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Clinton-Essex-Warren-Washington Board of Cooperative Education Services – Employee Benefit Plan Forfeited Funds (2022M-31)
… (97 percent) in forfeited funds from the FSA, DCAP and HRA for the 2014-15 through 2020-21 plan years to BOCES. As a result, all forfeited funds were not annually available for BOCES’ use. Officials were not aware of the unreturned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/08/05/clinton-essex-warren-washington-board-cooperative-education-services-employeeDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Over 12% in Second Quarter of 2022
… In contrast, year-over-year growth in total collections for the counties and cities in the rest of the state slowed … decreases were seen in upstate counties whose collections, for the most part, had rebounded quickly after the first wave … Monthly Local Sales Tax Collections by County and Region (for detailed quarterly and monthly breakdown) Track state and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-over-12-second-quarter-2022Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Insurance Brokers
… Solomon Ross and William Lieber, former insurance brokers for the Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty (“Met … sends the message that there has to be one set of rules for everyone, no matter how rich or powerful, and that those … against more than 60 public officials and their cronies for abusing state funds, and I look forward to continuing to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-insurance-brokersConsumer Protection: Testing of Retail Prices and Weighing and Measuring Devices (2024-MS-1)
… were at increased risk of not paying the correct price for goods and services. Nine Departments did not adopt price … Key Recommendations Develop and implement procedures for periodic price accuracy testing. Perform testing in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/consumer-protection-testing-retail-prices-and-weighing-and-measuring-devices-2024State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on MTA's Release of Its 2025-2029 Capital Program
… funding source. Like the MTA, the public is also waiting for more information about what steps the authority’s funding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-mtas-release-its-2025-2029-capital-programValue of Industrial Development Agencies' Projects Increase Nearly 50 Percent Over Past Decade
… reported 4,320 active projects valued at $109 billion for 2019, a 3.3 percent, or $3.5 billion, increase in project … of each active project reported in 2019, with a median salary of $40,000. They estimated 271,930 previously existing jobs would be retained with a median salary of $43,000. A total of 49,636 temporary construction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/value-industrial-development-agencies-projects-increase-nearly-50-percent-over-past-decadeDiNapoli: SED Needs To Improve Oversight of School Districts' English Language Learners Programs
… school districts are providing the required services for students learning English, according to an audit released … crucial that SED provide adequate guidance and support for school districts to improve the academic outcomes and opportunities for English learners.” SED data show that, as of August 2022, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-sed-needs-improve-oversight-school-districts-english-language-learners-programsDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Valued at $267.7 Billion at End of First Quarter
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that the … of the reasons we are one of the nation’s strongest public pension funds.” The Fund's value reflects retirement and death …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-valued-267-point-7-billion-end-first-quarterDiNapoli: Allegany County Woman Arrested for Theft of Nearly $30,000 in Pension Checks
… the arrest of Linda Burrows of Fillmore, New York for the alleged theft of $29,893 in state pension checks sent … and I thank District Attorney Jones and the state Police for working with us to hold Burrows accountable.” New York … this arrest.” Burrows’ mother retired as a custodian for the Yorkshire Pioneer Central School District and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-allegany-county-woman-arrested-theft-nearly-30000-pension-checksDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Valued at $274.6 Billion at End of Second Quarter
… end of the second quarter of state fiscal year 2024-25. For the three-month period ending Sept. 30, 2024, Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-valued-274-point-6-billion-end-second-quarterState Comptroller DiNapoli and Ulster County Executive Metzger Announce Findings of Gulnick Investigation
… fraud in the future. I thank County Executive Jen Metzger for referring this matter to my office and assuring the … Attorney Emmanuel Nneji, and the New York State Police for their work and assistance throughout our inquiry.” “It … findings. I thank Comptroller Tom DiNapoli and his team for their assistance in helping us to bring closure to this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-ulster-county-executive-metzger-announce-findings-gulnickState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Governor's 2025 State of the State Address
… Hochul outlined her new priorities as the state prepares for a different federal landscape and tries to help New … by the high cost of living. The Governor’s proposals for expanding child tax credits and providing school meals … in poverty. These and other proposals and how we pay for them will be debated, and I look forward to the details …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-governors-2025-state-state-addressDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Valued at $273.4 Billion at End of Third Quarter
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that the … we are among the nation’s strongest and best-funded public pension funds.” The Fund's third quarter value reflects retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-valued-2734-billion-end-third-quarterDiNapoli Honors Leaders at NYS Association of Black and Puerto Rican Legislators Conference
… she's known to provide access and opportunity for residents to take part in board meetings. Assemblywoman … Green Light Bill,a bill that provides driver's licenses for undocumented New Yorkers. She is also a national leader … Smikle, Jr. has been a political and policy consultant for almost 20 years. During his career, he founded Basil …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-honors-leaders-nys-association-black-and-puerto-rican-legislators-conferenceDiNapoli: Better DEC Oversight of Dams Recommended To Prevent Failures and Safeguard Communities
… maintain dams in a safe condition. Dam failures can occur for a host of reasons, including floods, construction … certain condition ratings require the dam owner to act. For example, a condition rating of unsafe requires immediate … drain the reservoir to reduce or eliminate the potential for a dam failure. DiNapoli’s audit also recommends DEC: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-better-dec-oversight-dams-recommended-prevent-failures-and-safeguard-communitiesTown of Plymouth – Highway Department Disbursements and Asset and Inventory Management (2024M-121)
… authorized disbursements that were properly supported and for appropriate purposes and effectively managed the Highway … Board did not verify that disbursements were supported and for an appropriate purpose prior to payment. The Board also … a result, 47 Town assets totaling $6,654 were unaccounted for. We reviewed 949 disbursements totaling $2 million that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/03/21/town-plymouth-highway-department-disbursements-and-asset-and-inventory-managementDiNapoli: Federal Funding Uncertainty Jeopardizes Impact of Inflation Reduction Act for New Yorkers
… Act (IRA), including close to $2 billion in funds for environmental and energy purposes that could help lower … “Given the strong interest in improving affordability for consumers, small businesses, farmers, and nonprofits, … New York could receive significant additional funding for critical environmental and clean energy projects.” IRA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-federal-funding-uncertainty-jeopardizes-impact-inflation-reduction-act-new-yorkersFormer Village of Candor Mayor Sentenced to Jail Time for Stealing Village Funds
… Mayor Eric Halstead was sentenced to 60 days in jail for his theft of $23,000 in village funds. “Halstead was … Kirk Martin and State Police Superintendent Steven James for partnering with my office to ensure that justice was … Office and Tioga County District Attorney’s Office for their commitment to investigating those who prey on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/former-village-candor-mayor-sentenced-jail-time-stealing-village-fundsDiNapoli: Wall Street Bonus Pool Reaches Record High of $47.5 Billion in 2024
… paid to employees in New York City’s securities industry for 2024 reached $244,700, up 31.5% from last year, according … Thomas P. DiNapoli’s annual estimate. The bonus pool for the city’s securities employees reached a record $47.5 … said. “This financial market strength is good news for New York’s economy and our fiscal position, which relies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-wall-street-bonus-pool-reaches-record-high-475-billion-2024Former West Carthage Treasurer Charged With Stealing Thousands of Dollars From the Village
… Carthage, Kaytlin Ennis, was arraigned yesterday afternoon for allegedly stealing over $3,000 from the village, State … My thanks to District Attorney Mills and the State Police for their partnership in ensuring justice is served in this … operating in conjunction with the New York State Police, for their hard work to bring this fraud to light,” said Mills …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/former-west-carthage-treasurer-charged-stealing-thousands-dollars-village