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DiNapoli: 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 $86,000 in tax … investigation between Comptroller DiNapoli’s Office, the New York State Police and Dutchess County D.A. William Grady. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-pleads-guilty-embezzling-86000-personal-expensesDiNapoli: 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-inflationDiNapoli: Former Director Pleads Guilty to Stealing $1,700 From Hornell Partners for Growth
… effort and work of the Comptroller’s office, the NY State Police, and the Steuben County DA’s Office,” said … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-former-director-pleads-guilty-stealing-1700-hornell-partners-growthSpringville-Griffith Institute Central School District – Access to Network and Information Applications (2021M-148)
… School District (District) officials adequately secured access to the network, student information and financial … Key Findings Although District officials restricted access to the student information application, they did not adequately secure access to the network and financial application. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/01/07/springville-griffith-institute-central-school-district-access-network-andDiNapoli: Former Village of Bemus Point Clerk-Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Village Funds
… B. Quattrone today announced that former clerk-treasurer of the village of Bemus Point, Jennifer Jaegar, pleaded guilty to the theft of more than $58,000 in village funds. Jaeger, 39, of Bemus Point, admitted that … B Quattrone today announced that former clerktreasurer of the village of Bemus Point Jennifer Jaegar pleaded guilty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-former-village-bemus-point-clerk-treasurer-pleads-guilty-embezzling-village-fundsDiNapoli: City Property Tax Assessments Show Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels Ahead of Schedule
… officials can leverage this improvement in its revenue picture to focus on boosting reserves to guard against …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-city-property-tax-assessments-show-return-pre-pandemic-levels-ahead-scheduleDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Near Flat in January Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by … to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Overall, local collections totaled nearly $1.9 billion, up $4.8 … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 03 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-near-flat-january-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.6% in February Compared to Last Year
… in New York state increased by 1.6% in February compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … sales tax collections are from the cash distributions made to counties and tax-imposing cities by the state Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-16-february-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Improvements at NYS Parks Needed to Remove Barriers for People With Disabilities
… obstacles on access trails and paths, and limited parking for people with disabilities, according to an audit released today by … do a better job incorporating this goal into its processes for maintaining and operating its sites, and improve its … obstacles on access trails and paths and limited parking for people with disabilities according to an audit released …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-improvements-nys-parks-needed-remove-barriers-people-disabilitiesDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.5% in October Compared to Last Year
… in New York state increased by 2.5% in October compared to the same month in 2022, according to an analysis released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … totaled nearly $1.8 billion, up $43.5 million compared to the same time last year. “Local sales tax collections in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-2-point-5-percent-october-compared-last-yearCourt-Appointed Executor of Decedent’s Estate Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Embezzlement
… had a fiduciary duty to the estate and to the decedent’s son, the sole beneficiary of his father’s will. New York law … the value of the estate’s assets. In 2009, the decedent’s son retained an attorney and filed a motion in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/court-appointed-executor-decedents-estate-sentenced-two-years-prison-embezzlementDiNapoli: SED Needs To Improve Oversight of School Districts' English Language Learners Programs
… York City were providing the required services to English Language Learners (ELLs). "New York can do a better job when … as well as the number of ELLs who speak the same home language. Students who are eligible for ELL services are … two programs: Bilingual Education (BE) or English as a New Language (ENL). School districts are required to provide BE …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-sed-needs-improve-oversight-school-districts-english-language-learners-programsDiNapoli: Better DEC Oversight of Dams Recommended To Prevent Failures and Safeguard Communities
… may occur if the dam was to fail. The failure of a Hazard Class B dam could damage a limited number of homes or minor … the threat of personal injury. The failure of a Hazard Class C dam may result in widespread or serious damage to … plan on file with DEC, including 153 of 505 (30%) Hazard Class B dams and five of 338 (1.5%) Hazard Class C dams. 456 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-better-dec-oversight-dams-recommended-prevent-failures-and-safeguard-communitiesFormer Village of Candor Mayor Sentenced to Jail Time for Stealing Village Funds
… P. DiNapoli and State Police Superintendent Steven G. James today announced that former Village of Candor Mayor … Kirk Martin and State Police Superintendent Steven James for partnering with my office to ensure that justice … was served in this case.” State Police Superintendent James said , “The sentencing of Mr. Halstead demonstrates the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/former-village-candor-mayor-sentenced-jail-time-stealing-village-fundsState Health Department Slow to Inspect Violations at Adult Care Facilities, Audit Finds
… These facilities provide housing, meals and personal care for individuals who need help with daily activities. All … emergency shelter plans or the presence of mold, mice or bed bugs. Delayed Inspections The audit found DOH failed to …
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
… Office for their hard work as well as the efforts of my Assistant, ADA Paul Kelly, who ensured that the defendant … in the Second Degree and will be sentenced on October 28, 2025. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-300000DiNapoli Releases January State Cash Report
… date tax collections were $167.9 million higher than the latest projections included in the Third Quarter Update to … percent, from a year earlier. Total receipts exceeded the latest projections by $75.1 million, primarily because of … tax collections which were nearly $120 million over the latest projections. This variance was offset by lower than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-releases-january-state-cash-reportNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by Empire BlueCross for Hospital Services for Ineligible Members
… Empire negotiates with hospitals limit recoveries to one year or less for claims paid on behalf of members who are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/18/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-empire-bluecross-hospital-servicesDiNapoli: NYC Contract Spending Rises $7 Billion Since FY 2019
… and services has risen faster than other spending and is consuming more of the city’s operating budget," DiNapoli … rise requires the city to provide additional detail on what is fueling spending trends and publish results from … was $718 million, driven mostly by the introduction and expansion of charter schools, and accounting for 45.5% of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-nyc-contract-spending-rises-7-billion-fy-2019State Agencies Bulletin No. 932
… employer-provided vehicles and chauffeur services for tax year 2009. Affected Employees Employees with … used if the fair market value exceeds set amounts in the year the vehicle was assigned or if the ALV method was used … employerprovided vehicles and chauffeur services for tax year 2009 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/932-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-provided-vehicles-and