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DiNapoli: Federal Programs Bridge Gap in Broadband Access
… The number of New Yorkers earning less than $20,000 with a broadband subscription rose from 64% to 76% between 2019 and 2021 thanks in large part to two federal programs created … said. “In 2021, my office reported that about one in three low-income households lacked a connection. Thanks to these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-federal-programs-bridge-gap-broadband-accessState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Painted Post , Town of Schaghticoke and City of Yonkers . "In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively." Village of … be disclosed, altered or destroyed without authorization. In addition, city officials have not ensured that employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew by Nearly 17% in May
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 16.7% in May compared to the same month in 2021, according to an analysis released today by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-nearly-17-mayComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … County) The board did not establish adequate controls to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and … In addition, the board does not require the treasurer to perform monthly bank reconciliations to ensure an accurate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City Preliminary Budget
… released the following statement on New York City’s fiscal year (FY) 2024 preliminary budget proposal: “The plan takes … pandemic relief and increasing projections based on year-to-date tax collections. In combination with another … those funds in FY 2024 to prepay a portion of next year’s expenses. “These changes to the FY 2023 budget have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-preliminary-budgetDiNapoli: Bradford Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing $8,500 in Public Funds
… personal fundraisers and now she is being held accountable for her actions," said DiNapoli. "My thanks to District Attorney Baker and the New York State Police for their partnership in bringing offenders like Hamilton to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-bradford-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-8500-public-fundsDiNapoli: Former Odessa Clerk Allegedly Falsified Timesheets to Scam $11,000 in Extra Pay
… P. DiNapoli, Chemung County District Attorney Weeden A. Wetmore and the New York State Police announced former … the Government (E Felony); and Official Misconduct (A Misdemeanor) for padding her timesheets to boost her pay. … from local taxpayers,” Comptroller DiNapoli said. “I thank DA Wetmore and the State Police’s Bureau of Criminal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-odessa-clerk-allegedly-falsified-timesheets-scam-11000-extra-payDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Nearly 16% in April
… Local government sales tax collections grew by 15.7% in April compared to the same month in 2021, according to an analysis released today by State … April of last year. “While local sales tax collections in April were strong throughout most of the state, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-nearly-16-percent-aprilComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District and the Mount Morris Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” … developing reasonable budgets and managing fund balance in a responsible manner. Corinth Central School District – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsA Statement from Comptroller DiNapoli on the Murder of George Floyd
… The brutal killing of George Floyd is yet another traumatic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/statement-comptroller-dinapoli-murder-george-floydDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Growth to Remain Below Two Percent
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. The latest calculation affects the tax cap calculations for 677 school districts as well as 10 … and municipal officials will need to plan around a tax cap below two percent,”said DiNapoli. “My audits have shown … can limit spending or cut costs in order to stay under the cap.” The tax cap, which first applied to local governments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-growth-remain-below-two-percentDiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Sentenced for $35,000 Embezzlement
… the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-sentenced-35000-embezzlementState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … online banking transactions or use a designated computer for online banking transactions. Not all employees involved … (Oneida County) The district did not seek competition for five professional service contracts totaling $265,706. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: Jackson Heights Economy Energized By Immigrants and Small Businesses
… es: Spanish , bn: Bengali , zh: Chinese , and hi: Hindi . Find out how your government money is spent at Open …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-jackson-heights-economy-energized-immigrants-and-small-businessesDiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores
… in a stress category. However, a “no designation” rating does not necessarily indicate an absence of fiscal stress. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scoresState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Richmond County D.A. Michael E. McMahon: President of Staten Island Special Needs Pre-School and Wife Indicted for Stealing Approximately $771,000 in Public Funds
… on charges including Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, a class C Felony, Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, a class D Felony, and Offering a False Instrument for Filing … said District Attorney Michael E. McMahon . “I would like to thank Comptroller DiNapoli and his team for their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-and-richmond-county-da-michael-e-mcmahon-president-staten-islandDiNapoli: Too Many New Yorkers Still Without High-Speed Broadband Access
… New NY Broadband Program has fallen short of its mission to bring universal broadband access to New Yorkers, according to an audit by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-too-many-new-yorkers-still-without-high-speed-broadband-accessComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Guilty Plea of Former City of Rensselaer DPW Commissioner for Stealing Scrap Metal Proceeds
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General … of the public trust and will not be tolerated," said State Comptroller DiNapoli. "My office will continue to … encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-guilty-plea-former-city-rensselaer-dpwReview of the Financial Plan of the City of New York, December 2022
New York City’s fiscal year (FY) 2023 budget is projected to rise to $109.4, after transfers, but City finances could come under pressure amid a slowing economic recovery and an increase in demand for City services.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-14-2023.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… , Sherrill City School District and the Solvay Union Free School District . "In an era of limited resources and … procedures in the charter and bylaws were followed and at times allowed the board chair to control all aspects of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0