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DiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Arrested
… OIG), and the New York State Police today announced the arrests of former Executive Director of the West Carthage … (WCHA) Jan Hoffman for allegedly stealing over $48,000 in WCHA funds, and Katherine (Katie) Pais, Hoffman’s mother … they will be held accountable for their actions.” “The arrests today were the culmination of a collaborative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-arrestedDiNapoli: State Needs to Ensure Timely Execution of Contracts with Not-For-Profits
… more than 77 percent of the time in approving contracts with not-for-profit providers (NFPs) in 2014, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … to show much more progress in executing its contracts with its service providers. We can’t continue to ask NFPs to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-state-needs-ensure-timely-execution-contracts-not-profitsDiNapoli: NYC IDA Needs To Improve Its Administration of Business Tax Breaks and Monitoring of Job Creation
… Agency (NYCIDA) approved tax breaks and other incentives for businesses even though it lacked required financial … selection and monitoring, there’s little accounting for the benefits the public gets from these tax breaks and … mortgage recording taxes, with some benefits continuing for up to 30 years. Companies have to show why they would not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-nyc-ida-needs-improve-its-administration-business-tax-breaks-and-monitoring-job-creationOverlap, Duplication, Gaps, and/or Fragmentation of Workforce Development Programs and Services (Follow-Up)
… workers. Under WIOA, all states must have a governance body and are required to align their WFD programs by … supportive service agencies. In New York, this governance body is the SWIB. Under WIOA, the State is required to submit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/11/overlap-duplication-gaps-andor-fragmentation-workforce-development-programs-and-servicesDiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores
… said. “Still, municipalities shouldn’t assume this will last. Inflation remains a major concern and sales tax growth … . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scoresDebt – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… The debt burden of a governmental entity creates fixed costs that directly … increased taxation or additional future borrowing. Limit the capacity to finance future capital assets and grants. New … Second Highest in Outstanding Debt Nationwide At the end of SFY 2021-22, the State reported the following debt levels: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/debtContact Update and Online Help for Local Officials
… special districts and other local municipal entities to enable our office to communicate information to the correct individuals within organizations in a timely … special districts and other local municipal entities to enable our office to communicate information to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/contact-update-and-online-helpDiNapoli Releases Annual IDA Report
… of $5.3 billion from the prior year, according to an annual report on IDAs released by State Comptroller Thomas P. … encouraging improvements in IDA procedures and reporting. Annual Report Performance of Industrial Development Agencies … of $53 billion from the prior year according to an annual report on IDAs released by State Comptroller Thomas P …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-releases-annual-ida-reportDiNapoli: Major Retailers Agree to Report on Efforts to Protect Human Rights, Workplace Safety
… their overseas apparel suppliers and subcontractors in an effort to protect human and workplace standards. "Human … and YUM! Brands , the parent company of Kentucky Fried Chicken, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, agreed to conduct … and accountability in their supply chains. 2013 - Best Buy and Bed Bath & Beyond agreed to encourage their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-major-retailers-agree-report-efforts-protect-human-rights-workplace-safetyDiNapoli: New York Sees Improvement in Condition of Local Bridges
… One in 10 locally owned bridges in New York state is rated in poor condition, according to a … there is a great deal more work that needs to be done in New York. Local governments need this funding to continue so … needed repairs and maintenance are completed.” As of 2023, New York had 17,573 highway bridges. Local governments, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-new-york-sees-improvement-condition-local-bridgesDiNapoli: Former Essex County Fair Treasurer and Willsboro Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $90,000 From the Essex County Agricultural Society and Town
… James announced that Bridget Brown, the former treasurer of the Essex County Agricultural Society and former Willsboro … society and the town. “Bridget Brown exploited the trust of her community and used her two positions to enrich herself … case — holding Bridget Brown accountable for her betrayal of the public trust when she used her position as tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-former-essex-county-fair-treasurer-and-willsboro-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearlySUNY Bulletin No. SU-370
… bulletin is to provide processing instructions to agencies for entering the new SUNY Preceptor Incentive Program … Program payment of $5.50 per hour has been approved for eligible employees through a Veterans Administration … 05/21/2025. Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible for the new Preceptor Incentive Program payment, employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-370-new-preceptor-incentive-program-payment-state-universityDiNapoli Releases Annual IDA Report
… or over $4 billion, from the prior year, according to an annual report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … encouraging improvements in IDA procedures and reporting. Annual Report Performance of Industrial Development Agencies in New York State – 2025 Annual Report IDA Data by Region Industrial Development …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-releases-annual-ida-reportAddiction Support Services During Emergencies
… comprehensive system of addiction services for prevention, treatment, and recovery. OASAS operates 12 Addiction Treatment Centers and oversees nearly 400 providers that it … than 1,000 substance use disorder and problem gambling treatment and prevention programs (Programs) across the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/11/02/addiction-support-services-during-emergenciesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2288
… agency instructions for processing the 2024 SSU Uniform Cleaning and Maintenance Allowance. Affected Employees: All … Services Unit. Effective Dates: The 2024 SSU Uniform Cleaning and Maintenance Allowance can be processed beginning … Appendix D are eligible to receive the 2024 SSU Uniform Cleaning and Maintenance Allowance. Employees who have a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2288-2024-uniform-cleaning-and-maintenance-allowance-eligible-employeesDiNapoli: Troy's Proposed Bond Financing for Its Lead Pipe Replacement Program Is Lawful and Constitutional
… under a federal program to help fund its replacement of public and private lead water service lines without running … purposes. “Exposure to lead from water service pipes is a public health crisis that poses serious risks to New … State Senator Jake Ashby . “No parent should have to fear what comes out of their tap, and I’m proud that our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-troys-proposed-bond-financing-its-lead-pipe-replacement-program-lawful-and-constitutionalHomeless Services Housing Needs Assessment (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation, as of June 2025, of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report ( 2021-S-23 ). About the Program Homeless shelters across the State provide … To assess the extent of implementation as of June 2025 of the seven …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/14/homeless-services-housing-needs-assessment-followDiNapoli: NYC Budget Is Balanced but Risks Loom As Fiscal and Economic Concerns Grow
… programs if greater preparation is not taken, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … made no efforts to codify plans to bolster reserves or set aside additional funds in its rainy-day fund.” In each of … expenses, will decline in FY 2026, without explaining how. Given the spending risks DiNapoli has identified, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-nyc-budget-balanced-risks-loom-fiscal-and-economic-concerns-growState Agencies Bulletin No. 1786
… bulletin supersedes Payroll Bulletins 456 and 908 Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to identify employees who have … negotiated and provide procedures for agencies to resolve the disposition of these checks. Control-D report, NPAY539, … The purpose of this bulletin is to identify employees who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1786-non-negotiated-andor-undeliverable-new-york-state-payroll-checksDiNapoli: NYC Pre-K Special Education Provider Claimed Nearly $3 Million In Ineligible Expenses
… Center, claimed nearly $3 million in ineligible expenses for reimbursement, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Schools for special needs children must properly account for their use of public funds,” DiNapoli said. “We have found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-nyc-pre-k-special-education-provider-claimed-nearly-3-million-ineligible-expenses