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DiNapoli: Former Hannibal Fire Chief and Father Arrested
… today announced the arrest of former Hannibal Fire Chief Chris Emmons for allegedly stealing $18,000, and Carl Emmons Sr., Chris Emmons’ father and a volunteer firefighter, for … to abuse their public position will be brought to justice. Chris and Carl Emmons perpetuated a manipulative financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-former-hannibal-fire-chief-and-father-arrestedDiNapoli Says Wall Street May Still Have a Good Year Given Strong Start
… the year, the securities industry faces volatile financial markets and an unsteady global economy,” DiNapoli said. … raise short-term interest rates have shaken the financial markets since the beginning of August, which could reduce …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-says-wall-street-may-still-have-good-year-given-strong-startDiNapoli: 2020-21 Tax Revenues $3 Billion Over Projections
… 2020-21 totaled $82.4 billion — $3 billion higher than forecast by the state Division of the Budget (DOB) in the … (latest projections), and $6.8 billion higher than forecast in May 2020 (initial projections), according to the … which was $1.5 billion higher than the most recent forecast; $918 million in payments were made to eliminate all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-2020-21-tax-revenues-3-billion-over-projectionsDiNapoli: Tax Revenues in February $758 Million Over Budget Projections
… year-to-date collections continue to lag prior year results, tax collections through February were $758.4 million … Although yeartodate collections continue to lag prior year results tax collections through February were $7584 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-tax-revenues-february-758-million-over-budget-projectionsSchool Districts – Lead in Water: Testing and Reporting (2025-MS-2)
… and 418 (6 percent) could not be matched to a District test result because records were not available and District … had at least one or more issues with reporting their test results, including no reporting at all, late reporting, … and/or guardians in writing, and/or no posting of all test results on the Districts’ websites. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/12/31/school-districts-lead-water-testing-and-reporting-2025-ms-2Bayport Blue Point Union Free School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-8)
… and Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) to test potable (i.e., consumable) water for lead, report the … pandemic). Cycle Three: January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025. 2 Audit Summary District officials did not properly … time periods. District officials reported the Cycle Two test results through DOH’s Health Electronic Response Data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/bayport-blue-point-union-free-school-district-lead-testing-and-reportingOtisco Fire District – Financial Activities (2025M-42)
… applicable for the period that we reviewed. 2 During the course of our audit follow-up, we identified additional … to initiate corrective action. Pursuant to Section 181-b of New York State Town Law, a written corrective action …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/08/01/otisco-fire-district-financial-activities-2025m-42Essex County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2024M-146)
… renewable energy and recreational facilities).In return for financial assistance, many project owner occupants, or … existing buildings. The seven-member Board is responsible for managing ECIDA’s financial and operational affairs, … monitor projects that were provided financial assistance For example the Board did not develop and adopt by resolution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/08/15/essex-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoring-2024mState Falls Short in Verifying if Companies Qualify for Tax Breaks Under Excelsior Program
… breaks in the first place, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. DiNapoli’s … breaks in the first place according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-falls-short-verifying-if-companies-qualify-tax-breaks-under-excelsior-programNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Beware Text Message Scam Targeting Retirees
… for reduced taxes, additional money added to their funds and other benefits. A screen capture of a scam text: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-beware-text-message-scam-targeting-retireesDiNapoli: NYS Office for the Aging Falling Short Funding Program for Seniors
… The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) failed to spend millions of dollars on programs geared to support senior citizens, even during … The New York State Office for the Aging NYSOFA failed to spend millions of dollars on programs geared to support senior citizens even during the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-nys-office-aging-falling-short-funding-program-seniorsDiNapoli: 23 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… Twenty-three school districts statewide were designated in some level of … P. DiNapoli’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring System for the school year (SY) ending on June 30, 2021, down from 31 school districts in fiscal stress the prior year. “Fewer of … Twentythree school districts statewide were designated in some level of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-23-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: State Education Employment Program For New Yorkers With Disabilities Falling Short
… Governor’s appointment of a chief disability officer, and hope that this will result in much-needed improvements to the … program to make sure participants were getting the training, education, rehabilitation, and career development …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-state-education-employment-program-new-yorkers-disabilities-falling-shortDiNapoli: New York’s Workforce Development Programs Lack Governance and Coordination
… New York state has more than 500 workforce development … body to coordinate planning, to make sure the needs of New Yorkers are met, and resources are used effectively, … P. DiNapoli. “Workforce development is crucial to help New York recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, but the programs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-new-yorks-workforce-development-programs-lack-governance-and-coordinationDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew by Nearly 17% in May
… reflects reported sales by vendors. The next quarterly numbers (for April-June) will be available in July. Table … State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial records, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-nearly-17-mayDiNapoli: Wall St. Profits Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels
… the broker/dealer operations of New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) member firms. There are now 126 member firms, down from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-wall-st-profits-return-pre-pandemic-levelsDiNapoli: MTA Budget Gaps Driven By Fare Revenue Drop
… and will rebound to make up 32.2% of total revenue by 2026. For this to happen, they’ve included proposed fare … to return to the MTA’s projected levels until after FY 2026. Unlike the other transit systems, the MTA also receives … Transportation Authority Existential Questions Facing National Public Transit Systems Create New Fiscal Pressures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-mta-budget-gaps-driven-fare-revenue-dropDiNapoli: Federal Housing Aid Going Unused Despite New York's Affordable Housing Crisis
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York is in the midst of a housing crisis and Homes and Community … that support vouchers and needs to maximize participation in the programs it oversees. Too many New Yorkers are … (HQS). Local administrators are required to maintain a log of inspections that failed one or more HQS, submitting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-federal-housing-aid-going-unused-despite-new-yorks-affordable-housing-crisisDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Value $194.3 Billion
… early outbreak of the pandemic in the United States with a value of $194.3 billion. Globally, assets swiftly recovered … employees, retirees and their beneficiaries. The Fund's value reflects retirement and death benefits of $13.25 … expected rate of return is 6.8 percent. The Fund’s value and rate of return in prior years is available online: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-value-1943-billionDiNapoli Releases Report on Tax Check-Off Donations
… were being collected in various funds but not being spent on the intended purposes in a timely manner. The report … choices for making charitable donations through check-offs on their state PIT returns continue to grow. At the end of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-releases-report-tax-check-off-donations