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Village of Cato – Audit Follow-Up (2023M-145-F)
… of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Village of Cato’s (Village’s) progress, as of June 10, 2025, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report Village of Cato – Water Financial Operations (2023M-145), … The purpose of our review was to assess the Village of Catos Villages progress as of June 10 2025 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/09/19/village-cato-audit-follow-2023m-145-fDiNapoli Urges NYC to Continue to Prepare for Shifting Fiscal Landscape
… standards, averaging 5.3% from fiscal years 2024 through 2026, the city will have to prepare for the potential … implications of geopolitical tensions and their effect on supply chain issues, as well as inflation and the response of … FY 2024 but could rise to an additional $3 billion by FY 2026. Education funding levels remain uncertain at this time. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-urges-nyc-continue-prepare-shifting-fiscal-landscapeDiNapoli Analyzes Post-Pandemic Tourism Across NYS
… overseas, with more international visitors than Florida, Nevada, and Texas combined. State Park Visits Jump: Visitors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-analyzes-post-pandemic-tourism-across-nysOpinion 90-47
… or an attorney retained by the town board. Section (2)(a) of the local law provides as follows: Upon compliance … of two contrasting allegations in the complaint, i.e., (1) an allegation that act or omission of employee occurred … the local law, then they might consider Town Law, §65(1). With respect to authorization for reimbursement under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-47DiNapoli: Neighborhood Banks Helping Stabilize, Revitalize City Communities
… program helps open bank branches that provide financial services to communities that show a real need for retail banking services. Having a local bank can spur business growth, job … families and help lift communities out of poverty," said Council Member Vanessa L. Gibson , who represents the 16th …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-neighborhood-banks-helping-stabilize-revitalize-city-communitiesDiNapoli: State Needs to Ensure Timely Execution of Contracts with Not-For-Profits
… noted that the most recent initiative known as the Grants Gateway leverages technology to streamline contracting, … services on behalf of government, and the continued late payment on State contracts hinders service to communities and … nonprofit sector,” said Reg Foster, President and CEO of United Way of New York State. “Its data and analysis are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-state-needs-ensure-timely-execution-contracts-not-profitsDiNapoli: Transparency Needed as NYC Moves Forward with Difficult Budget Choices
… New York City is planning significant steps to reduce … and its funding partners understand what’s at stake. “As New York City navigates very difficult budget choices, it … Tracking Tools Review of the Financial Plan of the City of New York Fiscal Cliffs Dashboard …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-transparency-needed-nyc-moves-forward-difficult-budget-choicesDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Down for Third Quarter 2020
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in New York state dropped 9.5 percent … decline of nearly 22 percent in sales tax revenue for the third quarter was the main driver behind the overall … and international tourism fell sharply over prior years. For September, New York City saw a 43.9 percent decline in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-down-third-quarter-2020Due Dates for Your ROA – Understanding Your Responsibilities: Elected & Appointed Officials
… Begins Complete Your ROA By Submit Your ROA By January 1, 2026* May 30, 2026 June 29, 2026 April 1, 2026 August 28, 2026 September 27, 2026 July 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/ea-officials/due-dates-your-roaFormer Treasurer of Patterson Fire Department Sentenced to 33 Months in Prison for Embezzlement and Filing False Tax Returns
… by U.S. District Judge Nelson S. Roman to 33 months in prison for fraud and tax charges arising out of his … fraud, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, and one count of subscribing to false tax returns, … which carries a maximum sentence of three years in prison. In addition to the prison sentence, MELIN, 46, of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/former-treasurer-patterson-fire-department-sentenced-33-months-prison-embezzlement-and-filing-falseComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Florida Man for Theft of Over $180,000 in NYS Pension Benefits
… pension deposits and spent the money for his own benefit. All told, prosecutors allege Schusteritsch stole over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-florida-man-theft-over-180000-nys-pensionDiNapoli: Facilities Using Radioactive Materials or Radiation Equipment in New York City Were Not Always Properly Inspected or Licensed
… there were 97 hospitals and 7,030 non-hospitals (mainly dentists, but also podiatrists, veterinarians, urgent care … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-facilities-using-radioactive-materials-or-radiation-equipment-new-york-city-were-not-alwaysComptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Schneiderman, State & DOI Commissioner Mark Peters Announce Conviction of Non-Profit Executive Involved in Six-Year Theft Scheme
… intended for public services and capital improvements in New York City. A multi-agency joint investigation, … agencies, exposed the theft of approximately $300,000 in public funds provided by New York State, the New York City … Dorothy Ogundu on 29 counts, including Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, and she faces up to 15 years in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-state-doi-commissioner-mark-peters-announce-conviction-nonComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Brooklyn Man for Allegedly Pocketing over $23K in Deceased Mother's Pension Benefits
… extent." According to documents filed in Kings County Supreme Court today, Buie’s grandmother, Thelma Hairston, was a New … with the New York State and Local Retirement System. The case is being handled by Assistant Attorney General Herman …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-brooklyn-man-allegedly-pocketing-over-23kComptroller DiNapoli And A.G Schneiderman Announce Guilty Pleas By Former Met Council Directors For Stealing $9M In Kickback Scheme
… felony complaints and admissions made by the defendants as part of their guilty pleas, from 1993 to 2013, Rapfogel served as head of Met Council, a New York State not-for-profit … assigned to the case. Supervising Investigator Michael Ward of the Investigations Bureau is also working on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-pleas-former-met-council-directors-stealingDiNapoli and Ulster County DA Nneji: Father and Son Arrested for Stealing $1.2 million in Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… in Ulster County, were charged with stealing over $1.2 million by unlawfully billing Medicaid by inflating … alleged crimes occurred between August 2024 and January 2025. Muhammad W. Khan was accused of stealing $1,103,358 in … degree, health care fraud, offering a false instrument for filing, falsification of business records and social services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-and-ulster-county-da-nneji-father-and-son-arrested-stealing-12-million-medicaidComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Scheneiderman Announce 2 to 6 Year Prison Sentence for Former Councilman Ruben Wills in Public Corruption Scheme
… He will also pay a $5,000 fine. The jury found that Wills used public matching funds from his 2009 campaign for City … chief of staff. The grant stipulated that the money had to be used to conduct four public service projects. Yet … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-scheneiderman-announce-2-6-year-prison-sentence-former-councilman-rubenComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Criminal Charges Over Alleged Theft of $78,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… today announced the unsealing of a one count indictment before the Honorable Peter Lynch charging Terence … in the Second Degree, a class C felony, in Albany County Court. Fitzpatrick is alleged to have stolen over $78,000 in … Fitzpatrick, who had been acting as power of attorney before Sullivan's death, failed to notify the Retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-criminal-charges-over-alleged-theft-78000-new-yorkAttorney General James and Comptroller DiNapoli Announce Guilty Verdict of Former Mount Vernon Government Official in $365,000 Corruption Scheme
… Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas and a public relations firm. "Mr. Porcari violated his public duty, manipulated city … York, and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” said Attorney General James. “My office is committed to … from the City of Mount Vernon Board of Water Supply to pay law firms for the personal defense of former Mount Vernon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/attorney-general-james-and-comptroller-dinapoli-announce-guilty-verdict-former-mount-vernonLong Island Rail Road: On-Time Performance by the Numbers (2023)
In 2023, the LIRR carried 65.2 million riders, a reduction of 25.9 million from levels last reached before the COVID-19 pandemic in 2019, when ridership reached 91.1 million passengers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/report-9-2025.pdf