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Comptroller DiNapoli: IDA-Issued Tax Breaks Continue to Climb
… Agencies (IDAs) reported providing $751 million in net tax exemptions for local economic development efforts in 2017, up more than 5 percent from 2016, according to a … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The gap in net job gains created by IDA-sponsored projects narrowed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ida-issued-tax-breaks-continue-climbDiNapoli: Former Hempstead School District Official Pleads Guilty to Credit Card Fraud
… fraud in connection with his misuse of a school district credit card. The plea was entered before United States … capacity, Gregg was authorized to use a school district credit card for purchases for the school district. Instead, Gregg allowed a local contractor to use the credit card for his own personal purchases at Home Depot, in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-former-hempstead-school-district-official-pleads-guilty-credit-card-fraudOpinion 88-31
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … originally deposited such money. Upon a termination of the case at the trial level with a dismissal or acquittal, the two per centum fee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-31Former Village of Candor Mayor Sentenced to Jail Time for Stealing Village Funds
… and paid full restitution. He was sentenced before Judge Adam R. Schumacher in Tioga County Court. As part of his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/former-village-candor-mayor-sentenced-jail-time-stealing-village-fundsState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on 2026 State of the State Address
… the State Address, Gov. Hochul outlined her priorities for New Yorkers in 2026, including addressing critical issues like the affordability crisis, gun violence, clean water, food insecurity and investing in universal child care. … the State Address Gov Hochul outlined her priorities for New Yorkers in 2026 including addressing critical issues like …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-2026-state-state-addressMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Services Related to Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, or Attending Providers No Longer Participating in the Medicaid Program
… provides a wide range of medical services to those who are economically disadvantaged and/or have special health … Additionally, the Department must verify that no providers are prohibited from participating in a Medicaid program by … amount of improper payments. However, additional actions are still needed. For the period March 2018 through December …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/19/medicaid-program-improper-payments-services-related-ordering-prescribing-referring-orCompliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements
… To determine if the Department of Transportation (DOT) has policies, procedures, and processes in place to … under the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), and if DOT is in compliance with its responsibilities under FOIL. The audit covered FOIL requests received by DOT for the period January 2018 through July 2021 and FOIL …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/29/compliance-freedom-information-law-requirementsDiNapoli: Unemployment Taxes on Employers Poised To Increase To Repay $9B Owed to Federal Government
… The historic surge in unemployment claims at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic … State Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust Fund, resulting in the state borrowing from the federal government to pay … already risen to the highest level permissible under law in 2021. Unless the state or federal government takes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-unemployment-taxes-employers-poised-increase-repay-9b-owed-federal-governmentDiNapoli: Despite Progress, Pay Gap for Women Persists
… gender pay gap has improved from 60 cents in the 1960s, it has remained around 80 cents since 2015. In New York, the … full-time working men and women. While New York has done better than most states, more can and should be done. Policies to expand childcare and improve pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-despite-progress-pay-gap-women-persistsDiNapoli: State Needs to Help Addiction Support Providers Better Prepare for Emergencies
… are getting services due to unknown openings. For example, pregnant women or opioid users are prioritized on wait lists. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-state-needs-help-addiction-support-providers-better-prepare-emergenciesComptroller's Oversight of State Contracts
… Comptroller DiNapoli Ensures State Procurements Provide the Highest Value to New Yorkers … Office has conducted independent, pre-review of State and limited Public Authority contacts, adding … ever. The Comptroller's contract oversight extends to most State agency contracts, generally those where the contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/oversightOverview – Contribution Stabilization Program
… The Contribution Stabilization Program (CSP) is an optional program that allows you to pay a portion of your annual … of whether they choose to amortize in any year. The program was designed to help the State and municipalities … can participate in the Contribution Stabilization Program for more predictable pension costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/csp/overviewOpinion 99-1
… in the opinion. VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS -- Service Award Program (requirement that program assets be held in … who have not earned a nonforfeitable right to a service award) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§217(j), 218(e), 219(f): (1) The assets of a service award program for volunteer firefighters must be held in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-1Reporting on Foreclosure of Real Property Funds – Kings County
… Purpose To determine whether referees are properly reporting and accounting for foreclosure funds in Kings County. Our audit covers from January 1, 2010 … determines that the defendant (borrower) is unable to negotiate a settlement, the plaintiff requests judicial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/12/reporting-foreclosure-real-property-funds-kings-countySUNY Bulletin No. SU-366
… purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of a change in the dues structure. Affected Employees: SUNY employees represented by UUP in Bargaining Unit 08 are affected. Effective Dates: … purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of a change in the dues structure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-366-united-university-professions-uup-change-dues-structureOperational Advisory No. 28
… Subject : Guidance for Processing SFS Transactions in Production after Fiscal Year End (FYE) Processes are … down for FYE processing are entered and posted correctly in SFS. To ensure that these transactions process accurately … completely, agencies should verify that the following is in place: SFS funds should have sufficient cash balance to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/28-guidance-processing-sfs-transactions-production-after-fiscal-year-end-fyeTown of Harrison - Budgeting Practices (2018M-142)
… (IT) control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to Town officials. Key Recommendations Adopt realistic budgets using results from prior years to project revenues. Maintain unassigned fund balance within a reasonable amount. Develop a plan to use excess fund balance to benefit taxpayers. Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/22/town-harrison-budgeting-practices-2018m-142Kinderhook Central School District - Procurement (2018M-137)
… Determine whether the District procured goods and services in accordance with District policy and procedures. Key … action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response letter. … Determine whether the District procured goods and services in accordance with District policy and procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/11/kinderhook-central-school-district-procurement-2018m-137Town of Richford - Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2019M-236)
… Collector (Clerk) properly remitted and deposited money in a timely manner. Key Findings Real Property Taxes totaling … $2,604 were not remitted to the Supervisor or Treasurer in a timely manner. Forty-five real property tax receipts … two to 60 days after receipt instead of within 24 hours. In addition, there were five instances totaling $2,089 where …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/03/27/town-richford-town-clerktax-collector-2019m-236Village of West Haverstraw - Accrued Leave and Benefits (2019M-143)
… Village employees received and used leave accruals in accordance with Village policies, and whether amounts paid … Village employees received and used leave accruals in accordance with Village policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/09/06/village-west-haverstraw-accrued-leave-and-benefits-2019m-143