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DiNapoli: Former Director Pleads Guilty to Stealing $1,700 From Hornell Partners for Growth
… effort and work of the Comptroller’s office, the NY State Police, and the Steuben County DA’s Office,” said … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … Division of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-former-director-pleads-guilty-stealing-1700-hornell-partners-growthSpringville-Griffith Institute Central School District – Access to Network and Information Applications (2021M-148)
… District (District) officials adequately secured access to the network, student information and financial … Key Findings Although District officials restricted access to the student information application, they did not adequately secure access to the network and financial application. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/01/07/springville-griffith-institute-central-school-district-access-network-andDiNapoli: City Property Tax Assessments Show Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels Ahead of Schedule
… today released the following statement on New York City’s property tax assessments: “The release of New York City’s tentative property assessment roll suggests a bright spot … “Commercial and industrial properties' (Class IV) market values, the largest component of which are office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-city-property-tax-assessments-show-return-pre-pandemic-levels-ahead-scheduleDiNapoli: Unrestricted State Aid for Local Governments Failed to Keep Up With Inflation
… Unrestricted state aid for cities, towns and villages has remained flat or declined … the last decade, according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. When adjusted for inflation, unrestricted aid to local governments has … Unrestricted state aid for cities towns and villages has remained flat or declined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-unrestricted-state-aid-local-governments-failed-keep-inflationCourt-Appointed Executor of Decedent’s Estate Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Embezzlement
… had a fiduciary duty to the estate and to the decedent’s son, the sole beneficiary of his father’s will. New York law … the value of the estate’s assets. In 2009, the decedent’s son retained an attorney and filed a motion in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/court-appointed-executor-decedents-estate-sentenced-two-years-prison-embezzlementDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.5% in April Compared to Last Year
Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 15 in April compared to the same month in 2023 according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-15-april-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.6% in February Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 1.6% in … outside the city experiencing year-over-year declines for the month. It is imperative that local government … numbers (for January to March) will be available in April. Table Monthly Local Sales Tax Collections by County and Region …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-16-february-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3.9% in May Compared to Last Year
… in New York state increased by 3.9% in May compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by … collections totaled $1.78 billion, up $66.4 million from the same time last year. “Local sales tax growth improved in … DiNapoli said. “New York City collections continued to be the main driver of growth, although most counties also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-up-39-percent-in-may-compared-last-yearFormer Village of Candor Mayor Sentenced to Jail Time for Stealing Village Funds
… Grand Larceny in the third degree in January 2025 and paid full restitution. He was sentenced before Judge Adam R. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/former-village-candor-mayor-sentenced-jail-time-stealing-village-fundsDiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $300,000
… guilty to stealing more than $300,000 from the department, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Oneida County District Attorney Todd Carville, and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced today. … collaborative work of our law enforcement partners focused on the same goal; holding those who break our laws, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-300000DiNapoli: Amid Federal Funding Uncertainty, State Must Focus on Programs To Aid Seniors
… State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) makes it difficult to know who is being left behind or where. “New York has an … for state-funded services. Many prefer to receive care at home rather than in institutional settings, but as the … including: Waitlist numbers by county and program; How much funding each local agency receives and spends on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-amid-federal-funding-uncertainty-state-must-focus-programs-aid-seniorsAkron Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing FEMA Grant Funding Intended for Education Expenses
… pleaded before U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford to theft of government money. The charge carries a maximum … at the Bank of Akron, $18,000 of grant funds intended to be used for educational expenses for his children. The … June 9, 2015, Lobur provided $15,000 of the grant funds to his children, but also converted more than $1,000 of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/akron-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-fema-grant-funding-intended-education-expensesThree Indicted in Multi-State Prescription Fraud Ring
… and Otero provided Washington with the names, dates of birth, and Medicaid identification numbers of various …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/three-indicted-multi-state-prescription-fraud-ringDiNapoli: Coney Island and Brighton Beach Jobs Doubled Over Last Decade
… growth going. New York is the greatest city in the world but that doesn't happen on its own and it's not … history,” said State Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton, 23 rd SD . “Comptroller DiNapoli’s economic snapshot … is a relatively large young population — 22.8% are under 18 years — but what sets the area apart is its older …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-coney-island-and-brighton-beach-jobs-doubled-over-last-decadeOpinion 92-54
… will not be directly affected by the bank's dealings with the town; and that the individual's duties at the bank … You have also advised us that there are several other banks located in the town that can be designated a depository … be prohibited by section 801, if at least two other banks are unwilling or unable to purchase the notes at the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-54Risk Assessment and Implementation of Measures to Address Extreme Weather Conditions (2021-S-27) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) – New York City Transit (Transit) identified potential damage to its system and developed plans to mitigate the effect of extreme weather conditions and flooding. We also determined whether the MTA tested/updated the plans and ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s27-response.pdfServices to Workers Under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (2022-S-11) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Labor (Department) is providing appropriate and timely services to workers affected by closings and layoffs that are covered under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, and is effectively overseeing employer compliance with the Act.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22s11-response.pdfCVS Health - Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service (2019-S-51)
To determine if CVS Health remitted commercial drug rebate revenue related to Empire Plan drug utilization in accordance with its contract with the ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/2019-S-51.pdfMedicaid Program – Appropriateness of Payments to Transportation Management Contractors and Providers (2016-S-67) 90-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Health made improper Medicaid payments for transportation services.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-16s67-response.pdfGrowing Cracks in the Foundation: Local Governments Still Challenged to Keep Up with Vital Infrastructure Needs
This follow-up report expands the analysis of the previous report; updating annual local government financial data and contrasting that to the associated local
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/infrastructure2014.pdf