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DiNapoli: Hamburg Employee Admits $150,000 Theft of Recreation Fees
… more than $150,000 by skimming village fees and altering public records from 2011 to 2017, State Comptroller Thomas P. … was terminated from her $35,000-a-year post by the village in April 2018. "Little by little, Ms. Erickson systematically … DiNapoli said. "Thanks to the hard work of my office in partnership with District Attorney Flynn, Ms. Erickson has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-hamburg-employee-admits-150000-theft-recreation-feesXI-A.9 Receiving – XI-A. Purchasing
… that agencies receive the goods and services they ordered in the proper condition and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the purchase … requirement, agencies must have policies and procedures in place for receiving. Receiving should be accomplished and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a9-receivingDiNapoli: New York State Common Retirement Fund Reaches Agreements With Portfolio Companies on Political Spending
… Property Group Inc. , the largest shopping mall operator in the United States; and Brown-Forman Corp. , the maker of … corporate funds for political purposes, especially now in an election year with bitter political divisions on … this step and encourage more companies to do the same. Public disclosure is always in the best interest of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-new-york-state-common-retirement-fund-reaches-agreements-portfolio-companies-politicalComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea and Sentencing of Jean Noel for Theft of Putnam Co. Funds
… a guilty plea before the Honorable Joseph J. Spofford, Jr. in Carmel Town Court to the class “A” misdemeanor charge of … across the state to hold people accountable and recoup the public’s money. I thank the New York State Police and … at least two years the defendant illegally obtained $4,575 in cash payments from contractors intended to satisfy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-and-sentencing-jean-noel-theft-putnamOpinion 89-1
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (authority to … employee's accumulated leave time into cash upon death in service) -- Leave time generally (authority to convert …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-1DiNapoli: 90 School Districts in Fiscal Stress
… The second round of scoring designated 10 school districts in “significant fiscal stress,” 27 in “moderate fiscal stress” and 53 as “susceptible to fiscal … stress.” Last year, a total of 87 districts were listed in fiscal stress. “School districts are the hearts of many of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-90-school-districts-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: Organic Farms Growing in New York
… 56 percent statewide from 2008 to 2014 with $164 million in sales that year, as New York ranked third nationwide in the number of certified organic farms, according to a … released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli . In 2015, New York’s organic sales rose another 35 percent. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-organic-farms-growing-new-yorkDiNapoli: Fiscal Stress Down Slightly in Villages
… Fiscal Stress Monitoring System has identified 18 villages in New York in some level of fiscal stress. For 2015, three villages have been classified as in “significant fiscal stress,” four in “moderate fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-down-slightly-villagesDiNapoli: Fiscal Stress Remains Low in Villages
… Fiscal Stress Monitoring System has identified 22 villages in New York in some level of fiscal stress . DiNapoli’s office evaluated … May 31. For 2014, three villages have been classified as in “significant fiscal stress,” four in “moderate fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-remains-low-villagesDiNapoli: Tax Cap Set at 2% in 2024
… develop and balance their budgets for the coming year.” In accordance with state law, DiNapoli’s office calculated … first applied to local governments and school districts in 2012, limits annual tax levy increases to the lesser of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-set-2-percent-2024Comptroller DiNapoli: Positive Financial Indicators in Middletown
… of DiNapoli’s fiscal stress initiative and is the latest in a series of fiscal profiles on municipalities across the … economic base and experience a substantial increase in population. City officials have helped cultivate this … Middletown’s revenue growth has outpaced other cities in the state, climbing more than 57 percent during that time. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-positive-financial-indicators-middletownXII.8.A Workflow in the Accounts Payable Module – XII. Expenditures
… and guidance to Business Units regarding voucher workflow in the Accounts Payable module. Online Business Units should document voucher approvals in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) whenever it is practicable. Completing approvals in the SFS will ensure the system contains comprehensive and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii8a-workflow-accounts-payable-moduleDiNapoli: 82 School Districts in Fiscal Stress
… latest round of scoring designated eight school districts in “significant fiscal stress,” 24 in “moderate fiscal stress” and 50 as “susceptible to fiscal stress.” A total of 90 districts were listed in one of these three categories last year and 87 were listed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-82-school-districts-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: MTA Financial Outlook in Precarious Balance
… DiNapoli said. “It has so far survived the worst crisis in its history by covering budgets with massive federal aid. … MTA needs to address before emergency federal funds dry up in 2025. After that, the MTA faces enormous budget shortfalls … MTA plans to close significant budget gaps ($4.8 billion in 2021, $2.9 billion in 2022, $2.5 billion in 2023, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-mta-financial-outlook-precarious-balanceWall Street Bonuses Went Up In 2013
… The average bonus paid to securities industry employees in New York City grew by 15 percent to $164,530 in 2013, which is the largest average bonus since the 2008 … some rough patches last year and had a profitable year in 2013. Securities industry employees took home …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/wall-street-bonuses-went-2013DiNapoli: Tax Cap Set at 2% in 2023
… increases that exceed the amounts they are set to receive in their final round of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) … first applied to local governments and school districts in 2012, limits annual tax levy increases to the lesser of … Dec. 31) had their levy growth capped at that amount. In accordance with state law, DiNapoli’s office calculated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-set-2-percent-2023Selected State Agencies’ Roles in Financial Literacy
… Objectives To determine selected State agencies’ roles in providing financial literacy offerings, including how they … and vulnerable consumer groups and how they measure gains in individuals’ knowledge after participating in financial literacy offerings. We also sought to determine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/14/selected-state-agencies-roles-financial-literacyXVI.3.C State Funds Included in the ACFR – XVI. Financial Reporting
… by law into a fund type for financial reporting purposes in conformance with GAAP. Process and Document Preparation: … following is a comprehensive list of those funds included in the New York State reporting entity, organized under … by law into a fund type for financial reporting purposes in conformance with GAAP …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3c-state-funds-included-cafrVillage of Great Neck – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-20)
… the results of the Village’s fiscal activities to the public in a transparent manner. Key Findings The Board did not: … year 2022-23, the Board’s ineffective oversight resulted in a lack of transparency with the public regarding the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-great-neck-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-20Opinion 2008-2
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Exceptions … entered into prior to municipal service) -- Interests in Contract (town board member providing hauling services as … No. 2008-1). Further, we note that court cases have held public officials to a high standard of conduct and, on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-2