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DiNapoli: Unrestricted State Aid for Local Governments Failed to Keep Up With Inflation
… Unrestricted state aid for cities, towns and villages has remained flat or declined … York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. When adjusted for inflation, unrestricted aid to local governments has … enacted. Because this aid can be used by municipalities for any governmental purpose, it is an important revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-unrestricted-state-aid-local-governments-failed-keep-inflationEast Ramapo Central School District - Textbooks Loaned to Nonpublic School Students (2019M-171)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine if District officials established eligibility for and … Determine if District officials established eligibility for and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/08/03/east-ramapo-central-school-district-textbooks-loaned-nonpublic-schoolCourt-Appointed Executor of Decedent’s Estate Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Embezzlement
… announced that Gregory Bayard was sentenced to 24 months in prison in White Plains federal court for embezzling approximately … today’s sentence. "Mr. Bayard abused the trust placed in him and pocketed $1.4 million from an estate he was … Gregory Bayard was sentenced to 24 months in prison in White Plains federal court for embezzling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/court-appointed-executor-decedents-estate-sentenced-two-years-prison-embezzlementDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.6% in February Compared to Last Year
… to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Overall, local … to the same month in 2023 according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-16-february-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3.9% in May Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 3.9% in May compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by State … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 39 in May compared to the same month in 2023 according to data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-up-39-percent-in-may-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Pharma Company Agrees To Bar Its Drugs From Use In State Executions
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced that in response to a Common Retirement Fund shareholder resolution, Akorn Pharmaceuticals is taking action to prevent its products from being used in … New York State Comptroller DiNapoli announced that Akorn Pharmaceuticals is taking action to prevent its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-pharma-company-agrees-bar-its-drugs-use-state-executionsDiNapoli: Archer Daniels Midland Co. Agrees to Shareholders' Request For 'No Deforestation' Policy
… shareholder proposal , which it co-filed with Green Century Capital Management. “ADM’s commitment to using … food security and our climate,” said Lucia von Reusner of Green Century Capital Management. “ADM’s new policy aims to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-archer-daniels-midland-co-agrees-shareholders-request-no-deforestation-policyFormer Village of Candor Mayor Sentenced to Jail Time for Stealing Village Funds
… it,” DiNapoli said. “He now faces the consequences of his crime. Public corruption does lasting damage to people’s … on the unsuspecting public for their own gain.” Halstead’s crime was uncovered when unusual entries referring to ATM …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/former-village-candor-mayor-sentenced-jail-time-stealing-village-fundsDiNapoli: Greene County Couple Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $35,000 in Pension Payments
… New York State Comptroller and the New York State Police my office secured felony convictions against Stephen B. … of $35,240.40 shall be paid within four months. My office continues to be committed to protecting the assets … shared with her husband. The Tuomeys used the money to pay off various credit card bills and for other personal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-greene-county-couple-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-35000-pension-paymentsState Health Department Slow to Inspect Violations at Adult Care Facilities, Audit Finds
… The state Department of Health (DOH) is not adequately … the health and safety of vulnerable residents, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … FINDS The state Department of Health DOH is not adequately overseeing adult care …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/state-health-department-slow-inspect-violations-adult-care-facilities-audit-findsDiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $300,000
… of the Vernon Center Fire Department, pled guilty to stealing more than $300,000 from the department, State … Steven G. James announced today. Rose pled guilty to grand larceny in the second degree. “Jonnell Rose betrayed … his community’s trust and stole over $300,000 meant to protect it,” DiNapoli said. “I thank District Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-300000NYS Comptroller DiNapoli Continues to Hold Corporate America Accountable for Poor Climate Policies
… environmental policies and practices and take steps to address climate risk. “Climate change is a significant threat … environmental policies and practices and take steps to address climate risk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-continues-hold-corporate-america-accountable-poor-climate-policiesDiNapoli: New York State Gets 91 Cents for Every Dollar Sent to Washington
… For every dollar New York sends to Washington D.C., it receives about 91 cents back in federal spending – compared to a national average of nearly $1.22, according to a report … For every dollar New York sends to Washington DC it receives about 91 cents back in federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-new-york-state-gets-91-cents-every-dollar-sent-washingtonEfforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms
… four rear); however, the E-ZPass New York Customer Service Center (NYCSC) accepts only two (one front and one rear). The … the vehicle. If either of these cannot be identified, the image is “rejected.” NYCSC labels rejected images with codes … into retainer agreements with two other firms (Firm B and Firm C) to perform legal services on an “as-needed” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/11/efforts-collect-tolls-and-fees-using-license-plate-images-and-law-firmsOversight of Sex Offenders Subject to Strict and Intensive Supervision and Treatment (Follow-Up)
… Offenders Subject to Strict and Intensive Supervision and Treatment ( 2014-S-50 ). Background The Sex Offender Management and Treatment Act (Act) was enacted in 2007 to deal with the … dangerous of these sex offenders are confined in a secure treatment facility operated by the Office of Mental Health. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/oversight-sex-offenders-subject-strict-and-intensive-supervision-and-treatment-followComptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Schneiderman, State & DOI Commissioner Mark Peters Announce Conviction of Non-Profit Executive Involved in Six-Year Theft Scheme
… P. DiNapoli, Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman and New York City Department of Investigation (NYC DOI) … intended for public services and capital improvements in New York City. A multi-agency joint investigation, including … of approximately $300,000 in public funds provided by New York State, the New York City Council, and federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-state-doi-commissioner-mark-peters-announce-conviction-nonComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Underwood Announce Criminal Conviction and False Claims Act Settlement with Bottini Fuel for Diverting Customers' Credit Balances for Their Own Benefit
… From 2004 to 2016, Bottini Fuel improperly retained customer overpayments and duplicative payments for heating … for heating oil; instead, the company swept excess customer balances out of customer accounts and used them to benefit its owners and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-underwood-announce-criminal-conviction-and-false-claims-actUniversity at Albany – Sabbatical and Other Paid Leave
… cited in the audit report is compliant with SUNY's current policy and why no recoveries are in order. In addition, SUNY … the authority to unilaterally change existing negotiated policy for sabbatical and other paid leaves. In this regard, … Interest State University of New York - Downstate Medical Center: Allegations of Procurement Fraud, Waste and Abuse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/30/university-albany-sabbatical-and-other-paid-leaveDetermination of Residency for Tuition Purposes
… Proof of domicile includes, but is not limited to, voter registration, driver’s license, State tax return, proof of property ownership, and vehicle registration. In order to be considered a State resident, … for a 12-month period immediately preceding the date of registration. The campus’ initial determination of residency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/26/determination-residency-tuition-purposesEnglish Language Learners Programs
… Education Department is adequately overseeing whether school districts are providing services to English Language Learners as required. The audit … are generally entitled to receive an education in the school district where they live, regardless of the language …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/18/english-language-learners-programs