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Former Delhi Deputy Superintendent Faces Grand Larceny Charge
… allegedly overstated his sick and leave balances by more than 270 hours which could have given him more than $6,000, … Police and District Attorney Hubbard for working with my staff to expose this alleged crime.” “I greatly appreciate … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/former-delhi-deputy-superintendent-faces-grand-larceny-chargeDairy Inspections
… locations (e.g., plants, farms, bulk tankers) in calendar year 2013. Despite staffing shortages, the Unit does not have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/06/dairy-inspectionsCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B19-6-6)
… the City of Yonkers’ financial condition in the current and future years. Background The Office of the State … that the City’s adopted budget for fiscal year 2019-20 and the related justification documents are in compliance … budget totals $1.2 billion. The budget includes operating and debt service funding of $628.5 million for the Yonkers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/07/10/city-yonkers-budget-review-b19-6-6Oversight of Building Construction Site Safety (Follow-Up)
… of Buildings (DOB) is responsible for regulating the safe and lawful use of buildings and construction sites to promote the safety of all people who visit, live, and work in NYC. This requires construction managers, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/10/oversight-building-construction-site-safety-followCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B23-6-6)
… the City of Yonkers’ financial condition in the current and future years. Background The Office of the State … that the City’s adopted budget for fiscal year 2023-24 and the related justification documents are in material … budget totals $1.43 billion. The budget includes operating and debt service funding of $733.8 million for the Yonkers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/07/07/city-yonkers-budget-review-b23-6-6DiNapoli Announces Staff Appointments
… and State Payroll Services, as well as the Office of Unclaimed Funds. During his 42 years at the Comptroller’s … for photos of staff. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-announces-staff-appointmentsOversight of Residential Domestic Violence Programs (Follow-Up)
… Violence Prevention Act (Act) of 1987 (Article 6-A of the Social Service Law) requires social services districts to provide shelter and services to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/25/oversight-residential-domestic-violence-programs-followRailroad Bridge Inspection Program
… of railroad bridges in an effort to ensure public safety and decrease the risk of railroad bridge failures. Department … in accordance with formal bridge management plans and inspection procedures. They also require each railroad to … that its bridges are safe for the load imposed, and to provide the Department with an up to date inventory of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/09/railroad-bridge-inspection-programOvertime Compensation – Enhanced Reporting
… For compensation to be classified as “overtime,” it must be paid for … payment must be at a greater rate than one's regular rate of pay. For example: Overtime paid at time and a half, double … overtime; and Holiday premium pay for holidays worked.* As of July 1, 2019, public safety overtime that is paid directly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/overtime-compensationAbout Statement No. 67 – Governmental Accounting Standards Board
… Board (GASB) Statement No. 67, Financial Reporting for Pension Plans : Establishes accounting and reporting standards for public pension systems. Defines the way public pension plans calculate and report the Net Pension Liability. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/gasb/about-statement-no-67Comptroller DiNapoli, U.S. Attorney Hartunian & New York A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Pleas on State and Federal Charges By Former Assemblymember William Scarborough
… Schneiderman, and Andrew W. Vale, Special Agent in Charge of the Albany Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, … serving the public. Mr. Scarborough abused his public office for personal gain and now faces the consequences of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-us-attorney-hartunian-new-york-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-pleas-state-andOpinion 91-26
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … relating to the contract. A public library may adopt a code of ethics which should provide standards of conduct in relation to, among other things, contracts between …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-26Opinion 89-46
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Eligibility (U.S. citizenship) ZONING AND … The qualifications for holding a town office are contained in Public Officers Law, §3 and Town Law, §23. Public Officers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-46DiNapoli Calls for Reforms to State Fiscal Practices
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today called for changes … by public authorities and imposing a constitutional limit on state debt, among other reforms, to bring increased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-calls-reforms-state-fiscal-practicesUpstate Transportation Authorities Suffer Revenue Plunge
… The COVID-19 pandemic created unprecedented challenges for the State’s regional transportation authorities by … are highly reliant on subsidies. State subsidies account for more than 50 percent of total revenues at CNYRTA and … does not rebound at these authorities, they may be forced to seek greater State and federal aid and/or to limit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/upstate-transportation-authorities-suffer-revenue-plungeComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer Who Embezzled Funds to Bankroll Personal Business
… firefighters bravely serve our communities – and it’s reprehensible that someone would pocket the very funds that … and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving … on 135,000 state contracts, visit Open Book New York . The easy-to-use website was created by DiNapoli to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-west-ghent-volunteer-fire-companyDiNapoli: Former Town of Minerva Clerk Pleads Guilty
… and when a public servant seeks to use their position to profit at the expense of the taxpayers and the local … that Green, who is a member of the state's retirement system, used town funds to pay back loans she took from the retirement system of more than $1,500. Green also directed more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-former-town-minerva-clerk-pleads-guiltyOpinion 94-8
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … In order to qualify for appointment as deputy treasurer of a fire district, an individual must meet the same …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-8Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his … County) The board adopted budgets that relied too heavily on fund balance as a financing source and appropriated more … and employees that handled cash. ### For access to state and local government spending and 50,000 state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Opinion 97-11
… on the issues discussed in the opinion. CITIES -- Powers and Duties (authority to establish financial disclosure … disclosure requirements) MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS -- Powers and Duties (authority to establish financial disclosure … authorities) PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITIES -- Officers and Employees (applicability of municipal financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-11