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Saratoga County – Financial Condition (2013M-235)
… by the County are a result of the operating deficits in Maplewood Manor caused by the increasing costs to run the … 1, 2010, to $10.3 million at December 31, 2012 due, in part, to subsidizing Maplewood Manor. In fact, during this period, the general fund subsidized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/10/04/saratoga-county-financial-condition-2013m-235DiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Third Quarter
… all of which is new money. The anticipated sales in the third quarter compare to past planned sales of $4.29 … is released by the committee to assist participants in the municipal bond market. It is contingent upon execution … spending, the state's 145,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-third-quarterDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Second Quarter
… for June, all of which is new money. The anticipated sales in the second quarter compare to past planned sales of $3.12 … is released by the committee to assist participants in the municipal bond market. It is contingent upon execution … spending, the state's 145,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-second-quarterDiNapoli: Clerk Pocketed Thousands in Fines
… “Ms. Dillon was entrusted with collecting the fines and surcharges imposed on defendants by the court for a … abused that trust by pocketing thousands of those dollars and falsifying records in a vain attempt to conceal her crimes,” DiNapoli said. “The St. Lawrence County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-clerk-pocketed-thousands-finesCompliance With Payment Card Industry Standards (Follow-Up)
… The Thruway Authority (Authority) operates and maintains a toll superhighway (Thruway) throughout New York State. Most of the toll points along the Thruway only accept cash and E-ZPass charges as toll payment. All Thruway E-ZPass customers have prepaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/27/compliance-payment-card-industry-standards-followComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Town of Rosendale and the Town of West Seneca . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … chief to commute to and from his place of employment in New York City. Auditors also identified questionable … of the State Comptroller, including more than $850,000 in fund balance variances. Auditors also found the town could …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Business Partners
… If you are an attorney, hearing officer or court reporter who takes part in a NYSLRS hearing proceeding, or if you are an independent medical examiner, you may be considered a business partner. For additional information, … If you are an attorney hearing officer or court reporter who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/business-partnersDiNapoli: Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections Slowed in 2024
Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-slowed-2024Comptroller DiNapoli and Mayor Brown Return Over $100,000 in Unclaimed Funds to Buffalo Residents
… available for residents to claim. "I thank Mayor Brown for partnering with my office to help reconnect the people of … for New Yorkers to claim what is rightfully theirs and partnering with local officials like Mayor Brown helps us …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-mayor-brown-return-over-100000-unclaimed-funds-buffalo-residentsDiNapoli: New York City Man Charged with Stealing Over $50,000 in Pension Benefits Meant for Deceased Sister-in-Law
… A 69-year-old Manhattan man, Randy Ray, was arrested today for allegedly stealing more than $50,000 in pension benefits meant for his deceased sister-in-law, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced. … thank Albany County District Attorney David Soares and the New York State Police for their partnership in bringing Ray …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-new-york-city-man-charged-stealing-over-50000-pension-benefits-meant-deceased-sister-lawDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… Funds (OUF), where the money can always be claimed. In 2025, DiNapoli’s office recovered more than $28 million in unused gift cards that New Yorkers can claim . “Spend … 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, by mail, or at in-person events, which are held throughout the year across …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsFormer Village of Candor Mayor Sentenced to Jail Time for Stealing Village Funds
… P. DiNapoli and State Police Superintendent Steven G. James today announced that former Village of Candor Mayor … Kirk Martin and State Police Superintendent Steven James for partnering with my office to ensure that justice … was served in this case.” State Police Superintendent James said , “The sentencing of Mr. Halstead demonstrates the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/former-village-candor-mayor-sentenced-jail-time-stealing-village-fundsOpinion 94-21
… may be encumbered by the chief fiscal officer prior to the actual purchase (id.). As noted, neither section 110 nor any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-21Overpayments of Hospitals’ Claims for Lengthy Acute Care Admissions (Follow-Up)
… in our audit report, Overpayments of Hospitals’ Claims for Lengthy Acute Care Admissions (2010-S-30). Background … have special health care needs. When billing Medicaid for inpatient services, hospitals must indicate a patient’s … occurred primarily because hospitals billed Medicaid for higher (and more costly) levels of care when, in fact, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/07/overpayments-hospitals-claims-lengthy-acute-care-admissions-followDiNapoli: Former Almond Treasurer Took $22,000 in Fire Department Funds
… Almond Volunteer Fire Department Treasurer Sally Dieter for allegedly stealing $22,000 in cash by pocketing fundraising proceeds and writing numerous checks to herself. Dieter, 40, was arraigned in Almond town court … State Police and Allegany District Attorney Keith Slep for their diligent work on this case.” The audit, released …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-former-almond-treasurer-took-22000-fire-department-fundsDiNapoli: Local Sales Taxes Grew 4.2% to $23 Billion in 2023
… Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $23 billion … from 2022, largely influenced by growth in New York City sales taxes, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Growth in local sales tax collections statewide moderated in 2023, following …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-local-sales-taxes-grew-42-percent-to-23-billion-2023Use of Vendor-Supported Technology (Follow-Up)
… is a New York State public benefit corporation responsible for the oversight of public transportation in Erie and Niagara counties, including the NFTA Metro Bus and Rail System, the Buffalo-Niagara International …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/19/use-vendor-supported-technology-followDiNapoli: State Tax Revenues $3 Billion Below Last Year
… DOB’s State Fiscal Year 2021 Mid-Year Update, issued Oct. 30. Tax receipts from the start of the state’s fiscal year in … withheld local assistance and other payments. As of Nov. 30, the General Fund held a balance of $13.6 billion, $368.3 … anticipates repaying before the end of the fiscal year. On Dec. 15, the state repaid $1 billion of that borrowing; the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-state-tax-revenues-3-billion-below-last-yearDiNapoli: Former Tax Collector Accused of Pocketing $88,000 for Car Loans, Amazon Purchases, Food and Other Expenses
… allegedly used taxpayer dollars to fund her own personal online shopping,” Comptroller DiNapoli said. “Taxpayers … on March 21st. Colucci allegedly used public money to shop online at Amazon, Stitch Fix, and Chewy.com, and order … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-tax-collector-accused-pocketing-88000-car-loans-amazon-purchases-food-and-otherDiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Mother's NYS Pension Checks
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the sentencing of Leslie Schwinzer, of Knoxville, Tennessee, for stealing pension checks that had … in United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee at Knoxville. “Leslie Schwinzer lied about her … Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the sentencing of Leslie Schwinzer of Knoxville Tennessee for stealing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-sentenced-stealing-deceased-mothers-nys-pension-checks