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DiNapoli: New York’s Employee Stock Ownership Plans Lead Nation in Assets
… P. DiNapoli released a report today that explains how employee ownership models, which give workers a stake in the … can increase employees’ income levels and improve their retirement security. “Employee ownership can help improve company performance, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-new-yorks-employee-stock-ownership-plans-lead-nation-assetsDiNapoli: Clerk Admits Writing Nearly $5,000 in Village Checks for Herself
Former Delhi Village Clerk Michele Barnes pleaded guilty on Thursday after pocketing $4788 in public funds for her personal use
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-clerk-admits-writing-nearly-5000-village-checks-herselfEnforcement of Article 19-A of the Vehicle and Traffic Law (Follow-Up) (2020-F-6) 30-Day Response
To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations made in our initial audit report, Enforcement of Article 19-A of the Vehicle and Traffic Law (2018-S-7).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20f6-response.pdfDiNapoli: Jobs in NYC Construction Industry Took Huge Hit During Pandemic, Over 14% Decline
… $10.2 billion in FY 2021 and increase to $15 billion by FY 2025. The MTA’s $54.8 billion capital plan for 2020-2024 was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-jobs-nyc-construction-industry-took-huge-hit-during-pandemic-over-14-declineDiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Down 7.1 Percent in November
… government sales tax collections declined by 7.1 percent in November compared to the same month last year, according … for local governments statewide, $102 million less than in November 2019. The decline is steeper than October’s 5.2 … but not as significant as the double-digit declines in the earlier months (April - June) of the pandemic. Total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-down-71-percent-novemberDiNapoli: Syracuse Man Sentenced for Stealing Nearly $22,000 in Pension Checks
… A Syracuse man who stole nearly $22,000 in pension payments sent to his deceased mother was sentenced … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Onondaga County District Attorney William J. Fitzpatrick and New York … in full.” James said, “Theft from the state pension system is not a victimless crime — it erodes trust in programs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-syracuse-man-sentenced-stealing-nearly-22000-pension-checksDiNapoli Audit Finds Fixes Needed in NYC High School Matching Process
… according to the placement rules.” Each year, more than 70,000 eighth graders apply to high school, ranking their … were released. In several cases, students were not placed at all, even though rules require NYCPS to place every …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-fixes-needed-nyc-high-school-matching-processApplication for Performance of Duty Disability Retirement (RS6047-B)
For NYSLRS sheriffs, deputy sheriffs, undersheriffs and county correction officers in counties that elected Sections 63-B, 63-C, 607C and 607D.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs6047-b.pdfAdministration of Tenant Complaints (2013-S-72), 90-Day Response
To determine whether New York State Homes and Community Renewal’s Office of Rent Administration addresses tenant complaints in a timely manner.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-13s72-response.pdfDiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Decline 5.2 Percent in October
… Local government sales tax revenue declined by 5.2 percent in October compared to the same month last year, according to … for counties and cities, or $74.4 million less than in October 2019. This drop was less severe than previous … since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in the spring when collections fell by double-digits. Still, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-decline-52-percent-octoberDiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Declined 10 Percent in 2020
… by 10 percent overall in 2020, or $1.8 billion, compared to the previous year, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … tax collections fell 6 percent statewide in 2009 compared to 2008. New York City’s sales tax collections were impacted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-declined-10-percent-2020Town of Coventry - Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2021M-180)
Determine whether the Town of Coventry (Town) Town Clerk/Tax Collector (Clerk) recorded, deposited, remitted and reported collection accurately and in a timely manner.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/coventry-2021-180.pdfTown of Patterson – Justice Court Operations (2020M-63)
Determine whether Town of Patterson (Town) Justices collected, recorded, deposited, disbursed and reported all fines and fees in a timely and accurate manner.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2020/pdf/patterson-jc-2020-63.pdfDiNapoli: Pre-K Special Education Schools Took $1.4 Million in Unallowed Expenses
… Institute for the Deaf and Exceptional Children , two Brooklyn preschool special education providers, claimed … The Manual does not exempt charges related to collaborative school agreements from this requirement. Aim … Hebrew Institute for the Deaf and Exceptional Children two Brooklyn preschool special education providers claimed nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-pre-k-special-education-schools-took-14-million-unallowed-expensesDiNapoli: NYC Office Market Will Take Years to Recover From Pandemic
… The COVID-19 pandemic wiped out years of growth in New York City’s office sector, erasing nearly $28.6 billion in market value and more than $850 million in property taxes in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-nyc-office-market-will-take-years-recover-pandemicDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Drop Over 32 Percent in May
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in May fell 32.3 percent compared to … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Sales tax collections for counties and cities in May totaled $918 million, or $437 … decline, amounting to $196 million in lost revenues for a single month. One major influence is consumers’ online …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-drop-over-32-percent-mayOversight of the Early Intervention Program
… Objective To determine whether the New York State Department of Health (Department) is effectively … are entitled to and why services are not always provided on time. Develop and include more specific goals, tasks, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/02/28/oversight-early-intervention-programCity of Salamanca – Selected Financial Activities (2015M-284)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review City officials’ financial management practices and the … April 1, 2013 through September 10, 2015. Background The City of Salamanca is located almost entirely within the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/03/04/city-salamanca-selected-financial-activities-2015m-284State Audits by Agency or Authority
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/by-agencyDiNapoli: Over One Million New Yorker Households Are Not Connected to Broadband
… broadband available in their neighborhood, but more than one million, or 13.8%, of households do not have access or a … rural areas where there are currently no providers or only one option for service . The state should look to the future … provides a $50 per-month subscription subsidy and a one-time discount on a computing device. State leaders should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-over-one-million-new-yorker-households-are-not-connected-broadband