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Town of Lysander - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-221)
… the Town Assessor properly administered select real property tax exemptions. Key Findings We reviewed 116 properties with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/25/town-lysander-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-221Town of Augusta - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-230)
… the Town Assessor properly administered select real property tax exemptions. Key Findings We reviewed 76 agricultural, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/24/town-augusta-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-230Town of Lenox - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-242)
… renewal forms, income support and military records) to verify taxpayer eligibility. Key Recommendations The … before granting exemptions. Maintain documentation to support eligibility for all exemptions granted. Ensure … previously granted exemptions are supported and continue to meet eligibility requirements. Town officials agreed with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/15/town-lenox-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-242Broome-Delaware-Tioga Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) – Real Property Leasing (2015M-312)
… was to examine BOCES officials’ process for leasing real property used to facilitate BOCES’ off-campus operations for … option. Key Recommendation Prior to leasing real property, perform a comprehensive cost-benefit financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/05/13/broome-delaware-tioga-board-cooperative-educational-services-boces-real-propertyOpinion 98-4
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (delegation of duties in connection with correction of errors) COUNTY AUDITOR -- … that, "except as otherwise provided by law", every claim for the payment of money must be audited by the county …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-4Town of Alden – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2024M-106)
… collections were at greater risk for theft or loss. In addition, the Clerk accumulated unremitted funds totaling $138,050 in the tax collection bank accounts. The funds should have … Properly deposit all real property tax collections in accordance with New York State Town Law (Town Law) Section …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/05/30/town-alden-town-clerktax-collector-2024m-106DiNapoli: Former Pharmacist Charged In $232,000 Medical Claims Fraud
… for allegedly sending phony prescription records for reimbursement to Medicaid and the New York State Health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-pharmacist-charged-232000-medical-claims-fraudComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing in $200,000 Fraud on Long Island
… to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-200000-fraud-long-islandDiNapoli: Local Government Employment Outside NYC Fell Nearly 39,000 Since 2007
… the restoration of state aid cuts and a rebound in sales tax collections, helped many local governments through the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-local-government-employment-outside-nyc-fell-nearly-39000-2007DiNapoli: Former Clerk Padded Her Pay With Town Funds
… in unauthorized payroll payments. Green also had the town pay back her loans from the state’s retirement system while employed as the clerk to the … also found that Green, who is a member of the state's retirement system, used town funds to pay back loans she took …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-former-clerk-padded-her-pay-town-fundsDiNapoli: Lack of Transparency With School Districts' Financial Reports May Leave Taxpayers in the Dark
… Schools in 13 districts statewide did not always post required financial information in a clear and comprehensive manner on their websites, … and Rockville Centre Union Free School District, did so in an easy to find location. However, auditors found that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-lack-transparency-school-districts-financial-reports-may-leave-taxpayers-darkDiNapoli: Binghamton Woman Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Father-In-Law's Pension Payments
… LaBarr, a 58-year-old Binghamton woman, was sentenced to pay full restitution of $32,000 and serve five years’ … the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.ny.gov/investigations , …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-binghamton-woman-sentenced-stealing-deceased-father-laws-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Former Utica School District Superintendent Sentenced for Public Corruption, Must Pay Over $160K to District
… was sentenced to pay the UCSD restitution of $11,549 for the resources improperly diverted, serve five years’ … Attorney Todd Carville and the New York State Police for their assistance in ensuring justice was served.” … for a former local leader who abused his power and the public trust. I want to thank the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-former-utica-school-district-superintendent-sentenced-public-corruption-must-pay-over-160kDiNapoli: Albany Woman Pleads Guilty: Second Defendant Indicted for Stealing More than $230,000 from Elderly Pensioner
… announced the guilty plea of Amber Diacetis, a 30-year-old Albany woman, and the indictment of Devin Zielinski, 33, for … Dec. 23. Diacetis is scheduled to be sentenced on Jan. 9, 2025. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to … of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli Rensselaer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-albany-woman-pleads-guilty-second-defendant-indicted-stealing-more-230000-elderly-pensionerTown of New Hudson – Tax Collection (2021M-2)
… Town Clerk (Clerk) recorded, deposited and remitted real property tax collections in a timely and accurate manner. Key … weekly, as required. Key Recommendation Remit all real property tax collections, penalties and interest to the … Town Town Clerk Clerk recorded deposited and remitted real property tax collections in a timely and accurate manner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/04/01/town-new-hudson-tax-collection-2021m-2Opinion 91-41
… property taxes may be annually increased. October 10, 1991 Alan M. Simon, Esq., Town Attorney Town of Ramapo … Whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-41Opinion 88-47
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Enforcement (applicability of general statutes of limitations to lien enforcement) REAL …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-47Opinion 90-42
… of indexing lis pendens, the county clerk is entitled to a fee of ten dollars for each in rem tax foreclosure list … therein. In any other county, the county clerk is entitled to the fee(s) prescribed by the CPLR. A municipal housing … filing a list of properties affected by unpaid tax liens to be foreclosed by actions in rem, pursuant to title 3 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-42State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… was provided to employees and elected officials. However, of the 150 total individuals auditors tested (125 selected … officials did not complete the annual training. Town of Orangeville – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (Wyoming County) … record, remit and report detailed clerk fees for 21 of the 24 months reviewed; deposit clerk fees and real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsVillage of Hempstead -- Budget Review (B7-15-7)
… the reserve. Key Recommendations Amend the proposed budget or adopt a local law overriding the tax levy limit before …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/04/10/village-hempstead-budget-review-b7-15-7