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DiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $86,000 for Personal Expenses
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that … between Comptroller DiNapoli’s Office, the New York State Police and Dutchess County D.A. William Grady. “Ms. … I thank Dutchess County D.A. William Grady and the State Police for their partnership in bringing this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-pleads-guilty-embezzling-86000-personal-expensesWyoming County Industrial Development Agency – Project Management (2015M-62)
… For our audit period, the IDA reported 32 active projects with reported capital investment totaling approximately $873 … 28,000 square feet of a vacant mill into an office building is for a proper IDA purpose. Officials did not … other than governmental and not-for-profit entities will be tenants in the building. If WCIDA is advised that it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/09/11/wyoming-county-industrial-development-agency-projectCity of North Tonawanda – Financial Operations (2012M-203)
… company fundraisers that operated at a loss and provided free alcohol to participants. City officials did not maintain … the sale of alcoholic beverages, confer with the City’s legal counsel as to the City’s potential liability to third …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/08/city-north-tonawanda-financial-operations-2012m-203City of Troy – Budget Review (B5-13-20)
… managing the City’s resources. The sewer fund continues to display a trend of weakening financial position and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/11/18/city-troy-budget-review-b5-13-20Town of Clarkson – Budgeting and Board Oversight (2013M-339)
… to fund operations. Establish written policies required by law and sound business practices for Town operations. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/21/town-clarkson-budgeting-and-board-oversight-2013m-339Allocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act
… determine if the Department of Motor Vehicles (Department) is appropriately allocating, billing, and collecting the … Prevention Course Program. Under the Acts, the Department is required to annually estimate the expenses of … expenses. Key Findings In general, the Department is appropriately allocating, billing, and collecting nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/13/allocation-billing-and-collection-expenses-administering-motor-vehicle-financial-securityVillage of Montgomery – Purchasing and Information Technology (2013M-210)
… bidding requirements. However, the Board-adopted procurement policy did not specify the number of quotes or … service level agreements. Key Recommendations Amend the procurement policy to include the specific number of quotes … is backed up to a secure off-site location, and that an officer or employee periodically restores/tests the backups. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/10/25/village-montgomery-purchasing-and-information-technology-2013m-210Allocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (Follow-Up)
… “Acts”) pursuant to Articles VI and VII of the Vehicle and Traffic Law. These Acts help ensure that the operators of … or whose property they might damage as a result of an accident. Department activities relating to the Acts fall … the accuracy of its allocation and billing practices by analyzing reported premium data and taking follow-up …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/27/allocation-billing-and-collection-expenses-administering-motor-vehicle-financial-securityVillage of Greenwich – Justice Court Operations (2014M-023)
… 31, 2013. Background The Village of Greenwich is located in Washington County and has a population of approximately … control. The Justice did not deposit all collections in a timely manner, as required by law. The Justice did not … monthly bank reconciliations and accountability analyses in a timely manner. The Justice should maintain adequate cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/05/30/village-greenwich-justice-court-operations-2014m-023DiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Admit to Stealing $22,000 of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… and Nash appeared before Westchester County Court Judge David Zuckerman. Bigelow and Nash are due back in court Jan. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-admit-stealing-22000-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsTown of Reading – Financial Management (2013M-217)
… the Town’s financial condition and budgeting practices for the period January 1, 2010 through August 31, 2013. … to be maintained. Additionally, the Board has no policy for developing accurate budget estimates. Because the Board … in the general fund and 93 percent in the highway fund for the ensuing year’s appropriations. The Town comingled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/21/town-reading-financial-management-2013m-217DiNapoli: Former Rosendale Court Clerk to Repay Stolen Funds
… As a result of an audit and investigation by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, the former clerk of the … said. “I thank District Attorney Carnright and the State Police for their partnership on this case and helping … audit of the town of Rosendale, visit: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/towns/2014/rosendalejc.pdf …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/0215/03/dinapoli-former-rosendale-court-clerk-repay-stolen-fundsDiNapoli: Tax Cap Set at 2% in 2023
… Property tax levy growth will again be capped at 2% for 2023 for local governments that operate on a calendar-based … to adhere to the tax cap as they prepare their budgets for 2023.” DiNapoli said given this year’s inflation factor … municipalities to override the tax cap. The 2% cap for the 2023 fiscal year is the fourth time since 2019 that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-set-2-percent-2023XII.10.E Reporting the Theft, Loss or Misuse of State Assets – XII. Expenditures
… an investigation has been completed and/or forwarded to an investigative agency before notifying OSC. Improper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii10e-reporting-theft-loss-or-misuse-state-assetsMinority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs)
… MWBE subcontractors. Find Business Opportunities Become an Emerging Manager The Emerging Manager Program helps ensure that MWBEs in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/resources/minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprises-mwbesDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Third Quarter
… today announced a tentative schedule of planned bond sales for New York State, New York City and their major … authorities during the third quarter of 2025. The planned sales of $10.8 billion include $7.21 billion of new money and … of which is for refunding purposes. The anticipated sales in the third quarter compare to past planned sales of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-third-quarterCity of Lockport – Budget Review (B24-1-8)
… City to issue debt to liquidate the accumulated deficits in the City’s general, water, sewer and refuse funds as of … the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget appear reasonable. We expect 2024 fire … overtime appropriations. The overtime appropriations in the proposed 2025 budget were reasonable. In October 2024, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/11/08/city-lockport-budget-review-b24-1-8Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… district and charter school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that … fiscal stability. Copiague Union Free School District – Check Signing (Suffolk County) The district’s check signature … estimates and reserves were reasonable and that fund balance was maintained in accordance with statutory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsEmployee Incentive and Bonus Payments (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of the implementation of the four … created under Public Authorities Law Section 3626 to manage the Erie County Medical Center health network. … sophisticated and specialized patient care services to New Yorkers in eight counties. ECMCC offers two incentive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/03/employee-incentive-and-bonus-payments-followRegistration and Enforcement of Automotive Service, Sales, and Salvage Facilities (Follow-Up)
… junk and salvage facilities and licensing of inspection stations. The Department is also responsible for issuing and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/registration-and-enforcement-automotive-service-sales-and-salvage-facilities-follow