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DiNapoli Releases Analysis of 2022-23 Enacted State Budget
… a steep increase in spending in the $220.5 billion enacted state budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23, according to an analysis … a steep increase in spending in the $2205 billion enacted state budget for State Fiscal Year SFY 202223 according to an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-releases-analysis-2022-23-enacted-state-budgetState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … County) The district did not use competitive bidding for purchases totaling $64,405 from two vendors. The district … appointed specific vendors to provide goods and services for the year, without obtaining competitive bids. Also, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsWest Niles Fire Company – Financial Activities (2017M-205)
… events or adopt a code of ethics as required by New York State General Municipal Law. The bylaws provided limited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/01/05/west-niles-fire-company-financial-activities-2017m-205City of Batavia – Business Improvement District (2017M-283)
… was to determine whether City officials properly accounted for and monitored the Business Improvement District’s (BID) … through September 14, 2017. Background The City of Batavia is located in Genesee County. The City has approximately 15,500 residents and is governed by an elected nine-member City Council. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/04/06/city-batavia-business-improvement-district-2017m-283DiNapoli: Springport Town Clerk Pleads Guilty After Faking Retirement Benefits
… Her actions were exposed during the Comptroller’s review of Springport’s monthly retirement reports. When DiNapoli’s … fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free … , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State Comptroller, Division of Investigations, 14th …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-springport-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-after-faking-retirement-benefitsDiNapoli: Former Clerk/Treasurer of Village of Norwood Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $70K From Village
… served on behalf of Norwood residents.” Berger stole the funds between 2018 and 2022 by writing village checks to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-clerktreasurer-village-norwood-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-70k-villageTown of Schuyler – Financial Management (2014M-182)
… excessive fund balance in the general fund and sewer district fund. At current spending levels, the unrestricted, … cover more than a full year’s appropriations. The sewer district fund has enough unrestricted, unappropriated fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/08/29/town-schuyler-financial-management-2014m-182DiNapoli: Former Director Allegedly Stole $1,700 From Hornell Partners for Growth
… (HPG) was charged with Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree and Falsifying Business Records in the First Degree for … $1,711 in cash from the HPG’s Annual Fourth of July festival and earmarked for the city’s Business Improvement District, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-former-director-allegedly-stole-1700-hornell-partners-growthOversight of Persons Convicted of Driving While Intoxicated (Follow-Up)
… initial audit report, Oversight of Persons Convicted of Driving While Intoxicated ( 2015-N-2 ). Background In New … Department of Probation: Oversight of Persons Convicted of Driving While Intoxicated (Follow-Up) ( 2016-F-30 ) … our initial audit report Oversight of Persons Convicted of Driving While Intoxicated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/29/oversight-persons-convicted-driving-while-intoxicated-followServen Volunteer Fire Company – Board Oversight (2024M-97)
… all money as required, and allowed a member to handle hall rental revenue. Properly record all financial … of the Border City Hose Company (Hose Company), was arrested on charges of grand larceny for allegedly stealing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/10/31/serven-volunteer-fire-company-board-oversight-2024m-97KIPP Troy Prep Charter School – Resident Tuition Billings and Collections (2024M-20)
Determine whether the KIPP Troy Prep Charter School (School) Board of Trustees (Board) and officials accurately billed and collected tuition, and deposited and recorded collections in a timely manner.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/kipp-troy-prep-charter-school-2024-20.pdfEdmeston Fire District – Claims Auditing and Annual Financial Reporting (2024M-116)
Determine whether the Edmeston Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) properly audited claims and whether the Treasurer filed the required Annual Financial Reports (AFRs) timely.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/edmeston-fire-district-2024-116.pdfTown of Watertown Fire District – Procurement (2022M-155)
Determine whether the Town of Watertown Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) used a competitive process to procure goods and services not subject to competitive bidding.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/watertown-fire-district-2022-155.pdfDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Sentenced in Oakfield Fire Department Theft
… withdrawals from the department's account to pay her National Grid, Verizon Wireless and other personal bills before her … by the office of New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Ms. Hilchey decided the public should subsidize …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-former-treasurer-sentenced-oakfield-fire-department-theftDiNapoli: Fulton County Snowmobile President Arrested for Stealing Over $8,000 From Nonprofit
… Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-fulton-county-snowmobile-president-arrested-stealing-over-8000-nonprofitDiNapoli: Former CFO of St. Johnsville Volunteer Ambulance Corp. Arrested for Stealing Over $26,000
… The defendant, Shannon Countryman, 46, was charged with grand larceny in the third degree and forgery in the third … Town Court. She is due back in court on March 26, 2025. The charges filed in this case are merely accusations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-former-cfo-st-johnsville-volunteer-ambulance-corp-arrested-stealing-over-26000DiNapoli: Potsdam Audit Finds Missing Court Funds
… justice court clerk in the town of Potsdam was arrested for embezzling $117,000 after an audit found she manipulated … “But our auditors uncovered deleted and altered records for hundreds of vehicle and traffic fines that were paid but … deposited. This individual will now be held accountable for her actions because of the collaboration between my …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-potsdam-audit-finds-missing-court-fundsOpinion 2000 - 13
… 176-b provides that a person "shall not be eligible" for volunteer membership in more than one fire company at one … Village Law §10-1006[10]; General City Law §11-a[10]; Not-for-Profit-Corporation Law §1402[c]). By its terms, … 10 sets forth a threshold eligibility requirement for membership in a volunteer fire company. Since it provides …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-13DiNapoli: Binghamton Woman Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Father-In-Law's Pension Payments
… of 19 monthly electronic deposits were made into the bank account after the date of death, totaling $31,872.55. LaBarr …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-binghamton-woman-sentenced-stealing-deceased-father-laws-pension-paymentsDiNapoli Honors Leaders at NYS Association of Black and Puerto Rican Legislators Conference
… hosted a breakfast during the New York State Black and Puerto Rican Legislative Caucus weekend on Feb. 15 at the … the chair of the New York State Association of Black and Puerto Rican Legislators and serves New York's 55th District. … hosted a breakfast during the New York State Black and Puerto Rican Legislative Caucus weekend on Feb 15 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-honors-leaders-nys-association-black-and-puerto-rican-legislators-conference