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Layers of Debt: Trends and Implications for New York’s Local Governments
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ISSUES IN FOCUS
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/lgdebt.pdfThe Economic Impact of the Great Outdoors
Outdoor recreation in New York provided $21.1 billion in economic activity in 2020 and supported over 241,000 jobs. While New York ranks fourth in the nation on GDP generated by outdoor recreation, outdoor recreation represents a more significant part of the economy in nearly every other state.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/economic-impact-great-outdoors.pdfPocatello Fire District - Audit Follow-Up (2016M-301F)
The purpose of our review was to assess the Fire District’s progress, as of September 2019, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/pocatello-district-2016-301f.pdfMWBE Report 2017-2018 Fiscal Year
In the 2017-18 fiscal year, the Common Retirement Fund recorded robust growth in its investments with MWBE managers. As detailed in the tables below, total allo
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/mwbe-fiscal-2017-18.pdfMWBE Report 2016-2017 Fiscal Year
In the 2016-17 fiscal year, the Common Retirement Fund recorded the largest and most dramatic increase in its MWBE investing in the history of the Strategy.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/mwbe-fiscal-2016-17.pdfPocatello Fire District - Audit Follow-Up (2016M-301-F)
… report - pdf] [read 2016 report - pdf] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our review was to assess the Fire District’s progress, as of September 2019, in implementing our recommendations in the … The purpose of our review was to assess the Fire Districts progress in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/12/27/pocatello-fire-district-audit-follow-2016m-301-fDiNapoli: Town of Altona Official Misused $23,500
… The former bookkeeper in the town of Altona in Clinton County altered cash receipts in … The former bookkeeper in the town of Altona in Clinton County altered cash receipts in order to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-town-altona-official-misused-23500DiNapoli: Former Old Field Treasurer Pleads Guilty in $60,000 Theft of Village Funds
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the guilty plea today in Suffolk County Court of former Old … Brosnan to grand larceny for stealing nearly $60,000 from the village. Brosnan, 43, stole nearly $60,000 to shop on … to an audit and investigation by DiNapoli’s office. The findings were referred to Suffolk County District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-former-old-field-treasurer-pleads-guilty-60000-theft-village-fundsPreventing Inappropriate and Excessive Costs in the New York State Health Insurance Program
… Members also pay a nominal copayment to the in-network provider. Empire Plan members may also choose to receive … when Empire Plan members elect to use an out-of-network provider, they are required to pay higher out-of-pocket costs … service. The member remits United’s payment to the provider, and is responsible for paying the remaining 20 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/05/09/preventing-inappropriate-and-excessive-costs-new-york-state-health-insurance-programComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing in $200,000 Fraud on Long Island
… General Schneiderman. “Ordinary New Yorkers work too hard to have their tax dollars squandered by the dishonest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-200000-fraud-long-islandDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Questionable Financial Decisions, Lack of Transparency in Hempstead School District
… from a former school board member. During this same time frame, the district approved a confidential “separation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audit-reveals-questionable-financial-decisions-lack-transparency-hempstead-school-districtComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea of Nelson Rivera in Bid-rigging Case
… is led by Bureau Chief Daniel Cort and Deputy Bureau Chief Stacy Aronowitz. The investigation was handled by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-nelson-rivera-bid-rigging-caseState Comptroller DiNapoli and District Attorney Scarpino Announce Arrest in $60K Pension Payments
… P. DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. announced the arrest of Rochelle … on this case." Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. said: "Stealing from public funds … Thomas P DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A Scarpino Jr announced the arrest of Rochelle Rose …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-district-attorney-scarpino-announce-arrest-60k-pension-paymentsDiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea in $120K Fraud of State Pension Benefits
… today announced that Graycelia Cizik, 64, a resident of Polk County, Florida, pleaded guilty to a one-count … larceny in the second degree, a class C felony, before Supreme Court Judge Roger D. McDonough in Albany County Court. Cizik … DiNapoli announced that Graycelia Cizik 64 a resident of Polk County Florida pleaded guilty to a onecount …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-120k-fraud-state-pension-benefitsComptroller DiNapoli Seeks to Return Millions in Unclaimed Funds Owed to Local Governments
… that his office has identified more than $5 million in unclaimed funds for local governments across the state. After … so far. DiNapoli’s office oversees the state’s 31 million unclaimed funds accounts, valued at more than $13 billion. Unclaimed Funds Owed to Local Governments by Region Region …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-seeks-return-millions-unclaimed-funds-owed-local-governmentsDiNapoli: 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: Former Le Roy Fire Department Treasurer Stole Nearly $50,000 in Public Funds
… The former treasurer of the Le Roy Fire Department and the Firemen’s Benevolent Association of the Village of Le Roy (Genesee County) stole nearly $50,000 in public funds by pocketing cash, writing unauthorized checks to himself and his personal business, and making electronic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-department-treasurer-stole-nearly-50000-public-fundsDiNapoli: Bradford Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing $8,500 in Public Funds
… audits and investigations have led to more than 140 arrests and more than $37 million in restitutions since 2011. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-bradford-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-8500-public-fundsDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Slightly Stronger Than Expected in February but Remain Volatile
… spending, contracts and other fiscal issues. These are easily accessible on his transparency website, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-slightly-stronger-expected-february-remain-volatileDiNapoli: Potential Changes in Federal Policies Pose Risks for New York City's Budget
… New York City projects a surplus of nearly $4.2 billion in FY 2017, the largest since FY 2008, but faces uncertainty with potential policy changes in Washington, as well as slowing growth in tax collections and job creation, according to a report … New York City projects a surplus of nearly $42 billion in FY 2017 the largest since FY 2008 but faces uncertainty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-potential-changes-federal-policies-pose-risks-new-york-citys-budget