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“Nation’s Report Card” Underscores New York’s Need for Academic Recovery
… even greater declines than the nation in fourth grade math and reading. New York’s largest drops were in fourth grade math, with declines in average test scores that were … fourth graders, for whom math proficiency declined 14 percentage points. 7 In 2022, proficiency rates were 55 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/nations-report-card-underscores-new-yorks-need-academic-recoveryState Comptroller DiNapoli, Steuben County District Attorney Baker and the New York State Police Announce Arrest of Former Village of Addison Official for Theft of More Than $1.1 Million
… A longtime clerk-treasurer of the Village of Addison in Steuben County has been arrested … A longtime clerktreasurer of the Village of Addison in Steuben County has been arrested for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-steuben-county-district-attorney-baker-and-new-york-state-police-announceDiNapoli: Investors Expand Corporate Disclosure of Political Spending
… today announced the results of the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s successful efforts to expand disclosure of corporate political spending by its … Inc. Limited Brands About the New York State Common Retirement Fund The $176.2 billion New York State Common …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-investors-expand-corporate-disclosure-political-spendingDiNapoli: Majority of H&R Block Shareholders Want Disclosure of Company's Political Spending
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that a majority of voting shareholders supported the New York State Common … its spending on political activities. The Fund owns shares of H&R Block with an approximate value of $24 million. “Shareholders have made it clear that they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-majority-hr-block-shareholders-want-disclosure-companys-political-spendingDiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Department , Town of Java and the Virgil Fire District . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … policies for disbursing restitution money retained in a victims’ trust fund, officials have not disbursed these funds in a timely manner. Town of Java – Water Accountability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Fire Company and the Watervliet Housing Authority . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … Activities (Sullivan County) The accounting records were not adequate and there were numerous errors in the financial … Also, the district’s required annual financial report has not been filed with the Comptroller’s office since 2012. City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Dept Treasurer Sentenced For Gambling-Related Theft of $46,000
… and forgery in the second degree. He was ordered to pay full restitution for the thefts, which took place from 2007 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-dept-treasurer-sentenced-gambling-related-theft-46000State Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Political Spending Disclosure Agreements With Seven Companies
… State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) reached agreements with seven portfolio companies to enhance disclosure of their … able to assess whether corporate political donations align with shareholders’ interests,” DiNapoli said. “It is … of $25,000 or more and the lobbying allocations associated with those contributions. After reaching the agreements, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-political-spending-disclosure-agreements-seven-companiesOlean Firefighter Charged With Stealing Over $116,000 From City's Fire Department
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli Cattaraugus County District Attorney Lori Pettit Rieman and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Terry Gaylor Jr for allegedly stealing over $116000 from the City of Olean Fire Department COFD
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/olean-firefighter-charged-stealing-over-116000-citys-fire-departmentDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested for Stealing From Essex County Fair
… Brown, former treasurer of the Essex County Agricultural Society (the Society), has been arrested for allegedly stealing more than … the organization which operates the Essex County Fair. The Society is a non-profit organization whose mission is to … Brown former treasurer of the Essex County Agricultural Society the Society has been arrested for allegedly stealing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-stealing-essex-county-fairDiNapoli: Syracuse City School District Teacher Pleads Guilty in Time Theft Scheme
… pleaded guilty to corrupting the government in the 3 rd Degree, in connection with submitting false timecards to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-syracuse-city-school-district-teacher-pleads-guilty-time-theft-schemeDiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $86,000 for Personal Expenses
… Office, the New York State Police and Dutchess County D.A. William Grady. “Ms. Colucci treated the town’s treasury like … accountable for your actions. I thank Dutchess County D.A. William Grady and the State Police for their partnership in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-pleads-guilty-embezzling-86000-personal-expensesSubmitting Payments for NYSLRS Members – Enhanced Reporting
… funds electronically through the automated clearing house (ACH) system. Rather than sending a check, using ACH is: Fast. It eliminates unnecessary handling by … or security. If you are not set up to pay through ACH, submit a completed Electronic Debit Authorization form …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/submitting-payments-nyslrs-membersDiNapoli: Tax Revenues Through May $4 Billion Over Enacted Budget Projections
… State tax receipts through the first two months of State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22 were $4 billion higher than forecast in the Enacted Budget Financial Plan, according to the … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The strong tax collections through the first two months of the state fiscal year is good …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-tax-revenues-through-may-4-billion-over-enacted-budget-projectionsState Education Department Examination of Payments to Tough Man, Inc.
… five payments totaling $150,000 under the contracts for services provided during the period July 1, 2013 through June …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/01/state-education-department-examination-payments-tough-man-incEllenburg Center No. 15 Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-103)
… distinct and separate from the Town of Ellenburg, located in Clinton County. The Board of Fire Commissioners consists … of the District’s financial activities. The Board has not adopted a code of ethics or procurement and investment … bank reconciliations during the period January 1, 2011, through June 30, 2012, and the 2011 annual financial report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/07/19/ellenburg-center-no-15-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financialCity of Ogdensburg – Budget Review (B3-16-20)
… On October 11, 2016, the City Council adopted a local law to override the tax levy limit in 2017. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/12/07/city-ogdensburg-budget-review-b3-16-20Town of Alden – Town Supervisor (2024M-105)
… Town Board (Board). Key Findings The former Supervisor did not always follow basic accounting principles by preparing or … The former Supervisor did not: Always record collections in a timely manner during 2023, with an average of 40 days … reconcile the bank accounts and correct accounting errors, but the Board and Supervisor did not implement corrective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/05/30/town-alden-town-supervisor-2024m-105Town of Sodus – Financial Management and Professional Services (2013M-99)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial … The Town of Sodus is located in Wayne County and has a population of approximately 8,400. The Town is governed … amending the Town’s procurement policy to include the use of competitive methods when procuring professional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/13/town-sodus-financial-management-and-professional-services-2013m-99Town of Edwards – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-20)
… on December 31, 2012 and the Town has taken over the services the Village previously provided to its residents. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/12/town-edwards-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2013m-20