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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … County) The district did not use competitive bidding for purchases totaling $64,405 from two vendors. The district … appointed specific vendors to provide goods and services for the year, without obtaining competitive bids. Also, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsTown of Edinburg – Town Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2025M-68)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Edinburg (Town) Supervisor (Supervisor) maintain complete, … did not appear to be fiscally stressed. 3 For example, as of December 31, 2024: The general fund had a total unrestricted adjusted cash balance of $1,852,145. This amount represented 184 percent of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/12/12/town-edinburg-town-supervisors-records-and-reports-2025m-68Division of Housing and Community Renewal: Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments Located Outside New York City – Sunnyside Manor: Unauthorized Bank Account (2024-S-12)
to determine whether residents of Mitchell-Lama developments supervised by DHCR are provided safe and clean living conditions, and whether funds are properly accounted for and used for intended purposes. Our audit covered the period from January 2019 through December 2022.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-24s12.pdfDiNapoli: Neighborhood Banks Helping Stabilize, Revitalize City Communities
… growth, job creation and family savings. I am proud that my office and New York state have been able to deposit $20 … the 35th Council District in Brooklyn. "Aspiring home and small business owners, particularly women and … City's five boroughs, Long Island and Westchester and a mobile branch that serves 23 assisted living facilities. With …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-neighborhood-banks-helping-stabilize-revitalize-city-communitiesXII.5.K Federally Reportable Payments – XII. Expenditures
… payments subject to federal reporting, including payments for legal settlements, judgments, and awards. Determining … exceptions to this rule require federal reporting for: All medical/healthcare services, except services from … or extended care facilities All attorney services except for real estate transactions. What is the payment for? …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5k-federally-reportable-paymentsDiNapoli: Former Pennellville Fire Chief Pleads Guilty
… Thomas P. DiNapoli said. “Stealing gas for yourself is a crime, no matter the amount,” DiNapoli said. “I urge all … obtain full restitution for the fire department. This case is a great example of the positive impact we can have when … and investigations have led to more than 130 arrests and $26 million in money recovered since 2011. Since taking office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-former-pennellville-fire-chief-pleads-guiltyDiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Over $300,000
… A former Treasurer of the Vernon Center Fire Department was arrested for allegedly … that Jonnell Rose allegedly violated the trust of the Vernon Center Fire Department members and the public when he … office and the New York State Police found Rose, 51, of Vernon, stole $309,000 from the department over a six-year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-stealing-over-300000DiNapoli: Office Has $14.5 Billion in Unclaimed Funds; Urges New Yorkers to Claim Lost Money
… today announced that his office has over $14.5 billion in unclaimed funds and urged New Yorkers to see if any of it … record for the third consecutive year for the most unclaimed funds returned in one year totaling $452 million. … our website." There are currently more than 35 million unclaimed funds accounts, some dating back to the 1940s. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-office-has-145-billion-unclaimed-funds-urges-new-yorkers-claim-lost-moneyComptroller DiNapoli and Mayor Brown Return Over $100,000 in Unclaimed Funds to Buffalo Residents
… Buffalo city residents since he partnered with Mayor Byron Brown on March 16 to urge people to claim their lost money. … remains available for residents to claim. "I thank Mayor Brown for partnering with my office to help reconnect the … theirs and partnering with local officials like Mayor Brown helps us spread the word. I urge those that have yet to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-mayor-brown-return-over-100000-unclaimed-funds-buffalo-residentsDiNapoli: Court Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $10,000 in Fines
… in court fees, said State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Lisa Dillon, 36, of Norwood, paid full restitution of $10,044 … by filing a complaint online at [email protected].gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-court-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-10000-finesDiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $92,000
… a seven-year period, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and the New York State Police announced today. … spent Fire Department funds on personal items like a movie channel subscription, plane tickets and at a spa and nail … and corrupting the government in the second degree. She is due back in court on Nov. 26. Since taking office in 2007, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-92000DiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… cards they receive during the holidays to avoid losing track of their money. After five years of inactivity, … cards they receive during the holidays to avoid losing track of their money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsDiNapoli: Syracuse Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $22,000 in Pension Checks Sent to His Deceased Mother
… “My thanks to DA Fitzpatrick and Superintendent James for their partnership in holding the defendant accountable.” … in the third degree in Onondaga County Court before Judge Mary Anne Doherty. He is due back in court on June 23. Since … Division of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-syracuse-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-22000-pension-checks-sent-his-deceased-motherOpinion 94-21
… may require multiple signatures for all, or a reasonable class of, purchase orders. You ask whether there is any … may require multiple signatures for all, or a reasonable class of, purchase orders. November 28, 1994 Julius Graifman, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-21DiNapoli: Local Sales Taxes Grew 4.2% to $23 Billion in 2023
… Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $23 billion … from 2022, largely influenced by growth in New York City sales taxes, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Growth in local sales tax collections statewide moderated in 2023, following …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-local-sales-taxes-grew-42-percent-to-23-billion-2023DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3% in Second Quarter
… May grew by a more modest 1.5% and 1.1%. Modest Increase for NYC: New York City’s collections moderated in the second … the economy have yet to fully recover. Tepid Collections for Large Counties: Forty-nine out of 57 counties had … by -19% year over year. These collections account for 5% of county sales tax collections, on average. Report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-3-percent-second-quarterDiNapoli: Woman Pleads Guilty to Theft and Must Pay Back $459K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, United States Attorney … of government funds and must pay back $459,050 in New York state pension and Social Security payments that were issued … DiNapoli said. “The defendant took advantage of our state pension fund and the Social Security Administration but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-woman-pleads-guilty-theft-and-must-pay-back-459k-nys-pension-and-social-security-paymentsVillage of Oxford – Justice Court Operations (2013M-219)
… the Justice Court’s financial operations for the period June 1, 2011 through April 30, 2013. Background The Village … these discrepancies. Although the Board engaged a CPA firm to annually review certain Court activities, these … greater oversight of the Justices and implement the CPA firm’s recommendations to prevent further errors or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/02/14/village-oxford-justice-court-operations-2013m-219III.3 Scope of the SFS – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… The scope of the Statewide Financial System (SFS) includes the last three phases of the New York State Financial Cycle as previously outlined … made by the State Legislature and the Division of the Budget (DOB). Internal plans made by agency management … The scope of the Statewide Financial System includes the last three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii3-scope-sfsVI.5 Project Budgets – VI. Budgets
… The Projects module is used to collect financial transactions associated to a project. The Projects module, along with the Commitment … the amount of expenditures that can be charged and posted to project budgets. State agencies prepare, approve and post … The Projects module is used to collect financial transactions associated with State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi5-project-budgets