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Division of Investigations: Complaint Form
DiNapoli encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. You can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money here.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/investigations/pdf/investigations-complaint-form.pdfLake Pleasant Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. - Financial Activities (2019M-157)
Determine whether Department officials provided adequate oversight of operations to ensure financial activity was properly reported and money was safeguarded.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/lake-pleasant-volunteer-2019-157.pdfTown of Bolton - Urban Development Action Grant Repayment Funds (2017M-216)
… used the Urban Development Action Grant (UDAG) repayment money for eligible purposes and if the corresponding … reported. Key Findings The Board’s use of UDAG repayment money totaling $4.5 million for long-term loans to fund … was not consistent with their adopted policy to use the money as revolving loans for local business development. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/05/18/town-bolton-urban-development-action-grant-repayment-funds-2017m-216Audits
The Comptrollers Office audits State and local governments to ensure taxpayer money is used effectively and efficiently to promote the common good
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/auditsIndependent Oversight: OSC's Contract Review Safeguards Public Funds
… and Change Orders 10,842 4.1 58.3% $117.1 Total 18,605 5.3 100.0% $173.4 FIGURE 2: Time to Complete OSC Contract Review … 11 0.1% $0.2 0.1% 76-90 8 0.0% $1.5 0.9% Total 18,605 100.0% $173.4 100% Notes: Amounts are rounded to the nearest tenth of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/independent-oversight-osc-contract-review-safeguards-public-fundsHamburg Recreation Worker Sentenced to Jail and Probation for Stealing $156K
… which she has now repaid. Joanne Erickson skimmed money from village fees, then altered public records to … Erickson, 54, took fees from 2011 to 2017, including money for children’s programs, according to an investigation … “Over the course of six years, this defendant embezzled money intended to support programs for children in her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/hamburg-recreation-worker-sentenced-jail-and-probation-stealing-156kState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Bayport … – Board Oversight (Oswego County) Foreign fire insurance money was placed in the district’s general fund checking … than 50,000 state contracts, visit www.openbooknewyork.com. The easy-to-use website was created by DiNapoli to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar For First Quarter
… sales of $4.27 billion include $2.97 billion of new money and $1.30 billion of refundings or reofferings as … scheduled for January, of which $1.59 billion is new money and $140 million is refundings or reofferings. $1.14 … than 50,000 state contracts, visit www.openbooknewyork.com. The easy-to-use website was created by DiNapoli to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-first-quarterFormer Bronx Youth Director Pleads Guilty
… to grand larceny in the third degree for stealing grant money from a state-administered, federally-funded grant to … office found that Russell had moved the grant money through numerous bank accounts. Russell made cash … Comptroller DiNapoli said, "Earnestine Russell took public money intended to give children a safe and nurturing place to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/former-bronx-youth-director-pleads-guiltyNew York One of Only Seven States to Owe Money to Federal Unemployment Trust Fund
… in debt to the federal government, and the $8.1 billion owed in the outstanding loan balance is second only to … are in debt to the federal government and the $81 billion owed in the outstanding loan balance is second only to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/new-york-one-only-seven-states-owe-money-federal-unemployment-trust-fundWhat Is a Claim? – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Basically, a claim is a demand presented for the payment of money due for goods … by the local government or school district, so long as it is properly itemized and provides all the information, … for audit. Using a standard claim form as a cover sheet is desirable because required information is presented in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/what-claimCopenhagen Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Financial Activities (2021M-114)
… activity was properly recorded and supported, and that money was safeguarded. Key Findings Department officials did … activity was properly recorded and supported, and that money was safeguarded. The Board of Directors (Board) did not … activity was properly recorded and supported and that money was safeguarded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2021/12/22/copenhagen-volunteer-fire-department-inc-financial-activitiesDiNapoli Statement on Governor's Veto of Transparency Legislation
… oversight. Without public disclosure of how taxpayer money is being used, it raises questions about whether the public is getting the best value for its money. This legislation had unanimous support in both the … for it and keep taxpayers informed about where their money is going. Transparent government is accountable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-statement-governors-veto-transparency-legislationOUF Annual Report of the Office of Unclaimed Funds SFY 2019-20
State Fiscal Year 2019-20 was another productive year for the Office of Unclaimed Funds, returning $415 million to rightful owners.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/resources/pdf/annual-report-sfy-2019-20.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. 1859
… Bulletin No. 908 (Non-Negotiated and/or Undeliverable New York State Payroll Checks), allows agencies to identify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1859-schedule-submitting-2020-year-end-returned-checksState Agencies Bulletin No. 1959
… Bulletin No. 908 (Non-Negotiated and/or Undeliverable New York State Payroll Checks), allows agencies to identify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1959-schedule-submitting-2021-year-end-returned-checksState Agencies Bulletin No. 2069
… Bulletin No. 1786 (Non-Negotiated and/or Undeliverable New York State Payroll Checks), allows agencies to identify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2069-schedule-submitting-2022-year-end-returned-checksArchived: Legislative Session 2019–2020
… Property – A.8314 (Weinstein) – To include unclaimed virtual currency within the scope of property covered under the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/archived-legislative-session-2019-2020DiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Third Quarter
… sales of $9.05 billion include $5.45 billion of new money and $3.6 billion of refundings as follows: $5.76 … billion scheduled for July, of which $3.45 billion is new money and $2.31 billion are refundings; $1.99 billion scheduled for August, of which $700 million is new money and $1.29 billion are refundings; and $1.30 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-third-quarterDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Second Quarter
… sales of $4.29 billion include $3.06 billion of new money and $1.23 billion of refundings or reofferings as … billion scheduled for April, of which $1.29 billion is new money and $1.03 billion is refundings or reofferings; $1.95 … billion scheduled for May, of which $1.75 billion is new money and $200 million is refundings; and $25 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-second-quarter