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DiNapoli: Village of Candor Mayor Arrested for Allegedly Stealing From the Village
… as either “ATM Withdrawal” or “Mayor’s Discretionary.” The discovery was referred to the Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-village-candor-mayor-arrested-allegedly-stealing-villageState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… for tax certiorari settlements in the 2021-22 fiscal year. In addition, firefighting overtime costs could … by as much as $2 million based on the 2020-21 fiscal year overtime costs. Over the last 10 years, the city’s … service payments have risen 13.2%. The city will need $80.6 million to service its debt obligations during 2021-22. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Selected Wage Investigation Procedures
… penalties as a result of its wage investigations during calendar years 2019 and 2018, respectively. Key Findings We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/03/selected-wage-investigation-proceduresCourt-Appointed Executor of Decedent’s Estate Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Embezzlement
… P. DiNapoli and United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York Geoffrey S. Berman announced that … sentenced to 24 months in prison in White Plains federal court for embezzling approximately $1.4 million from a … bars.” According to the allegations contained in court documents: Bayard was appointed administrator of the estate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/court-appointed-executor-decedents-estate-sentenced-two-years-prison-embezzlementOversight of Persons Convicted of Driving While Intoxicated
… Driving While Intoxicated. Significant emphasis was placed on Probation’s administration of the Ignition Interlock … of the Vehicle and Traffic Law, persons sentenced for DWI on or after August 15, 2010 must install an Ignition … were actually installed, and the installation rate is on the decline. Probation’s oversight of DWI offenders was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/07/oversight-persons-convicted-driving-while-intoxicatedComptroller DiNapoli: IDA-Issued Tax Breaks Continue to Climb
… created by IDA-sponsored projects narrowed between upstate and downstate regions in 2017, according to the most recent … New Yorkers can examine if incentives given out to create and retain jobs in their communities are worth it.” The … payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs). Both total exemptions and PILOTs increased, resulting in net exemptions of just …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ida-issued-tax-breaks-continue-climbDiNapoli: Albany Woman Pleads Guilty: Second Defendant Indicted for Stealing More than $230,000 from Elderly Pensioner
… Albany woman, and the indictment of Devin Zielinski, 33, for stealing over $230,000 from an elderly victim. “Forcing … New York State Police and the Schodack Police Department for partnering to ensure that justice is served for the people who committed this heinous crime.” The victim, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-albany-woman-pleads-guilty-second-defendant-indicted-stealing-more-230000-elderly-pensionerNew York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget: Federal Fiscal Year 2023
… pandemic, and additional actions may be taken to reduce grants to state and local governments, limit aid to … Stabilization Fund and Disaster Loans through the Small Business Administration, which together comprise 90.9 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-balance-payments-federal-budget-federal-fiscal-year-2023Kirkwood Fire Company District No. 1, Inc. – Collections and Disbursements (2021M-73)
Determine whether the Kirkwood Fire Company District No.1 Inc. (Company) officials established adequate controls over collections and disbursements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/kirkwood-fire-company-2021-73.pdfTown of Neversink – Multiyear Planning and Fund Balance Management (2017M-260)
… was to determine whether the Board had multiyear plans for the fund balance and reserves in the general and highway funds for the period January 1, 2016 through August 17, 2017. … Combined general and highway fund budgeted appropriations for 2017 totaled $4,747,100. Key Findings The Board adopted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/02/09/town-neversink-multiyear-planning-and-fund-balance-management-2017m-260Claryville Volunteer Fire Company – Financial Controls (2014M-53)
… and reported and that Company moneys were safeguarded for the period of January 1, 2012 through December 20, 2013. … and part of the Town of Neversink in Sullivan County. For the 2012 fiscal year, the Company reported approximately … reconciliations, bank statements and canceled check images for Board review. Ensure that all bills are approved prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/04/25/claryville-volunteer-fire-company-financial-controls-2014m-53Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-95
… Deduction CD (Agency) page and enter Deduction Code 300 with the applicable effective date and flat amount. Questions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-95-change-eligibility-metlife-whole-life-insurance-certainDiNapoli: Ex-Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Convicted in Grant Scheme
… and Finance for their exemplary work and partnership with my office to bring Decker to justice.” Decker was held …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-ex-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-convicted-grant-schemeComptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Schneiderman & Acting Tax Commissioner Manion Announce $4.3 Million Settlement With Owners of For-Profit School Network for Overcharging State; Failing To Pay Taxes
… Taxation and Finance and an audit and investigation by the Office of the State Comptroller, Koffler and the other … face justice.” An investigation by the Attorney General’s and Comptroller’s office revealed a complicated leasing arrangement created …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-acting-tax-commissioner-manion-announce-43-million-settlementDiNapoli: Lax Oversight of Summer Jobs and After School Programs Provider Led to Contract Violations
… paid millions by New York City to provide summer jobs and after school programs for youth, violated its contract by … — ranging from $100 to $900 — to enroll their children. One parent, who told auditors he paid $700 in 2016 and $500 … ahead of 50 students who had applied earlier, including some who were on the waiting list for months. Ridgewood did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-lax-oversight-summer-jobs-and-after-school-programs-provider-led-contract-violationsDiNapoli: New York City Workforce Down Over 19,000, Largest Decline Since Great Recession
… Attrition outpaces hiring among New York City’s municipal workforce, which could have an impact … and programs, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report shows the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-new-york-city-workforce-down-over-19000-largest-decline-great-recessionNew Official Guide
New York Office of the State Comptroller, New Official Quick Start Guide, Division of Local Government and School Accountability
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/pdf/new-official-guide-2023.pdfFiscal Stress Monitoring System Manual
FSMS evaluates local governments (counties, cities, towns and villages) and school districts based on both financial and environmental indicators.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/pdf/system-manual.pdfDowntown Ithaca Business Improvement District (DIBID) – Disbursements (2012M-252)
… non-voting members. In 2011, the DIBID received $347,875 from special assessments on approximately 200 taxable parcels, generated an additional $176,901 from promotional events, and received $91,000 in government … supporting documentation such as receipts, invoices, or bills attached to the claims, taxpayers do not have any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/04/05/downtown-ithaca-business-improvement-district-dibid-disbursements-2012m-252Sullivan County – Time and Attendance (2017M-55)
… Background Sullivan County is located in the southeastern part of New York State and has a population of approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/11/22/sullivan-county-time-and-attendance-2017m-55