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DiNapoli Op-Ed in Times Union: NY Needs an Independent Commission to Review State's COVID Response
… The Times Union published an op-ed from New York State … to review the state’s pandemic response. The full op-ed is below: The COVID-19 pandemic upended the lives of New … questions the review was expected to address, including: What mistakes were made? What processes and plans can be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-op-ed-times-union-ny-needs-independent-commission-review-states-covid-responseDiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Oversight of Child Care Grants
… The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) failed to adequately oversee the … child care service providers stabilize their operations and retain their employees, in 2021 the American Rescue Plan Act and the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-oversight-child-care-grantsFormer Village of Candor Mayor Sentenced to Jail Time for Stealing Village Funds
… P. DiNapoli and State Police Superintendent Steven G. James today announced that former Village of Candor Mayor … Kirk Martin and State Police Superintendent Steven James for partnering with my office to ensure that justice … was served in this case.” State Police Superintendent James said , “The sentencing of Mr. Halstead demonstrates the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/former-village-candor-mayor-sentenced-jail-time-stealing-village-fundsTown of Sherburne – Budgeting (2025M-3)
… Understanding the Program A realistic budget begins with sound estimates and well-supported budgetary … the Town’s budgeting process. Town officials agreed with our recommendations and indicated that they have … Responding to an OSC Audit Report , which you received with the draft audit report. We encourage the Board to make …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/04/18/town-sherburne-budgeting-2025m-3COVID-19 Relief Program Tracker
… spent to date: $13.9 billion Authorizing Legislation $1.0 billion, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security … State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund Program Highlight $13.5 billion for State and Local Fiscal Stabilization ($12.7 … $1.9 billion in interest earned) Funds spent to date: $13.5 billion Non-entitlement funds passed through to local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-relief-program-trackerIntroduction – Federal Funding and New York
The budget resolutions passed by the 119th Congress will lead to a dramatic restructuring of the federalstate relationship This online resource focuses on federal funding and how it supports services in the State of New York
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/introductionDiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses Slip From 2006 Record
… Average Wall Street bonuses in 2007 declined 4.7 percent from record levels in the prior … clear indicator that tax collections, especially from business taxes, will erode in 2008.” DiNapoli noted that … firms sustained heavy losses from collateralized debt, business units involved in mergers and acquisitions, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2008/01/dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-slip-2006-recordDiNapoli: Former Town of Minerva Clerk Sentenced to Prison for Embezzling Town Funds
… Jordan Green, the former clerk to the supervisor for the town of Minerva, was … to pay back her loans from the state’s retirement system. Judge Richard B. Meyer also ordered Green to pay back … $19,076.06 in restitution and pay a $1,500 fine. As the clerk to the supervisor, Green was responsible for processing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-former-town-minerva-clerk-sentenced-prison-embezzling-town-fundsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… County) The district experienced operating surpluses from 2012-13 through 2014-15. During this time, revenues … School District – Financial Management (Ulster County) From 2010-11 through 2014-15, the board adopted budgets with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Catskills Board of Cooperative Educational Services . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … However, detailed procedures have not been put in place to formally reconcile the potential sales from fundraising activities to the amounts collected and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Department , Sachem Public Library and Ulster County . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … $8,500 from January 1, 2014 through May 31, 2015. In addition, there was a shortage of $490 in bell jar proceeds that were controlled by the president …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and reserves balances are reasonable. From 2010-11 through 2014-15, the board appropriated an average of almost $2.2 million … fund balance to finance operations during 2013-14 and 2014-15. Auditors estimate that the district will realize an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… the Greenburgh-North Castle Union Free School District . "In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … auditor did not always ensure that purchases were made in compliance with district requirements. District officials … paid during the audit period totaling over $8.1 million. In addition, auditors reviewed district scholarship awards …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Town of Willsboro and the York Fire Department . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … engaging the services of professional service providers. In addition, the board did not properly authorize all tuition … Although fund balance increased to approximately $9,000 in 2013, this amount is insufficient to cover unexpected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Two Western NY BOCES Holding Millions in Surplus Funds
… have also set aside nearly $13 million in a trust to pay for “other post-employment benefits” despite lacking the … funds and had approximately $2.4 million in reserves for no specific purpose. A 2009 audit of Orleans/Niagara … the districts and the public by including appropriations for the amounts the board intends to transfer in the proposed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-two-western-ny-boces-holding-millions-surplus-fundsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District , Hampton Bays Union Free School District and the Laurens Central School District . "In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it's critical that schools make … dollar count," DiNapoli said. "By auditing school district and charter school finances and operations, my office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Village of Rushville and the Village of Scottsville . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … for a capital project to upgrade its transfer station. In addition, the board did not adopt IT policies and … fund balance has increased by 35 percent ($321,000) from the beginning of the 2014-15 fiscal year through May 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: City of Troy's Finances in Precarious Position
… funding for capital costs, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. DiNapoli … funding for capital costs according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-city-troys-finances-precarious-positionState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Westchester County Department of Social Services and the City of Yonkers . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top … priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Franklin , Fulton Public Library , City of … , City of Olean , Town of Sharon and Westchester County . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … time frame. Library employees also waived about $21,000 in library fines, which represents about 75 percent of all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits