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Former Treasurer of Patterson Volunteer Fire Department Pleads Guilty To Fraud and Tax Charges Arising From His Embezzlement of More Than $1.1 Million
… (“FBI”), Thomas P. DiNapoli, New York State Comptroller, and George Beach, Superintendent, New York State Police, … New York (“PFD”), pled guilty today to wire fraud and false subscription to tax returns before Magistrate Judge … took money that was supposed to be used for fighting fires and other department needs, and instead used it to keep his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/former-treasurer-patterson-volunteer-fire-department-pleads-guilty-fraud-and-tax-charges-arising-hisDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew by Nearly 17% in May
… $242 million from May of last year. “Sales tax collections for most local governments were quite strong in May, as … reflects reported sales by vendors. The next quarterly numbers (for April-June) will be available in July. Table … State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial records, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-nearly-17-mayVillage of Shoreham – Board Oversight and Justice Court (2017M-152)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Board’s oversight of financial operations and review the Court’s financial … The purpose of our audit was to review the Boards oversight of financial operations and review the Courts financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/04/09/village-shoreham-board-oversight-and-justice-court-2017m-152DiNapoli: 14 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… being in moderate fiscal stress. Only one of these, East Ramapo Central School District in Rockland County, saw a … Results Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-14-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Jail Time for Former Highway Superintendent Sentenced in Public Corruption Case
… from the Town, has been sentenced to serve six months in jail and five years of probation. As part of Burlew's … 2007," Comptroller DiNapoli said. "Today, he's headed to jail. His sentencing marks another warning: those who steal … a clear message that those who steal from taxpayers risk jail time and paying full restitution for money they have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-jail-time-former-highway-superintendent-sentenced-0Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Jail Time for Former Highway Superintendent Sentenced in Public Corruption Case
… from the Town, has been sentenced to serve six months in jail and five years of probation. As part of Burlew's … 2007," Comptroller DiNapoli said. "Today, he's headed to jail. His sentencing marks another warning: those who steal … a clear message that those who steal from taxpayers risk jail time and paying full restitution for money they have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-jail-time-former-highway-superintendent-sentencedDiNapoli: Former Assemblyman William Scarborough Sentenced On Fraud and Theft Convictions
… release after being convicted of wire fraud and theft from a program receiving federal funds, announced State … Scarborough pleaded guilty on May 7, 2015 pursuant to a written plea agreement with the United States that required … by Dominick Zarrella. Forensic Auditor Jason Blair, Legal Analyst Sara Pogorzelski, and Supervising Investigator Edward …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-assemblyman-william-scarborough-sentenced-fraud-and-theft-convictionsDiNapoli: Former Morley Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $16,000
… enriching herself,” DiNapoli said. “Combatting fraud and protecting taxpayer money is a priority of mine, and I thank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-former-morley-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-16000DiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Admit to Stealing $22,000 of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… against them to repay the stolen funds. Those who try to scam the retirement system will be held accountable. I thank … thefts.” “This is another instance where people trying to scam the system have gotten caught taking money from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-admit-stealing-22000-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsDiNapoli Releases January State Cash Report
… New York state collected $126.6 billion in receipts from April through January, which was $582.3 million higher … January estimate and $1.9 billion over initial projections from the Enacted Budget Financial Plan, primarily due to … report every month identifying state revenues and spending from the prior month. The cash report focuses primarily on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-releases-january-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: Fewer Counties Exceeding Tax Cap
… The number of counties overriding New York’s property tax cap has declined by more than half over the past four fiscal years, dropping from 15 in 2012 to only six in 2015, according to a report issued today … DiNapoli. The report also noted that the counties’ average tax levy increase has remained at or below 2 percent in each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-fewer-counties-exceeding-tax-capDiNapoli: Town of Bennington Audit Leads to Arrest
… into town accounts using cash she claimed to have in her home and that was found in a filing cabinet in town hall. … is repaying the town,” said DiNapoli. “Unfortunately, my office continues to uncover instances such as this where …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-town-bennington-audit-leads-arrestDiNapoli Presses Companies on Political Disclosure
… in 2018) Duke Energy Corp. Simon Property Group Inc. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. The Kroger Co. Sysco Corp. NYS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-presses-companies-political-disclosureMetropolitan Transportation Authority: The Cost of Judgments and Claims - June 2008
Over the past 12 years, the three largest operating agencies of the MTA paid out more than $1.1 billion on 86,875 claims for personal injury or property damage.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-2-2009.pdfIndependent Oversight: OSC's Contract Review Safeguards Public Funds, May 2022
The recent Enacted State Budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23 allowed at least $11 billion in spending without a competitive process or the benefit of an OSC review.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/osc-contract-review.pdfDiNapoli: College Student Loan Debt Doubled in New York Over Last Decade
… loan debt which found the average New Yorker with college loans owed $32,200 in 2015, higher than the national average … satisfying and secure life. But many who take out student loans face real difficulties in paying back their debts,” … rose by nearly 60 percent to 43.7 million. Student loans represented 11.4 percent of the $722 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-college-student-loan-debt-doubled-new-york-over-last-decadeDiNapoli: State Fiscal Year 2021-22 Tax Revenues $3.3 Billion Over Final Projections
… Executive Budget financial plan released in February, and more than $30 billion higher than DOB’s initial forecasts … in a good position due to higher than projected receipts and lower than projected spending,” DiNapoli said. “I’m … a priority in light of continuing economic challenges and significant new spending commitments made recently in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-fiscal-year-2021-22-tax-revenues-33-billion-over-final-projectionsState Comptroller DiNapoli and Brooklyn DA Gonzalez Announce Arrest in Check Theft Scheme
… crime not only robs the needy, but it also steals the joy from those who gave from their hearts to help others. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-brooklyn-da-gonzalez-announce-arrest-check-theft-schemeDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Charged in $11,000 Theft of Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department Funds
… cash donated at fundraisers – including the "Smile for Christmas" campaign which collects money for toys for local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-former-treasurer-charged-11000-theft-bolivar-volunteer-fire-department-funds2021 Annual Receipts and Disbursements History of the Oil Spill Fund
Breakdown of receipts and disbursements from April 1, 1978 to the end of the last fiscal year.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/about/pdf/oil-spill-receipts-disbursements-2021.pdf