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City of Newburgh – Budget Review (B20-6-12)
… Background The City of Newburgh, located in Orange County, is authorized by Chapter 223 of the Laws of 2010 to issue … as of December 31, 2010. During the time that Chapter 223 is in effect, the City’s proposed annual budgets must be … close gaps in the budget decreases the fund balance that is available to cover unforeseen circumstances. The City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/11/13/city-newburgh-budget-review-b20-6-12Town of Poland – Internal Controls Over Vehicle Fuel Inventory (2013M-386)
… through November 27, 2013. Background The Town of Poland is located in Chautauqua County and has a population of approximately 2,400. The Town is governed by the Town Board, which comprises four elected … because the distributed keys can be duplicated, there is no assurance that an inventory would identify all of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/28/town-poland-internal-controls-over-vehicle-fuel-inventory-2013m-386Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… audits have been issued. Town of Ancram – Financial and Capital Planning (Columbia County) The board did not … auditors found the board also did not adopt a fund balance and reserve policy. Town of Shawangunk – Sewer District … for as many as 93 days after being collected. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Third Quarter
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced a tentative schedule of planned bond sales for New York State, New York City and their major public … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced a tentative schedule of planned bond sales for New York State New York City and their major public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-third-quarterDiNapoli: Local Sales Taxes Grew 4.2% to $23 Billion in 2023
… by growth in New York City sales taxes, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … in the fourth quarter of 2023 increased by 3.1% compared to the same quarter of 2022, similar to the 3% and 3.6% year-over-year growth experienced in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-local-sales-taxes-grew-42-percent-to-23-billion-2023DiNapoli: Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections Slowed in 2024
… Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $23.4 billion in … Recession. “New York’s local governments rely on sales tax collections to support essential services in their communities,” DiNapoli said. “Sales tax growth slowed in 2024, and many counties and cities even …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-slowed-2024DiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… card helps retailers connect unused balances to a person’s name, making it easier for DiNapoli’s office to reunite New … is lost or goes unused. Retailers can provide OUF with a name if the person registers the gift card online, if they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsDiNapoli Announces Victory in Shareholder Rights Lawsuit Against BJ's Wholesale
… York State Common Retirement Fund, released a statement today following a United States District Court for the … shareholder proposals. It sets a significant precedent for how courts may treat company-initiated exclusions for the … The Fund’s shareholder proposal, submitted under SEC Rule 14a-8, sought “an assessment of risks of deforestation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/dinapoli-announces-victory-shareholder-rights-lawsuit-against-bjs-wholesaleBusiness Partners
… of NYSLRS and trustee of the Common Retirement Fund, is to conduct hearings to review agency decisions affecting … Administration Bureau and a copy of the hearing record is provided to every hearing applicant at no cost. … Medical Examiners An independent medical examiner (IME) is a physician who has not been involved in a NYSLRS member’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/business-partnersDiNapoli: Health Care Jobs Grow Across New York
… Health care employment rose by more than 18 percent over the past decade, more than double the pace of overall … led with an increase of nearly 33 percent, followed by Long Island (25.1 percent), the Finger Lakes (18.9 percent), … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-health-care-jobs-grow-across-new-yorkDiNapoli: Facilities Using Radioactive Materials or Radiation Equipment in New York City Were Not Always Properly Inspected or Licensed
… The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DoHMH) did not always inspect … radiation exposure. Unfortunately, we found a number of troubling instances of lax supervision that create the potential to put New … The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene DoHMH did not always inspect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-facilities-using-radioactive-materials-or-radiation-equipment-new-york-city-were-not-alwaysRochester Attorney Admits to Unlawfully Receiving Retirement Benefits
… benefits to which she was not entitled. She agreed to pay back those benefits, with interest, as part of a pretrial … benefits to which she was not entitled She agreed to pay back those benefits with interest as part of a pretrial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/rochester-attorney-admits-unlawfully-receiving-retirement-benefitsDiNapoli: Florida Man Charged with Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Benefits Issued to His Deceased Father
… not guilty and was released on his own recognizance. He is due back in court on Nov. 27, 2024. If convicted, the … said DA Donnelly . “The state’s retirement system is built to support public employees who earned their … to NCDA Detective Investigators on Nov. 22, 2024. The case is being prosecuted by Senior Assistant District Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-florida-man-charged-stealing-nearly-80000-pension-benefits-issued-his-deceased-fatherMedicaid Audits Find More Than $500 Million in Waste
… to ensure that MCOs detect, prevent, and correct errors in provider payments; Strengthen standards for MCOs regarding provider credentialing, review and verification, and timely … enforcement of timeliness and quality standards as well as provider identification requirements for encounter data from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/medicaid-audits-find-more-500-million-wasteOpinion 90-5
… their number, subject to the statutory maximum. This is in reply to your letter concerning the appointment of … For purposes of this opinion, we assume the library is not governed by a special act of the State Legislature and … the term of office and number of trustees ...". Thus, it is our opinion that the trustees appointed by the town board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-5Opinion 98-16
… -- Certiorari Proceedings (timing for return to general fund of excess moneys in school district reserve fund for tax certiorari claims) SCHOOL DISTRICTS -- Reserve Fund (timing for return to general fund of excess … district must hold moneys paid into a tax certiorari reserve fund before the moneys may be returned to the school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-16Village Official Heading to Prison for Stealing More Than $100,000
… restitution. “Fleecing your community and your neighbors for five years is appalling,” said DiNapoli. “Thankfully, this former official is heading to prison for her actions and will serve as an example of what happens … 2011-12 fiscal year and 66 percent of the levy in 2012-13; Altered village records in order to conceal inappropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/village-official-heading-prison-stealing-more-100000DiNapoli: Former Hannibal Fire Chief and Father Arrested
… State Police today announced the arrest of former Hannibal Fire Chief Chris Emmons for allegedly stealing $18,000, and … a volunteer firefighter, for stealing over $2,500 from the fire company. “The Emmonses allegedly diverted money meant to … NYS Police today announced the arrest of former Hannibal Fire Chief Chris Emmons for allegedly stealing $18000 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-former-hannibal-fire-chief-and-father-arrestedDiNapoli: Former Chatham Rescue Squad Business Manager Charged With Stealing Over $17k From Squad
… announced the indictment of former Chatham Rescue Squad Business Manager Sara Thorne, of Forest City, North Carolina, … was terminated in 2022. Her final position was as Business Manager, where she was the sole officer responsible … squad purchases. Rather than use the card for official business or specific charges, Thorne used this card for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-former-chatham-rescue-squad-business-manager-charged-stealing-over-17k-squadDiNapoli: Retired Westchester County Police Officer Indicted for Forging State Records to Illegally Double-Dip From State Pension Fund
… Attorney David J. Clegg today announced the indictment of former Ulster County BOCES criminal justice instructor … system,” DiNapoli said. “He will now face the consequences of his actions. Safeguarding the New York State and Local … BOCES teaching criminal justice and earning a salary of over $70,000. As a state retiree under the age of 65 at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-retired-westchester-county-police-officer-indicted-forging-state-records-illegally-double