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State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on 2025 State of the City Address
… State of the City address: “New York City is in a better financial position than a year ago, enabling the initiatives … to increase its rainy-day reserves to protect essential services because economic and fiscal uncertainty loom and … analysis.” Reports & Fiscal Tracking Tools Review of the Financial Plan of the City of New York New York City Agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-2025-state-city-addressDiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Vehicle Fleet Management (Erie County) The town board did not ensure that fuel supplies in the parks department were … the fuel monitoring system in the highway department is not being used to its fullest capabilities. The town paid … operations. Officials do not know the amount of cash available to fund operations, the amount owed to the village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Former Poestenkill Employee Charged With Stealing $3,000 From Town
… a four-year period. “The defendant abused her position to treat herself to video rentals, gifts, groceries and … type of crime steals from the taxpayer, and my office is committed to justice for those that have squandered from … Court and was released on her own recognizance. She is due back in court on April 12. The charges filed in this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-poestenkill-employee-charged-stealing-3000-townCompliance With Executive Order 88 – Energy Efficiency of State Buildings (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Compliance With Executive Order … in smart buildings, protecting the environment and public health by reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/15/compliance-executive-order-88-energy-efficiency-state-buildings-followEldred Central School District – Budget Review (B4-15-3)
… of $529,483 in fund balance, which would reduce available fund balance to less than 2 percent of appropriations; and does not account for the probable return of $200,000 in building …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/04/08/eldred-central-school-district-budget-review-b4-15-3DiNapoli: Former NYU Finance Director Pays Over $660,000 in Restitution for Role in Multi-Million Dollar Fraud
… said. “I thank District Attorney Bragg for his partnership in the investigation and in bringing her to justice.” “Cindy Tappe has now been … for its partnership as we continue to root out fraud in Manhattan. Those who take advantage of our students and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-former-nyu-finance-director-pays-over-660000-restitution-role-multi-million-dollar-fraudComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer Who Embezzled Funds to Bankroll Personal Business
… and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the sentencing of Gail E. Cesternino, the former West Ghent … Fire Company treasurer, for embezzling fire company money to bankroll her personal business. Cesternino was sentenced to 30 days in jail followed by five years’ probation, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-west-ghent-volunteer-fire-companyDiNapoli Expands Anti-Corruption Initiative
… expanded his anti-corruption initiative and created a new Division of Investigations to build on efforts which resulted … General’s office and an assistant district attorney in New York County. “Time after time my auditors and investigators … filing a complaint online at [email protected].ny.us ; or mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-expands-anti-corruption-initiativeCity of Glen Cove– Budget Review (B7-13-16)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2014 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Glen Cove, located in Nassau County, issued debt totaling $12.8 million to … a $93,308 operating deficit. The unassigned fund balances in these three funds are still expected to remain as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/10/16/city-glen-cove-budget-review-b7-13-16Collection and Use of the Motor Vehicle Law Enforcement Fee
… insured in the State. The Fee is collected by the insurance companies and remitted to the Department. Between April 2008 and March 2012, insurance carriers remitted $384.8 million to the Department. … attorney's offices to combat motor vehicle theft and insurance fraud. The State Police uses Fee revenue to fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/12/collection-and-use-motor-vehicle-law-enforcement-feeEnvironment, Energy and Agriculture – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… of $251.3 million (20.2 percent) from SFY 2019-20 due to COVID-19 related reductions in activity and spending. … the State’s environmental needs. Appropriations to the EPF have fluctuated over time and were $300 million in SFY … of the total. Water Since SFY 2015-16, Enacted Budgets have included $4.4 billion for clean water infrastructure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/environment-energy-and-agricultureEnvironment, Energy and Agriculture – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) In SFY 2021-22, DEC All Funds spending totaled $1.3 billion, an increase of $350.8 million (35.4 percent) from SFY 2020-21 as agency … local assistance spending with a year-over-year increase of 122.6 percent. As of March 31, 2022, employment at DEC was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/environment-energy-and-agricultureLeaves of Absence – Article 14 Benefits
… Medical Leave Act. Workers’ Compensation You may be able to receive credit for some or all of your Workers’ Compensation leave. To determine your eligibility and the cost (if any), please send a request to the Retirement System for review. State Police employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/leaves-absenceOpinion 2002-15
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Town Charges (street … STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Lighting (as townwide charge in towns) TOWNS -- Powers and Duties (maintenance of town … You ask whether the cost of expenses for street lighting in a town and for maintaining a building used as the town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-15Opinion 2002-15
You ask whether the cost of expenses for street lighting in a town and for maintaining a building used as the town hall are raised by taxes levied on a townwide
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-15-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 925
… or Public Authorities as defined by Section 2.1 of Chapter 766 of the Laws of 2005 for a five (5) year period from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/925-executive-voluntary-severance-program-paymentsTown of Shawangunk - Sewer District Charges (2018M-122)
… of $4.4 million as of December 31, 2017 or a balance in excess of 844 percent of the District’s average annual … Appendix B includes our comments on the issues raised in the Town’s response letter. … Determine whether the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/11/22/town-shawangunk-sewer-district-charges-2018m-122Retroactive Payments – Legacy Reporting
… for whom we have paid a death benefit. You must inform us in writing. This cannot be included in your monthly report. Your letter should include the … payment. Send your letter to the Recalculation Unit in our Benefit Calculation and Disbursement Services Bureau. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/retroactive-paymentsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… requirements. The town consistently adopted budgets with unrealistic estimates of revenues and expenditures in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli Releases Executive Budget Report
… risks and concerns that underscore the importance of taking action to address the trajectory of state spending and improve the state’s structural … Cumulative outyear budget gaps projected by the Division of Budget (DOB) have increased to a total of $27.3 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-releases-executive-budget-report