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DiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Department Treasurer Stole Nearly $50,000 in Public Funds
… Village of Le Roy (Genesee County) stole nearly $50,000 in public funds by pocketing cash, writing unauthorized … DiNapoli. The former treasurer, Dennis Snow, was charged on July 29 with two counts of third degree grand larceny (class D felony), 42 counts of forgery in the first degree (class C felony) and two counts of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-department-treasurer-stole-nearly-50000-public-fundsDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Questionable Financial Decisions, Lack of Transparency in Hempstead School District
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released an audit today of the Hempstead Union Free School District that uncovered a myriad of systemic problems, … that raised concerns. This includes the current superintendent Susan Johnson receiving biweekly paychecks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audit-reveals-questionable-financial-decisions-lack-transparency-hempstead-school-districtDiNapoli: Former West Hurley Fire District Chief and Chairman Charged in Corruption Probe
… The former West Hurley Fire District chief and a current fire … 52, and Michael "Bucky" VanValkenburgh, 44, both of West Hurley, were charged with Corrupting the Government and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-charged-corruption-probeDiNapoli Statement in Support of Senator Warren's Legislation Creating Greater Climate Risk Disclosure
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the … companies on how they expect to perform in the changing world," DiNapoli said. "I applaud Senator Warren for drafting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-statement-support-senator-warrens-legislation-creating-greater-climate-risk-disclosureDiNapoli: Potential Changes in Federal Policies Pose Risks for New York City's Budget
… New York City projects a surplus of nearly $4.2 billion in FY 2017, the largest since FY 2008, but faces uncertainty with potential policy changes in Washington, as well as slowing growth in tax collections … and job creation, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Changes in federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-potential-changes-federal-policies-pose-risks-new-york-citys-budgetDiNapoli: Moderate Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections for First Half of 2017
… tax growth across the state is welcome news, especially for many of our upstate communities that have struggled with … "Sales tax, however, can be a volatile source of revenue and local officials must remain cautious. While consumer … spending is holding up for now, the upcoming back-to-school and holiday shopping seasons may determine if this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-moderate-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-first-half-2017Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing in $200,000 Fraud on Long Island
… $10,000 he admits stealing, and is banned from bidding on or receiving public contracts with the state, any … “Ordinary New Yorkers work too hard to have their tax dollars squandered by the dishonest and criminal actions … the state Office of General Services from 2010 to 2012 on state contracts for heating, ventilation, and air …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-200000-fraud-long-islandOversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools (Follow-Up)
… and technical skills, workplace competencies, and hands-on training over a short period of time to prepare them for … which results in about 27% receiving a CTE endorsement on their diploma. Endorsements demonstrate that students have … the issuance of this follow-up to provide information on any actions that are planned to address the unresolved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/18/oversight-career-and-technical-education-programs-new-york-state-schools-followDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Near Flat in January Compared to Last Year
… in New York state increased by 0.3% in January compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … with a nearly flat increase this January compared to last year when inflation was more than twice as high and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-near-flat-january-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.5% in October Compared to Last Year
… said. “October’s increase marked the fourth straight month of overall growth between 2% and 4%. A return to relatively … seen in the years before the pandemic, is a positive sign of stability and could help local officials better estimate this source of revenue.” For October 2023, compared with October 2022: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-2-point-5-percent-october-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: NY State Pension Fund Purchases $20 Million in State of Israel Bonds
… Retirement Fund has purchased an additional $20 million in Israel bonds offered by Development Corporation for Israel, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-ny-state-pension-fund-purchases-20-million-state-israel-bondsDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Slightly Stronger Than Expected in February but Remain Volatile
… Tax collections of $4.9 billion in February were $21.6 million above the state’s latest … “This year’s budget assumed relatively modest growth in tax revenues, and so far receipts have been higher than initially expected,”DiNapoli said. “The state is in a strong fiscal position but there is volatility that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-slightly-stronger-expected-february-remain-volatileeBay Publicly Commits to Gender and Racial Diversity in Search for Board Members
… gender and racial diversity among the qualities its seeks in its board members. When DiNapoli and Trillium filed their … and had no stated policy that it made diversity a priority in constituting its board. Within months of receiving the … women and individuals from minority groups to include in the pool from which Board nominees are chosen.” In its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/ebay-publicly-commits-gender-and-racial-diversity-search-board-membersHelping Students Get Course Credit: Credit Recovery Programs in School Districts (2012MS-8)
… [pdf] , Schenectady [pdf] , South Colonie [pdf] , and Utica [pdf] . Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/05/helping-students-get-course-credit-credit-recovery-programs-schoolDiNapoli: Approves $4.7 Million DOT Bridge Contract After Integrity Monitor Put in Place
… Limnes’ apparent connection to two debarred companies for prevailing wage violations in his prior rejection of the … The State Comptroller reviews and approves contracts for all state agencies and some contracts for state public authorities. While DiNapoli’s office legally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-approves-47-million-dot-bridge-contract-after-integrity-monitor-put-placeDiNapoli: Former Odessa Clerk Allegedly Falsified Timesheets to Scam $11,000 in Extra Pay
… clerk from 2005 to 2019. Pierce was arraigned before Judge Scott A. Miller in Schuyler County Court. Since taking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-odessa-clerk-allegedly-falsified-timesheets-scam-11000-extra-payState Pension Fund Commits Additional $50 Million to Invest in New York-Based Companies
… Partners, a new investment partner for the fund and one of 19 investment firms that manage In-State Private Equity … companies seeking capital for growth, to refinance ownership or for early stage investment. The program has … previously operating as HSBC Capital, has invested over $1 billion and completed over 80 transactions. With offices in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/state-pension-fund-commits-additional-50-million-invest-new-york-based-companiesDiNapoli: Former Crystal Beach Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced in More Than $82,000 Theft
… Department treasurer was sentenced today in Ontario County Court after he stole more than $82,000 from the department … fundraisers,” DiNapoli said. “I thank District Attorney R. Michael Tantillo and the Ontario County Sheriff’s Department for prosecuting this case and seeing that justice was done.” Judge Frederick Reed sentenced Michael …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-former-crystal-beach-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-more-82000-theftAudit Finds Operational and Oversight Failures Led to Financial Instability in Mount Vernon
… paid in a timely fashion. Officials and employees did not have clear guidance on how the disbursement process worked. … for committed funds and determining whether vouchers had been paid. Made 25 unauthorized electronic disbursements and … and city council agreed with the audit’s findings and said they would work with the new city comptroller to undertake a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/audit-finds-operational-and-oversight-failures-led-financial-instability-mount-vernonKids in Action of Long Island, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Objective To determine whether the costs reported by Kids in Action of Long Island, Inc. (Kids in Action) on its Consolidated Fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/04/kids-action-long-island-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manual