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Opinion 92-54
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Banking Transactions (designation of bank as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-54Opinion 92-44
… same increases in the level of fringe benefits received by the highest ranking subordinate in a negotiating unit. … full-time head of the police department shall be increased by at least the same dollar amount of the increase received by such next subordinate police officer. (emphasis added). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-44The Increasing Threat of Identity Theft
… May 2021 PDF Version Message from the Comptroller The era of COVID-19 has brought enormous suffering and persistent … it. Among other potentially useful steps, these businesses need to make their privacy policies and settings more … consumers to request a freeze by sending a certified letter to each of the three nationwide credit reporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/increasing-threat-identity-theftCompliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements
… 23, 2020. About the Program CDTA was created in 1970 by the New York State Legislature. Today, CDTA is the premier … to 2. We found one request that was not acknowledged by CDTA for 100 business days. Further, due to incomplete … respond to FOIL requests within the time frames required by law. Grant or deny access to FOIL requests within five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/16/compliance-freedom-information-law-requirementsNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Win at SEC
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, as Trustee of New York State Common Retirement Fund, and the Church of England …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-win-secCustodial Service Contract Procurement and Oversight
… initial cost increases, spending would “break even” by 2019 due to savings in procurement. Additionally, the … standards related to the quality of work performed by custodial staff, and DOE has no system in place to record …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/08/custodial-service-contract-procurement-and-oversightDiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud for Receiving Deceased Mother's New York State and Local Retirement System Benefits
… U.S. District Court at Knoxville, TN for stealing $56,352 from the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS). … $92,223 in NYSLRS and Social Security payments from her mother’s account. The deposits were made … going in. Schwinzer withdrew all the deposited funds from the account until she was questioned by the bank on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-receiving-deceased-mothers-new-york-state-and-localDiNapoli: End of Continuous Medicaid Enrollment Requirement Poses Risks to State Financial Plan
… eligibility for every enrolled individual. An analysis by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found this … health emergency continuous coverage requirements enacted by federal legislation. These requirements prevented states … for every individual enrolled in Medicaid, referred to by the federal government as the “unwinding,” over a 14-month …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-end-continuous-medicaid-enrollment-requirement-poses-risks-state-financial-planDiNapoli: Tax Exemptions Jump While Job Gains Slow for IDA Projects
… than the previous year, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This is DiNapoli's … exemptions in 2013. These exemptions were partially offset by $723 million in payments-in-lieu of taxes, leaving the … Other findings include: The 4,709 projects supported by IDAs in 2013 were valued at $76.8 billion, an increase of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-tax-exemptions-jump-while-job-gains-slow-ida-projectsDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Arrested
… were the culmination of a collaborative investigation by state and federal agencies who worked tirelessly to … disabled individuals, from 2016-2021. Pais, who was hired by the WCHA board, was the accounts payable bookkeeper from … OIG commenced an investigation of all monies controlled by Hoffman and found that she had allegedly been making …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-arrestedOpinion 90-32
… shed in settlement of a proceeding against the town by the Department of Environmental Conservation [DEC] would … be required if the salt storage shed were to be financed by the issuance of bonds. Highway Law, §142(4) provides that … of machinery, tools, implements and equipment owned by the town, but that the total cost, without referendum, may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-32Local Government – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… experienced a significant rebound in LFY 2021, increasing by 18.8 percent over LFY 2020, when it was negatively impacted by the closure of nonessential businesses during the first … percent ($10.3 billion) of their total revenue, followed by cities at 19.4 percent ($1 billion). Property Tax – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/local-governmentNYS Comptroller DiNapoli, Steuben County District Attorney Baker, and NYS Police: Former Addison Official to Be Sentenced to Prison and Will Forfeit State Pension After Million Dollar Public Corruption Conviction
… the Village of Addison in Steuben County will be sentenced to serve three-to-nine years in state prison, pay full restitution of $1.1 million, and forfeit her public pension after being convicted of one felony count of … steal over a million dollars. Thanks to the work of my office, District Attorney Baker, and the State Police, her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-steuben-county-district-attorney-baker-and-nys-police-former-addisonAdministration and Monitoring of Financial Assistance to New York City Businesses
To determine whether the New York City Industrial Development Agency NYCIDA has policies and procedures in place to approve monitor and measure project performance and whether they were followed We also determined whether NYCIDA recaptured public benefits in accordance with the project
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/06/12/administration-and-monitoring-financial-assistance-new-york-city-businessesDiNapoli Report Tracks MTA's Shifting Revenue Streams
… of these sources that have been significantly impacted by altered patterns of commuting and economic activity, … fare evasion will bring ridership up to 74% of 2019 levels by 2026. With 4% fare and toll increases planned for August …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-report-tracks-mtas-shifting-revenue-streamsTown of Milan - Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2018M-257)
… and remitted money in a timely manner. Key Findings Real property taxes totaling $3.1 million in 2017 and $3.0 million … fees to applicants during the audit period. Twenty-nine property tax payments totaling $56,308 were deposited from … to 19 days late. Key Recommendations Ensure that all real property taxes are deposited and remitted to the Supervisor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/08/town-milan-town-clerktax-collector-2018m-257Village of Canisteo - Clerk Treasurers' Records and Reports (2018M-243)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine if the Clerk-Treasurer accurately and completely accounted for, … financial transactions in a timely manner. Key Findings The former Clerk-Treasurer did not maintain accounting records using the modified accrual basis of accounting. Accounting records were not adequate to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/04/05/village-canisteo-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2018m-243State Agencies Bulletin No. 1566
… will increase to $270,000 for the 2017 plan year, which is the calendar year for TIAA Tier 6 participants. Affected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1566-maximum-salary-limit-teachers-insurance-and-annuity-tiaa-retirementState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Election of Carl Heastie as Speaker
… his new role with humility and understands the need to get back to work. My office is prepared to help him through this transition and to make government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-election-carl-heastie-speakerCUNY Bulletin No. CU-564
… regarding the increase in the maximum annual amount for Health Care Flex Spending Account. Affected Employees … The IRS announced the maximum annual deduction amount for Health Care Flex Spending (deduction code 445) has been increased from $2550.00 to $2600.00 for the 2017 plan year. The maximum goal amount for Dependent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-564-2017-increase-maximum-annual-amount-cuny-health-care-flex