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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Alton Fire District , Village … “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Alton Fire District Village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Fourth and Final Guilty Plea in Monroe Co. Bid-Rigging Case
… Director of the Monroe County Water Authority, and Nelson Rivera, former Chief Information Officer for Monroe County. … to a three year conditional discharge. Last week, Nelson Rivera pleaded guilty to two class “E” felonies and gave up his government pension. In addition, Rivera may never again serve as a New York public employee, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-fourth-and-final-guilty-plea-monroe-co-bid-riggingDiNapoli: Former Assistant Clerk Charged with Stealing Nearly $4,000 from Village of Horseheads
… York State Police. “Ms. Miele allegedly used her position to defraud the Village of Horseheads for her personal gain … accepting payments from multiple residents who wished to pay their water bills. The joint investigation and forensic … to fighting public corruption and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-former-assistant-clerk-charged-stealing-nearly-4000-village-horseheadsDiNapoli, McGill Announce Arrest of Man Who Allegedly Stole Deceased Mother's Retirement Payments
… the SSA questioned him. He stated that she was out of the country, on an extended tour of Europe and only reachable by … Bump eventually admitted to officials that his mother had died. Investigators believe he disposed of her body. Bump, … in a court of law. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption and encourages …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-mcgill-announce-arrest-man-who-allegedly-stole-deceased-mothers-retirement-paymentsDiNapoli: Moderate Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections for First Half of 2017
… $8 billion compared to $7.8 billion during the same period last year. "Local sales tax growth across the state is … statewide of $256 million in local collections during the period. Of the 17 other cities in New York that impose their … in the first quarter (up 19 percent compared to the same period in 2016). To read the report, which includes a list of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-moderate-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-first-half-2017Court-Appointed Executor of Decedent’s Estate Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Embezzlement
… that Gregory Bayard was sentenced to 24 months in prison in White Plains federal court for embezzling … some of the money to family members. In addition to the prison term, Bayard, 59, of Scotch Plains, New Jersey, was … Gregory Bayard was sentenced to 24 months in prison in White Plains federal court for embezzling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/court-appointed-executor-decedents-estate-sentenced-two-years-prison-embezzlementDiNapoli: Owner of Medical Transport Company Charged With Running Sham Transportation Service Scheme
… taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by emailing a complaint to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-owner-medical-transport-company-charged-running-sham-transportation-service-schemeComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Town of Livonia and the Seymour Public Library District . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Neighborhood Banks Helping Stabilize, Revitalize City Communities
… Bank, in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn and Spring Bank, in the South Bronx, to highlight the importance of Banking Development Districts (BDDs). The … Savings Bank in Clinton Hill Brooklyn and Spring Bank in the South Bronx to highlight the importance of Banking Development Districts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-neighborhood-banks-helping-stabilize-revitalize-city-communitiesDiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $4,000 From Town of Lincoln
… personal use. Becker pleaded guilty before Judge Stephanie Palmer in the Town of Lenox Court. She was ordered to, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-4000-town-lincolnSyracuse Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring and Administration of the Development Fund (2015M-240)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Agency’s process for evaluating, approving and monitoring … 31, 2015. Background The Syracuse Industrial Development Agency is an independent public benefit corporation … the benefit of the City of Syracuse and its residents. The Agency, which is governed by an appointed five-member Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2016/01/08/syracuse-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-andOpinion 90-22
… FUNDS -- Deposits and Investments (of consumer deposits for municipal water utility) PUBLIC SERVICE LAW, §§89- 1 , … section. [Emphasis added] Because of the above exemption for municipal water utilities and because there is nothing in … Although there is no specific statutory authorization for the investment of moneys of others held by a municipality …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-22Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Brooklyn Man for Allegedly Pocketing over $23K in Deceased Mother's Pension Benefits
… and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced today the unsealing of a one-count indictment charging Jimmie … pension benefits," said Attorney General Schneiderman. "Today’s arrest exemplifies our commitment to rooting out and … According to documents filed in Kings County Supreme Court today, Buie’s grandmother, Thelma Hairston, was a New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-brooklyn-man-allegedly-pocketing-over-23kSelected Aspects of Safety and Security in Subway Facilities
… help point intercoms, and customer assistance intercoms, is maintained (working and tested). The audit covered the … 2023. About the Program New York City Transit (Transit) is a Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) agency that … managed together, have different points of focus. Security is concerned with protecting against harm caused by external …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/08/selected-aspects-safety-and-security-subway-facilitiesOpinion 88-22
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … Whether construction costs of park facilities may be included as a part of the expense of sewer district improvements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-22Opinion 91-60
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … discussed in the opinion. STATE COMPTROLLER -- Powers and Duties (municipalities - scope of audit authority) … Concerning the authority of the State Comptroller to obtain information relative to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-60NYS Common Retirement Fund Announces Second Quarter Results
… quarter of state fiscal year 2016-2017 was 3.51 percent for the three-month period ending Sept. 30, 2016, with an … sustainable returns that provide retirement security for our 1.1 million members, retirees and their … quarter of state fiscal year 20162017 was 351 percent for the threemonth period ending Sept 30 2016 with an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-second-quarter-resultsFederal Aid Received by NYS Local Governments and School Districts under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act and the American Rescue Plan Act
Federal Aid Received by NYS Local Governments and School Districts under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act and the American Rescue Plan Act
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/american-rescue-plan-and-crrsa-guidance.pdfHunter-Tannersville Central School District – Network User Accounts and Information Technology Contingency Planning (2022M-125)
Determine whether Hunter-Tannersville Central School District (District) officials adequately managed and monitored nonstudent network user accounts and developed a comprehensive written information technology (IT) contingency plan.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/hunter-tannersville-central-school-district-2022-125.pdfLeaves of Absence – Police and Fire Plan
… Compensation Tier 1 members will usually receive up to one year of service credit per accident for time spent on … Compensation leave. Tier 2, 3, 5 and 6 members may be able to receive credit for some or all of your Workers’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/leaves-absence