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Former Head of Niagara Falls Housing Authority Pleads Guilty to Stealing Government Funds; Son and Daughter-in-Law Also Convicted
… U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Stephanie W. Cowart, 58, of Grand Island, NY, pleaded guilty to theft concerning … Cowart, stole $6,000 from the NFHA. "In a blatant abuse of power, longtime executive director of the Niagara Falls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/former-head-niagara-falls-housing-authority-pleads-guilty-stealing-government-funds-son-and-daughterDiNapoli: $10 Million Ponzi Scheme Unraveled Following Nassau County District Attorney Investigation
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Nassau County … enterprises and their extravagant lifestyles," said State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "I commend the work of … Service, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the New York State Comptroller's Office in April 2018 at Eckstein's home …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-10-million-ponzi-scheme-unraveled-following-nassau-county-district-attorney-investigationDiNapoli: Oil Spill Fund Reaches New Agreements With St. Lawrence County
… County that will lead to the clean-up and redevelopment of contaminated commercial property in the villages of DeKalb and Massena. The seven properties that are part of … Before they can be sold at public auction and put back on the tax rolls, an environmental remediation must occur. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-oil-spill-fund-reaches-new-agreements-st-lawrence-countyDiNapoli: LIRR On-Time Performance Falls Short
… trains were scheduled, but 17,951 were canceled at the terminal before departing, terminated en route or were late … of 13.2 minutes (up from 12.9 minutes in 2015), but this estimate excludes canceled or terminated trains. For that reason, this measure does not capture the experience of commuters. DiNapoli's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-lirr-time-performance-falls-shortComptroller DiNapoli: Schools Must Do More to Limit Access to Sensitive Student Databases
… York school districts had inappropriate computer access to sensitive student data and were able to change student grades and attendance records without … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-schools-must-do-more-limit-access-sensitive-student-databasesDiNapoli: Many SUNY Campus Foundations Operating Without Contracts or Proper Oversight
… A third of the 30 State University of New York (SUNY) campus foundations were … properly." State-operated campuses are authorized to contract with foundations, which are private, not-for-profit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-many-suny-campus-foundations-operating-without-contracts-or-proper-oversightOpinion 92-46
… CONTRACTS -- Bidding Monetary Threshold (computation of for various items used at youth center) GENERAL MUNICIPAL … youth center need not be aggregated with each other for the purpose of determining whether the competitive … village youth center should be considered in the aggregate for purposes of determining the competitive bidding monetary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-46Opinion 92-33
Whether an appropriation in excess of $10000 for publicity promotional and other related services to be rendered by a chamber of commerce on behalf of a town and a park district hereinafter the park district would be subject to a mandatory referendum pursuant to Town Law 6414a
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-33Opinion 91-24
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … §14-1436: A town, on behalf of a town sewer district, may contract with a county to provide sewer service to properties … within a county sewer district. The cost of such a contract would be financed by the county in the same manner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-24Opinion 95-8
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … enforcement purposes subaccount of the general fund of the state where the claiming agent is an agency of the state or the political subdivision or public authority of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-8DiNapoli Releases Analysis of State Financial Plan
… After two years of extraordinary volatility in state finances, the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23 Enacted Budget Financial Plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-releases-analysis-state-financial-planDiNapoli: NYC Financial Plan Improved From June
… and an increase in demand for city services, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s analysis of the city’s … Fiscal Cliffs in New York City’s Financial Plan Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-nyc-financial-plan-improved-juneXIV.5 Employee Award Programs – XIV. Special Procedures
… award programs and the requirements of the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) for approving payment for these types … and tickets to theater or sporting events. NEW YORK STATE LAW Section 135 of the Civil Service Law prohibits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv5-employee-award-programsDiNapoli: Orange County Resident Arrested for Stealing Her Late Mother’s Pension Benefits
… $51,532.64 in other personal payments including electronic bill payments and personal purchases, including fast food, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-orange-county-resident-arrested-stealing-her-late-mothers-pension-benefitsDiNapoli: Financial Plan Outlook Has Improved; State Should Now Commit to Further Increasing Reserves
… The State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22 Enacted Budget Financial Plan shows a remarkable improvement in the state’s financial condition as cumulative four-year budget … and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and commonly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-financial-plan-outlook-has-improved-state-should-now-commit-further-increasing-reservesCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data)
… with Executive Order 95 (EO 95), including providing, in a timely manner, publishable State data to the Office of … publishable State data and make such data freely available in accessible formats for public use. As of March 2021, there … is responsible for managing water, land, and air pollution in order to enhance the health, safety, and welfare of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/27/compliance-executive-order-95-open-dataOrdinary Death Benefit
… Comptroller DiNapoli's Legislative Program Legislative Session 2021-2022: Ordinary Death Benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/ordinary-death-benefitDiNapoli: Lack of Oversight Delayed Access to Emergency Home Repairs for Elderly New Yorkers
… program contributed to delays in urgent home repairs for seniors. The audit found the agency needs to do more to … and ensure this important program is working and reaching all corners of the state.” HCR’s Office of Community Renewal … LPAs (not-for-profit organizations and municipalities) apply to the agency to participate in the RESTORE program and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-lack-oversight-delayed-access-emergency-home-repairs-elderly-new-yorkersLinkNYC Program Revenues and Monitoring
… were installed and maintained to ensure user privacy and Link availability according to contract terms. The audit … detailed the required annual fee schedule as well as the Link installation schedule over the contract period, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/30/linknyc-program-revenues-and-monitoringDiNapoli: Public Must Be Alerted to Sewer Overflow Problems
… to DEC and the local health department within two hours of discovery and to notify the public and nearby municipalities within four hours of discovery. Exposure to untreated sewage can cause serious …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-public-must-be-alerted-sewer-overflow-problems