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DiNapoli: Former Potsdam Court Clerk Sentenced to Jail; $117,000 Restitution
… Jo Guyette was sentenced today in a $117,120 embezzlement case uncovered in an audit and investigation by State … Rain and the New York State Police for their work on this case.” “By working with the town of Potsdam’s judges, the … investigators provided substantial evidence to bring this case to a successful resolution,” St. Lawrence County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-former-potsdam-court-clerk-sentenced-jail-117000-restitutionState Agencies Bulletin No. 2205
… accurately and on time, there may be an occasion where all or part of the employee’s pay is not received by the employee … after January 1, 2024. OSC Actions: OSC has created new Single Payment Vendor IDs, allowing agencies to pay payroll … correction, the agency must utilize the appropriate Single Payment Vendor ID as indicated in the updated GFO …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2205-updated-guidance-issuing-payroll-correctionsGreenburgh Central School District – Procurement (2024M-147)
… and minor projects (e.g., construction, electrical and plumbing). In total, the District paid $3.8 million to 32 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/10/24/greenburgh-central-school-district-procurement-2024m-147DiNapoli: Trouble Ahead for Local Governments and Schools
… The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected many local governments’ revenues and its impact will likely be severe for many municipalities’ finances, according to a report … taxes are one of the most important sources of revenue for many of New York’s local governments and are directly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-trouble-ahead-local-governments-and-schoolsTown of Bainbridge – Justice Court Operations (2021M-51)
Determine whether the Town of Bainbridge Town Justices ensured money due to the Court was accurately collected recorded and reported and deposited in a timely manner
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/11/19/town-bainbridge-justice-court-operations-2021m-51Town of Barker – Justice Court Operations (2016M-422)
… 19, 2016. Background The Town of Barker is located in Broome County and has a population of approximately 3,000. … Town Board, has a Justice Court with one elected Justice. In 2015, the Court reported revenues totaling approximately … the ability to modify or delete adjudication information in the Court's computers without the original data being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/11/20/town-barker-justice-court-operations-2016m-422Opinion 2007-1
… (paratransit services) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §§103, 104-b: County contracts with private bus companies to provide … and procedures adopted pursuant to General Municipal Law §104-b. You state that the county contracts with private bus … by the State Legislature (see, e.g., GML §§103 [3],[4)], 104), there are several well-established common law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-1Opinion 92-34
… AND PENALTIES -- Mandatory Surcharge (partial payment of parking fines and surcharges) -- Remission to State Comptroller (partial payment of parking fines and surcharges) PARKING AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS -- Mandatory Surcharges … when a court or administrative tribunal has assessed a parking fine or penalty and surcharge but receives payment of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-34Compliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Follow-Up)
… entities possess large amounts of valuable information on subjects such as health, business, public safety, parks, … 2019. As of January 2022, there were over 5,300 data items on Open Data. Open Data should provide ongoing “one-stop” … and, as of January 2022, had published 24 data items (10 maps, 11 data sets, two filtered views, and one chart). The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/02/01/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-followSafety of Seized Dogs (Follow-Up)
… City. The Law mandates that a dog must be seized if it: is unlicensed; poses an immediate threat to the public … identification tag while not on the owner’s premises; or is licensed but not in control of or on the property of the owner or custodian and is believed to be dangerous. Municipalities that issue dog …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/18/safety-seized-dogs-followComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… . State Comptroller DiNapoli has made it a priority to audit school district, BOCES and charter school finances and operations to ensure money is being spent appropriately and effectively. The Comptroller’s audits are designed to help schools improve their financial management practices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits25P-05BR - Valid8 Government Agency 'Medium' Case Package
The Office of the State Comptroller OSC is seeking Bids for the purchase of Valid8 Licenses as detailed in the solicitation available via the links below
https://www.osc.ny.gov/procurement/25p-05brDiNapoli: Housing Discrimination Complaints Languish at NYC Commission on Human Rights
… answers,” DiNapoli said. “Our audit found that inadequate case tracking at the New York City Commission on Human Rights … or sexual orientation. CCHR uses Dynamics, an electronic case management system, for case tracking and monitoring. Between July 1, 2019 and July …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-housing-discrimination-complaints-languish-nyc-commission-human-rightsOversight of Adult Protective Services Staffing and Case Management (New York City Human Resources Administration)
… by the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) through its Central Intake Unit (Intake Unit) and a … of seven field offices and four contract offices. HRA is considered the LDSS of New York City, including all … responses to urgent client needs. We found, according to HRA officials and contractors, caseloads per caseworker …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/20/oversight-adult-protective-services-staffing-and-case-management-new-york-city-humanOversight of Housing Discrimination Complaints
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Commission on Human Rights reviewed and addressed housing … through March 2025. About the Program The New York City Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) is charged with enforcing … and elected officials. CCHR can also initiate its own (Commission-initiated) investigations. CCHR refers to incoming …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/12/02/oversight-housing-discrimination-complaintsDiNapoli: Help for Vulnerable Adults in NYC Falls Short
… APS is run by the city’s Human Resources Administration (HRA) and overseen by the state Office of Children and Family … with medical or social supports. Caseworkers are based in HRA field offices and contracted nonprofits across the city … turnover likely strained APS operations. Caseworkers in HRA field offices dropped 30% from 2019 to 2022, while …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-help-vulnerable-adults-nyc-falls-shortLanguage Access Services (Follow-Up)
… (LEP) New Yorkers. The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV or Department) is one of the agencies required to develop and follow a Plan. DMV issues licenses, non-driver identification cards, vehicle … adjudicatory, and other enforcement activities. DMV conducts more than 20 million customer transactions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/10/language-access-services-followSafety of Seized Dogs
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Agriculture and Markets (Department) adequately oversees the seizure of dogs to ensure their safety and protect the rights of owners. … To determine if the Department of Agriculture and Markets adequately oversees the seizure of dogs to ensure their safety and protect the rights of owners …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/16/safety-seized-dogsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Union Street capital project that may require additional funds of approximately $1.3 million, the city estimates, to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsClaim Submitted—What’s Next?
… After you submit your claim online, check your email for next steps. You should receive a confirmation email within 48 hours informing you of whether more … documents, the faster we can process your claim. If the email: Includes an attached claim form, complete the form and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/claim-submitted-whats-next