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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Sanitary District No. 14 and the Village of Morris . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … or did not comply with the district's purchasing policy. In addition, credit card charges for conferences totaling … Court Operations (Franklin County) A total of $5,681 in documented collections received during the audit period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Schneiderman Announce Three Arrests in $200,000 Contract Fraud
… expenditures, investigate corruption, and partner with law enforcement to ensure those who try to rip off the state … as part of our joint task force to root out corruption in New York.” “These greedy contractors sought to profit by … the state Office of General Services from 2010 to 2012 on state contracts for heating, ventilation, and air …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-schneiderman-announce-three-arrests-200000-contract-fraudComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Cohoes Housing Authority – Internal Controls Over Payroll (Albany County) There is inadequate oversight of the authority’s payroll processing and accounting for leave accruals. The office administrator performed all payroll functions with little or no supervision. Also, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … duties are segregated. As a result, the administrative assistant records and deposits cash receipts, disburses … and Selected Financial Operations (Franklin County) The current and former supervisors did not prepare monthly bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … appear reasonable. However, city officials should assess what is a reasonable amount of fund balance for each fund … the proposed budget provides only minimal funding for capital expenditures and the city has not fully funded its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsIndependent Review Finds State Pension Fund Operates Under Highest Ethical and Professional Standards
… or working group to prepare for high-impact, unlikely events and develop policies and procedures to mitigate risks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/independent-review-finds-state-pension-fund-operates-under-highest-ethical-and-professional-standardsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … do not provide adequate oversight of court operations to ensure moneys are accounted for accurately. Additionally, … accounting records, present accurate financial reports to the board or provide adequate oversight of the clerk to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Binghamton Woman Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Father-In-Law's Pension Payments
… Binghamton woman, was sentenced to pay full restitution of $32,000 and serve five years’ probation. “Ms. LaBarr’s … us to ensure she was brought to justice.” “The sentencing of Joy LaBarr marks a significant step towards accountability … placed in her and denied the legitimate beneficiaries of their entitled resources. This sentence, requiring full …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-binghamton-woman-sentenced-stealing-deceased-father-laws-pension-paymentsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… of Auburn Enlarged City School District , Bridgehampton Union Free School District , Elmsford Union Free School District , Florida Union Free School District and the Palmyra-Macedon Central … of Auburn Enlarged City School District Bridgehampton Union Free School District Elmsford Union Free School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: Texas Woman Charged with Stealing Over $65,000 in NYS Pension Payments
… and cash withdrawals. Gibson was indicted in the 114 th District Court of Smith County Texas on one count of theft. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-texas-woman-charged-stealing-over-65000-nys-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: New Federal Funds Give New York a Chance To Expand Broadband, Close Digital Divide
… The recent announcement that New York state will get nearly $665 million in federal funding to invest in improvements to broadband … internet is imperative for equality of opportunity. How New York utilizes this federal funding will set a critical … The recent announcement that New York state will get nearly $665 million in federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-new-federal-funds-give-new-york-chance-expand-broadband-close-digital-divideDiNapoli: Former Oneida City Chamberlain Arrested for Stealing More Than $78,000 in City Funds
… from the city over the course of 14 years. “For over a decade, Andrews allegedly betrayed her office and the trust of her community to fund her social life and gamble with public money,” … that were made in cash between 2012 and 2020. Andrews concealed the thefts with a Ponzi-like scheme by applying one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-former-oneida-city-chamberlain-arrested-stealing-more-78000-city-fundsComptroller DiNapoli: IDA-Issued Tax Breaks Continue to Climb
… reported providing $751 million in net tax exemptions for local economic development efforts in 2017, up more than … 109 active IDAs. Through 2017, downstate areas accounted for 51 percent of the nearly 200,000 total net jobs gained … rest of the state with 57 percent of the total. “The need for close scrutiny of economic development efforts has never …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ida-issued-tax-breaks-continue-climbState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Passage of Final State Budget
… backdoor borrowing. General aid for local governments is largely flat, despite growing signs of fiscal strain at … as pandemic aid has ended and costs continue to rise. Deep uncertainty surrounding tariffs, the economy and actions … The time to develop a strategy and structural reforms is before a crisis, yet this budget includes no serious cost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-passage-final-state-budgetDiNapoli: Former CFO of St. Johnsville Volunteer Ambulance Corp. Arrested for Stealing Over $26,000
… A former chief financial officer of the St. Johnsville Volunteer Ambulance Corp. today was charged … determined that Countryman wrote checks to herself from St. Johnsville Volunteer Ambulance Corp. company accounts … served in her position from 2004 to 2023, was arraigned in St. Johnsville Town Court. She is due back in court on March …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-former-cfo-st-johnsville-volunteer-ambulance-corp-arrested-stealing-over-26000DiNapoli: Syracuse Man Sentenced for Stealing Nearly $22,000 in Pension Checks
… man who stole nearly $22,000 in pension payments sent to his deceased mother was sentenced today to serve five years’ probation and ordered to pay full … man who stole nearly $22000 in pension payments sent to his deceased mother was sentenced today to serve five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-syracuse-man-sentenced-stealing-nearly-22000-pension-checksDiNapoli: Economic Snapshot Shows The Bronx Making Impressive Gains in Addressing Challenges
… Recession economic turmoil, we still have some ways to go before we can truly consider ourselves financially … community members to support and provide a livable wage, good benefits, and stable housing." "I would like to thank … 12 percent from 2009 through 2013, but it dropped to 6.2 percent by 2017, the lowest level since 1990. Recent data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-economic-snapshot-shows-bronx-making-impressive-gains-addressing-challengesDiNapoli: Brooklyn Economy Sets Records
… Employment grew faster in Brooklyn since the end of the recession than in the rest of … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "It’s an exciting time for Brooklyn with record employment, business growth, and a budding tech sector," DiNapoli said. "Brooklyn is also home to world-class cultural and academic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-brooklyn-economy-sets-recordsExecutive Director of Baychester Youth Council Indicted for Stealing More Than $100,000 From Federal Grant
… P. DiNapoli today announced that the longtime director of a Bronx youth group has been indicted on charges she stole … for her thievery, and enriched herself for years instead of enriching the lives of the children she purported to cherish." State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/executive-director-baychester-youth-council-indicted-stealing-more-100000-federal-grantComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District and the Wayne Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … transitioned to using a fingerprint time clock it resulted in less accountability over timekeeping because it was not … 2010, the district appropriated more than $4.7 million in fund balance to finance appropriations. This has resulted …
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