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DiNapoli: Three Arrested for Scheme to Steal Unclaimed Funds from New York State
… charges arising out of their scheme to fraudulently obtain unclaimed funds held by the New York State Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds. TUNKARA was arrested on July 19, 2022 and … charges arising out of their scheme to fraudulently obtain unclaimed funds held by the New York State Comptrollers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-three-arrested-scheme-steal-unclaimed-funds-new-york-stateDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap to Remain at Two Percent
… will be capped at 2 percent, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This 2 percent … will be capped at 2 percent according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-remain-two-percentComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… of Transportation (DOT): Collection of Lease and Permit Revenues (Follow-up) (2015-F-1) An initial report, … determined DOT was not collecting all unpaid lease and permit fees. At the time of the audit, DOT was owed $6 million in lease and permit revenues, including $2.4 million between two and six …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsXII.5.H Appropriate Payment Amounts – XII. Expenditures
… Finance Law, Business Units cannot submit a voucher for payment unless goods or services and a proper invoice have … voucher. However, Business Units must retain and produce payment documentation to the Office of the State Comptroller … Finance Law Business Units cannot submit a voucher for payment unless goods or services and a proper invoice have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5h-appropriate-payment-amountsCounty of Rockland – Budget Review (B20-6-13)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … the 2021 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The County of Rockland, located in the downstate area and bordered by … The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2020/11/13/county-rockland-budget-review-b20-6-13City of Troy – Budget Review (B20-5-11)
… revenues for State AIM funding and traffic and parking ticket fines may not be fully realized. City officials … estimates for State AIM funding and traffic and parking ticket fines throughout 2021 and develop a plan to balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/11/06/city-troy-budget-review-b20-5-11Changing Employers – Membership and Enrollment
Certain service may not count toward retirement under a 20 or 25year special plan In some instances PFRS members may be eligible to join and transfer to ERS
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/changing-employersCVS Health – Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service
… Objective To determine if CVS Health invoiced and remitted commercial rebate revenue related to Empire Plan drug … health insurance coverage to over 1.2 million active and retired State, participating local government, and school … To determine if CVS Health invoiced and remitted commercial rebate revenue related to Empire Plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/06/cvs-health-accuracy-drug-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civil-serviceDelaware-Chenango-Madison-Otsego (DCMO) Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Procurement (2021M-193)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Purchasing Agent … to support efforts were made to obtain the best price. None of the 10 professional service providers we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/02/11/delaware-chenango-madison-otsego-dcmo-board-cooperative-educational-servicesWestern Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation – Marketing and Promotional Program (2021M-65)
… (Corporation) Board of Directors (Board) distributed tickets from the Marketing and Promotional Program (Program) … Key Findings The Board did not distribute Program tickets in accordance with the New York State Gaming … Corporation officials used resources to purchase tickets that were given to Board members, management, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/off-track-betting/2021/09/23/western-regional-off-track-betting-corporation-marketing-andTown of Webb Union Free School District – Financial Management (2022M-53)
… fund balance and invalid encumbrances are added back to surplus fund balance, surplus fund balance increased to approximately 26 percent, as of June 30, 2021, exceeding … 2017-18 through 2021-22 and levied more taxes than needed to fund operations. Key Recommendations Develop budgets with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/08/town-webb-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2022m-53KIPP Troy Prep Charter School – Resident Tuition Billings and Collections (2024M-20)
… accurately billed and collected resident district tuition for the sample of 50 students we reviewed. They also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2024/06/14/kipp-troy-prep-charter-school-resident-tuition-billings-and-collectionsRockland County – Budget Review (B21-6-12)
… fund as of December 31, 2012. Additionally, New York State Local Finance Law Section 10.10 requires all … obligations to fund operating deficits to submit to the State Comptroller each year, starting with the fiscal year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/11/12/rockland-county-budget-review-b21-6-12Housing 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-5DiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at 2% for 2026
… The 2026 property tax levy growth will be capped at 2% for local governments … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This figure affects tax cap calculations for all counties, towns, and fire … with state law, DiNapoli’s office calculated the 2026 inflation factor at 2.64% for those local governments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-2-2026Opinion 89-59
… district "shall be assessed, levied and collected" on an ad valorem basis unless the petition submitted pursuant to … and maintaining a district "shall" be assessed on an ad valorem or benefit basis as the case may be, these … of financing improvement districts, independent of special ad valorem levies or special assessments, which may be used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-59Social Media Use Policy
… consult the host website’s TOS. Host sites may use “cookies,” which can be used to collect information about you … these Terms of Participation, contact us at contactus@osc.ny.gov . April 9, 2025 Policy updates will be posted as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/social-media-use-policyDiNapoli: 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: Tax Cap Remains at 2% for 2025
… Property tax levy growth will be capped at 2% for 2025 for local governments that operate on a calendar-based fiscal … P. DiNapoli. This figure affects tax cap calculations for all counties, towns, and fire districts, as well as 44 … Property tax levy growth will be capped at 2 for 2025 for local governments that operate on a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-2-percent-2025