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Local Sales Tax Collections Grew by Over 9% in January Compared to Last Year
… reflects reported sales by vendors. The next quarterly numbers (for January to March) will be available in April. … State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial records, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-over-9-percent-january-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Wyandanch Public Library Audit Reveals Missing Cash, Excess Benefits
… Officials of the Wyandanch Public Library in Suffolk County failed to notice $4,600 in missing cash, overpaid the … leave. The audit findings have been turned over to Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas J. Spota for review. … Officials of the Wyandanch Public Library in Suffolk County failed to notice $4600 in missing cash overpaid the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-wyandanch-public-library-audit-reveals-missing-cash-excess-benefitsDiNapoli: Audit Finds More Than $16 Million in Medicaid Cost Savings
… New York state's Medicaid system could have saved up to $13.6 million it spent on patients with severe kidney … been covered by the federal Medicare program, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … The Department of Health should continue its efforts to recoup questionable payments and adjust its systems to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-more-16-million-medicaid-cost-savingsDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Hiring and Budgeting Problems in Brentwood School District
… whether it be when putting together the annual budget or hiring new employees, undermines the principles of … these audit findings seriously and make necessary changes” Hiring practices Auditors found the school board and district … board did not comply with this policy when appointing the assistant superintendent for secondary education or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-audit-reveals-hiring-and-budgeting-problems-brentwood-school-districtDiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Down 7.1 Percent in November
… government collections in 2020 (January - November) are down $1.7 billion (10.1 percent) compared to the same period … vaccine.” Regionally, November sales tax collections were down across the board, ranging from a decline of 3.6 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-down-71-percent-novemberSafe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) Act - Safety Plans - 2019-MS-1
… have a safety plan. Eighteen schools did not have a safety team or did not have all the required members. No school met … (boards) must: Appoint all required members to the safety team. Adopt the safety plan annually by September 1 after … The Chief Emergency Officer must ensure that: The safety team develops a plan and annually reviews and updates it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/07/25/safe-schools-against-violence-education-save-act-safety-plans-2019-ms-1DiNapoli Announces Change in Leadership of State Pension Fund's Real Estate Advisory Committee
… “My gratitude goes to Comptroller DiNapoli for appointing me to the chairmanship, to the pension fund’s staff and the … to Comptroller DiNapoli for entrusting the chairmanship to me,” Dubin said. “New York state’s pension fund remains one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-announces-change-leadership-state-pension-funds-real-estate-advisory-committeeDiNapoli: Former Odessa Clerk Allegedly Falsified Timesheets to Scam $11,000 in Extra Pay
… (A Misdemeanor) for padding her timesheets to boost her pay. The alleged thefts occurred from 2012 to 2019 and netted … for days that she was never entitled to. She was employed as village clerk from 2005 to 2019. Pierce was arraigned … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] or by mailing a complaint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-odessa-clerk-allegedly-falsified-timesheets-scam-11000-extra-payDiNapoli: Audits Lead to Millions of Dollars in Medicaid Savings from Drug Rebate Collections
… The state collected over $160 million in drug rebates under the state's Medicaid Drug Rebate Program after correcting problems identified by … The state collected over $160 million in drug rebates under the states Medicaid Drug Rebate Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-audits-lead-millions-dollars-medicaid-savings-drug-rebate-collectionsEcoNews, Winter 2018
Over 10 years ago, I established a Green Initiative in the Office of the State Comptroller.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/environmental-econews-2018.pdfCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B20-6-12)
Determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s 2021 proposed budget.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2020/pdf/newburgh-br-20-6-12.pdfDiNapoli: Greene County Couple Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $35,000 in Pension Payments
… G. James announced the arrest of a Tannersville couple, Kelly Tuomey, 56, and her husband, Stephen B. Tuomey, 60, … entitled to,” Stanzione said. “The arrest of Stephen and Kelly Tuomey sends a strong message of this commitment to … was initiated. The investigation revealed that Kelly allegedly forged her father-in-law’s name on the paper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-greene-county-couple-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-35000-pension-paymentsMedicaid Program – Opioid Prescriptions for Medicaid Recipients in an Opioid Treatment Program
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Health has taken sufficient steps to safeguard Medicaid recipients who are receiving opioids while also in a Treatment Program for opioid use disorder. This audit covered the period … To determine if the Department of Health has taken sufficient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/20/medicaid-program-opioid-prescriptions-medicaid-recipients-opioid-treatment-programDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew by Nearly 17% in May
… $242 million from May of last year. “Sales tax collections for most local governments were quite strong in May, as consumers continued to face higher prices for goods and services in the state,” DiNapoli said. … tax, the City of Oneida came in at the highest at 30.9%. Monthly sales tax distributions made to counties and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-nearly-17-mayTown of Shelby – Supervisor’s Financial Responsibilities Audit Follow-Up (2021M-121-F)
… [read complete report – pdf] [read complete 2021 report – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our … recommendations in the audit report released in December 2021. Background The Town, located in Orleans County, is … recommendations in the audit report released in December 2021 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2024/09/13/town-shelby-supervisors-financial-responsibilities-audit-follow-2021m-121Town of Otselic – Records and Reports and Conflict of Interest Audit Follow-Up (2021M-36-F)
… and four Board members. The Board is responsible for the general oversight of the operations and finances. … executive officer and chief financial officer responsible for the day-to-day financial operations. Results of Review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/08/16/town-otselic-records-and-reports-and-conflict-interest-audit-follow-2021m-36-fVillage of Herkimer – Water and Sewer Financial Operations Audit Follow-Up (2019M-102-F)
… of Audit The purpose of our review was to assess the Village of Herkimer’s (Village’s) progress, as of March 2024, in implementing our … the audit report released in August 2019. Background The Village of Herkimer (Village) is located in the Town of … The purpose of our review was to assess the Village of Herkimers Villages progress as of March 2024 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/06/28/village-herkimer-water-and-sewer-financial-operations-audit-follow-2019m-102-fSmall Wonder Preschool, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… that were claimed in the incorrect CFR reporting period; $809 in interest on a non-SED approved loan given to Small …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/05/small-wonder-preschool-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualCanarsie Childhood Center, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… the costs reported by Canarsie Childhood Center (CCC) on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) were reasonable, … Claiming Manual (CFR Manual). The audit focused primarily on expenses claimed on CCC’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018 and … whether costs reported by Canarsie Childhood Center on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports were reasonable necessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/02/01/canarsie-childhood-center-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea of Former Highway Superintendent in Public Corruption Case
… Burlew, former Highway Superintendent for the Town of Erin, in a public corruption case involving the theft of more than $65,000 in goods and services from the town. Burlew today entered a guilty plea before The … he stole property valued at over $65,000 from the Town of Erin. The thefts of products and equipment were for Burlew’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-highway-superintendent-public