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DiNapoli Releases Economic Report on Greater Flushing Area
… officials held a socially distanced press conference in Flushing, NY, to discuss the report. Watch a replay of the live stream . Flushing, and the surrounding neighborhoods that make up the greater Flushing area, enjoyed outsized employment and business … Flushing and the surrounding neighborhoods that make up the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-releases-economic-report-greater-flushing-areaTown of Parma - Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2018M-223)
… with 147 agricultural, non-profit and not-for-profit, senior citizen, veteran and other exemptions. The Assessor: Granted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/01/town-parma-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2018m-223Town of Milo - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-210)
… properties with 100 agricultural, non-profit and not-for-profit, senior citizen, veteran and other exemptions. The … with exemptions to the County to ensure the new owner is billed for the prorated share of taxes. Town officials … generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/18/town-milo-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-210Town of Moravia - Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2018M-215)
… whether the Assessor properly administered select real property tax exemptions. Key Findings We reviewed properties … to meet eligibility requirements. Report the transfer of property with agricultural exemptions to the County and … whether the Assessor properly administered select real property tax exemptions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/08/town-moravia-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2018m-215Town of Lyons - Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2018M-216)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Assessor properly administered select real property tax … senior citizen, veteran and other exemptions. The Assessor: Granted exemptions without applications, renewal … resolution, one granted exemption. Key Recommendations The Assessor should: Ensure granted exemptions are authorized, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/01/town-lyons-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2018m-216Town of Westfield - Real Property Acquisition (2019M-119)
… for a Town purpose. Key Findings Although the purchase of property for historical preservation is legally allowed, Town officials did not use a thorough process. Town officials expended $361,000 acquiring property … value of $243,000. Key Recommendations Use a thorough process that fully considers all suitable options and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/11/22/town-westfield-real-property-acquisition-2019m-119Opinion 89-7
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … -- Compensation (additional compensation for the board of assessment review for extra meeting) REAL PROPERTY TAX … Whether a town is required to pay the members of its board of assessment review compensation in excess of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-7Town of New Hudson – Tax Collection (2021M-2)
… (Clerk) recorded, deposited and remitted real property tax collections in a timely and accurate manner. Key Finding Although tax collections were generally recorded and deposited … as required. Key Recommendation Remit all real property tax collections, penalties and interest to the Supervisor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/04/01/town-new-hudson-tax-collection-2021m-2Opinion 89-64
… territory of a town and operates principally as a village (see Village Law, Article 17). You indicate that the … Comp, 1963, pp 120, 280, and 11 Opns St Comp, 1955, p 39; see also Davies v Mayor , 83 NY 207). In the absence of a … matter of negotiation between the seller and the village (see Glass v City of Binghamton , 6 AD2d 944, 176 NYS2d 18; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-64Town of Gilboa – Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2024M-81)
… Key Findings The Assessor did not properly administer forest land, religious and veteran’s real property tax exemptions. Of the 408 forest land, religious and veteran’s real property tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/09/13/town-gilboa-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2024m-81Town of Coventry - Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2021M-180)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Coventry (Town) Town Clerk/Tax Collector (Clerk) recorded, … As a result, the Town’s collections were at a greater risk of being lost or misappropriated. The Clerk did not … collections and fees months after they were received. As of July 31, 2021, a portion of real property tax penalties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/04/01/town-coventry-town-clerktax-collector-2021m-180DiNapoli Audit: ESD Needs To Increase Transparency of Its Real Estate Holdings and Sales of Properties Below Fair Market Value
… of its real estate holdings, and has sold several for as little as $1 with insufficient information about the economic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-audit-esd-needs-increase-transparency-its-real-estate-holdings-and-sales-properties-belowDiNapoli: Town of Alexander Clerk Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Nearly $3,000 of Taxpayer Funds
… and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Shannon Tiede, the clerk of the Town of Alexander, for allegedly stealing nearly $3,000 from the … Finnell and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Shannon Tiede the clerk of the Town of Alexander for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-town-alexander-clerk-arrested-allegedly-stealing-nearly-3000-taxpayer-fundsDiNapoli: Former Chief of Border City Hose Company Pleads Guilty to Stealing Company Funds and Repays More Than $18,000
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Ontario County District Attorney James Ritts, and the New York State Police announced the … make the company whole.” Ontario County District Attorney James Ritts said, “ At a time when funding for our Fire … efforts.” New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James said, “I commend the diligent work of our State Police …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-former-chief-border-city-hose-company-pleads-guilty-stealing-company-funds-and-repays-moreDiNapoli: Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Payments Meant for His Deceased Father
… by DiNapoli’s office. “Mr. Gaines Jr. tried to profit off of his deceased father’s nearly 30 years of public … fraud and abuse. My thanks to District Attorney Donnelly for her partnership in ensuring those who steal public funds … dedicated public servant who rightfully earned his pension for nearly 30 years of service to the State of New York. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-florida-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-80000-pension-payments-meant-his-deceased-fatherDiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $300,000
… guilty to stealing more than $300,000 from the department, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Oneida County District Attorney Todd Carville, and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced today. … collaborative work of our law enforcement partners focused on the same goal; holding those who break our laws, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-300000DiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Sentenced to Jail, Ordered to Pay Over $59,000 in Restitution
… was sentenced today to serve six months in jail and pay over $59,000 in restitution after her conviction for … was sentenced today to serve six months in jail and pay over $59000 in restitution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-sentenced-jail-ordered-pay-over-59000-restitutionDiNapoli: Huntington Man Charged With Stealing Over $56,000 in State Pension Payments
… Thomas P. DiNapoli and Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney today announced the arrest of former Town … Thomas P DiNapoli and Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A Tierney today announced the arrest of former Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-huntington-man-charged-stealing-over-56000-state-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Pleads Guilty to Theft
… announced today that the former court clerk for the Town of Marion, Eileen Steurrys, pleaded guilty to stealing over … went to great lengths to try and cover up her theft of public funds. She now faces the consequences of her actions because of my office’s investigation and our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-pleads-guilty-theftRFQual #22-02 – Medical Examiner Management Services
… in Adobe Acrobat PDF format and may be opened with the free Acrobat reader, available through this link: https://get.adobe.com/reader …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/procurement/rfqual-22-02