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Management of Capital Projects
… of the Capital Program is to bring the MTA’s capital assets to a “State of Good Repair” and keep them there …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/14/management-capital-projectsAuditing Travel/Conference Claims – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… is required by law and is an essential internal control for ensuring that travel policy requirements are consistently … travel was properly approved. Is the travel or mileage reimbursement form attached, completed and signed by the … attached for all expenses that are being sought for reimbursement? (Original receipts should be attached for all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/auditing-travelconference-claimsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1793
… of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions on how to update a Tier 6 employee’s Retirement Plan page due … who are members of the VDC are affected. Background On March 16, 2012, the Governor signed legislation creating … required the employee contribution rate to be based on the employee’s annual wage. Once a Tier 6 member has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1793-two-year-look-back-tier-6-tiaa-voluntary-defined-contribution-vdcDiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Compliance with Jonathan's Law
… Health that included similar findings at that agency’s facilities. “The state must do everything it can to protect … relating to incidents involving family members residing in facilities operated, licensed or certified by the OPWDD and … or not provided at all. Several delays occurred because facilities waited until verification of the completeness of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-compliance-jonathans-lawNew York Continues to Send More Federal Tax Dollars to Washington Than It Gets in Return
… New York paid $26.6 billion more in taxes to the federal government in federal fiscal year (FFY) 2018 … spending, ranking it last among the states, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … it receives 90 cents back in federal spending, compared to the national average of $1.21,” DiNapoli said. “We’re …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/new-york-continues-send-more-federal-tax-dollars-washington-it-gets-returnDiNapoli Releases Interactive Map of Local Census Results
… York’s local demographic changes based on 2020 Census data and an interactive online map that breaks down population statistics by age, race and ethnicity, along with housing trends, in New York’s … population, which totaled more than 20.2 million in 2020, up 4.1% since 2010. “The 2020 Census results show that New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-releases-interactive-map-local-census-resultsDiNapoli: Eight Villages, Three Cities Designated in Fiscal Stress
… System has identified eight villages and three cities in New York that were in some level of fiscal stress in 2020, based on scores that largely reflect the time period before the COVID-19 pandemic. DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-eight-villages-three-cities-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli Releases December State Cash Report
… year with higher than expected revenue and spending coming in below expectations,” said DiNapoli. “However, with the … realistic and prepared for potential economic challenges in the coming year.” Tax collections in December totaled $8.1 billion, $162.5 million or 2 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-releases-december-state-cash-reportComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have been issued. … totaling $845,215 were not audited and approved prior to payment. Auditors also found credit card claims, paid by … accounts were invoiced in a timely manner. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea and Sentencing of Robert Wiesner in Bid-Rigging Case
… Wiesner, the former Security Director for the Monroe County Water Authority, for working with others to rig the … indictment with a scheme to rig the bidding process for a number of multi-million dollar public works contracts in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-and-sentencing-robert-wiesner-bid-riggingDiNapoli: Son Left Father’s Body in Morgue to Steal His Pension and Social Security Payments
… District Attorney Richard A. Brown. “Thus robbing the New York pension system and the federal government of tens of … 2011, the Social Security Inspector General notified the New York State and Local Retirement System that the body of … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-son-left-fathers-body-morgue-steal-his-pension-and-social-security-paymentsPublic Safety – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… Number of Crimes and Crime Rates Rise for the First Time in Eight Years The number of crimes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/public-safetyDiNapoli: Pandemic Disrupts Special Education; Many Students Missing Mandated Services
… reopening plans should be determining how to compensate for the learning losses students suffered and to ensure they … During the COVID-19 crisis, programs and services for students with disabilities were disrupted by abrupt … in-person instruction (6%) than the statewide average for all students (7%). While all students faced the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-pandemic-disrupts-special-education-many-students-missing-mandated-servicesDiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Sentenced for Pension Double-Dipping
… many suffering from addiction. With his conviction before Judge Koweek, those funds were returned in full to the … to ensure that justice was served.” Columbia Court Judge Richard Koweek also sentenced Volkmann to two years of … PF Volkmann & Associates. He also pled to official misconduct, a misdemeanor, for stealing $18,607 from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-sentenced-pension-double-dippingDiNapoli: 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 … to participate in the RESTORE program and receive state funds to carry out emergency home repairs. Auditors found … in at least three LPAs being inappropriately awarded funds, while other LPAs were denied funding. Overall, there …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-lack-oversight-delayed-access-emergency-home-repairs-elderly-new-yorkersDiNapoli: Federal Relief Funds Should Have Been Better Targeted to Communities Hardest Hit by COVID-19
… have been more prudent than basing the distribution of funds on the population. As a result, regions like New York … York City would have received an additional $579 million for a total allocation of $2 billion; and 46 other … York City would have received $9.4 billion. The use of CRF funds is restricted to unbudgeted financial needs associated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-federal-relief-funds-should-have-been-better-targeted-communities-hardest-hit-covid-19Former Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Sentenced to 8-24 Years for Stealing Nearly $250,000 in State Grant Funds
… Jason Carusone announced today that David Decker, former director of the Lake George Watershed Coalition, was … will not be tolerated. I thank the exceptional work of assistant district attorney Ben Smith along with special … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/former-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-sentenced-8-24-years-stealing-nearly-250000-stateOversight of Waste Tire Cleanup and Use of Waste Tire Fees (Follow-Up)
… to ensure the proper management of waste tires in the State. The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/oversight-waste-tire-cleanup-and-use-waste-tire-fees-followComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea of Former NYC Council Member Ruben Wills
… the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-nyc-council-member-ruben-willsHazard Mitigation and Coordination (Follow-Up)
… NYCEM also works to advance long-term initiatives that reduce risk and increase the resilience of New York City … risk to the City as well as actions agencies are taking to reduce the impacts of these hazards. NYCEM creates and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/hazard-mitigation-and-coordination-follow