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DiNapoli Statement on Legislation Restoring Contract Review Authority
… Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following statement today following the passage of A.7925-A in the Assembly which … statutorily restore the Office of the State Comptroller’s review of certain state contracts which had previously been … money is also a deterrent to those who might try to game the system. “I want to thank State Senator Elijah …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-statement-legislation-restoring-contract-review-authorityPride 2022
… allies from across the State. Watch a Replay of the Event 2022 Honorees Carmen Neely Founder and Executive Director, … Comptroller DiNapolis 2022 Pride Celebration …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/pride-2022DiNapoli: Former Crystal Beach Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced in More Than $82,000 Theft
… done.” Judge Frederick Reed sentenced Michael Mason, 44, of Canandaigua, to one to three years in prison and ordered … him to make $82,353 in restitution. Mason was convicted of grand larceny last month after DiNapoli’s office and … Mason’s wife, Victoria Coleman-Mason, was convicted of petit larceny and ordered to pay $2,100 restitution in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-former-crystal-beach-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-more-82000-theftTown of Lisbon – Financial Condition (2012M-202)
… 31, 2011. Background The Town of Lisbon is located in St. Lawrence County and has a population of approximately … five-year period. Use the unexpended surplus fund balance in the general fund in a manner that benefits Town taxpayers. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/04/town-lisbon-financial-condition-2012m-202Village of Middleburgh – Fiscal Operations (2013M-10)
… 1,500 residents. The Village is governed by a Mayor and four Trustees who form the Village Board. The … fiscal year was $1 million. Key Findings The Board and the Mayor did not meet their fiscal oversight responsibilities. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/04/26/village-middleburgh-fiscal-operations-2013m-10Village of Lewiston – Purchasing (2013M-45)
… audit was to evaluate internal controls over purchasing for the period June 1, 2011, to January 31, 2013. Background … located in the Town of Lewiston in Niagara County and has a population of approximately 2,700 residents. The Village is … the general fund and $.9 million for the water and sewer funds combined. Key Findings We tested 36 claims totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/03/village-lewiston-purchasing-2013m-45Town of Lewiston – Town Management of Joseph Davis State Park (2014M-162)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s management of the Park for the period January 1, 2011 through April 8, … The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Towns management of the Park for the period January 1 2011 through April 8 2014 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/02/27/town-lewiston-town-management-joseph-davis-state-park-2014m-162State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… had written agreements with 18 of 19 professional service providers and payments were made in accordance with the terms … increased by $215,120. Tioga Central School District – Health Insurance and Special Education Cost Savings (Tioga County) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1Town of Afton – Budgeting Practices (2013M-304)
… led to operating deficits in certain years for the various funds. Key Recommendations Budget for future capital items …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/20/town-afton-budgeting-practices-2013m-304DiNapoli: Former Director Allegedly Stole $1,700 From Hornell Partners for Growth
… Police and Steuben County District Attorney Brooks Baker. Michelle “Shelly” Stevens is also accused of falsifying …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-former-director-allegedly-stole-1700-hornell-partners-growthDivision of Housing and Community Renewal: Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments Located Outside New York City – Sunnyside Manor: Unauthorized Bank Account (2024-S-12) 180-Day Response
To determine whether residents of Mitchell-Lama developments supervised by the Division of Housing and Community Renewal are provided safe and clean living conditions, and whether funds are properly accounted for and used for intended purposes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-24s12-response.pdfDiNapoli: Former Assemblyman William Scarborough Sentenced On Fraud and Theft Convictions
… Former New York State Assemblyman William Scarborough, 69, of Queens, New York, was sentenced today to 13 months in prison and two years of supervised release after being convicted of wire fraud and theft from a program receiving federal … Former New York State Assemblyman William Scarborough 69 of Queens New York was sentenced today to 13 months in prison …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-assemblyman-william-scarborough-sentenced-fraud-and-theft-convictionsDiNapoli: Audit Finds Additional $150,000 Stolen by Beekman Town Official
… the town’s American Express card for vacations and other family expenses. Knapp and two of his family members had credit cards that were directly billed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-audit-finds-additional-150000-stolen-beekman-town-officialOpinion 95-15
… of any tax refunded shall be a charge upon each "municipal corporation" or "special district" to the extent any taxes of the municipal corporation or special district are refunded. The term "tax … in a manner which will work hardship or injustice (see, e.g., Freeman v Kiamesha Concord Inc. , 76 Misc 2d 915, 351 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-15Comptroller DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney: Former Croton-On-Hudson Village Fire Department Treasurer Charged in Theft of Fire Department Funds
… A. Scarpino Jr. and the Village of Croton-on-Hudson Police Department announced the surrender and arrest of Gerald Munson, a former Croton-On-Hudson Fire Department Chief and a former Croton-On-Hudson Police Officer who most recently served as the Fire Department Treasurer, on charges related to the theft of more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-westchester-county-district-attorney-former-croton-hudson-village-fireState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Minoa Central School District – Financial Software Access Rights (Onondaga County) District officials have established … Furthermore, unrestricted fund balance has exceeded the legal limit annually. As of June 30, 2015, unrestricted fund … fund balance totaled more than $570,000, which exceeded legal limits by $223,561. Because the district overestimated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Albion Central School District , Blind Brook-Rye Union … Markham Central School District , Nassau County Board of Cooperative Educational Services , New York Mills Union … personnel, and substitute secretaries and nurses that only need occasional access. These issues were the result of, at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: Nourish NY Needs Better Oversight to Connect More Food Banks and In-State Farms to Funding
… to help the 1-in-10 New Yorkers facing food insecurity and local farmers by connecting food banks to New York-grown … the program's ability to fund certain food bank purchases, and thus benefit fewer area farmers. “The Nourish New York Program is vital and addresses significant needs in both rural and urban …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-nourish-ny-needs-better-oversight-connect-more-food-banks-and-state-farms-fundingColesville-Windsor Fire District – Board Oversight (2025M-74)
… account, which provide the Board with critical information on the results of operations, and properly filed the 2019 … Comply with New York State (NYS) General Municipal Law (GML) by: Maintaining a code of ethics that could have … forth in Article 3 of the New York State General Municipal Law. Our methodology and standards are included in Appendix …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/24/colesville-windsor-fire-district-board-oversight-2025m-74State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… his office completed audits of Aloma D. Johnson Charter School , Center Moriches Union Free School District , Colton-Pierrepont Central School District , Kendall Central School District , … Thomas P DiNapoli announced today the following school audits have been issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits