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DiNapoli: Village of Candor Mayor Arrested for Allegedly Stealing From the Village
… as either “ATM Withdrawal” or “Mayor’s Discretionary.” The discovery was referred to the Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-village-candor-mayor-arrested-allegedly-stealing-villageDiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud for Receiving Deceased Mother's New York State and Local Retirement System Benefits
… 3, 2018, and all payments should have stopped after her death. SSAIG also informed NYSLRS that no death certificate … had been issued for Conklin’s death, just a police report. After Conklin’s death, she continued to receive both … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-receiving-deceased-mothers-new-york-state-and-localIndependent Review Finds State Pension Fund Operates Under Highest Ethical and Professional Standards
… the Comptroller and Fund staff for holding “themselves to the highest ethical, professional and conflict of interest … York State Common Retirement Fund has proven once again to be a leader in transparency, ethics and performance,” … Amid very turbulent times for the markets, we will look to act on Kroll’s recommendations and ensure the Fund is well …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/independent-review-finds-state-pension-fund-operates-under-highest-ethical-and-professional-standardsDiNapoli: Binghamton Woman Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Father-In-Law's Pension Payments
… a 58-year-old Binghamton woman, was sentenced to pay full restitution of $32,000 and serve five years’ probation. … of their entitled resources. This sentence, requiring full restitution and five years' probation, highlights the … LaBarr a 58yearold Binghamton woman was sentenced to pay full restitution of $32000 and serve five years probation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-binghamton-woman-sentenced-stealing-deceased-father-laws-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Former Utica School District Superintendent Sentenced for Public Corruption, Must Pay Over $160K to District
… online at https://www.osc.ny.gov/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-former-utica-school-district-superintendent-sentenced-public-corruption-must-pay-over-160kDiNapoli: Fulton County Snowmobile President Arrested for Stealing Over $8,000 From Nonprofit
… County District Attorney Mike Poulin announced the arrest of Chad Daley, 52, for allegedly stealing over $8,000 from a … snowmobile trails in the Adirondacks. Daley, the president of the Snowdrifters of Stratford, was also accused of … used some of the stolen funds to make at least one deposit on a snowmobile for personal use and to pay for his everyday …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-fulton-county-snowmobile-president-arrested-stealing-over-8000-nonprofitCity of Dunkirk – Budget Review (B24-1-10)
… the City of Dunkirk (City) to issue debt not to exceed $18.5 million to liquidate the accumulated (actual) deficits … submitted to the Office of the State Comptroller for the 2021 fiscal year. The most recent available independent … these obligations. These liabilities exceed the $18.5 million maximum amount authorized by the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/11/27/city-dunkirk-budget-review-b24-1-10DiNapoli: Fast Food Companies Agree to Stronger Supplier Oversight
… these risk assessments on their websites later this year. As a result of the agreements, DiNapoli has withdrawn … and best funded plans in the nation. The Fund’s fiscal year ends March 31, 2017. … Fortune 500 fast food companies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-fast-food-companies-agree-stronger-supplier-oversightState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Passage of Final State Budget
… and preserving access to child care. The budget also fully funds the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s $68.4 … a record $8.75 billion in its statutory reserves, these funds are needed to protect against economic and fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-passage-final-state-budgetAnnual Update: Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Debt Profile
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) finances brightened last year when the State provided a substantial, recurring funding solution to help it balance its operating budget as federal relief funds are exhausted.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-3-2025.pdfTown of Owasco – Financial Management and Procurement (2021M-70)
Determine whether the Town of Owasco (Town) Board (Board) effectively managed fund balances and reserves for the general, water and sewer district funds and has multiyear financial and capital plans.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/owasco-2021-70.pdfPompey Hill Fire District – Financial Management (2021M-136)
Determine whether the Pompey Hill Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) properly established and managed capital reserve funds, ensured records were audited and annual reports were filed timely.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/pompey-hill-district-2021-136.pdfOpinion 95-8
… COUNTY LAW, §§550, 700: Forfeiture moneys distributed to a claiming authority or claiming agent under section … to section 1349(2)(h) may not be used for youth programs. You have requested our opinion concerning certain provisions … and paid pursuant to sections 1349(2)(e) and (f) are distributable to and held in the custody of the district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-8Contract Advisory No. 27
… agree to accept ACH increase the Prompt Payment benefit by ensuring that funds are paid directly to their designated … of ACH are: An efficient and secure method of payment; A more cost effective process than sending a check; and … to pay vendors electronically (ACH). Therefore, payments being made against purchases from these centralized contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/27-electronic-payments-ach-agency-specific-contractsHadley-Luzerne Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-103)
… which resulted in accumulation of excess unrestricted fund balance. The unrestricted fund balance exceeded statutory limitations. District officials … Develop a plan for the use of excess unrestricted fund balance in the general fund. Review reserves to determine if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/26/hadley-luzerne-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-103Hinsdale Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activities (2017M-244)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether extra-classroom cash receipts were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/16/hinsdale-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2017m-244Town of Neversink – Multiyear Planning and Fund Balance Management (2017M-260)
… had multiyear plans for the fund balance and reserves in the general and highway funds for the period January 1, … 17, 2017. Background The Town of Neversink is located in Sullivan County and has a population of approximately … capital and fund balance and reserve policies and use them in conjunction with the annual budget process. … Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/02/09/town-neversink-multiyear-planning-and-fund-balance-management-2017m-260Elba Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-96)
Elba Central School District Financial Management 2018M96
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/31/elba-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-96Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-341)
… The Board has not established a policy for funding and using the reserves. Key Recommendations Ensure the … reserve fund policy that outlines targeted funding levels and the conditions under which the funds will be used. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/15/highland-falls-fort-montgomery-central-school-district-financialHarborfields Central School District – Claims Processing (2016M-38)
… audit was to evaluate the District’s claims audit process for the period July 1, 2014 through October 31, 2015. … seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $80.5 … orders, to ensure that funds are only being disbursed for District purposes and that the District has complied with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/05/27/harborfields-central-school-district-claims-processing-2016m-38