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Caledonia Joint Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2024M-102-F)
… The purpose of our review was to assess the Caledonia Joint Fire District’s (District) progress, as of November … our recommendations in the audit report Caledonia Joint Fire District – Board Oversight of Long-Term Planning … The purpose of our review was to assess the Caledonia Joint Fire Districts District progress as of November 2025 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/05/01/caledonia-joint-fire-district-audit-follow-2024m-102-fSouth Butler Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2020M-155-F)
… – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the South Butler Fire District’s (District) … policies. As a result: The Treasurer lacked guidance to adequately perform financial duties and thus: did not … and real property tax levies were higher than needed to fund operations. The audit included 14 recommendations to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/05/01/south-butler-fire-district-audit-follow-2020m-155-fDiNapoli: New York May Be Paying Medicaid Premiums for People Living Out-of-State
… and waited too long to recoup improper payments. “Medicaid is a vital program and the single biggest expense in the state … federal Public Assistance Reporting Information System (PARIS), which matches enrollment data of public assistance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-new-york-may-be-paying-medicaid-premiums-people-living-out-stateDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Through First Quarter Exceed Financial Plan Projections by $1.7 Billion
… Budget Financial Plan forecast by $1.7 billion, according to the monthly State Cash Report released by State … Entity Tax (PTET), which allows certain taxpayers to make business tax payments rather than personal income tax payments. Year-to-date consumption and use tax collections totaled $5.1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-through-first-quarter-exceed-financial-plan-projections-1-point-7-billionDiNapoli Report Examines Broadband Availability, Access and Affordability in NYC
… luxury, but a necessity,” DiNapoli said. “While broadband connections exist in neighborhoods across the city, too many … data showed Internet Service Provider (ISP) broadband connections were available to nearly all of New York City as … from businesses and community groups that provided new connections, especially in the South Bronx and Brooklyn …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-report-examines-broadband-availability-access-and-affordability-nycDiNapoli: New York City's Budget Outlook Improves
… is likely to remain higher than pre-pandemic levels in the near future. This is the result of current economic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-new-york-citys-budget-outlook-improvesPhysical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments
… bid and those at $100,000 or more were approved by HPD. Photos …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/01/15/physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchell-lama-developmentsDiNapoli: Fiscal Stress Down Slightly in Villages
… of 22 villages were listed in fiscal stress. “The good news is that the number of villages in fiscal stress has … and remains low across much of the state,” said DiNapoli. “Local officials, however, must remain vigilant when it comes … in fiscal stress in 2015; the Finger Lakes and Mohawk Valley regions were the two regions without a village in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-down-slightly-villagesDiNapoli Releases January State Cash Report
… $4.8 billion higher than initial projections, according to the monthly state cash report issued today by New York … the Executive Budget in January. “Tax collections continue to be higher than expected and spending is well below … but for now our financial position remains strong.” Year-to-date tax collections of $63.3 billion were $4.4 billion, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-releases-january-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: New York City's Financial Outlook Improving
… lower projected pension and debt service costs, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller … for cost savings and reports that it is on track to reach its health insurance cost-saving targets for fiscal … billion. These unanticipated resources permitted the city to reduce the out-year gaps by an average of 36 percent to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-new-york-citys-financial-outlook-improvingComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Sentencing in Theft of Over $274,000 in State Pension Benefits
… to prosecute these crimes.” “Workers across New York count on their pension for a secure retirement, and I will continue … Justice is led by Executive Deputy Attorney General Kelly Donovan. The Attorney General’s investigation was conducted by Investigators Christopher Bzduch and Mitchell Paurowski and Deputy Chief Antoine Karam. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-theft-over-274000-state-pension-benefitsDiNapoli: Former Assemblyman William Scarborough Sentenced On Fraud and Theft Convictions
… receive per diem payments when they spend time in, and travel to and from, Albany. Scarborough falsely claimed, and … which varied from $160 to $171 per day; an allowance for travel not requiring an overnight stay in Albany (partial per … to $61 per day; and reimbursement for mileage incurred for travel between his home and Albany. To receive those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-assemblyman-william-scarborough-sentenced-fraud-and-theft-convictionsDiNapoli: Audits Find More Than $1 Million of Waste in New York's Medicaid Program
… were already covered by managed care plans, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … audit released today found another $61,711 in overpayments to providers because of incorrect Medicare coinsurance, … of the state budget each year,” DiNapoli said. “DOH has to do a better job making sure that the money spent on this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-audits-find-more-1-million-waste-new-yorks-medicaid-programDiNapoli: Jury Convicts Councilman Ruben Wills in Public Corruption Scheme
… theft of approximately $30,000 in public campaign funds and state grant money. The jury found Wills guilty of one … 1st degree, two counts of grand larceny in the 3rd degree, and two counts of filing a false instrument in the 1st … behind bars. "Councilman Ruben Wills stole public money and abused his position of trust," State Comptroller Thomas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-jury-convicts-councilman-ruben-wills-public-corruption-schemeDiNapoli: Loss of Federal Deductions in Trump Tax Plan Could Hurt New York's Middle Class Taxpayers
… Major changes to the federal tax code being considered by the President and … reported by New Yorkers on their federal taxes, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … stakes are high for New Yorkers if these changes are made to the federal tax code," DiNapoli said. "There is a distinct …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-loss-federal-deductions-trump-tax-plan-could-hurt-new-yorks-middle-class-taxpayersDiNapoli: Wall St. on Track for Higher Profits
… The securities industry in New York City added 2,400 jobs in 2014 and 4,500 in 2015, but job growth has slowed in 2016. Since March 2016, the industry has begun to shed jobs. In August 2016, there were 172,400 jobs (seasonally adjusted) in the securities industry in New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-wall-st-track-higher-profitsDiNapoli: State Missing Out on Millions in Medicare Payments for Kidney Patients
… The state Department of Health (DOH) could have saved the Medicaid program as much as $146 million over … certain eligibility requirements get the Medicare benefits to which they are entitled, according to an audit released … services to those who are economically disadvantaged or have special health care needs. The program is administered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-state-missing-out-millions-medicare-payments-kidney-patientsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Atlanta, Ga Resident in Pension Fraud Case
… $204,000 in state pension benefits issued to his deceased mother. As part of his guilty plea in January 2016, Cook … $204,315.76 in pension benefits issued to his deceased mother, Yvonne Powell, by the New York State Comptroller’s … revealed that Cook, who served as executor to his mother’s estate, failed to notify the Retirement System of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-atlanta-ga-resident-pension-fraud-caseState Comptroller DiNapoli and Ulster County Executive Metzger Announce Findings of Gulnick Investigation
… in county procedures that could leave it vulnerable to fraud, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said today. “A … said. “Despite this, we have made several recommendations to Ulster County officials to strengthen financial practices and guard against potential …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-ulster-county-executive-metzger-announce-findings-gulnickDiNapoli: Former Mahopac VFD Treasurer Sentenced After $5.6 Million Embezzlement
… today by U.S. District Judge Cathy Seibel to 77 months in prison for wire fraud, subscription to false tax returns, … dereliction of duty has led him to the appropriate place: prison. He will also be ordered to make full restitution. I … taxes. Now, Michael Klein has been sentenced to a lengthy prison term for his crimes.” According to documents filed in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-former-mahopac-vfd-treasurer-sentenced-after-56-million-embezzlement