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Cooperative Information Technology Services (2012MR-1)
… Intermunicipal cooperation for certain IT services is also occurring in Broome and Tompkins Counties. Additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/02/15/cooperative-information-technology-services-2012mr-1Street and Sidewalk Cleanliness (Follow-Up)
… recommendations included in our initial audit report, Street and Sidewalk Cleanliness (Report 2019-N-1 ). About the … and assessed the methodology used by Operations to rate street and sidewalk cleanliness. The audit, which covered the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/25/street-and-sidewalk-cleanliness-followTown of Wawayanda – Financial Management and Information Technology (2013M-260)
… April 30, 2013. Background The Town of Wawayanda, located in Orange County, has a population of approximately 7,300. … levy for the past three years and an anticipated reduction in the 2014 tax levy. However, the Town's unexpended surplus … balance to increase significantly from about $2.3 million in 2010 to almost $3.3 million at the end of 2012. Unexpended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/29/town-wawayanda-financial-management-and-information-technology-2013m-260DiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Through First Half of Fiscal Year Exceed Projections by $2.4 Billion
… economic uncertainties and risks that may impact revenue in the months ahead. Bolstering rainy day reserve funds on or ahead of the schedule proposed in the Enacted Budget Financial Plan should be a priority.” … PIT receipts were $2.6 billion lower than the same period in SFY 2021-22, reflecting, in part, the effects of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-through-first-half-fiscal-year-exceed-projections-2-point-4-billionThe Arc Erie County New York – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… not-for-profit special education provider located in Williamsville, New York. Arc Erie provides preschool … reported on the CFR must comply fully with the guidelines in SED’s RCM regarding eligibility and documentation … 30, 2019, Arc Erie reported approximately $3.6 million in reimbursable costs for its two rate-based preschool …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/06/arc-erie-county-new-york-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualBackground Checks at Municipal Youth Programs (2012-MS-5)
… helped create a safe environment for community youth participating in municipally sponsored youth programs for the period January 1, 2010, to May 18, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/01/25/background-checks-municipal-youth-programs-2012-ms-5Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… did not develop multiyear financial or capital plans. In addition, auditors found the board also did not adopt a … – Payroll (Dutchess County) The town overpaid $134,658 in payroll, leave and health insurance payments. Auditors … purchased incidentals for the program. Payments made to a movie theater totaling $4,730 were not documented. These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Westchester County Sisters Charged With Hiding Their Mother's Death to Steal From Retirement System
… concealing their mother’s death to collect $21,694 in her retirement funds from 2013 to 2015. The two … County residents are charged with Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, a class D felony. "For two years … her sister, Mary Nash, stole nearly $22,000 in pension payments from the New York State and Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/westchester-county-sisters-charged-hiding-their-mothers-death-steal-retirement-systemDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Growth Accelerates in 3rd Quarter
… Third quarter local sales tax collections in New York state totaled $4.8 billion, an increase of 6.3 … be a contributing factor, along with the continued rise in consumer spending and wages.” Overall, year-to-date … of 4.3 percent. Year-to-date sales tax collections grew in 51 of 57 counties, a marked improvement over the growth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-growth-accelerates-3rd-quarterSelected Aspects of Parking Violations Operations to Collect Fines and Fees
… issuing agencies on ways to reduce the number of errors in summonses, such as additional training on writing … for employees to follow to collect parking summonses in judgment. Monitor the contracts with outside collection … Office for International Affairs for their assistance in collecting the amounts due from each country. … To …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/04/selected-aspects-parking-violations-operations-collect-fines-and-feesNYSLRS Fact Sheet
… systems. They are: The Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) The Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) Member … as of fiscal year end) 677,604 (95%) of members are ERS (73% of ERS members are active) 36,198 (5%) of members are PFRS (91% …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/resources/nyslrs-fact-sheetDiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Over $300,000
… defendant, Jonnell Rose, was charged with grand larceny in the second degree. “Jonnell Rose allegedly exploited his … and the New York State Police for their partnership in this investigation.” “I want to commend our State Police … Town Court. The charges filed in this case are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-stealing-over-300000DiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $92,000
… New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James said, “The arrest of Ms. Simchik sends a clear message … that alleged criminal behavior among those entrusted in their position will be thoroughly investigated. We will … spent Fire Department funds on personal items like a movie channel subscription, plane tickets and at a spa and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-92000DiNapoli: New York City Man Charged with Stealing Over $50,000 in Pension Benefits Meant for Deceased Sister-in-Law
… A 69-year-old Manhattan man, Randy Ray, was arrested today … “Randy Ray allegedly took advantage of his sister-in-law's death to fund his lifestyle,” DiNapoli said. “I will continue … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-new-york-city-man-charged-stealing-over-50000-pension-benefits-meant-deceased-sister-lawFormer 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 Eric Halstead was sentenced to 60 days in jail for his theft of $23,000 in village funds. “Halstead …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/former-village-candor-mayor-sentenced-jail-time-stealing-village-fundsDiNapoli: Syracuse Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $22,000 in Pension Checks Sent to His Deceased Mother
… man pleaded guilty yesterday to stealing nearly $22,000 in pension payments sent to his deceased mother, State … and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced. The defendant, Michael Glinski, 45, was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-syracuse-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-22000-pension-checks-sent-his-deceased-motherArts, Entertainment and Recreation in New York City: Recent Trends and Impact of COVID-19
… DiNapoli and industry leaders. PDF Version Highlights In 2019, New York City’s arts, entertainment and recreation sector employed 93,500 people in 6,250 establishments. These jobs had an average salary of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/arts-entertainment-and-recreation-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19New York State’s Aging Prison Population: Share of Older Adults Keeps Rising
… The safe and efficient operation of the corrections system in New York State is critically important to protecting … release, and ensuring the wise use of public resources. In 2017, the Office of the State Comptroller issued a report detailing population trends in the New York State correctional system. The report found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-york-states-aging-prison-population-share-older-adults-keeps-risingLocal Sales Tax Data, Reports and Resources
… [.xlsx] 2025 Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3.2 Percent in the First Quarter of 2025 May 2025 Sales tax collections … for local governments and other local taxing entities in New York State totaled $5.8 billion in the first calendar quarter of 2025, up 3.2 percent ($180 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/local-sales-tax-data-reports-and-resourcesState Contract and Payment Actions in April
… In April, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,361 … and development of recreational trails on State land in the forest preserve. Office of General Services $9.7 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-april