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DiNapoli: State Tax Collections Lagging Last Year by $1.2 Billion
State tax collections totaled $186 billion in the first quarter of the new fiscal year $12 billion less than the same period last year and $3157 million below projections according to the state cash report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-lagging-last-year-12-billionDiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced to Prison for Theft of Over $92K
… $92,000 in restitution after pleading guilty to stealing from the fire department. “The sentence in this case should … in bringing Simchik to justice.” Carville said, “Stealing from our volunteer service is a reprehensible act which is … the details of Simchik’s crimes. She was sentenced before Judge Michael R. Nolan in Oneida County Court. Since taking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-prison-theft-over-92kDiNapoli: Orange County Resident Arrested for Stealing Her Late Mother’s Pension Benefits
… and the New York State Police today announced that Valerie White, of Middletown, was arrested and charged with grand larceny in the second degree (Class C Felony) for allegedly stealing $51,532.64 of her late mother’s pension payments. “Ms. White thought she could get away with hiding her mother’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-orange-county-resident-arrested-stealing-her-late-mothers-pension-benefitsDiNapoli: New York City's Budget Benefits From Strong Economic Growth
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli at the annual meeting of the Financial Control Board. “New York City’s economy is strong today and shows no signs of slowing,” said DiNapoli. “The city deserves credit for … its efforts to narrow them.” The city projects budget gaps of $1.5 billion in FY 2017 and $1.9 billion in FY 2018, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-new-york-citys-budget-benefits-strong-economic-growthNew Funding Needed for MTA Improvements to Prevent Unplanned Fare and Toll Hikes
… in the subway system, where signals, power, stations, repair shops, pumps and emergency ventilation equipment have not been restored to a state of good repair, and subway car purchases have been delayed. More than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/new-funding-needed-mta-improvements-prevent-unplanned-fare-and-toll-hikesDiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $86,000 for Personal Expenses
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced that Jennifer Colucci 41 of Hopewell Junction pleaded guilty to stealing more than $86000 in tax funds collected for the use of the town of Beekman and its schools
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-pleads-guilty-embezzling-86000-personal-expensesCreating Healthy Schools and Communities Program
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether payments the Department of Health (Department) made for the Creating Healthy Schools … and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the grant contracts. Background The Department entered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/02/12/creating-healthy-schools-and-communities-programDiNapoli Orders Divestment of Russia Holdings
… announced that he has directed divestment from Russian companies and continued his prohibition of any further … the Fund would freeze all new investments in Russian companies and review the Fund’s current holdings to assess … there and restricting any further investments in Russian companies.” Securities covered by the restriction are to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-orders-divestment-russia-holdingsRecovering Managed Care Overpayments for Pharmacy Services on Behalf of Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance (Follow-Up)
… Medicaid Program: Recovering Managed Care Overpayments for Pharmacy Services on Behalf of Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance (Report 2020-S-39 ). About the Program Many of the … the Medicaid services their recipients require, such as pharmacy services. Many recipients have other third-party …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/31/recovering-managed-care-overpayments-pharmacy-services-behalf-recipients-third-party-healthHousing Trust Fund Corporation: Internal Controls and Maximization of Federal Funding for Community Development Block Grant & HOME Investment Partnerships Programs (Follow-Up)
… About the Program Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) is the State’s affordable housing agency, with a mission to build, … housing and increase homeownership throughout the State. HCR comprises several different offices and agencies, … and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) across the State. The unprecedented housing crisis caused by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/11/housing-trust-fund-corporation-internal-controls-and-maximization-federal-funding-communitySchenectady County – Investment Program (2025M-5)
… Period January 1, 2023 – October 31, 2024 Understanding the Program A comprehensive investment program should serve … evaluation of investment results. During our audit period, the County maintained an average available for investment … or consider other legally permissible investment options. In addition, County officials did not create a comprehensive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/08/08/schenectady-county-investment-program-2025m-5State Will Save Millions After Audit Uncovers Unnecessary Medicaid Transportation Costs
… an audit found it had incorrectly paid contractors for transportation management services it shouldn't have, … in the Medicaid system." The Medicaid program provides transportation to medical services for individuals who are unable to obtain their own transportation. DOH contracted with two companies to manage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-will-save-millions-after-audit-uncovers-unnecessary-medicaid-transportation-costsPrivacy and Security of Student Data
… it manages, processes, or stores, some of which contain student PII. We identified weaknesses in technical controls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/16/privacy-and-security-student-dataDiNapoli: State Tax Revenues $3 Billion Below Last Year
… $7.8 billion, or 12.2 percent, lower than last year. This is primarily due to higher federal reimbursement for Medicaid … higher than last year at the same time. The higher balance is driven partly by receipts from short-term borrowing that … $1 billion of that borrowing; the remaining $3.4 billion is due by March. November Cash Report Find out how your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-state-tax-revenues-3-billion-below-last-yearApproved State Contracts and Payments
… payments valued at nearly $15.3 million. More information on these contracts and payments is available at … with LCS Companies of New York Inc. for Denning’s Point trail improvement at Hudson Heights State Park Preserve, … to E.E. Cruz & Company for work on the 151st Street Pedestrian Bridge over Henry Hudson Parkway in New York City. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/approved-state-contracts-and-paymentsDiNapoli: Thousands of Young Children With Disabilities Not Receiving Early Intervention Services
… through New York’s Early Intervention (EI) Program are vital for infants and toddlers with disabilities, but an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found … young children did not receive services or faced delays in care. The audit recommended the New York State Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-thousands-young-children-disabilities-not-receiving-early-intervention-servicesDiNapoli: County Jail Inmates Received Improper Welfare and Unemployment Insurance Benefits
… welfare programs and almost $325,000 in state unemployment insurance (UI). The inappropriate benefits were caused by … benefits. “The state’s social welfare and unemployment insurance programs are supposed to provide a safety net for … the jails limit inmates’ ability to recertify unemployment insurance benefits, auditors believe third-party individuals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/10/dinapoli-county-jail-inmates-received-improper-welfare-and-unemployment-insurance-benefitsState Comptroller DiNapoli Announces New Cybersecurity Training Webinars for Local Governments
… Comptroller’s website, as are several other webinars and a wide variety of user-friendly publications designed to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-new-cybersecurity-training-webinars-local-governmentsNotice to Town and Village Justices
In May 2024, the Justice Court Fund expects to transition justices to a new platform to file their monthly reports.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/required-reporting/pdf/2023-jcr-flyer.pdfFare Evasion (Follow-Up) (2022-F-23) 30-Day Response
To determine the extent of implementation of the 19 recommendations included in our initial audit report, Fare Evasion (2019-S-7).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22f23-response.pdf