the money]" she saw fit. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Markus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/executive-director-baychester-youth-council-indicted-stealing-more-100000-federal-grantNewburgh Fire Chief Charged in White Plains Federal Court with Fraudulently Obtaining Retirement Benefits
… Under New York State law, a public sector retiree who is receiving a pension and who returns to public service … he was not entitled. VATTER, 57, of Walkill, New York, is charged with one count of wire fraud, which carries a … and the Orange County Sheriff's Office. This prosecution is being handled by the Office's White Plains Division. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/newburgh-fire-chief-charged-white-plains-federal-court-fraudulently-obtaining-retirement-benefitsClinton-Essex-Warren-Washington Board of Cooperative Education Services – Employee Benefit Plan Forfeited Funds (2022M-31)
Determine whether Clinton-Essex-Warren-Washington BOCES officials ensured the third-party administrator returned forfeited funds from the health flexible spending arrangement, dependent care assistance program and health reimbursement arrangement in a timely manner.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/ceww-boces-2022m-31.pdfDiNapoli Seeks Information on Safety Measures Taken by Businesses Involved in Shipping Oil
… billion New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), on Wednesday sent letters to 14 companies, including Exxon … Quebec, resulted in 47 deaths and liability for the accident caused the rail carrier involved to enter … and damages to property and natural resources due to accident involving the release of crude oil; To detail …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-seeks-information-safety-measures-taken-businesses-involved-shipping-oilNew York Farms and Farmland Decrease at a Higher Rate Than Nationally in 2025
… According to data released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in … in 2015. The losses experienced in 2025 are partly due to the ongoing pressures being experienced by the … data were available. New York’s farmers continue to face numerous challenges , including rising labor costs, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-york-farms-and-farmland-decrease-higher-rate-nationally-2025Selected Payments for Special Items Made to Stony Brook University Hospital from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011 (2012-S-53)
We audited selected claim payments made by Empire BlueCross BlueShield (Empire) to the State University of New York’s Stony Brook University Hospital (Stony Bro
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2012-12s53.pdf