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XI.2.H Multiyear Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… and Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and the resulting contracts, may be structured on the basis of a fixed contract … renewals following the expiration of the fixed term. Where contracts are structured this way, at the expiration of the … there is a streamlined process that can be used for many contracts that is intended to reduce processing time and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2h-multiyear-contractsNY's Balance of Payments With Washington Remains Positive for Now, but Federal Actions Could Drastically Change State's Financial Picture
… Federal pandemic relief funds resulted in New York having a positive balance of payments with Washington, … most impacted remains to be seen. Key findings in DiNapoli’s report: In FFY 2023, federal expenditures for each U.S. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/nys-balance-payments-washington-remains-positive-now-federal-actions-could-drastically-change-statesDiNapoli: Jury Convicts Councilman Ruben Wills in Public Corruption Scheme
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli along with Attorney … $30,000 in public campaign funds and state grant money. The jury found Wills guilty of one count of a scheme … violation of the public trust. Now, after a conviction by a jury of his peers, Ruben Wills will face the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-jury-convicts-councilman-ruben-wills-public-corruption-schemeFormer Treasurer of Putnam Engine & Hose Co. of the Port Chester Volunteer Fire Dept. Pleads Guilty to Embezzling More Than $38,000
… the former treasurer of the Putnam Engine & Hose Co. No. 2 ("Putnam Engine and Hose"), a unit of the Port Chester … today before U.S. Magistrate Judge Paul E. Davison. This case has been assigned to U.S. District Judge Nelson S. … duty to the public and to his fellow firefighters. This case illustrates the need for vigilant oversight of anyone in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/former-treasurer-putnam-engine-hose-co-port-chester-volunteer-fire-dept-pleads-guilty-embezzling-moreRevenue Enhancement Ideas: Cash Management for Local Governments and School Districts
… Sound cash management assures that investments are optimized for … Alternatively, consider using an automated financial management information system or online banking to … do not significantly offset the earnings from the extra investment income. Explore contracting with a bank for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/revenue-enhancement-ideas-cash-management-local-governments-and-school-districtsDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Theft of Cash, Questionable Spending by Minetto Volunteer Fire Dept. Chief
… purchases such as guns and motorcycle parts, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … upon DiNapoli’s examination. “This individual had keys to the cash register and went on a spending spree with the … money,” said DiNapoli. “Residents trust public officials to safeguard their tax dollars and spend them appropriately. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audit-reveals-theft-cash-questionable-spending-minetto-volunteer-fire-dept-chiefDiNapoli: Metro North and LIRR Lax in Monitoring Overtime Paid For With Federal Stimulus Funds
… Separate audits of Metro-North Railroad and the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) found they failed to properly manage … and work to tighten up its operations.” The Metro-North audit examined whether $72.3 million in ARRA funds were used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-metro-north-and-lirr-lax-monitoring-overtime-paid-federal-stimulus-fundsDiNapoli Presses Companies on Political Disclosure
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Trustee of the … and endorses model legislation. According to the report “Collision Course” authored by the Center for Political …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-presses-companies-political-disclosureDiNapoli: Georgia Woman Allegedly Stole Over $450K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… Sandra Smith, for allegedly stealing over $450,000 in New York state pension and Social Security payments made to her deceased mother-in-law over a 16-year period. “The defendant callously took advantage of her mother-in-law’s death to profit at the expense of New York’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-georgia-woman-allegedly-stole-over-450k-nys-pension-and-social-security-paymentsDiNapoli: Emergency Rental Assistance Program Rebounds After Slow Start
… pandemic program to help struggling households pay their rent faltered at the start, with New York being the last … distribute funds. Improvements, including those suggested by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli at the onset of the … for low-income New Yorkers remain high, according to a report from DiNapoli released today. As of May 2023, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-emergency-rental-assistance-program-rebounds-after-slow-startDiNapoli Moves State Pension Fund Toward Net Zero Target, Restricts Investments in Oil Sands Companies
… to DiNapoli’s comprehensive Climate Action Plan to lower investment risks from climate change and transition the Fund’s investment portfolio to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by … shale oil and gas companies. Background on Climate Investment Actions Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-moves-state-pension-fund-toward-net-zero-target-restricts-investments-oil-sands-companiesComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … bank and deposit slips did not include sufficient detail to verify that all moneys collected were deposited. Village … In addition, the county’s enforcement of occupancy taxes due could be improved as it does not have formal procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer Who Embezzled Funds to Bankroll Personal Business
… Cesternino, 46, was sentenced by the Honorable Richard M. Koweek following her guilty plea to Falsifying Business … and the Attorney General’s Public Integrity Bureau. This case is the latest joint investigation under Attorney General … General’s Public Integrity Bureau is prosecuting this case, under the supervision of Public Integrity Bureau Chief …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-west-ghent-volunteer-fire-companyComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it’s critical that schools make every dollar count,” DiNapoli … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Dryden Central … to $5.4 million in fiscal year 2012-13. The district is considered to be susceptible to fiscal stress due to three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District – Financial Condition Management (Warren County) The district's budgets included appropriated fund … – Financial Condition and Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (Nassau County) District officials overestimated expenditures by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Dept Treasurer Pleads Guilty in $46,000 Theft of Public Funds
… Friedman and the Le Roy Police Department for working with my staff to bring this person to justice." Assistant District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-dept-treasurer-pleads-guilty-46000-theft-public-fundsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … generally supported by adequate documentation and appeared to be for proper school purposes. However, the board did not … bylaws were followed and at times allowed the board chair to control all aspects of the disbursement and purchasing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Attica Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-127)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial management practices and … than $1.7 million of surplus funds from the general fund to the debt service fund from July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2013 to reduce the general fund’s unrestricted fund balance to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/08/attica-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-127Lackawanna City School District – Financial Condition (2014M-119)
… multiple years. Because the District will have exhausted all its unexpended surplus funds, a slight timing difference …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/lackawanna-city-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-119Oysterponds Union Free School District – Financial Management, Check Signing and Information Technology
… surplus fund balance is in compliance with Real Property Tax Law statutory limits. Discontinue the practice of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/28/oysterponds-union-free-school-district-financial-management-check-signing