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Local Sales Tax Collections Up
… Overall growth in local sales tax collections statewide in 2019 was relatively strong, according to report released … Collections across the state, totaling $18.3 billion in 2019, grew by $815 million or 4.7 percent, from the … Overall growth in local sales tax collections statewide in 2019 was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/local-sales-tax-collectionsDiNapoli and Ulster Co. DA Nneji: Owner of Ulster Co. Medical Transportation Company Pleads Guilty to Stealing $1.1 Million in Medicaid Fraud Scheme
… in here and working collaboratively with us, permitting me to designate one of his attorneys as assistant district attorney, and relying on the resources of his office in this case. It is gratifying …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-and-ulster-co-da-nneji-owner-ulster-co-medical-transportation-company-pleads-guilty-stealingMiddlesex Fire District – Fiscal Transparency (2025M-130)
… to provide a basis for their own informed participation in the budgetary process. Gaps or delays in preparing monthly and annual financial reports undermines … remedy fiscal concerns. The Treasurer joined the District in October 2018 and serves as the District’s chief fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/03/13/middlesex-fire-district-fiscal-transparency-2025m-130Penn Entertainment and MGM Resorts Letters
I write as Trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), one of the largest public pension funds in the United States, which holds and invests the assets of the New York State and Local Retirement System on behalf of its 1.2 million members, retirees, and beneficiaries.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/pdf/penn-entertainment-mgm-resorts-letters.pdfDiNapoli and Brooklyn D.A. Gonzalez: Public Employee Arrested for Using Co-Workers' Identities to Steal Thousands in Gas
… Thomas P. DiNapoli and Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced today. "George Thomas posed as his … P. DiNapoli. "I thank Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez for partnering with my office to bring this … over the long term," said Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez. "I commend Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli and his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-and-brooklyn-da-gonzalez-public-employee-arrested-using-co-workers-identities-stealState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… County) The board adopted a fund balance policy that does not address any factors that would affect the level of … with significant variances in appropriations. The district does not have a documented fund balance policy or capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2DiNapoli: Audit Cites East Clinton Fire District For Improper Gifts
… Officials in Dutchess County’s East Clinton Fire District improperly paid nearly $35,000 in … rent, cable television and college fees, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … their money is being spent prudently and properly.” The East Clinton Fire District serves about 2,500 residents in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-cites-east-clinton-fire-district-improper-giftsDiNapoli: Investment in Rochester Company Returns $6.7 Million to State Pension Fund
… 5LINX, a telecommunications company located in Rochester, has generated an estimated $6.7 million return, … partner for Trillium Group. 5LINX has operations in the United States and Canada. The company provides a range of … Fund, the third largest public pension plan in the United States with more than one million members, retirees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-investment-rochester-company-returns-67-million-state-pension-fundDiNapoli: 529 College Savings Program Lowers Fees
… taxes as long as the funds are used to pay for expenses at an eligible post-secondary institution. New York's 529 … obtain a Disclosure Booklet and Tuition Savings Agreement at nysaves.org or by calling 877-NYSAVES (877-697-2837). This … information. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-529-college-savings-program-lowers-feesRotterdam Fire District Number 7 Schonowe – Claims Auditing (2025M-107)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Rotterdam Fire District Number 7 Schonowe (District) Board of Fire Commissioners … Did the Rotterdam Fire District Number 7 Schonowe District Board of Fire Commissioners Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/24/rotterdam-fire-district-number-7-schonowe-claims-auditing-2025m-107State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District and Washingtonville Central School District . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … that students are remitting funds to the central treasurer in a timely manner. Student treasurers did not always … The board's adopted budgets overestimated appropriations in the 2012-13 through 2015-16 fiscal years. As a result, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsFormer Chief of Briarcliff Manor Fire Department Sentenced to 12 Months in Prison for Embezzling More Than $120,000
… today by U.S. District Judge Cathy Seibel to 12 months in prison for charges arising out of his embezzlement of more … funds, which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison. In addition to the prison sentence, Garcia, 51, of Ossining, NY, was sentenced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/former-chief-briarcliff-manor-fire-department-sentenced-12-months-prison-embezzling-more-120000City of Newburgh – Budget Review (B24-6-9)
… underestimated by at least $982,269. The proposed budget does not include a contingency appropriation in the general fund. The proposed budget does not include a tax overlay, which could potentially …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/11/15/city-newburgh-budget-review-b24-6-9DiNapoli: State Paid $14.5 Billion for Medicaid Home Care Services That Lacked Verification
… services are vital and allow many New Yorkers to remain in their homes and communities,” DiNapoli said. “We need to … using a phone app, landline phone, or fixed object placed in the home. During the audit period, from January 2021 … DiNapoli’s audit found Medicaid paid out: $14.5 billion in personal care claims for 82 million services (44%) that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-state-paid-145-billion-medicaid-home-care-services-lacked-verificationState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… The Port Authority follows an Administrative Instruction (AI) that governs the disposition of real property, but the AI is obsolete, having been last updated in October 1990. Auditors also found the AI does not reflect the Port Authority's current policies for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: Troy Housing Authority IT Worker Arrested for Secretly Running Private Business on Housing Authority Time
… and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced the arrest of a former Troy Housing Authority … County DA Donnelly and State Police Superintendent James for their partnership in safeguarding the public’s … those who abuse the public trust are held accountable,” James said . “This case underscores our shared commitment to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-troy-housing-authority-it-worker-arrested-secretly-running-private-business-housingComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued: State Education … (SED): Whitestone School for Child Development, Compliance with the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2014-S-38) For the three … years ended June 30, 2013, auditors identified $154,563 in reported costs that did not comply with SED requirements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDiNapoli and DA Carney: Owner of Medical Transport Company Sentenced to 3 to 9 Years in Prison for Stealing $700,000 from Medicaid Program
… for millions of people, and my office will continue to partner with law enforcement to root out waste, fraud and … criminal prosecution and incarceration, and I am happy to partner with him not only to bring that about in this case, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-and-da-carney-owner-medical-transport-company-sentenced-3-9-years-prison-stealing-700000DiNapoli: Major Retailers Agree to Stronger Supplier Oversight
… today announced that Fortune 500 retailers Dollar Tree and Dillard’s have agreed to new reporting standards that will help ensure greater transparency and safety in their suppliers’factories. The agreements will help safeguard the … today announced that Fortune 500 retailers Dollar Tree and Dillards have agreed to new reporting standards that will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-major-retailers-agree-stronger-supplier-oversightDiNapoli Releases Report on State Spending to Implement Raise the Age Law
… $1.71 billion through State Fiscal year (SFY) 2025 to help counties implement the provisions of the “Raise the Age” (RTA) law enacted in 2017, with $658.8 million disbursed so far, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … $171 billion through State Fiscal year SFY 2025 to help counties implement the provisions of the Raise the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-report-state-spending-implement-raise-age-law