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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Total $11.9 Billion in First Half of 2025, Up 3.7% Over Prior Year
… during the first half of 2025 almost doubled that for the same period last year (1.9%) and was nearly the same as the average growth rate for the January to June period from 2010 to 2019 during the … million), year over year, while aggregate collections for the counties and cities in the rest of the state grew by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-total-11-point-9-billion-first-half-2025-3-point-7-percent-over-prior-yearDiNapoli: Greenburgh-Graham Union Free School District Superintendent and Former Security System Specialist Arrested on Corruption Charges for Stealing School Funds
… Free School District were arrested on corruption charges for allegedly stealing school district funds earmarked for students and spending them on personal and luxury … funds for personal expenses, including jewelry, luxury handbags, private school fees for relatives, and veterinary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-greenburgh-graham-union-free-school-district-superintendent-and-former-security-systemComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Cortlandville Fire Department , Town of Milford , Raquette Lake Fire District No. 3 and West Sand Lake Fire District No. 1 . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget … board did not develop a multiyear financial plan. Raquette Lake Fire District No. 3 – Internal Controls Over Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Queens Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… Thomas P. DiNapoli and Albany County District Attorney David Soares announced. The defendant, Deanna Hansen, faces … the work of my office and Albany County District Attorney David Soares, she has been held accountable.” “The New York … Thomas P DiNapoli and Albany County District Attorney David Soares announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-queens-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-85000-nys-pension-payments-meant-her-deceased-fatherComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2DiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Sentenced to Jail, Ordered to Pay Over $59,000 in Restitution
… created phony receipts in an effort to hide the crimes. On August 16, 2023, she pled guilty to grand larceny in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-sentenced-jail-ordered-pay-over-59000-restitutionDiNapoli Releases Year-End and April Cash Reports
… in Personal Income Tax (PIT) collections, where a number of states experienced unexpected declines in April as most … lower than anticipated," DiNapoli said. "The Division of the Budget has released a Financial Plan that responds to … indication that the economy remains unpredictable and we need to be cautious as we look ahead to the remainder of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-releases-year-end-and-april-cash-reportsDiNapoli: Village of Waverly Recreation Director Pleads Guilty to Altering and Destroying Village Records
… director of the Village of Waverly pleaded guilty to official misconduct for destroying and altering Village of Waverly Recreation League records. Shaw was sentenced to one year conditional discharge and paid full restitution … York State Police. “Mr. Shaw shamelessly altered records to cover up his misappropriation of money meant to support …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-village-waverly-recreation-director-pleads-guilty-altering-and-destroying-village-recordsDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers to spend the gift cards they received this holiday season in a timely fashion. If not, the money could … 2021. “Misplacing your gift cards after the holiday season is easy to do,” DiNapoli said. “Don’t wait too long to spend …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsDiNapoli: Former Town Supervisor Sentenced to Prison for Embezzlement
… announced that former Pharsalia Town Supervisor Dennis Brown was sentenced to serve one to three years in a state prison. In June, Brown pleaded guilty to stealing $240,000 in public funds … promise to safeguard taxpayers’ money, but today Dennis Brown learned the consequences of his crimes,” DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-town-supervisor-sentenced-prison-embezzlementDiNapoli Appoints Senior Budget and Policy Staff
… said. “As the taxpayer watchdog, my office is responsible for providing an independent and fact-driven analysis of the … workforce and infrastructure issues, and is well-respected for her ability to distill complex research into … $170,000. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-appoints-senior-budget-and-policy-staffDiNapoli: Former Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement of $240,000
… announced that former Pharsalia Town Supervisor Dennis Brown pleaded guilty to stealing $240,000 in public funds and … “For decades, the residents of Pharsalia trusted Dennis Brown to safeguard taxpayer money, but instead he treated the … tolerance for abuse of the public’s trust and today Dennis Brown faces consequences for his crimes. My thanks to the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-former-town-supervisor-pleads-guilty-embezzlement-240000XV.4.A Reconciling Prior Fiscal Year Credit Card Charges – XV. End of Year
… accounted for prior to FYE, SFS must move the charges from one accounting period to the next accounting period – … resulting in delays to FYE processing. Business Units are required to reconcile credit card charges within 30 days of … reconciled for the prior fiscal year, Business Units are required to complete the following: Procurement Card/Net-Card …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv4a-reconciling-prior-fiscal-year-credit-card-chargesComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District and the Three Village Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … to their respective liabilities. District officials have a five-year plan to reduce these reserves to reasonable … entries were made for interfund loans on fund ledgers. In addition, the district did not always pay employees at the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli: New Law Will Help Local Governments Weather Coronavirus Pandemic
… strain, and it is a great example of state partnership with local governments. DiNapoli also created a COVID-19 … This page offers helpful resources and links to provide easy access to vital assistance and information needed at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-new-law-will-help-local-governments-weather-coronavirus-pandemicComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… District and the Waterford Volunteer Fire Department . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … procedures for auditing claims and signing checks were not in compliance with town law. Pultneyville Fire District – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… his office completed audits of the East Greenbush Central School District , East Rockaway Union Free School District , … Central School District , Keene Central School District , Lansing Central School District , Otego-Unadilla Central School District and the Royalton-Hartland Central School District . “In an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… College , Town of Kingsbury , Village of Monticello , Pearl River Fire District and the Village of Sleepy Hollow. … and significant errors occurred in key business functions. Pearl River Fire District – Purchasing (Rockland County) … Community College Town of Kingsbury Village of Monticello Pearl River Fire District and the Village of Sleepy Hollow …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
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