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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Down 3.9 Percent for First Quarter of 2021
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in New York State declined by 3.9 … many people stayed home to avoid infection. Collections for the first quarter of 2021 increased compared to the first … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-down-3-point-9-percent-first-quarter-2021Town of West Union – Board Oversight and Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2014M-307)
… 1, 2013 through June 26, 2014. Background The Town of West Union is located in Steuben County and had a population of 312 as … routinely issue a duplicate receipt for every transaction where no evidence of receipt was available or record daily …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/02/20/town-west-union-board-oversight-and-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2014m-307DiNapoli: Former Village of Chatham Clerk-Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Funds From the Village
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka, and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of Barbara Henry, the … Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of Barbara …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-village-chatham-clerk-treasurer-arrested-stealing-funds-villageTown of Cameron – Justice Court and Town Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2015M-17)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review internal controls over the Court's and the Supervisor's financial activities for the … Town of Cameron Justice Court and Town Supervisors Records and Reports 2015M17 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/11/20/town-cameron-justice-court-and-town-supervisors-records-and-reports-2015mDiNapoli: End of Continuous Medicaid Enrollment Requirement Poses Risks to State Financial Plan
… over a 14-month period. The state began sending renewal notices in the early spring to Medicaid enrollees … with June 30, 2023 coverage end dates, and is sending renewal notices monthly to groups of enrollees, based on … enrollees within the SFY – and to 6.6 million by April 2025 and beyond. Monthly Medicaid enrollment figures and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-end-continuous-medicaid-enrollment-requirement-poses-risks-state-financial-planAudit of ESDC Finds Few Measurable Results for $211 Million State Advertising Contract
… results, ESDC noted that attendance increased at the five tourist destinations featured in its marketing campaign, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/audit-esdc-finds-few-measurable-results-211-million-state-advertising-contractDiNapoli: Former Assistant Clerk Charged with Stealing Nearly $4,000 from Village of Horseheads
… Weeden Wetmore and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Tammy Miele, former Assistant Clerk for the Village … for allegedly stealing nearly $4,000 from the Village. The arrest was the result of a joint investigation between … Acting Superintendent Steven A. Nigrelli said, “This arrest should serve as a reminder that those who choose to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-former-assistant-clerk-charged-stealing-nearly-4000-village-horseheadsDutchess Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Electricity Contract Monitoring and Billing (2023M-45)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Dutchess Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) … audit boces dutchess …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/09/08/dutchess-board-cooperative-educational-services-electricity-contract-monitoring-andVillage of Coxsackie – Financial Condition and Water and Sewer Fund Accountability (2014M-324)
… financial condition and its accountability over the water and sewer funds for the period June 1, 2012 through May … classify the amounts due to the general fund from the water and sewer funds. For the fiscal year ending May 31, 2013, the water and sewer funds owed the general fund $440,974. For the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/02/13/village-coxsackie-financial-condition-and-water-and-sewer-fund-accountabilityCourt-Appointed Executor of Decedent’s Estate Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Embezzlement
Gregory Bayard was sentenced to 24 months in prison in White Plains federal court for embezzling approximately $14 million from a decedents estate for which he served as a courtappointed administrator
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/court-appointed-executor-decedents-estate-sentenced-two-years-prison-embezzlementOversight of Security Expenses in Single Adult and Adult Family Homeless Shelters (Follow-Up)
… Program The New York City (City) Department of Homeless Services (DHS), an administrative unit of the New York City Department … are operated by private providers through contracts with DHS. A typical provider contract includes provisions for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/10/oversight-security-expenses-single-adult-and-adult-family-homeless-shelters-followTown of Charlton – Internal Controls Over Billed Receivables for Water Operations (2014M-28)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Town established internal controls over … been established. The water clerk could make adjustments to customer accounts without prior Board approval. Key … controls. Require Board approval for adjustments to water customer accounts. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/05/09/town-charlton-internal-controls-over-billed-receivables-water-operations-2014m-28Village of Interlaken - Water and Sewer Financial Operations and Information Technology (2019M-74)
… The Board provided adequate oversight and management of the Village’s water and sewer finances. Village officials … the Board provided adequate oversight and management of the Villages water and sewer finances and whether Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/06/14/village-interlaken-water-and-sewer-financial-operations-and-informationComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Insurance Brokers
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced that … brought to justice. I will continue to work with Attorney General Schneiderman to hold wrongdoers … Larceny in the Third Degree (a class D felony), Criminal Tax Fraud in the Third Degree (a class D felony), and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-insurance-brokersDiNapoli: SED Needs To Improve Oversight of School Districts' English Language Learners Programs
… for English learners.” SED data show that, as of August 2022, the four-year dropout rate for ELLs was 16%, notably … outside of New York City increasing 8% from 2019-20 to 2022-23. Because a high school diploma is a standard …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-sed-needs-improve-oversight-school-districts-english-language-learners-programsDiNapoli Honors Leaders at NYS Association of Black and Puerto Rican Legislators Conference
… and policy consultant for almost 20 years. During his career, he founded Basil Smikle Associates, managed electoral … and led his first strike when he was 16. Throughout his career, Bragg has a long history of attaining increased … of the New York City Housing Authority. Throughout her career, she has played a role in community planning and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-honors-leaders-nys-association-black-and-puerto-rican-legislators-conferenceDiNapoli: Better DEC Oversight of Dams Recommended To Prevent Failures and Safeguard Communities
… and safety of dams in the state. DEC may assign a hazard classification to a dam that indicates the level of … minor roads, potentially disrupt important utilities and is likely to pose the threat of personal injury. The failure … may result in widespread or serious damage to homes, main highways and important utilities, and could cause the loss of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-better-dec-oversight-dams-recommended-prevent-failures-and-safeguard-communitiesTown of Plymouth – Highway Department Disbursements and Asset and Inventory Management (2024M-121)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Plymouth (Town) Town Board (Board) authorized disbursements … Determine whether the Town of Plymouth Town Town Board Board authorized disbursements that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/03/21/town-plymouth-highway-department-disbursements-and-asset-and-inventory-managementDiNapoli: Federal Funding Uncertainty Jeopardizes Impact of Inflation Reduction Act for New Yorkers
… continue after a new executive order issued by President Trump. “The possible policy changes in Washington could lead … advantages to New Yorkers. On Jan. 20, President Trump issued an executive order titled “Unleashing American …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-federal-funding-uncertainty-jeopardizes-impact-inflation-reduction-act-new-yorkersValue of Industrial Development Agencies' Projects Increase Nearly 50 Percent Over Past Decade
… reported 4,320 active projects valued at $109 billion for 2019, a 3.3 percent, or $3.5 billion, increase in project … an increase in the total value of active IDA projects for 2019, continuing an upward trend during the last decade,” … to municipalities and school districts by IDA projects, for net exemptions of $796 million in 2019. The value of net …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/value-industrial-development-agencies-projects-increase-nearly-50-percent-over-past-decade