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Fiscal Stress Monitoring System – Municipalities: Fiscal Year 2022 Results

This snapshot highlights the results for counties, cities, towns and villages that reported for local fiscal years ending (FYE) 2022.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/2022-fsms-munis.pdf

Review of the Financial Plan of the City of New York - December 2003

One year ago, the City projected a $6.4 billion budget gap for FY 2004 and even larger gaps for subsequent years.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-11-2004.pdf

Fiscal Stress Monitoring System – Municipalities: Fiscal Year 2021 Results

This snapshot highlights the results for counties, cities, towns and villages that reported for local fiscal years ending (FYE) 2021.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/2022/pdf/Fiscal-Stress-Monitoring-System-Municipalities-Fiscal-Year-2021-Results.pdf

Fiscal Stress Monitoring System - Municipalities: Fiscal Year 2019 Results; Fiscal Year 2020 Risks

This snapshot highlights the results for counties, cities, towns and villages that reporting for local fiscal years ending (FYE) 2019.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/pdf/munis-fiscal-year-2019-results-fiscal-year-2020-risks.pdf

Limnes Contract Rejection Letter

Comptroller's rejection letter of Department of Transportation (DOT) contract with Whitestone, N.Y.-based Limnes Corp. for $4.7 million for painting bridges.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/limnes-contract-rejection.pdf

New York State Health Insurance Program: Payments by Beacon Health Options for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for Ineligible Members (2021-S-18) 180-Day Response

To determine whether Beacon Health Options paid mental health and substance abuse (MHSA) claims for Empire Plan members who were not eligible for coverage.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21s18-response2.pdf

New York State Health Insurance Program: Payments by Beacon Health Options for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for Ineligible Members (2021-S-18) 180-Day Response

To determine whether Beacon Health Options paid mental health and substance abuse (MHSA) claims for Empire Plan members who were not eligible for coverage.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21s18-response1.pdf

DiNapoli: Former Town of Minerva Clerk Sentenced to Prison for Embezzling Town Funds

… over $19,000, including funneling almost $9,000 to her own bank account from the town’s payroll account, $1,023 not withheld from her health insurance and $4,277 that was not withheld from her … Green also directed more than $1,000 in town funds to pay medical contributions, instead of making deductions from her …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-former-town-minerva-clerk-sentenced-prison-embezzling-town-funds

Akron Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing FEMA Grant Funding Intended for Education Expenses

… 55, of Akron, NY, pleaded before U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford to theft of government money. The charge … A Lobur 55 of Akron NY pleaded before US District Judge Elizabeth A Wolford to theft of government money …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/akron-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-fema-grant-funding-intended-education-expenses

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Gives Best Wishes For New Year, 01/01/15

… Babylon and from the Southern Tier to the North Country, let us seek out opportunities to work together to move our …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-gives-best-wishes-new-year-010115

DiNapoli: Two Poughkeepsie Women Arrested for Stealing NYS Pension Checks From Deceased Pensioner

… totaling $8,600 meant for one of the defendants’ deceased mother, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, … and Sheila Moseley allegedly schemed to exploit Brink’s mother’s death to line their own pockets,” DiNapoli said. “My … in bringing these individuals to justice.” Brink’s mother worked for the Hudson River Psychiatric Center and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-two-poughkeepsie-women-arrested-stealing-nys-pension-checks-deceased-pensioner

DiNapoli: Former Citizens Hose Fire Company Treasurer Arrested for Stealing More Than $100,000

… A former treasurer of an Ontario County fire company was arrested for allegedly … Grand Larceny. “Jill Havens allegedly betrayed the trust of the fire company and her community by diverting funds meant to protect the residents of Shortsville and surrounding communities to fund her …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-former-citizens-hose-fire-company-treasurer-arrested-stealing-more-100000

DiNapoli: Allegany County Woman Arrested for Theft of Nearly $30,000 in Pension Checks

… Ian Jones and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Linda Burrows of Fillmore, New York for the alleged … State Police Superintendent Steven G. James said, “This arrest is another example of how dedicated police work and … Allegany County District Attorney’s Office in making this arrest.” Burrows’ mother retired as a custodian for the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-allegany-county-woman-arrested-theft-nearly-30000-pension-checks

DiNapoli: Potential Changes in Federal Policies Pose Risks for New York City's Budget

… New York City projects a surplus of nearly $4.2 billion in FY … policies present the greatest and most imminent risk to New York City’s financial outlook. The city faces the … savings, which will provide added budgetary flexibility." New York City’s Financial Plan, released in June, anticipates …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-potential-changes-federal-policies-pose-risks-new-york-citys-budget

DiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Alleged Theft of Nearly $13,000 in Pension Payments

… Steven G. James announced the arrest of a 68-year-old Rochester woman for allegedly stealing $12,973 in state … those responsible accountable.” Walsh’s mother, also of Rochester, received a monthly payment as the beneficiary of … Steven G James announced the arrest of a 68yearold Rochester woman for allegedly stealing $12973 in state …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-alleged-theft-nearly-13000-pension-payments

DiNapoli Proposes Option to Help State & Local Governments Pay for Retiree Health Care

… While pension costs are pre-funded and invested to help pay for these future benefits, most governments, including … for retiree health insurance and instead fund it on a “pay-as-you-go” basis or out of pocket. The funding mechanism … that allow public employers to set aside money today to pay for these benefits,” DiNapoli said. “The numbers are …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-proposes-option-help-state-local-governments-pay-retiree-health-care

DiNapoli: Greene County Couple Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $35,000 in Pension Payments

… G. James announced the arrest of a Tannersville couple, Kelly Tuomey, 56, and her husband, Stephen B. Tuomey, 60, … entitled to,” Stanzione said. “The arrest of Stephen and Kelly Tuomey sends a strong message of this commitment to … was initiated. The investigation revealed that Kelly allegedly forged her father-in-law’s name on the paper …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-greene-county-couple-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-35000-pension-payments

Former Village of Candor Mayor Sentenced to Jail Time for Stealing Village Funds

… it,” DiNapoli said. “He now faces the consequences of his crime. Public corruption does lasting damage to people’s … when unusual entries referring to ATM withdrawals and a “Mayor’s discretionary fund” were found in the village’s … ever again. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption and encourages the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/former-village-candor-mayor-sentenced-jail-time-stealing-village-funds