The “Midsummer Derby” is almost here! With the 155th Travers Stakes at Saratoga Race Course tomorrow, we’re calling on all New Yorkers to 𝒅𝒐 𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕. If you spot any misconduct or wrongdoing at the Track, we want to hear about it! Call 1-800-DO-RIGHT or direct message us.

Play Ball! ⚾️ This summer, Team OIG had a blast at NY’s minor league ballparks. Our Albany, Western Region, & Downstate crews had a fantastic time cheering on the home teams. Connecting outside of work strengthens commodore & collaboration—here’s to more fun and teamwork ahead!

Happy Women’s Equality Day! Today marks 104 years since women earned the right to vote. Team OIG is proud to honor the rich history of the Women's Rights Movement, including the landmark achievements fought for right here in New York. Let’s continue to advance equality for all.

It's International Lottery Day! As NYers chase their dreams, remember that OIG Investigator Marc Mousso—with his pal the Wow Cow at the New York State Fair—and all of Team OIG are here to ensure fairness in the New York Lottery. Suspect fraud or corruption? Call us at 1-800-DO-RIGHT.

Innovation Award Individual Finalist: Ryan Hayward, Offices of the New York State Inspector General law.com/newyorklawjour…

We recently published our July 2024 complaint data. Each month, we update our Open Data Portal with information on the number and nature of all complaints received by our offices. See how your state government watchdog is working for you: on.ny.gov/3FJWHaC. #OpenData

#ICYMI/#TBT: NYS-OIG & Erie County District Attorney's Office announced that an engineer employed by NY State Parks was sentenced for fraudulently collecting thousands of dollars in unearned state wages, while he concurrently worked for a private development firm. More details: bit.ly/3X2VhjH

What are you doing just sanding there?! Don’t miss your chance to catch the New York State Fair before it ends on Labor Day (Sept. 2)! Enjoy fun activities, tasty food, and, of course, the amazing sand sculptures. If you see any fraud or misconduct, report it to us at 1-800-DO-RIGHT.

This #LaborDay, we celebrate New York’s workforce who drive our state forward! OIG is dedicated to upholding integrity within our state agencies and the workers' compensation system. If you spot wrongdoing, report it to 1-800-DO-RIGHT. Your vigilance helps ensure accountability.

“As alleged, while appearing to serve the people of New York as Deputy Chief of Staff within the New York State Executive Chamber, the defendant and her husband actually worked to further the interests of the Chinese government and the CCP,” stated U.S. Attorney Breon Peace.

Sun is allegedly an undisclosed agent of the PRC & CCP, using #Chinese money & her influence within the state of #NewYork to benefit the Chinese gov't. It is the unwavering determination of federal law enforcement that rooted-out this foreign agent & her scheme. #WhatWeDoCounts

Last night we celebrated Deputy Inspector General Jeffrey Hagen and Chief of Staff Ryan Hayward at the 2024 New York Legal Awards! Congratulations, Hagen and Hayward on your well-deserved recognition. Your dedication is inspiring and we couldn’t be prouder of your achievements.

#DYK 748,000 gallons of water spin the Niagara Power Project's 25 turbines every second? This summer our Buffalo team and interns visited with NY Power Authority to learn more about New York State’s biggest electricity producer. #KnowledgeIsPower⚡️

Today's commemoration at Ground Zero was a solemn reminder of New Yorkers’ commitment to never forget those killed on September 11, 2001, and all who have been lost to related illnesses in the 23 years since that day. The staff of NYS-OIG honor and remember those lives.