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Southwestern Central School District – Claims Audit (2025M-34)
… appointed claims auditor properly audit claims prior to payment? Audit Period July 1, 2023 – January 22, 2024 … district before they are paid or appoint a claims auditor to assume the board’s powers and duties to audit and approve claims. A proper claims audit ensures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/southwestern-central-school-district-claims-audit-2025m-34Essex County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2024M-146)
… York State. IDAs provide financial assistance, including tax exemptions (e.g., real property, mortgage recording and … of the approved projects were granted sales and use tax exemptions and three were granted mortgage recording tax exemptions. Audit Summary The Board did not properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/08/15/essex-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoring-2024mTown of Bethlehem – Information Technology (2025M-25)
… has a Senior Network and Systems Technician, who is responsible for setting up the police systems. The MIS Department is responsible for managing the network and computers for the … the Police Department. Additionally, the MIS Department is responsible for the Town’s servers, firewall and all IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/06/13/town-bethlehem-information-technology-2025m-25State Falls Short in Verifying if Companies Qualify for Tax Breaks Under Excelsior Program
… in charge of doling out millions of dollars in tax credits to companies that pledge to expand in New York state, could not verify that many of … the businesses tax breaks in the first place, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … the businesses tax breaks in the first place according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-falls-short-verifying-if-companies-qualify-tax-breaks-under-excelsior-programDiNapoli: Wall St. 2021 Profits near Record Levels
… the broker/dealer operations of New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) member firms. There are now about 125 member firms, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-wall-st-2021-profits-near-record-levelsDiNapoli: Troy's Proposed Bond Financing for Its Lead Pipe Replacement Program Is Lawful and Constitutional
… In response to a request from the Troy City Council, New York State … Facilities Corporation (EFC) under a federal program to help fund its replacement of public and private lead water … on using public funds for private purposes. “Exposure to lead from water service pipes is a public health crisis …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-troys-proposed-bond-financing-its-lead-pipe-replacement-program-lawful-and-constitutionalDiNapoli Tracks NYC Agency Performance, Recommends Greater Transparency
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The analysis is based on data from his office’s Agency Services Monitoring … and service performance for 36 city agencies. This data is updated regularly and provides additional insight and … management and service delivery at city agencies is critical when serving more than 8 million New Yorkers. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-tracks-nyc-agency-performance-recommends-greater-transparencyDiNapoli: Taxpayers Moving Out of State Spiked in 2020, Led by Those Leaving NYC
… tax (PIT) filers left New York state in 2020, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The COVID-19 … with net out-migration quadrupling in 2020 compared to the prior year. While declining in 2021, the net number of … in 2020,” DiNapoli said. “While patterns shifted closer to pre-pandemic trends in 2021, net out-migration rates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-taxpayers-moving-out-state-spiked-2020-led-those-leaving-nycDiNapoli: NYC Budget Benefiting From Strong Economy
… one of the city’s economic engines, is on track for a good year and profits are likely to exceed last year’s $16 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-nyc-budget-benefiting-strong-economyDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Dip
… last year and $454.1 million below projections, according to the June state cash report issued today by State … P. DiNapoli. “Personal income tax collections are off to a slower than expected start. The first quarter of the … may improve going forward, the state should be prepared to take action if revenue remains below estimates.” Total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-dipDiNapoli: Tax Collector Sentenced for Dodging Her Own Tax Bills
… Former DePeyster Town Clerk Michelle Sheppard was sentenced to five years probation and paid a total of $4,303 in … sentenced Sheppard based on her August guilty plea to two counts of attempted tampering with public records, an … years ago if the Town Board inspected the books. Thanks to our partnership with St. Lawrence County District Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-tax-collector-sentenced-dodging-her-own-tax-billsDiNapoli Releases Mid-Year State Cash Report and Review
… are outpacing projections and settlement revenue is boosting state coffers. In the short term the state’s fiscal outlook is positive.” All Funds receipts through the first half of … website called Open Book New York ( www.openbooknewyork.com ). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-releases-mid-year-state-cash-report-and-reviewDiNapoli: Town of Alexander Clerk Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Nearly $3,000 of Taxpayer Funds
… nearly $3,000 from the town and altering town records to cover her theft. “Ms. Tiede was entrusted to safeguard public finances but instead she allegedly abused her position to steal town funds and attempted to hide her crime,” … nearly $3000 from the town and altering town records to cover her theft …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-town-alexander-clerk-arrested-allegedly-stealing-nearly-3000-taxpayer-fundsDiNapoli: Potential Changes in Federal Policies Pose Risks for New York City's Budget
… growth in tax collections and job creation, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … policies present the greatest and most imminent risk to New York City’s financial outlook. The city faces the … of millions of dollars in federal funding and cuts to Medicaid," DiNapoli said. "With these risks in mind, Mayor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-potential-changes-federal-policies-pose-risks-new-york-citys-budgetOpinion 90-40
… trustee) VILLAGE LAW, §4-400(1)(a): A village trustee who is also deputy mayor does not vote both in his or her … mayor, "during the absence or inability of the mayor, is vested with all the powers and may perform all the duties … added]). The quoted paragraph from section 4-400(1)(a) is identical to language in section 88 of the former Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-40Opinion 91-9
… A city council of a city of the second class which is governed by Second Class Cities Law, §75 may not increase … a mandatory referendum. You have advised us that the city is subject to the provisions of section 75 of the Second … SCCL, §75, the board of estimate and apportionment, which is composed of the mayor, comptroller, corporation counsel, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-9DiNapoli: Audit Shows Former Highway Superintendent Took Taxpayers for a Ride in Town of Erin
… for his own use, totaling nearly $70,000, according to an audit detailing the fraud released today by New York … on Public Integrity investigation, a collaborative effort to combat public corruption at all levels of government, by … shows the extent of his alleged theft and his efforts to cover his tracks. Burlew betrayed taxpayers' trust by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-audit-shows-former-highway-superintendent-took-taxpayers-ride-town-erinDiNapoli: NYC Budget Benefits From Stronger Economy
… budget gap and narrow the out-year budget gaps, according to an analysis of the city’s financial plan released today by … setback increases with each year,” DiNapoli said. “To his credit, Mayor de Blasio has taken steps to increase the city’s reserves, which would cushion the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-nyc-budget-benefits-stronger-economyDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Outperform Budget Division Projections for 2023-24
… receipts above DOB estimates through the end of SFY 2024-25. Tax collections for SFY 2023-24 were $5.2 billion lower … ensure that the enacted budget for State Fiscal Year 2024-25 accounts for such risk.” Tax Collection Comparison …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-outperform-budget-division-projections-2023-24DiNapoli: Wall St. First Half Profits Jumped
… second half and leave 2019’s year-end profits a guessing game. Although the securities industry has not yet reported … industries in the State. The full report is available online at http://osc.state.ny.us/osdc/rpt9-2020.pdf . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-wall-st-first-half-profits-jumped