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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections in October Up Nearly 13% From 2020

… for all localities totaled more than $1.5 billion, up $175 million from October 2020. This growth continues the … increase also surpassed pre-pandemic levels and was up 7% (or nearly $101 million) over October of 2019. “Sales … for all localities totaled more than $15 billion up $175 million from October 2020 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-october-nearly-13-2020

DiNapoli: February Local Sales Tax Collections Down 4.2 Percent; Year Over Year Decline Narrows

… detailed monthly breakdown) Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-february-local-sales-tax-collections-down-42-percent-year-over-year-decline-narrows

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School and Municipal Audits

… totaling $10,500 lacked adequate supporting documentation and seven claims for $4,100 were paid twice Rochester City … million, even accounting for the numerous cost-savings and avoidance measures, including personnel layoffs, recently implemented by the superintendent and board. In addition, the district has no available …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-and-municipal-audits

Town of Almond – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2013M-209)

… balances in all four major operating funds. Specifically, at fiscal year-end 2012, the general fund-town-wide’s … may have been in a position to detect the shortage of $105 at March 31, 2013. Key Recommendations Adopt budgets that …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-almond-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-activities-2013m-209

DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… Water District , Town of Poland and the Town of Porter . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … – Leave Accruals (Dutchess County) Internal controls in the payroll department were generally operating … fee waivers and billing adjustments were generally made in accordance with district policies and properly authorized …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits

Selected Personal Service Contracts

… Empire State Development Corporation (ESDC) personal service contracts were necessary, appropriately procured, and monitored to ensure service delivery as required by ESDC guidelines. The audit … opportunity. We audited two judgmentally selected personal service contracts. The first was a contract with BDO …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/16/selected-personal-service-contracts

Hancock Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-187)

… those reserves to be over-funded by approximately $699,000 at June 30, 2013. The Board was more conservative in its … are realistic and based upon all information available at the time the budget is developed. Review all reserve …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/20/hancock-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-187

DiNapoli Announces Nominee for the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government

… Groenwegen previously served as counsel to the Comptroller from 2010 to 2019. “Nancy is well known for her integrity and … residents understand their rights. Groenwegen graduated from the Boston University School of Law and the State … Groenwegen previously served as counsel to the Comptroller from 2010 to 2019 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-announces-nominee-commission-ethics-and-lobbying-government

DiNapoli: Former Norwood Treasurer Charged With Stealing Over $70,000 From the Village

… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, St. Lawrence County District Attorney Gary Pasqua and the New … DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my partnership with the St. Lawrence District Attorney’s Office and the New York State … 2017. This case was reported by the Village to the St. Lawrence District Attorney’s Office, which then contacted the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-former-norwood-treasurer-charged-stealing-over-70000-village

IX.10.C Federal Treasury Offset Program (TOP) Agency Responsibilities – IX. Federal Grants

… Immediately upon receipt of an invoice for goods or services provided by a federal government agency, or other … government promptly or contest the billing. If a notice of unpaid debt is received by a state agency, the notice will … Immediately upon receipt of an invoice for goods or services provided by a federal …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix10c-federal-treasury-offset-program-top-agency-responsibilities

DiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards

… balances can be turned over to the Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF) after five years of inactivity. In … gift cards. For this reason, everyone should check for unclaimed funds . “Many people don’t realize that after 5 … balances are turned over to the Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds,” DiNapoli said. “Now is a great time to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cards

March 2000: Handicapped Parking Education Program

… Issued To: County, City, Town and Village Chief Fiscal Officers Accounting Requirements … Summary Chapter 497 of the Laws of 1999 amends the Vehicle and Traffic Law effective onApril 1, 2000 to provide that … as revenue in account code A2610 Fines and Forfeited Bail, and expenditures of these funds will be recorded in …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/march-2000-handicapped-parking-education-program

Hamburg Recreation Worker Sentenced to Jail and Probation for Stealing $156K

… according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn. Erickson, 54, took … Office for their help in this investigation,” said Erie County District Attorney John Flynn. Since taking office …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/hamburg-recreation-worker-sentenced-jail-and-probation-stealing-156k

DiNapoli: Hamburg Employee Admits $150,000 Theft of Recreation Fees

… "This defendant not only stole from taxpayers, but stole money intended to support programs for children in the … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free 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/2018/10/dinapoli-hamburg-employee-admits-150000-theft-recreation-fees

DiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Arrested in Mayfield Theft

… today for allegedly pocketing thousands of dollars in public funds, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … Brown and New York State Police for their diligent work in helping us hold Ms. Hart accountable." Hart, 61, of Mayfield, was charged with two counts of grand larceny in the third degree, class D felonies, and released on her …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-arrested-mayfield-theft

St. Lawrence County – Financial Condition (2013M-46)

… million for the general fund, $19 million for the County road fund, and $3.1 million for the road machinery fund. Key Findings Due to the consistent …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/05/02/st-lawrence-county-financial-condition-2013m-46

NY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Pew Charitable Trusts Ranking State Pension Fund One of Top in Nation

… public policy foundation ranked the New York State Common Retirement Fund as the fourth best-funded retirement system among states: "The financial health of our state … New York (91%), South Dakota (97%), Tennessee (94%) and Wisconsin (99%) were at least 90 percent funded (see Figure 1 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-pew-charitable-trusts-ranking-state-pension-fund-one-top

NY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s Congressional Testimony

… P. DiNapoli, trustee of the New York Common Retirement Fund (the Fund), released the following statement today in regarding … Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s Senate testimony. The Fund holds shares in Facebook valued at more than $1 … P DiNapoli trustee of the New York Common Retirement Fund the Fund released the following statement today in …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-facebook-ceo-mark-zuckerbergs-congressional-testimony