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DiNapoli: Better DEC Oversight of Dams Recommended To Prevent Failures and Safeguard Communities
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Dam failures are rare in New York, and we want to keep it that way,” … engineering assessments, emergency plans and proof they are operated and maintained in a safe condition at all … over approximately 6,500 dams across the state that are owned and operated by the state, private parties or local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-better-dec-oversight-dams-recommended-prevent-failures-and-safeguard-communitiesFormer Village of Candor Mayor Sentenced to Jail Time for Stealing Village Funds
… Mayor Eric Halstead was sentenced to 60 days in jail for his theft of $23,000 in village funds. “Halstead was elected to serve his community but chose instead to steal from it,” DiNapoli said. “He now faces the consequences of his crime. Public corruption does lasting damage to people’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/former-village-candor-mayor-sentenced-jail-time-stealing-village-fundsTown of Plymouth – Highway Department Disbursements and Asset and Inventory Management (2024M-121)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Plymouth (Town) Town Board (Board) authorized … Determine whether the Town of Plymouth Town Town Board Board authorized disbursements …
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
… P. DiNapoli details New York’s financial impact from the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), including close to $2 billion in funds for environmental and energy purposes that could help lower costs to consumers during New York’s … Thomas P DiNapoli details New Yorks financial impact from the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act IRA including close to $2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-federal-funding-uncertainty-jeopardizes-impact-inflation-reduction-act-new-yorkersFormer West Carthage Treasurer Charged With Stealing Thousands of Dollars From the Village
… The former Deputy Clerk-Treasurer of the Village of West Carthage, Kaytlin Ennis, was arraigned yesterday afternoon for allegedly stealing over $3,000 from … in conducting this arrest.” Ennis began working for West Carthage in October 2018 as Deputy Clerk-Treasurer and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/former-west-carthage-treasurer-charged-stealing-thousands-dollars-villageDiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Dept Treasurer Sentenced For Gambling-Related Theft of $46,000
… The former treasurer of the Le Roy Fire Department and the Le Roy Fireman’s Benevolent Association was sentenced today … in jail and a final $16,200 restitution payment to the Le Roy Fire Department and the Firemen’s Benevolent … The former treasurer of the Le Roy Fire Department and the Le Roy Firemans Benevolent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-dept-treasurer-sentenced-gambling-related-theft-46000DiNapoli: End of Continuous Medicaid Enrollment Requirement Poses Risks to State Financial Plan
… With federal legislation ending continuous Medicaid coverage in … individuals in the nation,” DiNapoli said. “Now that the federal continuous coverage requirements have ended, the … emergency continuous coverage requirements enacted by federal legislation. These requirements prevented states from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-end-continuous-medicaid-enrollment-requirement-poses-risks-state-financial-planDutchess Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Electricity Contract Monitoring and Billing (2023M-45)
… were at the lowest possible cost and ensured that invoices for electricity usage were accurate. Key Findings BOCES … were at the lowest possible cost or ensure that invoices for electricity usage were accurate. Had officials monitored … Monitor the electricity supply contract and seek periodic competition to ensure rates are at the lowest possible cost. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/09/08/dutchess-board-cooperative-educational-services-electricity-contract-monitoring-andAudit of ESDC Finds Few Measurable Results for $211 Million State Advertising Contract
… send a message that New York is a place to visit and open for business, it should have clear objectives and show the … the Start-Up NY program to encourage businesses to apply for the program, or 40 percent of the $111.6 million … by auditors. The 41 businesses plan to create 1,750 jobs over the next five years. Auditors calculated that ESDC …
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
… Wetmore and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Tammy Miele, former Assistant Clerk for the Village of Horseheads, for allegedly stealing nearly $4,000 from the Village. The arrest was the result of a joint investigation between Comptroller DiNapoli’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-former-assistant-clerk-charged-stealing-nearly-4000-village-horseheadsOrange Ulster Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Nonstudent Network User Accounts (2022M-154)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Orange Ulster Board of Cooperative Educational Services … audit boces orange ulster nonstudent network user accounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/01/27/orange-ulster-board-cooperative-educational-services-nonstudent-network-userVillage of Coxsackie – Financial Condition and Water and Sewer Fund Accountability (2014M-324)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s financial condition … June 1, 2012 through May 31, 2014. Background The Village of Coxsackie is located in the Town of Coxsackie in Greene … Village of Coxsackie Financial Condition and Water and Sewer Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/02/13/village-coxsackie-financial-condition-and-water-and-sewer-fund-accountabilityDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts and Spending Outpace Division of Budget's Projections Through December
… last year and $384.4 million higher than DOB estimates. Sales tax receipts, the largest share of these taxes, … December Cash Report Related Report State Fiscal Year 2026 Enacted Budget and First Quarterly Financial Plans …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-and-spending-outpace-division-budgets-projections-through-decemberKids in Action of Long Island, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Education Itinerant Teacher (SEIT) services to children with disabilities who are between 3 and 4 years of age. Kids … be eligible for reimbursement, reported costs must comply with the RCM requirements. For the fiscal year ended June 30, … Ensure that costs reported on annual CFRs fully comply with SED’s requirements, and communicate with SED to obtain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/04/kids-action-long-island-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualRolling Stock Programs Department – Selected Aspects of the M9 Rail Car Project Management
… Objective To determine whether the Long Island Rail Road’s Rolling Stock Programs Department has managed the M9 … Law. One of six related MTA agencies, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) is one of the oldest commuter railroads still in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/25/rolling-stock-programs-department-selected-aspects-m9-rail-car-project-managementCounty of Otsego Industrial Development Agency (COIDA) – Oneonta Rail Yards Acquisition (2021M-38)
… Determine whether the County of Otsego Industrial Development Agency (COIDA) adequately planned for the acquisition of the Oneonta Rail Yards property (Rail Yards). Key Findings COIDA did not adequately … property was acquired based on a $6 million to $20 million development plan, without an interested developer. We found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2022/02/11/county-otsego-industrial-development-agency-coida-oneontaNew York's Prison Population Continues Decline, But Share of Older Adults Keeps Rising
… The state’s prison population declined by half from March 2008 to March 2021, but the population of individuals aged 50 and above grew slightly, according to a follow-up report … The number of older incarcerated individuals has grown from 7,511 in March 2008 to 7,586 in March 2021. As a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/new-yorks-prison-population-continues-decline-share-older-adults-keeps-risingDiNapoli: Former Village of Bemus Point Clerk-Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Village Funds
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Chautauqua County … arrest was a result of a joint investigation between the State Comptroller’s Office, the Chautauqua County District … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.state.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-former-village-bemus-point-clerk-treasurer-pleads-guilty-embezzling-village-fundsDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Charged in $11,000 Theft of Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department Funds
… cash donated at fundraisers – including the "Smile for Christmas" campaign which collects money for toys for local children. She covered her actions by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-former-treasurer-charged-11000-theft-bolivar-volunteer-fire-department-fundsTown of West Union – Board Oversight and Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2014M-307)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Board’s oversight and the … January 1, 2013 through June 26, 2014. Background The Town of West Union is located in Steuben County and had a … The purpose of our audit was to review the Boards oversight and the Towns …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/02/20/town-west-union-board-oversight-and-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2014m-307