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Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer Who Embezzled Funds to Bankroll Personal Business
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the sentencing of Gail E. Cesternino, the former West Ghent Volunteer Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-west-ghent-volunteer-fire-companyComptroller’s Fiscal Update: Revenue Trends through the First Quarter, State Fiscal Year 2014-15, July 2014
All Governmental Funds tax collections through the first quarter were $1.3 billion higher than projected in this year’s Enacted Budget Financial Plan.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-update-1st-quarter-2014-15.pdfDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Exceeded Updated Projections in First Quarter
… State tax receipts totaled $27.6 billion through the first quarter … up, consumer spending has slowed in recent months and some tax collections are showing signs of weakness. My office will … and long-term for our state’s finances.” Personal income tax (PIT) receipts totaled $14.5 billion, $128.4 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-exceeded-updated-projections-first-quarterDiNapoli: NYC Office Jobs and Space Growing Amid Record Economic Expansion
… The number of office workers in New York City reached a record of 1.5 … a record $5.8 billion in tax revenue (largely the real property tax) from office buildings in fiscal year 2016, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-nyc-office-jobs-and-space-growing-amid-record-economic-expansionOpinion 88-24
… -- Interest in Contract (reimbursement to board member for expenses incurred in maintaining private pond) GENERAL … with the town where she and her husband are reimbursed for expenses incurred in maintaining a private pond on their … reimbursed costs include use of a tractor and compensation for the spouse's labor. This is in reply to your letter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-24Village of New Hempstead - Clerk-Treasurer's Duties (2018M-202)
Determine whether the Village Clerk-Treasurer properly managed cash receipts and disbursements and performed her duties in accordance with statutes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/new-hempstead.pdfOpinion 2007-6
… which supported” the original salary provisions (Budget Report, Bill Jacket, L 1999, ch 443; see also Senate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-6DiNapoli: State Could Face Tough Fiscal Decisions in Year Ahead
… Fiscal Year (SFY) 2017-18 Enacted Budget increases funding for education, clean water, affordable housing and other … decisions in Washington may force tough fiscal choices for the state and raise new questions for local governments and nonprofits that rely on state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-state-could-face-tough-fiscal-decisions-year-aheadDiNapoli and Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso Op-Ed: New York Mothers Should Not Be Dying in Childbirth in 2025
… health; comprehensive morbidity data is published in an online dashboard accessible to the public. California has a … risks, detect and address negative trends and develop strategies to improve health outcomes. Making this data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-and-brooklyn-borough-president-antonio-reynoso-op-ed-new-york-mothers-should-not-be-dyingDiNapoli: Former Assemblyman William Scarborough Sentenced On Fraud and Theft Convictions
… “Mr. Scarborough betrayed his oath of office. This case serves as a reminder: we are on the job, we are working … Attorney General Schneiderman for their hard work on this case.” Scarborough’s federal convictions relate to his … stayed in Albany overnight. On May 7, 2015, in a related case investigated by the New York State Attorney General’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-assemblyman-william-scarborough-sentenced-fraud-and-theft-convictionsState Agencies Bulletin No. 974
… change to non-contributory status. Note : Based on a legal review by OSC Counsel, employees who have ten (10) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/974-elimination-mandatory-employee-contribution-members-optional-retirementDiNapoli: 2023 Wall Street $34 Billion Bonus Pool Relatively Flat Over 2022
… and overall economy. In 2023, the sector employed about 198,500 people, up from 191,600 the prior year. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-2023-wall-street-34-billion-bonus-pool-relatively-flat-over-2022Village of Addison – Board Oversight (2024M-8)
… budget, investigate budget and revenue anomalies reported by the outside accountant, perform an effective claims audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/07/11/village-addison-board-oversight-2024m-8DiNapoli: 26 School Districts in Fiscal Stress
… This is a decrease from 59 districts that were listed in stress last year. "While it is welcome news that so few … school districts across the state have been classified as in fiscal stress, school officials should remain vigilant and … DiNapoli's office has assessed levels of fiscal stress in school districts. Using financial indicators that include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-26-school-districts-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Growth Slows
… since the end of the 2008-09 recession, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … counties that took effect in late 2013, but were in place for all of 2014. Essex and Lewis counties increased their tax … Other regions, however, experienced modest growth. For example, the Capital District’s collections were up 3.5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-growth-slowsDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Value $206.9 Billion
… Equities 17.49% 5.3% TIPS** 1.25% 3.9% Absolute Return Strategies 5.90% 2.7% Cash 1.71% 0.9% Non-Core Fixed Income …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-value-2069-billionSUNY Bulletin No. SU-363
… 2024 Discretionary $3000 SUNY M/C Non-Pensionable Lump Sum Payment. Affected Employees: Employees designated M/C in SUNY … of the payroll period following July 1, 2025. Effective Dates: The Non-Pensionable Lump Sum Payment is effective on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-363-state-university-new-york-suny-managementconfidential-mcComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of Former West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer for Allegedly Embezzling Fire Company Money
… According to the Indictment and papers filed in court today, Cesternino is alleged to have used her position … by Deputy Chief Antoine Karam and Chief Dominick Zarrella. Legal Analyst Sara Pogorzelski worked on the matter as well. … is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-former-west-ghent-volunteer-fire-companyDiNapoli: NYC Finances Stabilizing With Drop in Costs for Asylum Seekers and Resilient Tax Revenue
… in FY 2025, and less than $100 million total during FY 2026 and 2027. The Savings Program reduced the city-funded … education and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, now stand at an average of $6.4 billion, down from the $10.4 … to be used to fund new costs. Funds in the Rainy-Day Fund now equal 1.6% of total planned spending in FY 2025 (adjusted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-nyc-finances-stabilizing-drop-costs-asylum-seekers-and-resilient-tax-revenueCato-Meridian Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2016M-13)
… Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the process and procedures to procure professional services for the … is located in the Towns of Cato, Conquest, Ira, Sterling and Victory in Cayuga County, the Towns of Granby and … Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $20.15 million. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/05/27/cato-meridian-central-school-district-procurement-professional-services