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Federal Relief Aid Temporarily Reverses Trend of NY Sending More to Washington Than It Gets Back
… from 91 cents the prior year, but still below the national average of $1.92. Under this measurement, New York ranks 44th … from New York fell at a rate more than twice the national average, reflecting in part the impact of the pandemic, … . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/federal-relief-aid-temporarily-reverses-trend-ny-sending-more-washington-it-gets-backCorrupt Orange County IDA Officials Ordered to Repay Over $1 Million
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney David M Hoovler announced that three former officials of the Orange County Industrial Development Agency IDA who pleaded guilty in June to corruption charges were sentenced today
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/corrupt-orange-county-ida-officials-ordered-repay-over-1-millionDiNapoli: Local Sales Taxes Jump 49.2 Percent in Second Quarter
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in New York state rose by 49.2% in the second quarter (April to June 2021) compared to the … The second change, the marketplace provision, now requires online marketplace providers, such as eBay and Etsy, to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-local-sales-taxes-jump-49-point-2-percent-second-quarterDiNapoli: NYC Needs to Develop Comprehensive Plan to Manage Pandemic-Battered Finances
… from Past Recessions: Borrowing for Operations Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-nyc-needs-develop-comprehensive-plan-manage-pandemic-battered-financesSelected Aspects of Collecting Outstanding Amounts Due for Parking Violations
… determine whether the New York City Department of Finance (DOF) identifies and collects fines and fees that are due for … 1, 2012 through February 1, 2019. About the Program DOF is responsible for collecting and processing payments for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/23/selected-aspects-collecting-outstanding-amounts-due-parking-violationsDiNapoli: Two Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From 86-Year-Old State Pensioner
… Police today announced the arrests of Amber Diacetis, a 30-year-old Albany resident, and Devin Zielinski, 33, for … stealing over $200,000 from an elderly victim. “Exploiting a vulnerable senior citizen to enrich yourself is a heinous … conditions. Thanks to my partnership with Rensselaer DA Donnelly, the State Police, and the Schodack Police …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-two-arrested-stealing-more-200000-86-year-old-state-pensionerDiNapoli: Archer Daniels Midland Co. Agrees to Shareholders' Request For 'No Deforestation' Policy
… “ADM’s new policy aims to de-link food production from the crude practice of destroying forests, and sets the … recovery of significant stranded reserves of American oil from depleted reservoirs through the Gulf Coast and Rocky …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-archer-daniels-midland-co-agrees-shareholders-request-no-deforestation-policyState Agencies Bulletin No. 1715
… for informational purposes only.) Social Security & Medicare Wage Base and Tax Rate Information The Social … There is no limit on the amount of wages subject to Medicare tax. The Social Security tax rate of 6.2% and Medicare tax rate of 1.45% remain the same. Employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1715-summary-tax-related-changes-2019Village of Washingtonville – Budget Review (B25-6-1)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Village of Washingtonville’s (Village’s) 2025-26 … budget were reasonable. Background The Village is located in Orange County. Chapter 206 of the Laws of 2023, as … million to liquidate the accumulated (actual) deficits in the general fund, water fund, sewer fund and capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/01/22/village-washingtonville-budget-review-b25-6-1Opinion 2005-4
… be (1) a citizen of the United States, (2) eighteen years old, and (3) a resident within BOCES for a period of thirty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-4DiNapoli: Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… with two counts of grand larceny in the third degree (class D felony), 42 counts of forgery in the first degree (class C felony) and two counts of falsifying business records in the first degree (class E felony) for allegedly stealing nearly $50,000 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsDiNapoli: Former Wallkill Fire District Chair Pleads Guilty in $240,000 Theft
… Commissioners pleaded guilty today in Ulster County Court to grand larceny and criminal tax fraud for stealing nearly … hoodwinked his own Fire District, and others failed to double-check his actions,” DiNapoli said. ”I thank … District Attorney Carnright for partnering with my office to expose this scheme and hold this official accountable.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-wallkill-fire-district-chair-pleads-guilty-240000-theftCounty of Rockland – Budget Review (B6-14-24)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … the 2015 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The County of Rockland is located in the downstate area and is bordered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/11/12/county-rockland-budget-review-b6-14-24Rockland Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Administrator Compensation, Financial Management and Purchasing (2017M-60)
… funds, except those properly restricted in reserve funds or budgeted for and approved in the capital budget, are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2017/12/15/rockland-board-cooperative-educational-services-administrator-compensationContinuity of Operations Planning
… that would enable the agencies to handle emergency or disaster situations more effectively. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/21/continuity-operations-planningState Agencies Bulletin No. 1702
… operate on the New York State Fiscal Year (April 1st to March 31st) but should instead have a plan year that operates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1702-2019-tier-6-ot-limit-and-plan-year-changes-nyc-retirement-systemsWhite Lake Fire District – Budgeting Practices (2013M-156)
… general fund budget totaled $234,950 for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board has not properly developed its … budgets with these trends in mind. Throughout the fiscal year, the Board did not monitor budget performance or adjust … and expenditures. Monitor the budget throughout the year and amend budget lines before appropriations exceed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/30/white-lake-fire-district-budgeting-practices-2013m-156Schoharie County – Stream Restoration Project and Contract Process (2015M-87)
… September 23, 2014. Background Schoharie County is located in central New York and has approximately 32,750 residents. The County is governed by a 16-member Board of Supervisors. The County’s 2015 … has been delegated, including ensuring work is performed in accordance with contracts prior to payment and reporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/08/14/schoharie-county-stream-restoration-project-and-contract-process-2015m-87Crystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department – Misappropriation of Funds (2014M-243)
… Fire Department is a not-for-profit organization located in the Town of Gorham in Ontario County. The Department is governed by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/11/14/crystal-beach-volunteer-fire-department-misappropriation-fundsExamination of Travel Expenses
… travel expenses incurred by a Department employee for calendar years 2013 and 2014. The objective of our … is to be in the best interest of the State and not for the convenience of an employee or to maximize travel expense reimbursement. Key Findings We found the Department continued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/26/examination-travel-expenses