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DiNapoli: Town of Bennington Audit Leads to Arrest
… from residents for permits, fees and town tax collections but not deposited in the town’s bank accounts, according to … from residents for permits fees and town tax collections but not deposited in the towns bank accounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-town-bennington-audit-leads-arrestComptroller DiNapoli Visits Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center
… of Major Jewish Organizations. DiNapoli met with Steve Markowitz, chairman of the Board of Directors for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-visits-holocaust-memorial-and-tolerance-centerChenango Valley Central School District – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-162-F)
… nine-member Board of Education (Board), responsible for managing and controlling financial and educational … and is responsible, along with other administrative staff, for District administration under the Board’s direction. The … PPSI and IT resources continued to have an increased risk for inappropriate access and compromise. We also reviewed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/12/24/chenango-valley-central-school-district-audit-follow-2022m-162-fNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Win at SEC
… shareholders at ExxonMobil’s annual meeting.” Edward Mason, Head of Responsible Investment for the Church …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-win-secNYS Comptroller DiNapoli, Steuben County District Attorney Baker, and NYS Police: Former Addison Official to Be Sentenced to Prison and Will Forfeit State Pension After Million Dollar Public Corruption Conviction
… out unused vacation time since 2004, an option that was only available to employees who resigned or retired. Before …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-steuben-county-district-attorney-baker-and-nys-police-former-addisonOpinion 90-32
… Requirements (for DEC ordered construction of town salt storage shed) HIGHWAY LAW, §142(4); LOCAL FINANCE LAW, … of bond proceeds for the construction of a town salt storage shed is not subject to referendum under either … expenditure of moneys in excess of $100,000 to build a salt storage shed in settlement of a proceeding against the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-32DiNapoli Report Tracks MTA's Shifting Revenue Streams
… which once made up 19% of the MTA’s tax and fee revenue, only accounted for 8% in 2024 due to a real estate market …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-report-tracks-mtas-shifting-revenue-streamsOpinion 92-44
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … Law, §207-m) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §207-m: The chief of police of a city, who is the permanent full-time head of … Whether pursuant to General Municipal Law 207m the chief of police of a city who is the permanent fulltime head of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-44Opinion 92-54
… (see People v Speach , 49 AD2d 210, 374 NYS2d 210), but only if the remuneration from such private employment will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-54DiNapoli: Food Giant ConAgra Agrees to State Pension Fund's Proposal to Buy Sustainable Palm Oil
… the largest food manufacturers in the U.S., has committed to using only sustainably-sourced palm oil that is grown and harvested in ways that do not contribute to rainforest destruction. As a result of the company’s new … Green Century Capital Management. “ConAgra’s commitment to sustainable palm oil helps enhance the company’s long-term …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-food-giant-conagra-agrees-state-pension-funds-proposal-buy-sustainable-palm-oilCity of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-168-F)
… the City of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency’s (IDA’s) progress, as of September 2024, in implementing our … released in July 2022. The audit determined that the IDA’s Board did not properly evaluate and approve IDA projects and monitor the performance of businesses that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/07/25/city-poughkeepsie-industrial-development-agency-audit-follow-2021m-168-fAdministration and Monitoring of Financial Assistance to New York City Businesses
… Objectives To determine whether the New York City Industrial Development Agency (NYCIDA) has … August 2021. About the Program NYCIDA was created by the New York City Council in 1974 “to promote the economic … NYCIDA provides financial assistance to companies in New York City through tax waivers of City and State sales and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/06/12/administration-and-monitoring-financial-assistance-new-york-city-businessesDiNapoli: Tax Exemptions Jump While Job Gains Slow for IDA Projects
… pace,” said DiNapoli. “IDAs can be an important catalyst for economic development in our state, but I urge local … taxpayers know if their community is receiving promised jobs and economic benefits.” In 2013, the most recent full … IDA projects reported a total of 644,080 full-time jobs, which reflects an increase of 199,943 jobs over the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-tax-exemptions-jump-while-job-gains-slow-ida-projectsDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Arrested
… and preparing checks for payment. Pais allegedly not only knew about Hoffman’s continuous theft and did not report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-arrestedDiNapoli: End of Continuous Medicaid Enrollment Requirement Poses Risks to State Financial Plan
… Medicaid coverage and make every effort to help people renew their coverage in public and private plans. The state … levels.” Prior to the pandemic, states were required to renew coverage for people with Medicaid at least once a year … Plan public health insurance programs – have not had to renew their coverage due to COVID-19 public health emergency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-end-continuous-medicaid-enrollment-requirement-poses-risks-state-financial-planLocal Government – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… property tax revenues are the largest source of revenue for local governments. In local fiscal years ending (LFY) in 2021, property taxes accounted for $38.1 billion, or 42.1 percent, of total revenue ($90.5 billion) for local governments outside of New York City. School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/local-governmentCustodial Service Contract Procurement and Oversight
… potential vendors ahead of awarding a contract, it allowed only 5 business days for any interested parties to respond. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/08/custodial-service-contract-procurement-and-oversightDiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud for Receiving Deceased Mother's New York State and Local Retirement System Benefits
… (18 USC. § 1343) in the U.S. District Court at Knoxville, TN for stealing $56,352 from the New York State and Local … account with her daughter, Schwinzer, 46, of Madisonville, TN. Schwinzer failed to notify NYSLRS and the Social Security … fraud 18 USC 1343 in the US District Court at Knoxville TN for stealing $56352 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-receiving-deceased-mothers-new-york-state-and-localDiNapoli: State Must Consider Pros and Cons of Gaming Revenues, Problem Gambling
… its budget and for localities through traditional lottery games, video lottery terminals (VLTs), racetrack wagering, casinos, … and other authorized activities. Traditional lottery games remain the dominant contributor to gaming revenues, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-state-must-consider-pros-and-cons-gaming-revenues-problem-gamblingCompliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements
… CDTA’s responsibilities under the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), and to determine if CDTA is in compliance with … services. Article 6 of the New York State Public Officers Law provides for public access to government records. The … to FOIL requests within the time frames required by law. Grant or deny access to FOIL requests within five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/16/compliance-freedom-information-law-requirements