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DiNapoli: Farms Generated $5.7 Billion for New York Economy
… New York state farms generated $5.7 billion in revenue in 2017, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Agriculture is an … New York state farms generated $57 billion in revenue in 2017 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-farms-generated-57-billion-new-york-economyDiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Over $300,000
… defendant, Jonnell Rose, was charged with grand larceny in the second degree. “Jonnell Rose allegedly exploited his … and the New York State Police for their partnership in this investigation.” “I want to commend our State Police … with the allegedly stolen funds. Rose was arraigned in Vernon Town Court. The charges filed in this case are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-stealing-over-300000DiNapoli Criticizes Ill-Conceived Presidential Executive Order
… "Today's Presidential Executive Order is yet another ill-conceived and dangerous attack on … the reality of climate change. "While the Executive Order does not remove the U.S. from the Paris agreement, … Todays Presidential Executive Order is yet another illconceived and dangerous attack on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-criticizes-ill-conceived-presidential-executive-orderComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Champion Great Bend Fire District , Chenango County , Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District and the … Bend Fire District – Controls Over Financial Operations (Jefferson County) The district has not submitted the required … their records with the monthly treasurer’s report. Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2DiNapoli: Syracuse Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $22,000 in Pension Checks Sent to His Deceased Mother
… A Syracuse man pleaded guilty yesterday to stealing nearly $22,000 in pension payments sent … mother, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Onondaga County District Attorney William J. Fitzpatrick and New York … guilty to grand larceny in the third degree in Onondaga County Court before Judge Mary Anne Doherty. He is due back …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-syracuse-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-22000-pension-checks-sent-his-deceased-motherDiNapoli: Former Almond Treasurer Took $22,000 in Fire Department Funds
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the arrest of former Almond Volunteer Fire Department Treasurer … the safety of their community,” DiNapoli said. “This arrest serves as a wake-up call to volunteer fire departments … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the arrest of former Almond Volunteer Fire Department Treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-former-almond-treasurer-took-22000-fire-department-fundsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… the Mount Pleasant Cottage Union Free School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … district’s revenues fell short by an average of $740,000 in the general fund and $100,000 in the school lunch fund. Auditors also found that the school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0III.3 Scope of the SFS – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… the New York State Financial Cycle as previously outlined in Chapter II New York State Financial Accounting: Establish … plans; and Evaluate financial performance against plans. In the establish control phase, the SFS records the … plans made by agency management are also recorded. In the execution phase, the SFS processes vouchers and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii3-scope-sfsDiNapoli: Tax Revenues Through December Were $2.5 Billion Lower Than Last Year
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Tax receipts in the month of December totaled $8.4 billion, $422.5 million … have a long way to go, and it’s essential that leaders in Washington act on a robust plan of assistance as quickly as possible.” Personal income tax receipts in December were $544.8 million, or 12.7 percent, above …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-tax-revenues-through-december-were-25-billion-lower-last-yearProblem Claims – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… purchase orders or receiving slips) is missing, the claim should be held until the supporting documentation is … is not provided, there may be an increased risk that the claim is not legitimate. If the claim is mathematically incorrect, confirm the proper amount, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/problem-claimsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Free School District , Penfield Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … a formal plan stating how much will be set aside in each reserve, how each reserve will be funded or when … to its students and cafeteria staff produce the meals in a productive manner. However, meals cost more to prepare …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Arrested for Theft of Nearly $24,000
… was arrested Friday for allegedly stealing nearly $24,000 in cash payments to the town. The thefts allegedly took place … of her community by allegedly diverting nearly $24,000 in town funds to subsidize her personal lifestyle,” said … professional assistance of the State Comptroller’s Office in this criminal investigation that has been ongoing since …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-arrested-theft-nearly-24000DiNapoli: Mount Vernon Officials Failed to Establish Basic and Routine Financial Policies
… The City Council of Mount Vernon did not have adequate financial information … for the effective management and fiscal oversight of city operations because officials failed to file annual … The City Council of Mount Vernon did not have adequate financial information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-mount-vernon-officials-failed-establish-basic-and-routine-financial-policiesDiNapoli: Saranac Town Clerk Arrested for Falsifying Town Records
… records to hide her failure to deposit more than $800 in cash payments to the town that she collected as Clerk. Her … examination. Bell, of Redford, allegedly collected $1,203 in cash for various clerk fees including dog licenses, … cash into the public coffers. To hide the more than $800 in missing cash, Bell substituted funds leftover in a dormant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-saranac-town-clerk-arrested-falsifying-town-recordsDiNapoli: Former Tax Collector Accused of Pocketing $88,000 for Car Loans, Amazon Purchases, Food and Other Expenses
… Junction, N.Y., for allegedly stealing more than $88,000 in tax funds collected for the use of the town of Beekman and … County District Attorney’s Office for their hard work in exposing this fraud.” The defendant has been charged with grand larceny in the second degree and corrupting the government in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-tax-collector-accused-pocketing-88000-car-loans-amazon-purchases-food-and-otherDiNapoli: Local Governments Levy $36.6 Billion in Property Taxes
… governments in New York levied a total of $36.6 billion in property taxes in 2019 – an increase of 2.4 percent over … taxing jurisdictions with independent authority to levy property taxes in New York State. These include counties, … levied nearly $23 billion in 2019 or 63 percent of all property taxes. Counties accounted for nearly $6 billion or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-governments-levy-366-billion-property-taxesCapital Program Revenue and Expenses (Follow-Up)
… Belmont Park, and Saratoga Race Course. In 2011, Resorts World New York City Casino (Resorts) opened adjacent to Aqueduct Racetrack. According to … Franchise Agreement with New York State, a percentage of Resorts’ Video Lottery Terminal (VLT) revenues is to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/24/capital-program-revenue-and-expenses-followUniversal Pre-Kindergarten Program – Monitoring of Health and Safety Requirements (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Universal Pre-Kindergarten … to be safe and suitable for children and maintained in a state of good repair and sanitation. Our initial audit … were complying with health and safety requirements. In addition, we found a wide disparity in the way UPK …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/05/universal-pre-kindergarten-program-monitoring-health-and-safety-requirements-followSafety at Stations
… created as a public benefit corporation subsidiary of MTA in 1970. SIR is responsible for the operation of a rapid … 30 minutes, and more frequently during weekday rush-hours. In addition to regular operations and maintenance, SIR’s … conditions that might have contributed to such incidents. In certain instances, responses to safety-related incidents …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/15/safety-stationsAffordable Home Ownership Development Program
… Purpose To determine whether Affordable Home Ownership Development Program (Program) grant managers … Grant monies may be used for new construction, home improvements, or acquisition and repair projects. The … To determine whether Affordable Home Ownership Development Program Program grant managers are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/06/affordable-home-ownership-development-program