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DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Tupper Lake Fire Department Theft
… Former Tupper Lake Volunteer Fire Department Treasurer Timothy J. Brown was … Tour, using volunteer department money. I thank the Tupper Lake Police Chief Eric Proulx, Acting Franklin County … us hold Mr. Brown accountable." Brown, 53, of Tupper Lake, was charged with grand larceny in the third degree, a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-tupper-lake-fire-department-theftState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… financial policies or procedures, conduct a thorough audit of bills or conduct an annual audit of the treasurer’s books … As a result, the former district fire department chief, who was also a director of the Border City Hose Company, … was not always properly accounted for, and a director, who was also the Border City Fire District Fire Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Gardiner Fire District – Length of Service Award Program (2013M-265)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s controls over its Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) for the period January 1, … Gardiner Fire District Length of Service Award Program 2013M265 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/07/gardiner-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2013m-265City of Utica – Parking Violation Enforcement and Collection (2015M-219)
… has not established sufficient policies for pursuing collection of parking violations after a violation is more than 10 days past due or set a benchmark for collection rates. Officials have not effectively segregated … Key Recommendations Establish a standard benchmark collection rate with which to periodically assess the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/12/18/city-utica-parking-violation-enforcement-and-collection-2015m-219DiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores
… the same as a year ago, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. These … System (FSMS) scores, including eight that were released today. “The number of local governments designated in fiscal … excluding New York City twice a year. The scores announced today are for local governments operating on a calendar year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scoresDiNapoli: New York City Man Charged with Stealing Over $50,000 in Pension Benefits Meant for Deceased Sister-in-Law
… A 69-year-old Manhattan man, Randy Ray, was arrested today for allegedly stealing more … New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced. “Randy Ray allegedly took advantage of his sister-in-law's … A 69yearold Manhattan man Randy Ray was arrested today for allegedly stealing more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-new-york-city-man-charged-stealing-over-50000-pension-benefits-meant-deceased-sister-lawSchool Tax Relief (STAR) Program (2012-MS-6)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review local assessors’ administration of the STAR Program … and makes up the difference by increasing State aid to school districts. The State’s costs for underwriting this … the program’s inception, from $582 million in 1998-99 to $3.2 billion in 2010-11. Key Findings Local assessors have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2013/02/28/school-tax-relief-star-program-2012-ms-6The Alcott School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… (RCM). We audited costs that Alcott reported on its CFR for the year ended June 30, 2014. Background Alcott is an SED-approved, not-for-profit special education provider located in Westchester … between three and five years of age. Alcott is reimbursed for preschool special education services through rates set by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/25/alcott-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli: Queens Woman Charged With Stealing Nearly $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… to the work of my office, Albany County District Attorney David Soares and Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple, she will … was receiving a direct deposit of his pension into a bank account that was in his and his deceased wife’s name. He died … beneficiary information. A review of Richard Hansen’s account showed that Deanna Hansen, who was not listed as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-queens-woman-charged-stealing-nearly-85000-nys-pension-payments-meant-her-deceased-fatherContract Participation of Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
… set forth by the Department of Economic Development (DED), State agencies and public authorities must establish … and report quarterly on their level of participation to DED. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) reported to DED total contract expenditures of $1.1 billion for State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/10/contract-participation-minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprisesTown of Bolivar – Community Development Block Grant (2013M-353)
… Town’s financial management of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program for the period January 1, 2012 … awarded a $400,000 New York State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and contracted with Cuba Community … Towns financial management of the Community Development Block Grant CDBG program for the period January 1 2012 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/03/07/town-bolivar-community-development-block-grant-2013m-353Selected Aspects of Leasing Practices for Real Estate Department, Aviation, World Trade Center, and Leasing of Properties
… that it is maximizing revenue from advertising at its airports. During our review of two sampled airport system …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/04/selected-aspects-leasing-practices-real-estate-department-aviation-world-trade-center-andState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Free School District , Carmel Central School District , Crown Point Central School District , Fredonia Central School … $431 was not set aside for remittance to the state. Crown Point Central School District – Claims Auditing (Essex …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… audits and examinations have been issued. Department of Health (DOH): Medicaid Claims Processing Activity April 1, … Auditors also identified providers in the Medicaid program who were charged with or found guilty of crimes that violated … the board approved. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsCity of Long Beach – Budget Review (B24-7-4)
… in the City of Long Beach’s (City) proposed budget for the 202-25 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The … fund operating deficits to submit their proposed budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/05/10/city-long-beach-budget-review-b24-7-4DiNapoli: DEC Needs to Improve Efforts to Control Invasive Species
… natural ecosystems and be harmful to people. They cause a loss of wildlife habitat, native plants, fish and animals … preserve Adirondack waters continue to go underutilized. In New York, there is no law requiring boaters to use inspection stations, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-dec-needs-improve-efforts-control-invasive-speciesNYSLRS Announces Employer Contribution Rates for SFY 2026-27
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund’s long-term assumed rate of return will remain at 5.9%. DiNapoli has been … leader in the trend of public pension funds lowering their assumed rates of return to better enable New York to weather … Employees Retirement System was the only state with an assumed rate of return lower than NYSLRS. DiNapoli also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/nyslrs-announces-employer-contribution-rates-sfy-2026-27Liberty Resources, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… 2 fiscal years ended June 30, 2021. About the Program LRI is a not-for-profit special education provider located in … per day) education services to children with disabilities who are between the ages of 3 and 5 years. For the purposes of this report, these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/28/liberty-resources-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualAlternatives For Children – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… To determine whether the costs reported by Alternatives For Children (Alternatives) on its Consolidated Fiscal … To determine whether the costs reported by Alternatives For Children on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports were properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/05/alternatives-children-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualWords ‘N Motion Special Education Programs – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… 63 students. The New York City Department of Education (DoE) refers students to Words ‘N Motion based on clinical … reports to SED on its annual CFRs. SED reimburses the DoE for a portion of its payments to Words ‘N Motion based on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/30/words-n-motion-special-education-programs-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manual