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Model Code of Ethics for Local Governments - Frequently Asked Questions
… New York State? No. The Model Code is intended to be a guide for a municipality to develop a code of ethics to … before any municipal agency of which he is an officer, member or employee or of any municipal agency over which he … or indirectly compelling or inducing a subordinate to make, or promise to make, any political contribution, whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/model-code-ethics-local-governments-frequently-asked-questionsDiNapoli: Audit Finds Misuse of Funds in Town of Fishkill
… financial controls so taxpayer funds are secure and being spent appropriately in the future.” The town offers various … for cash collected at the senior center and did not remit money to the town comptroller or provide reports to the town supervisor. Based on senior center revenue collections made after the former …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-misuse-funds-town-fishkillDiNapoli Issues Report on Transparency of Village Fiscal Activities
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s office released a … in its accounting records along with $2 million in property tax revenues. In 16 villages, the CFOs provided … for boards to develop realistic budgets, adopt proper property tax levies, monitor operations, or conduct long-term …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-issues-report-transparency-village-fiscal-activitiesComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the following local government audits have been issued. Village of Arkport – Information Technology (Steuben County) … retroactive buyout payment of $2,000 for 2016. Madison County – Claims Audit and Payment Process Auditors … paid without board approval. Village of Palmyra – Justice Court Operations (Wayne County) The justice’s cash balances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1XIV.10.B Travel and Purchase Rewards Programs; Updated Information Regarding T-Cards, P-Cards, and NET-Cards – XIV. Special Procedures
… may be permissible]. This section also recognizes the NET-Card, an administrative change brought about by the … payment is made – it may be by State-issued travel card, procurement card, voucher, petty cash, or any other approved … or her State agency - generally by use of a State-issued Procurement Card (P-Card) - may not accept rewards or points …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv10b-travel-and-purchase-rewards-programs-updated-information-regarding-t-cards-p-cards-and-netDiNapoli: Springport Town Clerk Faces Criminal Charges
… her arrest will deter others from such corruption. My office works to safeguard the pension fund and thwart … 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. Review prior cases at http://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations . … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-springport-town-clerk-faces-criminal-chargesDiNapoli: Tax Collections Down $1.3 Billion in First Half of Fiscal Year
… compared to the same period last year. Through September, business tax collections declined $364.7 million, or 9.8 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-tax-collections-down-13-billion-first-half-fiscal-yearDiNapoli: Springport Town Clerk Pleads Guilty After Faking Retirement Benefits
… Springport Town Clerk Deborah Waldron pleaded guilty Wednesday in Aurelius Town … … Springport Town Clerk Deborah Waldron pleaded guilty Wednesday in Aurelius Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-springport-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-after-faking-retirement-benefitsDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Lagging Last Year by $1.2 Billion
… tax collections totaled $18.6 billion in the first quarter of the new fiscal year, $1.2 billion less than the same … year and personal income tax collections are falling short of what was expected," DiNapoli said. "Taxpayer anticipation of federal tax changes has contributed to the decline. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-lagging-last-year-12-billionThe Transportation and Warehousing Sector in New York City
… Version Highlights As of April 2022, the transportation and warehousing sector in the City has regained 82 percent of … COVID-19 pandemic, growing visitor numbers and increased demand for the transportation of goods with the rise of … economic disruptions that could further impact the global supply chain system and the sector. Continued growth in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/transportation-and-warehousing-sector-new-york-cityDiNapoli: Lax Oversight of Summer Jobs and After School Programs Provider Led to Contract Violations
… today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The New York City Department of Youth and Community … cultural experiences and sports/recreation activities when school is not in session. Providers, such as Ridgewood, … audit found: Ridgewood repeatedly told auditors it does not charge fees to enroll in COMPASS, yet nine of 19 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-lax-oversight-summer-jobs-and-after-school-programs-provider-led-contract-violationsPension Funds Break New Ground on Board Diversity
… today announced that the New York Common Retirement Fund (Fund) has reached precedent-setting agreements with Monster … Inc. T-Mobile USA Inc. … The New York Common Retirement Fund Fund has reached precedentsetting agreements with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/pension-funds-break-new-ground-board-diversityDiNapoli: Bombay Clerk Charged in Theft of Justice Court Fees
… to line the pockets of a dishonest clerk,” DiNapoli said. “My office will continue to root out corruption at all levels. … 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. Review prior cases at http://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations/index.htm …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-bombay-clerk-charged-theft-justice-court-feesVillage of Montgomery – Purchasing and Information Technology (2013M-210)
… the Board-adopted procurement policy did not specify the number of quotes or request for proposals (RFPs) to be … Amend the procurement policy to include the specific number of quotes or RFPs Village personnel should obtain when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/10/25/village-montgomery-purchasing-and-information-technology-2013m-210Pension Payment Option Descriptions
… all of which will provide you with a monthly benefit for life. For example, you may elect the Single Life Allowance (Option … may elect to receive a smaller monthly benefit to provide for a possible payment to a designated beneficiary after your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/pension-payment-option-descriptionsSouth Fallsburg Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-181)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the District established adequate controls to … the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings While the District does have adequate financial policies, it does not have certain financial procedures in place. The Board has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/09/13/south-fallsburg-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsOpinion 91-29
… the State Legislature and is authorized to receive direct payment of foreign fire insurance tax moneys, the moneys may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-29Town of Alexandria - Justice Court Time and Attendance and Court Operations (2017M-284)
… whether the Court Clerk (Clerk) reported hours on her Town of Alexandria (Town) time sheets that coincided with hours … recorded, deposited and reported. Key Findings Sixty-three of the 67 time sheets (approximately 94 percent) completed by the Clerk showed no evidence of supervisory review and approval. The Clerk reported 405 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/10/23/town-alexandria-justice-court-time-and-attendance-and-court-operationsUnnecessary and Potentially Illegal Consultant Contract With Former New York State Council on the Arts Executive Director
… services, totaling $25,200 per year. As a result of this dual arrangement, her combined annual compensation by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/26/unnecessary-and-potentially-illegal-consultant-contract-former-new-york-state-council-artsDiNapoli: NYC Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Balanced, but Out Year Gaps Continue to Grow
… faces spending risks that could increase its budget gaps for Fiscal Years (FY) 2025 through 2027 to an average of … spending choices made during the pandemic, underbudgeting for recurring spending, and significant costs associated with … Spending risks to the city budget, including the costs for asylum seekers and an expanded rental assistance program, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-nyc-fiscal-year-2024-budget-balanced-out-year-gaps-continue-grow