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School District Website Transparency (2021-MS-1)
… the 13 districts we examined: Six did not transparently post comprehensive original budget information. None … current year budget-to-actual information. Ten did not post a comprehensive final annual budget. Eleven did not prepare and post a multiyear financial plan that could enhance the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/school-district-website-transparency-2021-ms-1DiNapoli Releases Economic Report on Greater Flushing Area
… and job growth are encouraging, but we are not out of the woods yet. As we work to move past the pandemic, going …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-releases-economic-report-greater-flushing-areaBeaver River Central School District – Collection of Real Property Taxes and Retiree Health Insurance Contributions (2021M-123)
… account clerk/tax collector (clerk) who is responsible for receiving, recording, depositing and reporting all money collected for real property taxes and retiree health insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/22/beaver-river-central-school-district-collection-real-property-taxes-andOpinion 89-7
… was required to meet twice in one year to hear complaints with respect to the assessments on the town's tentative … was required to meet twice in one year to hear complaints with respect to the assessments on the towns tentative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-7Opinion 89-64
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … Concerning a village which embraces the entire territory of a town and operates principally as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-64Town of Coventry - Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2021M-180)
… Determine whether the Town of Coventry (Town) Town Clerk/Tax Collector (Clerk) recorded, deposited, remitted and reported collections accurately and in a timely manner. … whether the Town of Coventry Town Town ClerkTax Collector Clerk recorded deposited remitted and reported collection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/04/01/town-coventry-town-clerktax-collector-2021m-180Town 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 Lyons - Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2018M-216)
… Assessor properly administered select real property tax exemptions. Key Findings We reviewed properties with 108 … and not-for-profit, senior citizen, veteran and other exemptions. The Assessor: Granted exemptions without applications, renewal forms or supporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/01/town-lyons-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2018m-216Town of Moravia - Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2018M-215)
… Assessor properly administered select real property tax exemptions. Key Findings We reviewed properties with 85 … agricultural, nonprofit, senior citizen, veteran and other exemptions. The Assessor did not: Ensure that 68 of 85 (80 percent) granted exemptions we reviewed, contained the required applications, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/08/town-moravia-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2018m-215Town of Parma - Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2018M-223)
… Assessor properly administered select real property tax exemptions. Key Findings We reviewed properties with 147 … and not-for-profit, senior citizen, veteran and other exemptions. The Assessor: Granted 28 exemptions (19 percent of those reviewed) without … Assessor properly administered select real property tax exemptions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/01/town-parma-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2018m-223Town of Westfield - Real Property Acquisition (2019M-119)
… of purchase, the property had an estimated full market value of $243,000. Key Recommendations Use a thorough process …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/11/22/town-westfield-real-property-acquisition-2019m-119Town of Milo - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-210)
… Assessor properly administered select real property tax exemptions. Key Findings We reviewed properties with 100 … and not-for-profit, senior citizen, veteran and other exemptions. The Assessor: Granted exemptions without applications, renewal forms or other … Assessor properly administered select real property tax exemptions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/18/town-milo-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-210Town of New Hudson – Tax Collection (2021M-2)
… not: Remit collections to the Town Supervisor (Supervisor) weekly, as required. Key Recommendation Remit all real … tax collections, penalties and interest to the Supervisor weekly. Town officials agreed with our recommendation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/04/01/town-new-hudson-tax-collection-2021m-2DiNapoli Audit: ESD Needs To Increase Transparency of Its Real Estate Holdings and Sales of Properties Below Fair Market Value
The States Empire State Development agency ESD has not been meeting statutory requirements to provide accurate annual reports of its real estate holdings
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
… the arrest of Shannon Tiede, the clerk of the Town of Alexander, for allegedly stealing nearly $3,000 from the town … of those who put their trust in her.” Tiede, 40, of Alexander, was first elected town clerk in 2019. An audit of … appearance is scheduled for August 13, 2024 in the Town of Alexander Town Court. The charges against the defendant are …
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
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Ontario County District Attorney James Ritts, and the New … to hold him accountable and make the company whole.” Ontario County District Attorney James Ritts said, “ At a … with our partners at the State Comptroller’s Office and Ontario County District Attorney’s Office, for their hard …
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
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and Nassau County District Attorney Anne T Donnelly announced the son of a Long Island state pensioner pleaded guilty today to identity theft in connection with his theft of nearly $80000 in pension payments
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
… Office for their hard work as well as the efforts of my Assistant, ADA Paul Kelly, who ensured that the defendant …
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
… to justice,” said State Police Acting Superintendent Dominick L. Chiumento . “This former court clerk stole money … the State Police to investigate her crimes, leading to her arrest and conviction. The joint investigation determined …
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
… District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney today announced the arrest of former Town of Huntington employee Moses K. … alleged to have stolen from this vital resource.” The arrest came as a result of a joint investigation by the … District Attorney Raymond A Tierney today announced the arrest of former Town of Huntington employee Moses K Johnson …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-huntington-man-charged-stealing-over-56000-state-pension-payments