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Town of Argyle – Town Clerk and Budgeting (2012M-231)
… 2007, the Town has incorrectly budgeted and accounted for all of its sales tax revenues, totaling $296,353, in the … inequity among taxpayers. Key Recommendations Ensure that all Town-issued credit cards are used for business purposes … the monthly claims to be audited prior to payment. Deposit all moneys intact and in a timely manner and remit moneys …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/11/town-argyle-town-clerk-and-budgeting-2012m-231Akron Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing FEMA Grant Funding Intended for Education Expenses
… the Federal Department of Homeland Security, Office of Inspector General, and the United States Attorney's Office … Attorney James P. Kennedy and Acting Homeland Security Inspector General Jennifer L. Costello for their continued … "The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Inspector General (OIG), is pleased by the assistance of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/akron-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-fema-grant-funding-intended-education-expensesNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: ExxonMobil Agrees to Assess Impacts of Climate Change
… P. DiNapoli today announced that ExxonMobil has agreed to implement the shareholder request that the company analyze how worldwide efforts to adopt the Paris Agreement goals for reducing global … P DiNapoli today announced that ExxonMobil has agreed to implement the shareholder request that the company analyze …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-exxonmobil-agrees-assess-impacts-climate-changeChild Care Stabilization Grants
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services has established and … child care stabilization grantees to ensure proper use of child care stabilization grant funds; and to determine … the economy as a whole. It also highlighted the fragility of the child care system. Child care is essential for our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/11/07/child-care-stabilization-grantsDiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Oversight of Child Care Grants
… retain their employees, in 2021 the American Rescue Plan Act and the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act provided federal grants that OCFS administered locally. … available to the providers Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies, and implemented a grant compliance review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-oversight-child-care-grantsDiNapoli: Energy Companies Agree to Report on Impact of Paris Agreement Goals
… that three major U.S. energy companies have agreed to detail how they will be impacted by the global effort to achieve the Paris Agreement's goals and how they can adapt to a lower carbon future. As a result, the New York State … announced that three major US energy companies have agreed to detail how they will be impacted by the global effort to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-energy-companies-agree-report-impact-paris-agreement-goalsDiNapoli: East Ramapo School Budget Hampered By Deficits, Inadequate Rainy Day Funds
… The East Ramapo Central School District continues to face … were not addressed or only partially implemented. “East Ramapo school district officials must do a better job … some level of fiscal stress. Auditors also found that East Ramapo officials have not properly budgeted for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-east-ramapo-school-budget-hampered-deficits-inadequate-rainy-day-fundsDiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Theft of Public Funds
… Former Town of Potter Clerk Julie Brown pleaded guilty yesterday after pocketing public funds for her personal use … investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s office, Yates County District Attorney Todd Casella’s … of her plea agreement, of which she paid $20,000 during yesterday’s plea. “Ms. Brown violated the public trust by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theft-public-fundsDiNapoli: Former Prattsville Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Fraud of State Funds
… including with the New York State Housing Trust Fund Corporation. In pleading guilty, O’Hara admitted that between … from a Prattsville-based modular home business, Moore’s Homes, purporting to reflect construction work performed on … automotive garage, O’Hara’s Service Station, which Moore’s Homes did not perform. O’Hara issued checks to Moore’s Homes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-former-prattsville-town-supervisor-pleads-guilty-fraud-state-fundsCattaraugus-Little Valley Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-23)
Determine whether the Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School District’s (District) Board and District officials effectively managed fund balance and reserve funds.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/cattaraugus-little-valley-2022-23.pdfAmityville Union Free School District – Extra-Classroom Activity Fund (2021M-87)
Determine whether the Amityville Union Free School District (District) officials properly collected, receipted, deposited and disbursed extra-classroom activity (ECA) funds.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/amityville-union-free-2021-87.pdfWhite Plains City School District – Financial Management (2020M-71)
Determine whether the Board and District officials adopted realistic budgets and maintained reasonable levels of fund balance and reserve funds.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2020/pdf/white-plains-2020-71.pdfDiNapoli Proposes Reforms to Bolster State's Rainy Day Reserves
… New York still lags behind other states when it comes to its rainy day reserves, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller … New York still lags behind other states when it comes to its rainy day reserves …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-proposes-reforms-bolster-states-rainy-day-reservesDiNapoli: NYS Pension Fund Commits $1.3 Billion to Sustainable Investment Program
… to two funds as part of its Sustainable Investments and Climate Solutions (SICS) Program, State Comptroller … leader in addressing climate-related investment risks and pursuing opportunities created by efforts to address the … transition its portfolio to net zero emissions by 2040 and position it for changes already happening in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-nys-pension-fund-commits-13-billion-sustainable-investment-programComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Cheektowaga , Village of Endicott , Rensselaer County Water and Sewer Authority and West Glens Falls Fire Company … library and parking funds are reasonable. However, the water and sewer funds’ tentative budgets are not balanced, … said they recognized the deficit, and planned to raise water and sewer rates to make up the difference. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli Releases April State Cash Report
… with more conservative projections compared to just a few months ago as the economy has shown signs of slowing in the … the year," DiNapoli said. "New developments in the coming months and their impact on revenues must be monitored closely … state. All Governmental Funds includes General, Special Revenue, Debt Service and Capital Projects funds, as well as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-releases-april-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Felony in Theft of More Than $5,000 in Fire District Funds
The former treasurer for Pulteney Fire District No 2 pleaded guilty today to stealing more than $5000 in public funds after an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli revealed that she falsified vouchers and paid herself an additional illegal salary
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-former-treasurer-pleads-guilty-felony-theft-more-5000-fire-district-fundsState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on New York City Adopted Budget Agreement
… deposit to its recently established Rainy Day Fund (by $750 million since April, which will increase the balance to nearly $2 billion); the balance held in the RHBT (by $750 million, to $4.5 billion); and the city’s general reserve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-adopted-budget-agreementDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Exceeded Updated Projections in First Quarter
… receipts totaled $27.6 billion through the first quarter of State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2023-24, $450.8 million higher than estimates released in the Division of the Budget’s (DOB) Enacted Budget Financial Plan. However, … revenue collections performed better than the Division of the Budget’s current estimates for the first quarter, but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-exceeded-updated-projections-first-quarterState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… have been able to avoid increasing the 2023-24 tax levy. Lake Placid Central School District – Investment Program … earnings than the $189,305 earned during the audit period. Lake Placid Central School District – Transportation State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1