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DiNapoli: State Pays Drug Treatment Center Nearly $4 Million for Ineligible Expenses
… by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Phoenix House is contracted to provide services to New Yorkers who … signed a five-year $47.6 million contract with Phoenix House New York (PHNY) in 2009 to provide outpatient, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-state-pays-drug-treatment-center-nearly-4-million-ineligible-expensesOpinion 88-3
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … -- Distribution by State Comptroller (fines for violations of Workers' Compensation Law) WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW, … Concerning the provisions of subdivision two of section 52 of the Workers Compensation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-3Amusement Park and Fair Ride Safety
… To determine if the Department of Labor (Department) is adequately monitoring and enforcing safety conditions of … 1, 2011 through May 14, 2014. Background The Department is responsible for protecting the safety and health of … public. As part of this role, its Industry Inspection Unit is responsible for inspecting rides at all amusement parks, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/12/amusement-park-and-fair-ride-safetyState Agencies Bulletin No. 880
… Purpose To inform agencies of the change to Reason Code IHR and the creation of Reason Codes 130 and 131 . Affected Employees All … To inform agencies of the change to Reason Code IHR and the creation of Reason Codes 130 and 131 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/880-new-increased-hiring-rate-reason-codesInmate Sentence Calculation and Release Practices
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (Department) follows … sentences to ensure accurate and consistent calculation of sentence times in accordance with all laws and … and regulations regarding the sentencing and incarceration of inmates in New York State, including Penal Law Section …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/07/inmate-sentence-calculation-and-release-practicesOpinion 90-38
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … AND HIGHWAYS -- Seasonal Limited Use Highway (effect of subsequent construction of residence on) HIGHWAY LAW, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-38DiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Second Quarter
… including $2.05 billion scheduled for this month and $145 million scheduled for June. The anticipated new issuances … Facilities Corporation – a bond sale of up to $145 million in tax-exempt fixed rate bonds in June. Housing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-second-quarterOpinion 89-14
… or school district. We expressed the view in 1982 Opns St Comp No. 82-120, p 149 that since section 986(1) entitles … envelopes with their tax payments (see also 28 Opns St Comp, 1972, p 167). There have been no amendments to … for services provided to taxpayers (see e.g., 1983 Opns St Comp No. 83-220, p 300; 33 Opns St Comp, 1977, p 62; 1974 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-14On-Time Performance
… accurately and completely The audit covers March 1 201 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/15/time-performanceDiNapoli: Five Fortune 500 Companies Reach Agreements on Corporate Political Spending
… and indirect corporate political spending. As a result of the agreement, the Fund withdrew shareholder proposals it … Fund or after a significant shareholder vote in support of the Fund’s proposal: 2016 Centerpoint Energy Coca Cola … pension fund in the United States with estimated assets of $178.3 billion as of Dec. 31, 2015. The Fund holds and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-five-fortune-500-companies-reach-agreements-corporate-political-spendingQuality of Internal Control Certification
… Purpose To determine whether the Division of State Police (Division) submitted timely a quality Internal Control Certification to the Division of Budget (DOB) by April 30, 2012. Background In 1987, the … authorities to each institute a comprehensive system of internal controls over their operations. DOB requires the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/09/quality-internal-control-certificationDiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $300,000
… New York State Police and the New York State Comptroller’s Office for their hard work as well as the efforts of my … responsible and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.” James said, “This guilty plea demonstrates the vital … to various legitimate fire department vendors into his personal accounts and deposited checks intended for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-300000Capital One Bank Accounts
… where warranted. Ensure that consultant payments for tenant relocation assistance conform to federal requirements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/27/capital-one-bank-accountsDiNapoli: NYS Pension Fund Commits $50 Million to NY Small Business Investment Fund
… $50 million to a private equity fund managed by Hamilton Lane aimed at supporting small businesses across New York, … Company (SBIC) Fund II L.P., managed by Hamilton Lane. The SBIC Fund II has approximately $150 million in … launched in 2022 and is built upon the success of Hamilton Lane’s first SBIC offering, the New York SBIC Fund I, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-nys-pension-fund-commits-50-million-ny-small-business-investment-fundDiNapoli: Former Town Supervisor Sentenced to Prison for Embezzlement
… money, but today Dennis Brown learned the consequences of his crimes,” DiNapoli said. “It should be a warning for anyone in a position of public trust that any theft, misuse or abuse of public resources is intolerable. My thanks to DA Perfetti …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-town-supervisor-sentenced-prison-embezzlementAdministration and Collection of Real Estate Transfer Taxes (Follow-Up)
… $2 for every $500 of consideration exchanged. The base tax is generally paid by the seller (grantor), unless the seller is exempt from the tax or does not pay, in which case the … had adequate systems and practices in place to allow it to effectively collect RETT, as required by relevant law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/27/administration-and-collection-real-estate-transfer-taxes-followEfforts to Collect Delinquent Taxes (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit … (Report 2019-S-61 ). About the Program The Department of Taxation and Finance’s (Department) mission is to … To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/01/efforts-collect-delinquent-taxes-followCompliance With Special Education Regulations for the Provision of Services (Follow-Up)
… included in the initial audit report, Compliance With Special Education Regulations for the Provision of Services (Report 2018-N-5 ). About the … regulations regarding the education of children with disabilities (Regulations). Generally, the Regulations … included in the initial audit report Compliance With Special Education Regulations for the Provision of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/15/compliance-special-education-regulations-provision-services-followCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data)
… whether the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is complying with Executive Order 95 (EO 95), including providing, in a … (ITS) under EO 95, and whether data posted under EO 95 is reliable and easily usable. The audit covered the period … whether the Department of Environmental Conservation is complying with Executive Order 95 EO 95 including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/27/compliance-executive-order-95-open-dataXIV.13.B Error Identification and Resolution – XIV. Special Procedures
… same time the voucher is paid. Pursuant to Section 179-h of the State Finance Law, interest charges should be charged … action to post the entry immediately. The OSC Bureau of State Accounting Operations (BSAO) Budgets and Spending … Prompt payment interest errors typically result from: Lack of appropriation/segregation authority Closed budget Agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv13b-error-identification-and-resolution