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Excess Funds in Employee Benefit Accrued Liability Reserves (EBALR) - Report to the New York State Legislature
Excess Funds in Employee Benefit Accrued Liability Reserves (EBALR) - Report to the New York State Legislature
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/ebalr2012.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.pdfAkron Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing FEMA Grant Funding Intended for Education Expenses
… A. Lobur, 55, of Akron, NY, pleaded before U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford to theft of government money. The … Sentencing is scheduled for October 30, 2019, before Judge Wolford. … Richard A Lobur 55 of Akron NY pleaded before US District Judge Elizabeth A Wolford to theft of government money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/akron-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-fema-grant-funding-intended-education-expensesComptroller DiNapoli Statement in Response to President Trump’s Withdrawal From the Paris Agreement
… President Trumps decision to walk away from the Paris Agreement is a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-response-president-trumps-withdrawal-paris-agreementOverpayments to Managed Care Organizations and Hospitals for Low Birth Weight Newborns (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Overpayments to Managed Care Organizations and Hospitals for Low Birth Weight … for newborn services using the fee-for-service and managed care payment methods. Under fee-for-service, Medicaid pays … directly for Medicaid-eligible services. Under managed care, Medicaid pays managed care organizations (MCOs) a fixed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/07/overpayments-managed-care-organizations-and-hospitals-low-birth-weight-newborns-followFormer Village of Candor Mayor Sentenced to Jail Time for Stealing Village Funds
… Steven G. James today announced that former Village of Candor Mayor Eric Halstead was sentenced to 60 days in jail for his theft of $23,000 in village funds. “Halstead was elected to serve … from it,” DiNapoli said. “He now faces the consequences of his crime. Public corruption does lasting damage to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/former-village-candor-mayor-sentenced-jail-time-stealing-village-fundsQuestionable Payments for Practitioner Services and Pharmacy Claims Pertaining to a Selected Physician (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the implementation status of the four recommendations made in our initial audit report, … Dr. Riaz Ahmad, to support his Medicaid claims. Our review of a sample of Dr. Ahmad’s medical records found they contained … To determine the implementation status of the four recommendations made in our initial audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/19/questionable-payments-practitioner-services-and-pharmacy-claims-pertaining-selectedDiNapoli: Amid Federal Funding Uncertainty, State Must Focus on Programs To Aid Seniors
… Population and Demand for Services New York’s population of people aged 60 and over is projected to reach approximately 5.5 million by 2030. Nearly 70% of adults over 65 are expected to need some form of long-term care during their lifetime. Federal funding that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-amid-federal-funding-uncertainty-state-must-focus-programs-aid-seniorsDiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $300,000
… New York State Police and the New York State Comptroller’s Office for their hard work as well as the efforts of my … responsible and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.” James said, “This guilty plea demonstrates the vital … to various legitimate fire department vendors into his personal accounts and deposited checks intended for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-300000DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.5% in April Compared to Last Year
… driven by New York City,” DiNapoli said. “Over two-fifths of counties experienced year-over-year declines for the … understand how sales tax is performing in their part of the state.” In April 2024: New York City’s collections totaled $786 million, an increase of 3.9%, or $29.5 million, compared to the same time last …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-15-april-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3.9% in May Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 3.9% in May … totaled $1.78 billion, up $66.4 million from the same time last year. “Local sales tax growth improved in May after four straight months of … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 39 in May …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-up-39-percent-in-may-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Near Flat in January Compared to Last Year
… “With overall growth having moderated over the course of 2023, local officials should remain cautious in their … York City’s collections totaled $873 million, an increase of 3.5%, or $29 million, from a year earlier. County and city collections in the rest of the state totaled $910 million, a decrease of -2.8%. Fewer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-near-flat-january-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.6% in February Compared to Last Year
… York City’s collections totaled $759 million, an increase of 5.7%, or $40.7 million, from a year earlier. County and city collections in the rest of the state totaled $805 million, a decrease of -2.2%. Nearly two-thirds (37 of 57) of counties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-16-february-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.5% in October Compared to Last Year
… collections, as was seen in the years before the pandemic, is a positive sign of stability and could help local officials better estimate this source of revenue.” For October 2023, compared with October 2022: New York City’s collections totaled $809 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-2-point-5-percent-october-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: 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 … York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. When adjusted for inflation, unrestricted aid to local governments has … enacted. Because this aid can be used by municipalities for any governmental purpose, it is an important revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-unrestricted-state-aid-local-governments-failed-keep-inflationDiNapoli: Former Director Pleads Guilty to Stealing $1,700 From Hornell Partners for Growth
… Stevens, the former executive director of Hornell Partners for Growth (HPG), pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree for stealing $1,711 in cash from the non-profit’s Annual Fourth of July festival that was earmarked for the city’s Business Improvement District. "Stevens …
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)
… ] Audit Objective Determine whether Springville-Griffith Institute Central School District (District) officials … secured access to the network, student information and financial applications. Key Findings Although District … they did not adequately secure access to the network and financial application. District officials did not: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/01/07/springville-griffith-institute-central-school-district-access-network-andXIII.10.A Refunds Owed to the State by an Employee - Using a State-Issued Check – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… XII, Section 9.C - Reissuing or Cancelling a Vendor Check of this Guide. The Department of Taxation and Finance, Division of the Treasury will cancel the check and the Office of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii10a-refunds-owed-state-employee-using-state-issued-checkDiNapoli: Former Odessa Clerk Allegedly Falsified Timesheets to Scam $11,000 in Extra Pay
… said. “I thank DA Wetmore and the State Police’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation for working with my office to fight … fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free … or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State Comptroller, Division of Investigations, 8th …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-odessa-clerk-allegedly-falsified-timesheets-scam-11000-extra-payDiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $86,000 for Personal Expenses
… of a joint investigation between Comptroller DiNapoli’s Office, the New York State Police and Dutchess County D.A. … Grady. “Ms. Colucci treated the town’s treasury like her personal piggybank and now faces the consequences of her … the hard work of the New York State Police and our law enforcement partners. I commend and thank the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-pleads-guilty-embezzling-86000-personal-expenses