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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of the Town of Croghan , Town of Dickinson , Johnstown Public Library , Town of Kiantone , Town of Lewisboro , Village of Mill Neck , Saratoga Springs Public Library , Town of Sweden , Town of Tyrone and the Town … claims were not in compliance with town law. Johnstown Public Library – Cash Receipts (Fulton County) Auditors were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Former President of Briarcliff Manor Fire Department Pleads Guilty to Embezzling More Than $120,000
… GARCIA, the former president and chief of the Briarcliff Manor Fire Department in Briarcliff Manor, New York (BMFD), pled guilty to embezzlement of more … writing checks to himself for $122,000 from the Briarcliff Manor Fire Department. Thanks to my ongoing partnership with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/former-president-briarcliff-manor-fire-department-pleads-guilty-embezzling-more-120000Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … with district bylaws. In addition, the board appointed an independent contractor as treasurer. Galen-Clyde Joint Fire District – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Former Halfmoon Supervisor Enters Guilty Plea to Two Felony Counts
… before Chief U.S. District Court Judge Gary L. Sharpe in federal court in Albany, announced by State Comptroller … Special Agent in Charge of the Albany Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation along with Attorney General … Hartunian, Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for their partnership with us …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-halfmoon-supervisor-enters-guilty-plea-two-felony-countsDiNapoli Op-Ed: New York Should Opt Into Public Financing of Elections
… state offices. * * * In 2014, I faced one of the hardest decisions of my career: Should I opt into a public financing … tool that allows candidates and elected officials to make decisions without undue influence from large campaign … In 2014 I faced one of the hardest decisions of my career Should I opt into a public financing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-op-ed-new-york-should-opt-public-financing-electionsDiNapoli: Wyandanch Public Library Audit Reveals Missing Cash, Excess Benefits
… Officials of the Wyandanch Public Library in Suffolk County failed to notice $4,600 in … shows that library officials did not adequately protect public money,” said DiNapoli. “Residents should never have to … that from July 1, 2011 through Sept. 30, 2012, the public library’s board did not provide adequate oversight of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-wyandanch-public-library-audit-reveals-missing-cash-excess-benefitsCost-Saving Ideas: Capital and Repair Reserve Funds for Town or County Water and Sewer Districts
… When preparing your annual operating budget for a water or sewer district, consider setting aside money … capital projects or certain repair costs. Planning today and saving incrementally can help reduce the financial impact … of such expenses on your annual budget. Establishing and funding allowable reserve funds for a specific intended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-capital-and-repair-reserve-funds-town-or-county-water-and-sewer-districtsSign up for emails DiNapoli: Former Tupper Lake Fire Treasurer Pleads Guilty in $30k Theft
… Former Tupper Lake Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) Treasurer Timothy J. … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Brown, 54, of Tupper Lake, pleaded guilty in Franklin County Court last week to … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said. “I thank the Tupper Lake Police Chief Eric Proulx, Franklin County District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/sign-emails-dinapoli-former-tupper-lake-fire-treasurer-pleads-guilty-30k-theftComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that … of overtime, modifying time records and the process for charging leave accruals. Newfield Fire Company – Company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Arrest in $87K Contractor Theft
… The falsified vouchers sought payment for hotel stays, employee fringe benefits and continuing medical education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-arrest-87k-contractor-theftCity of Olean – Budget Review (B18-1-1)
… and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2018-19 fiscal year are reasonable, and whether the … fund operating deficits to submit their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review … The City continues to transfer unused contingency funds from the general, water and sewer funds to the capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/03/19/city-olean-budget-review-b18-1-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: Tax Collector Sentenced for Dodging Her Own Tax Bills
… Michelle Sheppard was sentenced to five years probation and paid a total of $4,303 in restitution for falsifying her own tax payments for at least three years until her crimes were exposed in an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-tax-collector-sentenced-dodging-her-own-tax-billsDiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced to Prison for Theft of Over $300,000
… by stealing over $300,000 in money meant to protect his community,” DiNapoli said. “This crime was a serious betrayal … of the Vernon Center Fire Department, but the entire community they serve. I would like to thank the New York … it undermines the safety and confidence of an entire community. The New York State Police will continue to work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-prison-theft-over-300000DiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced to Prison for Theft of Over $92K
… checks meant for the department into her own bank account, spending the money on travel and spa treatments. … When the fire department noticed problems in its account it contacted the New York State Police. The ensuing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-prison-theft-over-92kDiNapoli: Former Fulton County Snowmobile Club President Pleads Guilty to Stealing $17K from Nonprofit
… “Any violation of the public’s trust for personal gain is unacceptable. Thanks to our partnership with District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-former-fulton-county-snowmobile-club-president-pleads-guilty-stealing-17k-nonprofitDiNapoli Expands State Spending Transparency on OpenBookNewYork.com
… tax dollars are being spent. This is the fifth expansion of the website, building on DiNapoli’s commitment to … the money," said DiNapoli. “New Yorkers in every corner of the state have a right to know how their taxpayer dollars … program and more. Users can compare up to three years of data or download the database. In 2008, DiNapoli launched …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-expands-state-spending-transparency-openbooknewyorkcomDiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $4,000 From Town of Lincoln
… York State Police today announced the plea and sentence of Amy Becker, former Clerk for the Town of Lincoln, for stealing nearly $4,000 from the Town. The plea was the result of a joint investigation between Comptroller DiNapoli’s … York State Police today announced the plea and sentence of Amy Becker former Clerk for the Town of Lincoln for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-4000-town-lincolnComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the … Carthage Water Pollution Control Facility , City of Long Beach , Oneida Public Library , Village of Quogue and the Shelby Volunteer Fire Company . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Financial Settlements and Federal Aid Boosted State Revenue to $149 Billion in 2014-15
… an increase of $11.4 billion, or 8.3 percent, from the prior year, largely because of one-time financial … and a boost in federal aid, according to a report on the state’s year-end finances issued today by State … in revenue from settlements last year, with even more on the way this fiscal year,” DiNapoli said. “While these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-financial-settlements-and-federal-aid-boosted-state-revenue-149-billion-2014-15