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DiNapoli: Monterey Fire Department President Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Funds from the Department
… treasurer of the Monterey Volunteer Fire Department, for allegedly stealing over $3,000 from the department. … District Attorney Hourihan and the New York State Police for their continued partnership and ensuring she will be held … State Comptroller’s Office and the New York State Police for their hard work and collaboration in this matter,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-monterey-fire-department-president-arrested-allegedly-stealing-funds-departmentState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… were followed. The audit included eight recommendations to help officials monitor and improve the company’s financial … corrective action plan what actions they would take to implement the audit’s recommendations, the board and … were paid on certain purchases and have taken measures to ensure sales taxes are not paid going forward. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… budgets that planned for using $228,000 of fund balance to offset projected operating deficits in the general fund. … limit per the town’s policy ranging from $464,000 to $709,000 in the general fund and $168,000 to $225,000 in the highway fund. Valley Stream Union Free …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 1869
… between an employee’s home address and New York City (NYC) taxation. Affected Employees Employees who are Active, … Without Pay and whose home address does not match their NYC taxation are affected. Background New York State … Control-D report has three sections: Home Address not NYC but Local Tax Data is NYC Resident Home Address not NYC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1869-new-control-d-report-employees-new-york-city-residency-tax-dataState Agencies Bulletin No. 1939
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the automatic processing of the … Duty Pay annual amount, and to provide instructions for increases not processed automatically. Affected Employees … of service credit in either BU01 or BU21. Note: There is no 2021 increase in the Hazardous Duty Pay payment amount …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1939-october-2021-increase-hazardous-duty-pay-arbitration-eligible-bu01DiNapoli: Property Tax Exemptions Top $450 Billion
… City and the impact they have on local governments and school districts. "Property tax exemptions can be a valuable … the "residential" category. In this category, the state's School Tax Relief program (STAR) – which applies to a large … burden on other local property taxpayers, since the school tax on the exempt amount is reimbursed by the state. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-property-tax-exemptions-top-450-billionDiNapoli: 529 College Savings Program Lowers Fees
… making it easier for New Yorkers of all income levels to invest in their loved ones' futures as the cost of a college education continues to rise," DiNapoli said. "As our program has grown, we've … in the nation. On September 27, 2018, the NY 529 fee drops to 0.13 percent, meaning participants will pay $1.30 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-529-college-savings-program-lowers-feesDiNapoli: Get Your Money Back!
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF) now returns, on average, over $2 million in lost money, known as unclaimed funds, every day. Unclaimed funds occur when people … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapolis Office of Unclaimed Funds OUF now returns on average over $2 million in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-get-your-money-backOpinion 89-13
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-13Cost-Saving Ideas: Capital Planning for Local Governments and School Districts
… To effectively manage your local government’s capital assets, … of Capital Planning Multiyear capital plans allow you to: Document procedures to help guide management in decision making; Establish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-capital-planning-local-governments-and-school-districtsDiNapoli: Federal Data Shows New York's Losses in Fourth Grade Math and Reading Scores Are Double National Average
… to target funds towards children most in need. New York was allocated over $15 billion in emergency education aid … Secondary School Relief Fund (ESSER) assistance. This aid was aimed at elementary and secondary schools and must be … The average drop for fourth grade math scores (10 points) was so severe that McKinsey & Company estimated this learning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-federal-data-shows-new-yorks-losses-fourth-grade-math-and-reading-scores-are-double-nationalNew York City Projecting Surplus of $2.7 Billion in Current Fiscal Year
… up from $550 million in November 2019, which it plans to transfer to FY 2021 to help balance that year’s budget, according to a report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/new-york-city-projecting-surplus-27-billion-current-fiscal-yearState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … (Clinton County) The town lacks effective procedures to ensure water and sewer charges are accurately billed, … should establish comprehensive policies and procedures to provide adequate guidance for water and sewer billing and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school audits were issued. Town of Lapeer – Budgeting (Cortland County) The board did not develop and adopt realistic budgets. As a result, unrestricted fund balances increased to levels between 85% and 182% of the 2024 appropriations, as of Dec. 31, 2023. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsDiNapoli Announces Sale of $916 Million State of New York General Obligation Refunding Bonds
… outstanding State of New York General Obligation bonds to reduce debt service costs. The bonds would mature over 22 years. The bonds are expected to be awarded pursuant to electronic competitive bidding to be held via BiDCOMP on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-announces-sale-916-million-state-new-york-general-obligation-refunding-bondsOversight of Child Protective Services Outside New York City (Follow-Up)
… 2007-S-129). Background Our initial audit report, which was issued on June 4, 2009, determined that the districts are … are simply undocumented. The objective of our follow-up was to assess the extent of implementation, as of February 2, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/19/oversight-child-protective-services-outside-new-york-city-followKirkwood Fire Company District No. 1, Inc. – Collections and Disbursements (2021M-73)
… not fulfill its fiduciary responsibilities to ensure money was adequately safeguarded and accounted for and Company … neither the Company nor we were able to confirm all money was properly deposited, disbursed and accounted for. 21 … deposited in full. $385 received for fire safety services was not deposited and cannot be accounted for. 225 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2021/10/08/kirkwood-fire-company-district-no-1-inc-collections-andHorseheads Central School District – Network Access Controls (2021M-127)
… but did not enter into a service level agreement (SLA) to clearly identify BOCES responsibilities and services to be provided. As a result, officials were unable to determine exactly what services they paid for, if the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/11/12/horseheads-central-school-district-network-access-controls-2021m-127Clinton-Essex-Warren-Washington Board of Cooperative Education Services – Employee Benefit Plan Forfeited Funds (2022M-31)
… (administrator) returned forfeited funds from the health flexible spending arrangement (FSA), dependent care assistance program (DCAP) and health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) in a timely manner. … thirdparty administrator returned forfeited funds from the health flexible spending arrangement dependent care …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/08/05/clinton-essex-warren-washington-board-cooperative-education-services-employeeLiberty Central School District – Information Technology (2022M-73)
… data from unauthorized use, access and loss. In addition to sensitive IT control weaknesses that were communicated confidentially to officials, officials did not: Disable unnecessary network … services. Ensure the IT contingency plan was kept up to date. As a result, in the event of a cyberattack or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/09/liberty-central-school-district-information-technology-2022m-73