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DiNapoli: Former Citizens Hose Fire Company Treasurer Arrested for Stealing More Than $100,000
… our warnings of needed improvements in oversight, this is the second theft my office has found by this company’s … be investigated and prosecuted," Ritts said. “This case is no different. The goal to hold people accountable and restore funding is important. I would like to thank the Ontario County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-former-citizens-hose-fire-company-treasurer-arrested-stealing-more-100000VI.2.A Appropriation & Segregation Overview – VI. Budgets
… disbursements may be made, for the purposes designated, up to the stated amount of the appropriation. Appropriations … generally are authorizations, rather than mandates, to spend and disbursements from an appropriation need not, … Appropriations which have liabilities incurred continue to be available until the lapse date for that budget pursuant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi2a-appropriation-segregation-overviewDiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Sentenced for Pension Double-Dipping
… Paul Czajka said. "In doing so, he undermined much of the good he did in helping and providing assistance to so many …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-sentenced-pension-double-dippingFormer Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Sentenced to 8-24 Years for Stealing Nearly $250,000 in State Grant Funds
… league for children. The Lake George Watershed Coalition is a consortium of municipalities and organizations … a lengthy investigation and trial.” “State grant funding is meant specifically for the betterment of local … and Finance Michael Schmidt said. “When that money is instead used for someone’s personal gain, they must be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/former-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-sentenced-8-24-years-stealing-nearly-250000-stateSelected Management and Operations Practices (Follow-Up)
… ). About the Program The New York Power Authority (NYPA) is a fiscally independent public corporation that principally … to 3,000 public and workplace charging stations. Charge NY is a collaboration among the New York State Energy Research … stations where funds are available. The net effect is there is limited focus on residential and individual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/03/selected-management-and-operations-practices-followDo Not Call Enforcement Efforts
… Purpose To determine if the Department of State (Department) is fully implementing the enforcement and collection provisions of New York’s Do Not Call Law. The audit covers the period … unsolicited telemarketing calls. The Department’s Division of Consumer Protection (Division) is responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/28/do-not-call-enforcement-effortsCompliance With Jonathan’s Law (Follow-Up)
… in treatment, and suspected abuse and neglect while at a privately run facility and then at a State-run facility. … are required to do the following in response to any incident involving a patient receiving care and treatment: … person within 24 hours of the initial reporting of an incident; Upon request by a qualified person, promptly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/25/compliance-jonathans-law-followHazard Mitigation and Coordination (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report Hazard Mitigation and Coordination Report 2021N8
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/hazard-mitigation-and-coordination-followOversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the seven … Career and technical education (CTE) programs (referred to in the past as vocational, occupational, or practical arts … and hands-on training over a short period of time to prepare them for future careers in occupational fields …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/18/oversight-career-and-technical-education-programs-new-york-state-schools-followMaintenance and Inspection of Event Recorder Units
… through to February 7, 2018. About the Program Transit is the largest public transportation agency in North America … the industry standard for memory capacities for ERUs is 48 hours. Model R142 cars, which comprise a significant … However, for this car class, the ERU’s memory capacity is not up to industry standards. This makes it challenging …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/18/maintenance-and-inspection-event-recorder-unitsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-826
… is to provide agency instructions for processing the CUNY 2025 rate increases for Auto Mechanic and Machinist Titles. … Local 246, SEIU. The Consent Determination provides for a 2025 rate increase for employees in the titles of Auto Mechanic and Machinist. Effective Dates: The 2025 rate increases for the Auto Mechanic and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-826-cuny-2025-rate-increases-auto-mechanic-and-machinist-titlesCapital Region Board of Cooperative Educational Services – State Aid (2025M-22)
… Services (BOCES) officials properly claim State aid (BOCES aid) on behalf of their component school districts (component … the Program While a BOCES cannot levy a tax or earn State aid, BOCES officials prepare BOCES aid claims on behalf of … Although BOCES officials properly claimed BOCES aid totaling $38 million for administrative expenditures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2025/07/18/capital-region-board-cooperative-educational-services-state-aid-2025m-22DiNapoli: Lagging Ridership Leaves MTA With Hard Choices, Must Adjust to Changing Demand
… weekdays than weekends. Commuter rail ridership was at, or near, pre-pandemic levels on weekends in June, but weekday …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-lagging-ridership-leaves-mta-hard-choices-must-adjust-changing-demandDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew 12.7% to $22.1 Billion in 2022
… to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The pandemic created significant sales tax … weak collections from the same quarter in 2021, when COVID infection rates were peaking, public vaccinations had not … to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-127-221-billion-2022New York Continues to Send More Federal Tax Dollars to Washington Than It Gets in Return
… P. DiNapoli. “For every dollar New York generates in tax receipts it receives 90 cents back in federal spending, … New York was one of just seven states that paid more tax dollars than it received back in spending, with a per … York generated 8 percent of the $3.2 trillion in federal tax receipts in FFY 2018, nearly $254 billion, while …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/new-york-continues-send-more-federal-tax-dollars-washington-it-gets-returnInvestors Renew Call on Exxon to Address Climate Risk
… filed a similar proposal for consideration at Exxon's 2016 annual meeting. Despite Exxon's unsuccessful attempt to exclude the proposal from a vote at … carbon future," DiNapoli said. "We want to know what Exxon's strategy is for continued profitability as governments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/investors-renew-call-exxon-address-climate-riskState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… approximately $42,000 and $51,000. Schonowe Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Audit Follow-Up (Schenectady County) A previous audit, Schonowe Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Board Oversight ( 2021M-185 ), determined … not paid going forward. In addition, the board approved 42 out of 60 credit card claims totaling $5,117 without adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsVillage of Rhinebeck – Claims Auditing (2025M-147)
… 30, 2024 Understanding the Audit Area The claims audit is often the last line of defense for preventing … auditing process, the control consciousness of its staff is enhanced because officers and employees are aware that a … will occur before public funds are disbursed. Because it is the board’s responsibility to ensure tax dollars are spent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2026/05/15/village-rhinebeck-claims-auditing-2025m-147Wall Street Bonuses and Profits Decline in 2015
… the broker/dealer operations of New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) member firms—the traditional measure of industry …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/wall-street-bonuses-and-profits-decline-2015DiNapoli Analysis Finds Worrisome, Uneven Economic Recovery Among NYC's Labor Force
… New York City lags behind the rest of the state and nation in … to an analysis on the city’s labor force released by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today. By March … recovered just under 71% of jobs lost, while the rest of New York state has regained 82% of jobs. By April 2022, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-analysis-finds-worrisome-uneven-economic-recovery-among-nycs-labor-force