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DiNapoli Releases Analysis of 2023-24 Enacted State Budget
… Earlier in the week, DiNapoli reported that state tax collections in April totaled just over $10.9 billion, a … The decline was primarily in the Personal Income Tax (PIT). “The Enacted State Budget funds critical services, … 2022-23. These declines include a forecasted reduction in tax receipts of $3.5 billion, or 3.2%. This follows a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-releases-analysis-2023-24-enacted-state-budgetState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… County) Auditors found the board did not always conduct a thorough audit of individual claims for non-payroll … the 2023 and 2024 Foreign Fire Insurance tax proceeds in accordance with state law and relevant case law. The … appropriations rather than the number of active members in the fire companies. Auditors determined that the fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits were … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsAnnual Financial Report
… code in the Annual Financial Report (AFR). For example: Cash must be reported as a positive amount, and negative cash (if any) must be reported (as a positive number) in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/annual-financial-reportDiNapoli: Former Hempstead School District Official Pleads Guilty to Credit Card Fraud
… fraud in connection with his misuse of a school district credit card. The plea was entered before United States … capacity, Gregg was authorized to use a school district credit card for purchases for the school district. Instead, Gregg allowed a local contractor to use the credit card for his own personal purchases at Home Depot, in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-former-hempstead-school-district-official-pleads-guilty-credit-card-fraudDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $121,000 in Pension Checks Sent to Late Grandmother
… A Rochester woman pleaded guilty to stealing more than $121,000 in state … A Rochester woman pleaded guilty to stealing more than $121000 in state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-rochester-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-121000-pension-checks-sent-late-grandmotherDiNapoli: Town of Alexander Clerk Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Nearly $3,000 of Taxpayer Funds
… the arrest of Shannon Tiede, the clerk of the Town of Alexander, for allegedly stealing nearly $3,000 from the town … of those who put their trust in her.” Tiede, 40, of Alexander, was first elected town clerk in 2019. An audit of … appearance is scheduled for August 13, 2024 in the Town of Alexander Town Court. The charges against the defendant are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-town-alexander-clerk-arrested-allegedly-stealing-nearly-3000-taxpayer-fundsDiNapoli: Former Chief of Border City Hose Company Pleads Guilty to Stealing Company Funds and Repays More Than $18,000
… diligent work of our State Police members, along with our partners at the State Comptroller’s Office and Ontario County … chief, from 2015 to 2021, he stole $16,000 in donations, rental hall payments, and income received by the Hose …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-former-chief-border-city-hose-company-pleads-guilty-stealing-company-funds-and-repays-moreComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Glens … sales tax revenue, resulting in town taxpayers with real property located in the village of Ballston Spa … not have adequate funding in 2014 for keeping their roads free of observable defects, and seven towns lacked the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 96-12
… discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Fiscal Year (change only by special act) TOWN LAW, §181: The fiscal year … be changed only by act of the State Legislature. You ask how a fire district may change its fiscal year from a calendar year to a year ending in February or March. You indicate that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-12Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of Former West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer for Allegedly Embezzling Fire Company Money
… P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the arrest and arraignment of Gail E. … West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company. An indictment unsealed today charges Cesternino with Grand Larceny in the Second … According to the Indictment and papers filed in court today, Cesternino is alleged to have used her position as the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-former-west-ghent-volunteer-fire-companyDiNapoli Announces Results of General Obligation Bond Sale: $329,225,000 Awarded
… and Series 2015C Tax-Exempt Refunding Bonds to Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC with a true interest cost bid of 1.743774 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-announces-results-general-obligation-bond-sale-329225000-awardedAdministration of Non-Competitive and Limited-Competition Contracts
… contracts with vendors. We also assessed the adequacy of ACS's monitoring of contractor services. The audit covered the three fiscal years ended June 30, 2013. Background The mission of ACS is to protect and promote the safety and well-being of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/17/administration-non-competitive-and-limited-competition-contractsCapital One Bank Accounts
… for MTA capital projects and the management of other real estate holdings. The remaining two accounts had been opened … bidding. Also, about $35,000 of rental income due for acquired properties had not been collected. The MTA … the collection of rental incomes owed from tenants of acquired properties. Pursue collections where warranted. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/27/capital-one-bank-accountsMonitoring and Administration of Public Protection Grant Programs
… administers State and federal grant programs aimed at crime prevention and control. Its responsibilities include … crime – such as aggravated assault, forcible rape, and robbery – in the State, excluding New York City. GIVE …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/24/monitoring-and-administration-public-protection-grant-programsDiNapoli Announces Sale of $634 Million State of New York General Obligation Bonds
… and Series 2021B Taxable Bonds Bidding Group 2 to Morgan Stanley & Co, LLC with a true interest cost bid of 2.424844 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-announces-sale-634-million-state-new-york-general-obligation-bondsCost-Saving Ideas: Legal Requirements
… and water improvement districts, including voter approval requirements. Section 6-d details procedures for the … reserve for fire districts, including voter approval requirements. Section 99-g provides an optional, detailed … Sections 101 and 103 provide competitive bidding requirements which must be followed. Section 109-b provides …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-legal-requirementsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Fire District , Town of Cameron , Town of Enfield , Richland Fire District and the Summitville Fire District . … number of quotes for purchases subject to town policy. Richland Fire District – Board Oversight (Oswego County) … of Bayport Fire District Town of Cameron Town of Enfield Richland Fire District and the Summitville Fire District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… approval for all disposals or dispose of department assets in accordance with the town’s capital asset policy. Sixteen … claims could have been paid for inappropriate purposes. In a sample of 100 claims totaling $203,349, 68 claims … procurement policy. Town officials may have saved $7,559 in fuel costs if they had been able to use the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Town of Carrollton , Forks Fire District #3 , City of Long Beach and the Montezuma Volunteer Fire Department . "In … reserve balances increased by $470,000. City of Long Beach – Budget Review (Nassau County) Significant revenue and … Town of Carrollton Forks Fire District 3 City of Long Beach and the Montezuma Volunteer Fire Department …
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