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DiNapoli: Former Hoosick Falls Police Chief Charged With Stealing From Rescue Squad
… officer in charge of the Village of Hoosick Falls Police Department and former chief of the Town of Hoosick Rescue … funds to purchase over a thousand dollars in tires for his personal vehicle, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, … said. "Hudson, while in charge of the Hoosick Falls Police Department, allegedly abused his position of trust at the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-former-hoosick-falls-police-chief-charged-stealing-rescue-squadDiNapoli: Audit Finds Additional $150,000 Stolen by Beekman Town Official
… in the second degree Friday in Dutchess County Court after an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. … a second theft of $150,000 in town funds, following an earlier admission by Knapp of stealing $390,000 while in … from 2010 through 2013, Knapp, 63, of Poughkeepsie, stole an additional $149,219 in cash from the town’s recreation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-audit-finds-additional-150000-stolen-beekman-town-officialGreenwood Lake Union Free School District – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-147-F)
… audited for accuracy and completeness. The audit included nine recommendations to help officials ensure that officials … its claims auditing powers and duties to a claims auditor. Results of Review It appears that the District implemented sufficient corrective action. All nine audit recommendations were implemented. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/18/greenwood-lake-union-free-school-district-audit-follow-2021m-147-fTown of Bethlehem – Information Technology (2025M-25)
… Network and Systems Technician, who is responsible for setting up the police systems. The MIS Department is responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/06/13/town-bethlehem-information-technology-2025m-25Opinion 89-45
… (fixed amount plus hourly rate for attorney employed as counsel to zoning board of appeals) ZONING AND PLANNING -- … fixed amount plus hourly rate for attorney employed as counsel to zoning board of appeals) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND … (fixed amount plus hourly rate for attorney employed as counsel to zoning board of appeals) TOWN LAW, §§27(1), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-45DiNapoli: Former Riverside Treasurer Embezzles $80K
… stole more than $80,000 in taxpayer funds through extra pay, pocketing cash and using the village’s credit card for personal purchases, according to an audit released … allowed the treasurer to process payroll, make purchases, pay bills, write checks and collect and deposit moneys with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-former-riverside-treasurer-embezzles-80kState Will Save Millions After Audit Uncovers Unnecessary Medicaid Transportation Costs
… the state has tightened oversight of this important service and these changes will save millions of dollars," … program statewide: LogistiCare Solutions LLC and Medical Answering Services LLC. These companies were reimbursed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-will-save-millions-after-audit-uncovers-unnecessary-medicaid-transportation-costsOpinion 92-49
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … park facility) REFERENDUM - Permissive (need for when town leases land for recreational trail) TOWN LAW §§81,220: A … trail would constitute a park for the provisions of law relating to the holding of a referendum upon the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-49Opinion 92-30
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Codes of Ethics … against county officials serving on boards of not-for-profit agencies) -- Exceptions (contracts with … or approve payment thereunder, (b) audit bills or claims under the contract, or (c) appoint an officer or employee who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-30Opinion 91-53
… fixed, however, may not exceed the amount set forth in the notice of hearing on the preliminary budget unless a local … of deputy supervisor is not required to be listed in the notice of hearing on the preliminary budget. (3) A town board … additional salary in excess of the amount set forth in the notice of hearing on the preliminary budget for the highway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-53DiNapoli Presses Companies on Political Disclosure
… of the Fund’s portfolio companies, including Duke Energy Corp. and Wynn Resorts Ltd. The remaining proposals request … from 43 percent of shareholders in 2018) CMS Energy Corp. (proposal received support from 45 percent of shareholders in 2018) Duke Energy Corp. Simon Property Group Inc. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-presses-companies-political-disclosureDiNapoli: New York City's Budget Benefits From Strong Economic Growth
… a record $51.7 billion, $3.1 billion more than the city’s forecast at the beginning of the year, contributing to a $3.6 … increase reserves and to help balance the FY 2016 budget. Over the years, the city’s conservative approach to … external events, such as recent developments in Greece and China, and changes in federal monetary policy, could impact …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-new-york-citys-budget-benefits-strong-economic-growthState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Enacted State Budget
… It is welcome news that the Governor and the Legislature have … as important criminal justice reforms and other programs to help New Yorkers. Still, the budget was late and provided … of the details. The budget does not include needed reforms to the state's procurement practices to better ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-enacted-state-budgetTown of Hanover – Procurement (2025M-58)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Hanover (Town) Town Board (Board) use a … Audit Period January 1, 2024 – April 1, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area Professional services generally require … The Board did not always seek competition when procuring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/09/26/town-hanover-procurement-2025m-58Town of Hempstead Local Development Corporation – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-37-F)
The purpose of our review was to assess the Town of Hempstead Local Development Corporations THLDCs progress as of June 2025 in implementing our recommendation in the audit report Town of Hempstead Local Development Corporation Project Approval and Oversight 2021M37 released in September
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2025/09/26/town-hempstead-local-development-corporation-audit-followEssex County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2024M-146)
… financial assistance, including tax exemptions (e.g., real property, mortgage recording and sales and use taxes), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/08/15/essex-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoring-2024mBayport Blue Point Union Free School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-8)
… and Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) to test potable (i.e., consumable) water for lead, report the … time periods. District officials reported the Cycle Two test results through DOH’s Health Electronic Response Data … as required. Finally, officials posted the Cycle Two test results of the potable water outlet sampling on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/bayport-blue-point-union-free-school-district-lead-testing-and-reportingSouthwestern Central School District – Claims Audit (2025M-34)
… audit the claims against a school district before they are paid or appoint a claims auditor to assume the board’s … purpose, when an inadequate audit of claims is performed, there is an increased risk that improper or unsupported … corrective action. A written corrective action plan (CAP) that addresses the findings and recommendations in this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/southwestern-central-school-district-claims-audit-2025m-34Opinion 91-31
… MUNICIPAL FUNDS - Town Charges (costs of rabies treatment for individual injured within the town) PUBLIC HEALTH LAW, … Public Health Law, §2144 to reimburse a private hospital for expenses incurred in the treatment of an individual who … by statute to pay bills submitted by a private hospital for treatment of an individual who had come into contact with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-31Oversight of the Practice of Funeral Directing
… Objective To determine if the Department of Health is effectively overseeing the practice of funeral directing … the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is effectively overseeing selected aspects of the practice of … Public Health Law (Law), the Department of Health (DOH) is responsible for governing and regulating the business and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/11/26/oversight-practice-funeral-directing