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DiNapoli Proposes Reforms to Bolster State's Rainy Day Reserves
… our budget.” The state’s two statutory rainy day reserve funds, the Tax Stabilization Reserve Fund (TSRF) and the … a third of their authorized levels. New York’s rainy day funds as a percentage of General Fund spending, at 2.8 … percent. For comparison’s sake, Texas’s Rainy Day reserve funds are estimated at 22.8 percent, California’s at 12.4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-proposes-reforms-bolster-states-rainy-day-reservesApplication Review and Site Permitting for Major Renewable Energy Projects
… Energy Siting is fulfilling its obligations under State law to issue siting permits for major renewable energy … Act), effective January 1, 2020, was designed to put the State on a path to zero emissions in all economic sectors, … that secure energy to serve the end-use customers in the State) to meet their customers’ demand must be generated by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/24/application-review-and-site-permitting-major-renewable-energy-projectsDiNapoli: Former Essex County Fair Treasurer and Willsboro Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $90,000 From the Essex County Agricultural Society and Town
… Superintendent Steven G. James announced that Bridget Brown, the former treasurer of the Essex County Agricultural … $90,000 in funds from the society and the town. “Bridget Brown exploited the trust of her community and used her two … in fighting public corruption and holding Bridget Brown accountable.” The Franklin County District Attorney’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-former-essex-county-fair-treasurer-and-willsboro-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearlyVillage of Washingtonville – Budget Review (B25-6-1)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … revenue and expenditure projections in the Village of Washingtonville’s (Village’s) 2025-26 tentative budget … The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/01/22/village-washingtonville-budget-review-b25-6-1DiNapoli: Audit Highlights Opportunities for Improvement of Apprenticeship Programs to Enhance Value and Reach
… program addresses many of the issues raised. The new online system will streamline applications, improve program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-audit-highlights-opportunities-for-improvement-of-apprenticeship-programs-to-enhance-value-and-reachTown of Cohocton – Oversight of Ambulance Service (2025M-49)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Cohocton (Town) Town Board (Board) adequately oversee and manage the Town’s ambulance service? Audit Period January 1, 2023 – … The Board did not adequately oversee or manage the Towns …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/09/26/town-cohocton-oversight-ambulance-service-2025m-49Town of Lockport – Culvert Pipe Fee Collections (2025M-57)
… the Audit Area Culvert pipes are used to help aid in the proper movement of water and materials under roadways, driveways and other structures. In the Town, property owners may submit an application to the … and installation fees totaling $22,800. The Superintendent in office during the audit fieldwork was appointed on August …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/26/town-lockport-culvert-pipe-fee-collections-2025m-57Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-103
… Purpose To explain processing of the Prepaid Legal Service Benefit for tax purposes for the 2006 calendar … 2006 OSC Actions OSC will automatically apply the Prepaid Legal Service benefit for the calendar year 2006. Listed … below are the union, bargaining unit, value of the Prepaid Legal Service Benefit and the Earnings Code. Union BU Value …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-103-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-unified-court-system-ucsCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B6-15-15)
… Revenue estimates for metered water sales, sewer rents, mortgage tax and income tax may not be achievable. The appropriations for tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/05/15/city-yonkers-budget-review-b6-15-15DiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… to be paid in the coming days. The average state tax refund from the state is $840. “Fighting refund fraud is an ongoing battle as people find new ways to … Yorkers by filing for refunds they are not entitled to. My office is stopping those suspicious refunds and ensuring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-25-million-suspicious-tax-refundsReporting and Utilization of Bias Incident Data (Follow-Up)
… reporting bias incident statistics and utilizing the data for management decisions. We also determined whether NYPD …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/12/reporting-and-utilization-bias-incident-data-followWest Ghent Volunteer Fire Company – Treasurer’s Activities (2016M-48)
West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company Treasurers Activities 2016M48
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2017/11/03/west-ghent-volunteer-fire-company-treasurers-activities-2016mReal Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2017-MR-4)
… granted exemptions that lacked applications, renewal forms or supporting documentation. Assessors misclassified or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2018/04/13/real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2017-mr-4State Agencies Bulletin No. 770
… Purpose To explain procedures for processing Veterans’ Program Incentive Award payments. Affected Employees Eligible Department of Labor Veterans’ Program employees Background The Jobs for Veterans Act (P.L. … administered by the State of New York. The intent of the program is to encourage the improvement and modernization of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/770-department-labor-veterans-program-incentive-awardsDiNapoli: Town of Cohocton Clerk Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… DiNapoli today announced the arrest of Cohocton Town Clerk Sandra Riley. She was charged with grand larceny in the third … DiNapoli today announced the arrest of Cohocton Town Clerk Sandra Riley …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-town-cohocton-clerk-arrested-stealing-public-funds25-Year Benefit (Section 384) – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… service, regardless of age. “Creditable service” is: Service as a firefighter or police officer under a 20- or 25-year plan; Service as a member or officer of the New York State Police; Service in the Regional State Park … include an annuity purchased by your contributions (plus interest earned). If you are age 55 or older at retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/25-year-benefit-section-384DiNapoli: Former Fire District Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… former treasurer of Pulteney Fire District #2 in Steuben County. Lisa Stone, 44 of Hammondsport, was charged with … funds. Stone confessed to DiNapoli’s staff and the Steuben County Sheriff’s Department that she wrote herself extra … individuals to justice. I want to commend the Steuben County Sheriff’s Department for working closely with my staff …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-former-fire-district-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsWilliamsville Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-274)
… 2016. Background The Williamsville Central School District is located in the Towns of Amherst, Clarence and Cheektowaga … schools with approximately 10,000 students, is governed by an elected nine-member Board of Education. Budgeted … how reserves would be funded and used. The District’s insurance reserve has been used for self-insurance for dental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/02/williamsville-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-274DiNapoli: Buffalo City Schools Technician Worked Second Job Simultaneously
… A Buffalo City School District technician pleaded guilty … today in Erie County Court after admitting he worked for a second school district at the same time before his scam was … to an agreement with Erie County District Attorney Frank A. Sedita, III. He is due back in Erie County Court for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-buffalo-city-schools-technician-worked-second-job-simultaneouslyTown of Danby – Claims Processing and Procurement (2022M-127)
… in duplicate payments totaling $33,282. 44 of 97 credit card purchases, totaling $12,695, reviewed were paid prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/16/town-danby-claims-processing-and-procurement-2022m-127