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DiNapoli: New Law Makes It Easier for the Comptroller To Return Your Lost Money
… legislation enabling the Office of the State Comptroller to expedite certain unclaimed funds payments of $250 or less. … office, the measure amends the Abandoned Property Law to authorize the State Comptroller to administer a newly established expedited payment program, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-new-law-makes-it-easier-comptroller-return-your-lost-moneyOrleans County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-043)
… brought these actions to her attention, the Treasurer took immediate corrective action. Key Recommendation Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/02/14/orleans-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-043Columbia County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-353)
… are responsible for safeguarding court and trust funds in their care. Pursuant to a court order, certain assets may … such as surplus moneys from foreclosures. Also, in certain circumstances, funds from estates are entrusted to … property are turned over to the State Comptroller in a timely manner. Maintain an up-to-date County Clerk’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/01/16/columbia-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-353City of Oswego – Community Development (2015M-108)
… did not routinely obtain information showing the number of jobs created by its revolving loan program and does …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/11/20/city-oswego-community-development-2015m-108Town of Willsboro – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2025M-92)
… $60,000 from the Society and $29,000 from the Town. In May 2025, the Clerk pleaded guilty to felony grand larceny in the second degree for the funds stolen from the Society and felony grand larceny in the third degree as a crime of public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/26/town-willsboro-town-clerktax-collector-2025m-92Opinion 89-48
… might be recovered by contractors and/or subcontractors for work performed and/or materials provided in connection … two surety bonds each of which is entitled "Undertaking for Discharge of Mechanic's Lien". You ask (i) where and how … certain claims by contractors and/or subcontractors for work performed and/or materials provided in connection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-48DiNapoli: Former Mechanics at State Police Garage Charged With Public Corruption and Grand Larceny
… Acting Superintendent Kevin P. Bruen announced the arrests of former state police mechanics Jeffrey Rapasadi and David Relyea in the theft of nearly $30,000 in auto parts and supplies from the state. … on this case.” Rapasadi, 57, and Relyea, 64, both of Canastota, were non-sworn civilian employees responsible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-mechanics-state-police-garage-charged-public-corruption-and-grand-larcenyState Agencies Bulletin No. 2259.1
… outreach and escheatment of uncashed payroll checks for calendar year 2023. Agencies must treat signed and returned letters as a … one or more uncashed payroll checks originally issued in calendar year 2023 are affected. Background: Abandoned … outreach and escheatment of uncashed payroll checks for calendar year 2023 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/22591-outreach-and-escheatment-2023-uncashed-nys-payroll-checksDiNapoli: New York State Common Retirement Fund Reaches Agreements With Portfolio Companies on Political Spending
… encourage more companies to do the same. Public disclosure is always in the best interest of shareholders.” Since the … Retirement Fund The New York State Common Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-new-york-state-common-retirement-fund-reaches-agreements-portfolio-companies-politicalDiNapoli: City of Corning's Economic Development and Smart Growth Initiatives Build on Stable Fiscal Picture
… a tourism destination and wonderful place to live," said Lisa Gill, Interim Director, Rockwell Museum . "Collaboration …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-city-cornings-economic-development-and-smart-growth-initiatives-build-stable-fiscal-pictureVendor Responsibility Documentation
… or more for the first time) 1. New contract ✔ ✔ 2. Agreement with an estimated amount of $100,000 or greater ✔ ✔ 3. Real estate (purchase, sale or lease) except for an eminent domain or real … legislative initiative ✔ ✔ 12. Piggy-back contract ✔ ✔ 13. Purchase order (except from a pre-existing contract) ✔ ✔ 14. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/vendor-responsibility-documentationDiNapoli Announces Oil Spill Fund Agreement With St. Lawrence County
… between the New York Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation Fund (Oil Spill Fund) and St. Lawrence County to convert the site of an … to restore contaminated land to public use." The Oil Spill Fund, which is administered by DiNapoli's office in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-announces-oil-spill-fund-agreement-st-lawrence-countySeized Assets Program (Follow-Up)
… of the six recommendations included in our original report, Seized Assets Program ( 2013-S-46 ). Background The … seized assets valued at $582.4 million. Our initial audit report, which was issued on December 23, 2014, covering the … the six recommendations identified in our prior audit report. Key Recommendation None Other Related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/28/seized-assets-program-followDiNapoli: Municipal Spending on Infrastructure Declines While Needs Go Unmet
… 8 percent between 2010 and 2012 according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … - less than a third of what is necessary. DiNapoli’s report found that local governments, excluding New York City, … address specific infrastructure needs. For a copy of the report, visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-municipal-spending-infrastructure-declines-while-needs-go-unmetComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… to maintain in each fund. City of Newburgh – Budget Rev i ew (Orange County) The city continues to budget minimal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… today announced his office completed audits of Burnt Hills – Ballston Lake Youth Recreation Commission , Cayuga … money is being spent appropriately and effectively." Burnt Hills – Ballston Lake Youth Recreation Commission – Financial … DiNapoli announced his office completed audits of Burnt Hills Ballston Lake Youth Recreation Commission Cayuga County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… operations. The board improperly assigned the duties of the district treasurer to an independent contractor. … made available for public review in a timely manner. Town of Saugerties – Claims Auditing (Ulster County) The board did … whether the town received this purchase due to the lack of supporting documentation. Also, the supervisor used a town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… DCAP and HRA for the 2014-15 through 2020-21 plan years to BOCES. As a result, all forfeited funds were not annually … them in January 2022. BOCES lacked adequate procedures to ensure the administrator returned all forfeited funds from … question whether the change orders may have been split to avoid having to seek competitive bids for the additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the taxable assessed values for the town, county and school districts by a combined total of more than $86 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Town of Elmira Fire District No. 1 – Long-Term Planning (2025M-51)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did Town of Elmira Fire District No. 1 (District) officials establish long-term … of a new capital plan. Understanding the Audit Area A fire district (district) should have written long-term … Did Town of Elmira Fire District No 1 District officials establish longterm …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/11/07/town-elmira-fire-district-no-1-long-term-planning-2025m-51