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DiNapoli: NYC Metro Transportation Costs Rose 56% Over Past Decade, Slower Than Other Major Areas
… Miami and San Francisco metropolitan areas according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … at 14% of household spending. “Many New Yorkers struggle to make ends meet. While transportation costs in the New York … New Yorkers,” DiNapoli said. “City residents are fortunate to have a public transit system that operates around the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/draft-dinapoli-nyc-metro-transportation-costs-grew-slower-other-major-cities-still-rose-29-percentTheresa Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-60-F)
… – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Theresa Fire District’s (District) progress, as … determined the Board did not provide adequate oversight to ensure that financial activities were properly recorded … accounting records or provide regular financial reports to the Board She also did not file required annual financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/06/12/theresa-fire-district-audit-follow-2021m-60-fTown of Tompkins Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2023M-33-F)
… – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Town of Tompkins Fire District’s (District) … in the District’s accounting records. The CDs date back to at least 2014 and were automatically renewed each year. The audit included 12 recommendations to help the Board and Treasurer improve oversight of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/06/18/town-tompkins-fire-district-audit-follow-2023m-33-fUniondale Union Free School District – Audit Follow-Up (2023M-61-F)
… – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess Uniondale Union Free School District’s (District) … the District had an increased risk of unauthorized access to and use of the network and could potentially lose important data. In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) control weaknesses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2026/06/26/uniondale-union-free-school-district-audit-follow-2023m-61-fCopiague Union Free School District – Audit Follow-Up (2023M-150-F)
… – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess Copiague Union Free School District’s (District) … risk for unauthorized access, misuse or loss. In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) control weaknesses that were confidentially communicated to District officials, we found that officials did not: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2026/07/03/copiague-union-free-school-district-audit-follow-2023m-150-fDiNapoli Faults Oversight at Public Service Commission of Orders and Agreements
… Inc. and other utilities across New York, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … DiNapoli. Auditors found regulators lacked the equipment to measure Internet speeds, used inaccurate data to track … flip on the lights, log in or make a call, they should be confident that someone is making sure these service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-faults-oversight-public-service-commission-orders-and-agreementsNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli and District Attorney Hoovler Announce Indictment in Medicaid Fraud Case
… in the Fourth Degree in connection with a scheme to defraud the New York State Medicaid program of millions of dollars. Both were remanded to Orange County Jail in lieu of $1,000,000 cash bail, … and entitled to a fair trial, during which it will be the State of New York's burden to prove guilt beyond a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-district-attorney-hoovler-announce-indictment-medicaid-fraudDiNapoli: Longtime Dunkirk Treasurer Indicted for Embezzling Over $120K From City
… his community and public duty by allegedly scheming to steal over $120,000 in public money he was sworn to … my partnership with District Attorney Schmidt, he will now be held accountable for his reprehensible conduct.” “The … from the city by public officials entrusted with the hard-earned tax dollars of its residents, many of whom are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-longtime-dunkirk-treasurer-indicted-embezzling-over-120k-cityNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Latest Updates The State Comptroller’s office is committed to keeping New Yorkers regularly updated on the state’s economy and finances. Subscribe to get the latest update. Subscribe Read Prior Editions … for states, including those for New York, are scheduled to be reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics later this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-august-19-2020New Windsor Couple Charged With Stealing Over $2 Million From New York By Submitting False Medicaid Provider Claims
… Larceny in the First Degree in connection with a scheme to defraud the New York State Medicaid program of millions of … York State Department of Health. The thefts are alleged to have occurred through fraudulent claims submitted by two … and entitled to a fair trial, during which it will be the State of New York's burden to prove guilt beyond a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/new-windsor-couple-charged-stealing-over-2-million-new-york-submitting-false-medicaid-provider-claimsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … of service credit and a defined contribution of $700 each to which they were not entitled. There were also … to address the level of unrestricted fund balance to be maintained or a multi-year financial plan. In addition, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… of health by including mental health and its relation to physical health. While instruction is the cornerstone for … awareness training for school staff and ready access to in-school mental health supports and services for all … Directory data, and the remaining requirement was found to be not applicable due to current practices at OTDA. Office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … Town purposes. The board also did not provide oversight to ensure the town justice recorded, deposited and disbursed … the court and trust fund register of the money ordered to be paid. Georgetown Fire District – Board Oversight (Madison …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Latest Updates The State Comptroller’s office is committed to keeping New Yorkers regularly updated on the state’s economy and finances. Subscribe to get the latest update. Subscribe Read Prior Editions … proceeds from short-term borrowing that is anticipated to be repaid before the end of the fiscal year, and more than $2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-october-14-2020Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … Operations (Saratoga County) In 2013, the board attempted to improve the segregation of duties over water billings and … numbers represent actual jobs created, the board cannot be sure that the community is receiving the expected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… . State Comptroller DiNapoli has made it a priority to audit school district and charter school finances and operations to ensure money is being spent appropriately and effectively. … time records; recording the hours worked or salaries to be paid; making changes to employees’ pay rates, withholdings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Distribution of Utility Arrears in New York State
… 1.2 million customers statewide, with $1.8 billion owed to utility companies across the State. A preponderance of … York State Enacted Budget for State Fiscal Year 2022-23 to provide relief on these liabilities. More recently, the … and March 1, 2022, a figure that the PSC has determined to be $435 million, or approximately half of the arrears growth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/distribution-utility-arrears-new-york-stateDiNapoli: Former Wallkill Fire District Chair Pleads Guilty in $240,000 Theft
… Commissioners pleaded guilty today in Ulster County Court to grand larceny and criminal tax fraud for stealing nearly … hoodwinked his own Fire District, and others failed to double-check his actions,” DiNapoli said. ”I thank … District Attorney Carnright for partnering with my office to expose this scheme and hold this official accountable.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-wallkill-fire-district-chair-pleads-guilty-240000-theftDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Lagging Last Year by $1.2 Billion
… last year and $315.7 million below projections, according to the state cash report issued today by State Comptroller … anticipation of federal tax changes has contributed to the decline. Offsetting that, business tax collections are … percent from a year earlier. The drop was primarily due to the personal income tax (down $1.5 billion or 11.6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-lagging-last-year-12-billionComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of N.J. Man Implicated in Theft of $78,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… County, N.J., following his guilty plea in November 2015 to the crime of Attempted Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, … felony, in Albany County Court. Fitzpatrick was sentenced to six months in jail and five years of probation. … York State and Local Employees’ Retirement System issued to his deceased godfather, Thomas Sullivan. Sullivan was a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-nj-man-implicated-theft-78000-new-york-state