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Court-Appointed Executor of Decedent’s Estate Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Embezzlement
… announced that Gregory Bayard was sentenced to 24 months in prison in White Plains federal court for embezzling approximately … $1.4 million from a decedent's estate for which he served as a court-appointed administrator. Bayard had pled … Gregory Bayard was sentenced to 24 months in prison in White Plains federal court for embezzling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/court-appointed-executor-decedents-estate-sentenced-two-years-prison-embezzlementDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.5% in April Compared to Last Year
… in New York state increased by 1.5% in April compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … declines for the month. My office will continue to provide regular reporting to help local officials better … in New York state increased by 15 in April compared to the same month in 2023 according to data released today by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-15-april-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.6% in February Compared to Last Year
… and tax-imposing cities by the state Department of Taxation and Finance, and the amounts are based on estimates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-16-february-compared-last-yearComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Schneiderman Announce Three Arrests in $200,000 Contract Fraud
… expenditures, investigate corruption, and partner with law enforcement to ensure those who try to rip off the state … as part of our joint task force to root out corruption in New York.” “These greedy contractors sought to profit by … the state Office of General Services from 2010 to 2012 on state contracts for heating, ventilation, and air …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-schneiderman-announce-three-arrests-200000-contract-fraudDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3.9% in May Compared to Last Year
… reflects reported sales by vendors. The next quarterly numbers (for April to June) will be available in July. Table …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-up-39-percent-in-may-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Pharma Company Agrees To Bar Its Drugs From Use In State Executions
… scrutiny of pharmaceutical companies’control over the sale of their drugs for potential use in executions. DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-pharma-company-agrees-bar-its-drugs-use-state-executionsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Over 12% in Second Quarter of 2022
… Sales Tax Collections by County and Region (for detailed quarterly and monthly breakdown) Track state and local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-over-12-second-quarter-2022DiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Washington to Help Governments Hurt by COVID-19
… is below: State, local governments can slide into fiscal black hole We are all painfully aware of the devastating … all. Op-Ed State, local governments can slide into fiscal black hole Find out how your government money is spent at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-washington-help-governments-hurt-covid-19DiNapoli: Allegany County Woman Arrested for Theft of Nearly $30,000 in Pension Checks
… the arrest of Linda Burrows of Fillmore, New York for the alleged theft of $29,893 in state pension checks sent to her deceased stepfather. “Linda Burrows allegedly … and I thank District Attorney Jones and the state Police for working with us to hold Burrows accountable.” New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-allegany-county-woman-arrested-theft-nearly-30000-pension-checksFinger Lakes Region Leads the Way Statewide in Agricultural Sales, Topping $2 Billion
… billion in 2022, leading the state. Some counties in this region also countered statewide trends, seeing growth in the … Some of the important findings in the Finger Lakes region: There were 5,578 farms in the Finger Lakes in 2022, … timeframe. There were 1,363,744 acres of farmland in the region in 2022, the largest amount of farmland in the state, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-finger-lakesDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Total $5.8 Billion, Up 3.2% in First Quarter
… totaled $5.8 billion in the first quarter (January-March) of 2025, an increase of 3.2% ($180 million) compared to the same quarter last year. Each of the 10 regions in the state, including New York City, had … totaled $58 billion in the first quarter JanuaryMarch of 2025 an increase of 32 $180 million compared to the same …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-total-58-billion-32-first-quarterDiNapoli: Greene County Couple Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $35,000 in Pension Payments
… District Attorney Joseph Stanzione, and the New York State Police Superintendent Stephen G. James announced the arrest … accountable. I thank DA Stanzione and the New York State Police for their continued partnership in protecting the … Green County District Attorney’s Office, and our State Police members for their hard work in exposing these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-greene-county-couple-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-35000-pension-paymentsNew York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget: Federal Fiscal Year 2023
… from the Comptroller April 2025 The distribution of federal resources—and the fiscal relationship between states and the federal government—is complex. The federal budget plays an integral role in state economies and … The distribution of federal resources and the fiscal relationship between states …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-balance-payments-federal-budget-federal-fiscal-year-2023DiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Alleged Theft of Nearly $13,000 in Pension Payments
… announced the arrest of a 68-year-old Rochester woman for allegedly stealing $12,973 in state pension payments sent to her deceased mother. The defendant, Karen Walsh, was arraigned in Monroe … James announced the arrest of a 68yearold Rochester woman for allegedly stealing $12973 in state pension payments sent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-alleged-theft-nearly-13000-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: State Needs To Do More for Growing Mental Health Crisis in Schools
… Too many of New York school districts’ mental health teams are understaffed, with too few available services and … New York, but not enough is being done to make sure they are getting the information and support they need,” DiNapoli … local entities to ensure resources to address the problem are available and prioritize mental health instruction and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-needs-do-more-growing-mental-health-crisis-schoolsDiNapoli: Greene County Couple Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $35,000 in Pension Payments
… A Greene County couple today pleaded guilty to grand larceny for stealing over $35,000 in pension payments, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … death and forged his deceased father’s name on checks to try to cheat the state pension system of over $35,000 they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-greene-county-couple-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-35000-pension-paymentsPhysical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments in New York City (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the nine recommendations included in our initial audit report, Physical and Financial … To assess the extent of implementation of the nine recommendations included in our initial audit report Physical and Financial Conditions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/09/physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchell-lama-developments-new-york-city-followThe Economic Impact of the Great Outdoors
Outdoor recreation in New York provided $21.1 billion in economic activity in 2020 and supported over 241,000 jobs. While New York ranks fourth in the nation on GDP generated by outdoor recreation, outdoor recreation represents a more significant part of the economy in nearly every other state.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/economic-impact-great-outdoors.pdfPocatello Fire District - Audit Follow-Up (2016M-301-F)
The purpose of our review was to assess the Fire Districts progress in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in January 2017
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/12/27/pocatello-fire-district-audit-follow-2016m-301-fPocatello Fire District - Audit Follow-Up (2016M-301F)
The purpose of our review was to assess the Fire District’s progress, as of September 2019, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/pocatello-district-2016-301f.pdf