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Boom or Bust? Federal Relief Aid and Local Government Finances in New York State
Boom or Bust? Federal Relief Aid and Local Government Finances in New York State
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/fiscal-cliffs.pdfVillage of Ballston Spa – Audit Follow-Up (2017M-256F)
The purpose of our review was to assess the Village’s progress in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in October 2018.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/ballston-spa-follow-up-2017-256f.pdfDiNapoli: Village Fiscal Stress Declines Again
… Three villages were designated in "moderate fiscal stress" and six as "susceptible to fiscal stress." Last year, a total … is the second year fiscal stress has declined in villages and the first year without a village in significant fiscal … DiNapoli. "I commend local officials for this improvement and believe that sensible budgeting and closely following …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-village-fiscal-stress-declines-againState Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Executive Budget Preliminary Overview, December 2008
The Executive Budget recommends $9.5 billion in spending reductions, $3.1 billion in new and higher taxes and fees, and $1.1 billion in nonrecurring resources.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-executive-preliminary-2009-10.pdfDiNapoli: Local Government Debt Levels Off
New Yorks local governments had $436 billion in total outstanding debt in 2018
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-government-debt-levels-offPublic Safety – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… Number of Crimes and Crime Rates Leveled Off in 2021 According to preliminary data, the number of crimes in seven major categories used by the State Division of Criminal Justice … than 1 percent) to 343,357 in 2021. There are seven major categories of crime: four are violent crimes and three are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/public-safetyDiNapoli: Despite Challenges, Agriculture Among the Most Resilient State Industries During the Pandemic
… Agriculture in New York state paid close to $1 billion in wages and produced roughly $3.3 billion in gross domestic product in 2021, according to a report by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-despite-challenges-agriculture-among-most-resilient-state-industries-during-pandemicEconomic Development and the Economy of Flushing, Queens - June 2006
Flushing, Queens has a vibrant economy, shaped in part by strong population growth in recent years.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-4-2007.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. P-835/A-348
Reporting of Taxable Education Assistance Payments Made in 1994; Expiration of $5,250 Exclusion in 1995
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/pdf/agencies-p-835-a348.pdfSoaring Health Care Costs Highlight Need To Address Childhood Obesity, October 2012
Obesity rates in New York State and the nation have jumped sharply in recent decades.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/health-child-obesity-2012.pdfDiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea in $120K Fraud of State Pension Benefits
… 13, 2015. Cizik admitted to stealing $121,772.72 in pension benefits issued by the New York State and Local … a power of attorney to access his account and withdraw pension benefits paid on his behalf during a 12 year period … “Ms. Cizik stole $120,000 by pocketing her uncle’s state pension payments after his death. Now, she has pleaded guilty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-120k-fraud-state-pension-benefitsDiNapoli: NYC Pre-K Special Education Provider Claimed Nearly $3 Million In Ineligible Expenses
A Brooklyn preschool special education provider Yeled vYalda Early Childhood Center claimed nearly $3 million in ineligible expenses for reimbursement according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-nyc-pre-k-special-education-provider-claimed-nearly-3-million-ineligible-expensesComptroller DiNapoli Seeks to Return Millions in Unclaimed Funds Owed to Local Governments
… that his office has identified more than $5 million in unclaimed funds for local governments across the state. After reaching …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-seeks-return-millions-unclaimed-funds-owed-local-governmentsDiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Department Treasurer Stole Nearly $50,000 in Public Funds
… The former treasurer of the Le Roy Fire Department and the … business records in the first degree (class E Felony). “This official blatantly took advantage of his position to … $22,440 made in the association’s accounts that were not recorded in the association’s records or reports. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-department-treasurer-stole-nearly-50000-public-fundsDiNapoli: Former Old Field Treasurer Pleads Guilty in $60,000 Theft of Village Funds
… County Court of former Old Field treasurer Andrea Brosnan to grand larceny for stealing nearly $60,000 from the village. Brosnan, 43, stole nearly $60,000 to shop on eBay and Amazon.com and pay divorce expenses, as … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-former-old-field-treasurer-pleads-guilty-60000-theft-village-fundsDiNapoli: Audit Identifies $800,000 in Ineligible Costs Submitted by NYC Special Education Provider
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that his … that claimed $800,000 in costs that were not eligible for reimbursement. “The State Education Department instructs … and the audit rebuttal are detailed in the full audit here www.osc.state.ny.us/audits/allaudits/093015/14s37.pdf . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-audit-identifies-800000-ineligible-costs-submitted-nyc-special-education-providerPreventing Inappropriate and Excessive Costs in the New York State Health Insurance Program
… Program (NYSHIP), administered by the State Department of Civil Service (Civil Service), is one of the nation’s largest … be reimbursed at rates established by United. Members also pay a nominal copayment to the in-network provider. Empire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/05/09/preventing-inappropriate-and-excessive-costs-new-york-state-health-insurance-programDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Questionable Financial Decisions, Lack of Transparency in Hempstead School District
… urge Hempstead’s administrators and school board members to act immediately and address the issues contained in this … been paid, which equates to an annual salary of $346,667. When she was ultimately appointed district superintendent, … payments; Make sound financial decisions that are in the best interest of the district when hiring and entering into …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audit-reveals-questionable-financial-decisions-lack-transparency-hempstead-school-districtDiNapoli: Former West Hurley Fire District Chief and Chairman Charged in Corruption Probe
… they will now be will be held accountable." "I would like to acknowledge the professionalism of Comptroller … spoke up and brought this matter to my attention. I would like to also thank the State Comptroller and Ulster County DA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-charged-corruption-probeDiNapoli Statement in Support of Senator Warren's Legislation Creating Greater Climate Risk Disclosure
… is short. No matter what the current President says or does regarding climate risk, local, state and city … real estate and alternative instruments. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-statement-support-senator-warrens-legislation-creating-greater-climate-risk-disclosure