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Town of Tonawanda – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-42)
… Wars Hall (VFW Hall), which is owned by the Town and used for election polling, such as accessible parking spaces with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/28/town-tonawanda-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-42Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-245
… be paid using the following effective date and check date: Year Pay Cycle/Pay Period Type Payment Effective Date Check …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-245-april-2017-unified-court-system-state-new-york-ucs-retroactiveNotice to Town and Village Justices
In May 2024, the Justice Court Fund expects to transition justices to a new platform to file their monthly reports.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/required-reporting/pdf/2023-jcr-flyer.pdfUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-107
… The above Supplemental Location payments will result in an increase to Military Stipends for employees who have received … eligible to receive a stipend if the employee's new NYS salary now exceeds the employee's Military salary. OSC will recalculate paid Military Stipends and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-107-retroactive-payment-new-supplemental-location-payment-eligibleDiNapoli: Former Fire Company Treasurer Charged in $20,000 Theft
… Lakes, Central New York and Las Vegas. She was arrested on Friday by the Ontario County Sheriff's Office and is being … County District Attorney James Ritts. "This fire official bet she wouldn't be caught as she gambled away public money … District Attorney's Office." Wharton is due back in court on April 18 before Canandaigua City Court Judge Stephen …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-former-fire-company-treasurer-charged-20000-theftIgnition Interlock Program Monitoring (2015-MS-4)
… audit was to determine if counties using public resources for the State’s Ignition Interlock Program were adequately … the program to help ensure the safety of the public, for the period January 1, 2010 through May 29, 2015. … It requires that, as a condition of being sentenced for certain alcohol-related offenses occurring on or after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/04/25/ignition-interlock-program-monitoring-2015-ms-4State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… policy that included professional services. As a result, officials did not seek competition for six … are reasonable. However, auditors estimated the total 2021-22 collections for sewer rent revenue will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: Woman Arrested for Stealing Deceased Sister's Pension Checks
… of the Bronx, is charged with illegally cashing 20 checks in Brooklyn for nearly $8,000 issued by the New York State … District Attorney Gonzalez for his continued partnership in safeguarding the New York State and Local Retirement … her alleged actions.” Dixon was charged with grand larceny in the third and fourth degree; scheme to defraud in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-woman-arrested-stealing-deceased-sisters-pension-checksDiNapoli: Two Former Oramel Fire Officials Charged With Theft of More Than $11,000 From Oramel Fire Department
… Corrupting the Government in the 3rd Degree and Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the 1 st Degree. Marion … and First Assistant Chief. The arrests were the result of a joint investigation between Comptroller DiNapoli’s Office, … to Comptroller DiNapoli’s office and the Allegany County DA. During the same time period, Marion Brundage allegedly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-two-former-oramel-fire-officials-charged-theft-more-11000-oramel-fire-departmentOpinion 89-50
… may not, under the guise of a compromise, impair a public duty owed by it or give validity to a void claim". ( Andgar … such as ... the issuance of building permits because the duty of due care is owed to the general public and not to any specific individual. A duty to exercise due care in a particular situation may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-50Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea by New Jersey Woman Over Theft of More Than $162,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… Linda Miller pleaded guilty to 3rd degree Grand Larceny, a class D felony, in Albany County Court before the Honorable … root out public corruption and the misuse of public funds by maximizing the resources of each office. The criminal case is being handled by Assistant Attorney General Christopher …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-new-jersey-woman-over-theft-more-162000DiNapoli Releases Report on State Spending to Implement Raise the Age Law
… associated with implementation of RTA. To qualify for reimbursement, counties must adhere to the state property tax … of the Budget. New York City does not participate in the reimbursement program and was therefore not included in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-report-state-spending-implement-raise-age-lawBradford Fire Co. Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… Sherry Hamilton. She was charged with grand larceny in the third degree, a class D felony, after an audit and … court on August 1. “Ms. Hamilton exploited her position to take advantage of the fire company and her community for … said DiNapoli. “It’s unfortunate that our staff continues to uncover these types of cases, but the public can be sure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/bradford-fire-co-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsReal Property Tax Cap: Overview of the Role of the Office of the State Comptroller
… The State’s property tax cap limits the amount of property taxes that local … A) law [pdf]. Determines How Local Governments Report Tax Cap Information Local governments and school districts are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/real-property-tax-cap-overview-role-office-state-comptrollerDiNapoli Appoints Nelson Sheingold as Counsel to the Comptroller
… March. He will direct all legal affairs for the Office of the State Comptroller and continue to lead efforts to … work led to more than 190 arrests and the ordered recovery of more than $54 million. “Nelson’s breadth of legal knowledge, his passion for justice and dedication to public service make him …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-appoints-nelson-sheingold-counsel-comptrollerTown of Riverhead – Allocation of Administrative Costs (2012M-247)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s methodology for … 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. Background The Town of Riverhead is located in Suffolk County and has a population of approximately 33,500. The Town is governed by a Town Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/01/town-riverhead-allocation-administrative-costs-2012m-247Public Safety – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… percent), followed by murders (45.8 percent), burglaries (16.6 percent) and aggravated assaults (4.4 percent). DCJS … As of March 2021, 46,823 inmates—a decrease of 9,314 (16.6 percent)—were held in 126 State and local correctional … declined 25.8 percent in SFY 2020-21 from the prior year. The number of inmates in county and New York City jail …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/public-safetyComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of Former Highway Superintendent in Public Corruption Case
… Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the indictment of Roger Burlew, former Highway Superintendent for the Town of Erin, in a public corruption case involving the alleged theft of more than $50,000 in goods and services from the town. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-former-highway-superintendent-publicDiNapoli: Former Poestenkill Employee Charged With Stealing $3,000 From Town
… in purchases for herself, ranging from video rentals to hair accessories. She also attempted to charge another $1,980 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-poestenkill-employee-charged-stealing-3000-townVillage of Scotia - Parking Tickets and Justice Court Operations (2019M-44)
Determine whether Village officials properly account for and enforce the collection of issued parking tickets.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/scotia-jc-44.pdf