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DiNapoli: Former City of Dunkirk Festivals Coordinator Indicted on Public Corruption Charges
… Coordinator Hector Rosas for using his public position to pilfer more than $50,000 through several schemes. "Rosas allegedly used his position to steal donations meant to help Hurricane Maria victims and divert funds meant to … Coordinator Hector Rosas for using his public position to pilfer more than $50000 through several schemes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-former-city-dunkirk-festivals-coordinator-indicted-public-corruption-chargesDiNapoli: Federal Data Shows New York's Losses in Fourth Grade Math and Reading Scores Are Double National Average
… for eighth grade reading but declined in eighth grade math (down 6 points). Over this time, New York’s losses in fourth grade math and reading scores were double the national average and exceeded 45 other states in math and 38 other states in reading. The average drop for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-federal-data-shows-new-yorks-losses-fourth-grade-math-and-reading-scores-are-double-nationalDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 20% in Third Quarter
… totaled $5.2 billion in the third quarter (July-September of 2021), up $861 million (20%) from the same period last year and continuing the trend of exceeding pre-pandemic levels, according to a report … experiencing significant drops during the early outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic,” DiNapoli said. “This growth is an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-20-third-quarterII.3.D Evaluation – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… Throughout the fiscal year, the State Comptroller and DOB monitor the flow of revenue and the … of expenditures against financial plan projections. The State Comptroller is required under Section 8 of the State Finance Law to issue monthly, quarterly, and annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii3d-evaluationState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… account that, at times, had more than $500,000 on deposit. In addition, the board allowed debit cards to be used, which resulted in a circumvention of the town’s disbursement controls. … with water and sewer village laws and codes which resulted in $29,300 in penalties not being assessed. The board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Former Poestenkill Employee Charged With Stealing $3,000 From Town
… assistant, for allegedly stealing more than $3,000 in town funds over a four-year period. “The defendant abused … groceries and spending money,” DiNapoli said. “Those in public service have a duty to ensure taxpayer dollars are … and the New York State Police for their partnership in making sure she will be held accountable.” “Crimes of this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-poestenkill-employee-charged-stealing-3000-townDiNapoli: Gaming Commission Slow to Collect Casino Fees
… its monitoring of casinos, especially with its failure to collect millions in oversight fees from casinos, according to a follow-up report released today by State Comptroller … collect all oversight charges that casinos are supposed to cover,” DiNapoli said. “The commission has made some …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-gaming-commission-slow-collect-casino-feesDiNapoli: Molson Coors Agrees to Disclose Political Spending
… report. This brings the company in line with other major food and beverage producers including ConAgra Brands Inc. and … on political spending disclosure with FirstEnergy Corp. of Ohio. Since the 2010 U.S. Supreme Court's Citizens … agreed to adopt such disclosure, including Bank of America Corp., Delta Airlines and PepsiCo Inc. New York State Common …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-molson-coors-agrees-disclose-political-spendingDiNapoli: Former Bethel Tax Collector Arrested for Pension Fund Fraud
… the arrest of Debra Gabriel, the former tax collector for the Town of Bethel, for allegedly stealing unearned benefits from the state … a false Record of Activities (ROAs) with the town for filing with the State Comptroller. ROAs are documents in … the arrest of Debra Gabriel the former tax collector for the Town of Bethel for allegedly stealing unearned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-former-bethel-tax-collector-arrested-pension-fund-fraudCity of Troy – Budget Review (B20-5-11)
… revenues for State AIM funding and traffic and parking ticket fines may not be fully realized. City officials … estimates for State AIM funding and traffic and parking ticket fines throughout 2021 and develop a plan to balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/11/06/city-troy-budget-review-b20-5-11Oversight of Drug Disposal
… practice alternative, and further reinforced this policy in its updated 2017 Guidance for Proper Pharmaceutical … The disposal of unused and unwanted controlled substances in New York State is regulated at the federal level primarily … drugs. However, there are improvement opportunities in some of their pharmaceutical management practices. While …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/15/oversight-drug-disposalDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Drop for Second Quarter of 2020
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in New York state dropped … according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Sales tax collections from April through June totaled $3.3 billion, … there was a glimmer of hope in June, second quarter sales tax figures show how deep the COVID-19 pandemic is cutting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-drop-second-quarter-2020DiNapoli Releases Annual IDA Report
… Development Agencies (IDAs) reported $784 million in net tax exemptions in 2018, up 4.4 percent from 2017, according to an annual … Agencies continue to produce jobs across the state, but in the past couple of years the pace has slowed," said … New Yorks Industrial Development Agencies reported $784 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-releases-annual-ida-reportCollection of Petroleum Business Tax and Motor Fuel Excise Tax
… for the same two years totaled $528.1 million and $512.5 million, respectively. A portion of revenues from PBT and … Distributors whose combined PBT and MFT liability exceeds $5 million for the Department’s reference period must enroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/20/collection-petroleum-business-tax-and-motor-fuel-excise-taxDiNapoli: Local Governments Challenged by Slow Revenue Growth
… Many of New York’s local governments are coping with slow or no revenue growth, making it difficult for them to maintain services while keeping pace with rising fixed costs such as … care, according to the 2016 annual report on the state’s local governments released today by State Comptroller Thomas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-local-governments-challenged-slow-revenue-growthWellsville Central School District – Financial Management (2017M-159)
… to review the District’s financial management practices for the period July 1, 2013 through April 19, 2017. … 1,300 students. General fund budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year totaled approximately $29 … unrestricted fund balance has exceeded the statutory limit for the past three fiscal years by amounts ranging from $1.5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/29/wellsville-central-school-district-financial-management-2017m-159Examination of Travel Expenses
… Purpose This is a continuation of our examination detailed in Report 2015-BSE1-04 , which outlined our findings regarding travel expenses incurred by a … for calendar years 2013 and 2014. The objective of our examination was to determine if the Department continued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/26/examination-travel-expensesDiNapoli: Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… transfers, withdrawals and deposits from the department’s account, as well as from the firemen's benevolent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… State’s executive agencies spend between $100 million and $150 million each year on travel expenses. These expenses, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/10/selected-employee-travel-expensesBradford Fire Co. Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… Sherry Hamilton. She was charged with grand larceny in the third degree, a class D felony, after an audit and … uncovered that Hamilton misappropriated more than $8,000 in fire company funds by allegedly taking “advance” payments … was issued an appearance ticket and will be arraigned in town of Bradford court on August 1. “Ms. Hamilton …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/bradford-fire-co-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-funds