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DiNapoli: Former Rosendale Court Clerk to Repay Stolen Funds

… full restitution after admitting to stealing nearly $6,000 in cash from bail collections. The clerk, Trudy Harper, 40, was arrested in June and charged by Ulster County District Attorney D. … After pleading guilty earlier this year, she was sentenced in Saugerties Town Court on March 4. Harper was sentenced to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/0215/03/dinapoli-former-rosendale-court-clerk-repay-stolen-funds

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Village … visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller DiNapoli to promote …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0

What to Expect from Us

… The Comptroller’s Office never charges a fee for returning unclaimed funds. However, Location Service Providers may contact you, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/what-expect-us

Division of Housing and Community Renewal: Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments Located Outside New York City – Sunnyside Manor: Unauthorized Bank Account (2024-S-12)

to determine whether residents of Mitchell-Lama developments supervised by DHCR are provided safe and clean living conditions, and whether funds are properly accounted for and used for intended purposes. Our audit covered the period from January 2019 through December 2022.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-24s12.pdf

SUNY Bulletin No. SU-123

… is not reportable and is not subject to Federal income tax withholding. A scholarship is considered a qualified tax … a qualified scholarship (i.e. “unqualified”) is subject to withholding and reporting requirements. A scholarship is … on Form 1042-S and may be subject to nonresident alien tax withholding. The withholding rate on an unqualified …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-123-payment-and-reporting-suny-nonresident-alien-scholarships

New York’s Agriculture Industry: A Resilient Part of State and Local Economies

… industry supports jobs and communities throughout New York State. According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic … is especially important to the economies of New York’s rural areas. The COVID-19 pandemic and economic shutdown led …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-agriculture-industry-resilient-part-state-and-local-economies

Member Contributions

… to contribute. What You Need to Do Beginning April 1 In March, we notify you when member contribution rates for the … John Smith, who joined NYSLRS with a date of membership of June 1, 2022 (John is in Tier 6). At enrollment, you provided … John Smith does not have reported earnings for SFY 2021–22. John’s contribution rate is still based on the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/member-contributions

DiNapoli: MTA Faces $9.8 Billion Capital Plan Shortfall

… close the remaining $9.8 billion funding gap in its five-year capital program. While we don’t yet know how the gap … compared with 17 percent in 2014. The MTA’s current four-year financial plan extends through calendar year 2019. While the MTA anticipates balanced operating …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-mta-faces-98-billion-capital-plan-shortfall

DiNapoli: Monroe County Failed to Monitor Contractor Operating Golf Courses, Costing Taxpayers

… County officials failed to properly manage or enforce the county’s contract with Tindale Inc. for the operation of the county’s three golf courses, allowing … manage or enforce the contract despite ongoing complaints about the condition of the courses, and relied on limited …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-monroe-county-failed-monitor-contractor-operating-golf-courses-costing-taxpayers

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… City of Troy and the West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … that the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the tentative budget were reasonable and the town's 2018 … the audit period. The college's purchasing policy also does not address insurance coverage. City of Lockport – …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits

DiNapoli: Thruway Authority Owed More Than $275 Million in Unpaid Tolls and Fees

… "This audit has identified ways in which the Thruway can improve its collection of tolls and fees,” DiNapoli said. “Based on the Authority’s response, I’m hopeful action will be taken to implement our … Thirty days after the violation notice, the Thruway can send it to a collection agency. Lapse in Collections …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-thruway-authority-owed-more-275-million-unpaid-tolls-and-fees

New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (July 1, 2021)

Recently released data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis show personal income in New York has surpassed prepandemic levels by 128 percent

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-july-1-2021

Investigation of Housing Discrimination Complaints

… recorded and tracked in DHR’s Law Manager Case Management System (CMS) for housing discrimination complaints. According …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/15/investigation-housing-discrimination-complaints

DiNapoli: Neighborhood Banks Helping Stabilize, Revitalize City Communities

… Comptroller's Office has deposited $10 million in state funds in each of the two bank branches. "Residents of New … law authorizes the Comptroller's office to deposit state funds in approved banks to help build a stable base of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-neighborhood-banks-helping-stabilize-revitalize-city-communities

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits

… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have been issued. … Billing (Erie County) District officials did not include the proper formula for the Public Excess Cost Aid (PECA) … sought competition for 32 purchases (53 percent) totaling about $115,000. In addition, the board did not develop and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits

Firemen’s Benevolent Association of the Village of Le Roy – Oversight of the Association’s Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Moneys (2014M-026)

… Benevolent Association of the Village of Le Roy is located in the Village of Le Roy, Genesee County. The purpose of the … foreign fire insurance (FFI) tax, which totaled $12,332 in the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board did not … receipt and disbursement of FFI tax. We identified $27,738 in questionable disbursements that were not supported by …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/06/firemens-benevolent-association-village-le-roy-oversight-associations

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … capital plans specifying the town"s objectives and goals for using accumulated funds. General fund balance totaled … County) Department officials did not deposit or account for all donations received or deposit money received from …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0

Saratoga County – Financial Condition (2013M-235)

… by the County are a result of the operating deficits in Maplewood Manor caused by the increasing costs to run the … 1, 2010, to $10.3 million at December 31, 2012 due, in part, to subsidizing Maplewood Manor. In fact, during this period, the general fund subsidized Maplewood …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/10/04/saratoga-county-financial-condition-2013m-235