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DiNapoli: Small Business Growth in New York Outpaced National Average
… almost 87,000 firms, the trade sector, which includes both retail and wholesale establishments, had the largest share, nearly 19 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-small-business-growth-new-york-outpaced-national-averageDiNapoli: Former West Hurley Fire District Chief and Chairman Charged in Corruption Probe
… The former West Hurley Fire District chief and a current fire … 52, and Michael "Bucky" VanValkenburgh, 44, both of West Hurley, were charged with Corrupting the Government and … "First, I want to thank all the constituents in the West Hurley Fire District who spoke up and brought this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-charged-corruption-probeDiNapoli: State Pays Drug Treatment Center Nearly $4 Million for Ineligible Expenses
… A national drug and alcohol treatment provider was able to … A national drug and alcohol treatment provider was able to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-state-pays-drug-treatment-center-nearly-4-million-ineligible-expensesAlternatives For Children – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… To determine whether the costs reported by Alternatives For Children (Alternatives) on its Consolidated Fiscal … The audit covered expenses reported on Alternatives’ CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015, and certain expenses reported on Alternatives’ CFRs for the two fiscal years ended June 30, 2014. Background …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/05/alternatives-children-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualJanuary 2001: Accounting & Reporting of Expendable and Non-expendable Trusts
… reported in the fiduciary funds, TE Fund (Expendable) and TN Fund (Non Expendable). GASB Statement No. 34 makes … Special Revenue Fund CM. Nonexpendable Trust Fund TN changes to Permanent Fund PN. Trusts that benefit … from beginning fund balance using residual equity transfer code 8019 in the Analysis of Fund Balance Statement of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/january-2001-accounting-reporting-expendable-and-non-expendable-trustsReporting Unclaimed Funds to New York State
… State’s Abandoned Property Law requires certain entities to transfer abandoned money or securities to the New York State Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds. Entities required to report and remit unclaimed funds include, for example, … States Abandoned Property Law requires certain entities to transfer abandoned money or securities to the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reportersCompliance With the Clery Act
… whether SUNY's System Administration provided the colleges with sufficient Clery Act-related guidance and training. The … colleges, and five statutory colleges (affiliated with private universities) located throughout the State and a … Office of the State Comptroller examined SUNY's compliance with the Clery Act. Key Findings SUNY's System Administration …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/22/compliance-clery-actDiNapoli: Two Poughkeepsie Women Arrested for Stealing NYS Pension Checks From Deceased Pensioner
… District Attorney Parisi for their collaboration on this case. The exploitation of our pension system is something … for arraignment on Jan. 28. The charges filed in this case are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-two-poughkeepsie-women-arrested-stealing-nys-pension-checks-deceased-pensionerDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $121,000 in Pension Checks Sent to Late Grandmother
… account. She spent the money on personal expenses such as household bills, jewelry, and hotels, in addition to making … Judge Stephen T. Miller. She is due back in court for sentencing on March 7. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-rochester-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-121000-pension-checks-sent-late-grandmotherDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Tupper Lake Fire Department Theft
… Former Tupper Lake Volunteer Fire Department Treasurer Timothy J. Brown was … Tour, using volunteer department money. I thank the Tupper Lake Police Chief Eric Proulx, Acting Franklin County … us hold Mr. Brown accountable." Brown, 53, of Tupper Lake, was charged with grand larceny in the third degree, a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-tupper-lake-fire-department-theftLiberty Resources, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Manual). The audit covered expenses reported on LRI’s CFRs for the 2 fiscal years ended June 30, 2021. About the Program LRI is a not-for-profit special education provider located in Rochester … to the previous owner for a non-compete agreement, gifts, and food for staff. $1,322 in salaries and fringe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/28/liberty-resources-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli: Town of Alexander Clerk Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Nearly $3,000 of Taxpayer Funds
… and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Shannon Tiede, the clerk of the Town of Alexander, for allegedly stealing nearly $3,000 from the … Finnell and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Shannon Tiede the clerk of the Town of Alexander for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-town-alexander-clerk-arrested-allegedly-stealing-nearly-3000-taxpayer-fundsTuition Assistance Program – LIM College
… school on behalf of 538 students. We reviewed a sample of 50 randomly selected awards paid during that period, as well … Education Services Corporation should recover $12,009 plus applicable interest, from LIM and work with LIM … Audit of the Tuition Assistance Program at LaGuardia Community College (2013-T-4) Higher Education Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/01/tuition-assistance-program-lim-collegeTuition Assistance Program – Vaughn College
… programs. Schools receiving State financial aid payments are responsible for certifying student eligibility. Vaughn …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/19/tuition-assistance-program-vaughn-collegeWords ‘N Motion Special Education Programs – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… identified $135,174 in reported costs that did not comply with the Manual’s requirements, and we recommend such costs … to Words ‘N Motion’s CFRs and reimbursement rates. Work with Words ‘N Motion officials to help ensure their compliance with Manual provisions. To Words ‘N Motion: Ensure that costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/30/words-n-motion-special-education-programs-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli: South Carolina Woman Arrested for Stealing $147,455 in Pension Payments
… A South Carolina woman was arrested today for allegedly stealing $147,455 in pension payments meant for her deceased mother, New York Comptroller Thomas P. … it. My thanks to Solicitor Barnette and Sheriff Rhyne for their partnership in holding her accountable.” "This is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-south-carolina-woman-arrested-stealing-147455-pension-paymentsOpinion 91-23
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMPANY -- Membership (right to be member of more than … firefighter may not simultaneously be a member of two fire companies, regardless of whether the companies are part of the same fire department or different fire departments. You ask …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-23Opinion 90-38
… town highway superintendent is required to remove snow and ice from, and maintain the highway if, after the highway has … authorizes a town to temporarily discontinue snow and ice removal and maintenance from December 1 until April 1 on … and the town thereby becomes obligated to resume snow and ice removal and other maintenance from December 1 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-38Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Management Plans (2014-MR-2) Of the nine towns audited, six towns did not have adequate funding in 2014 for keeping …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli Releases Guide to Federal Funding in New York
… Thomas P. DiNapoli details the vast array of services that federal funding supports amid the continued uncertainty in … taxpayers. Understanding how New Yorkers are served by federal dollars will be essential in seeing how future changes to federal spending will impact our residents and communities." …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-guide-federal-funding-new-york