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DiNapoli: Priceline Commits to Improve Gender and Racial Diversity on its Board of Directors

… State Common Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United States with estimated assets of $178.3 billion as of Dec. 31, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-priceline-commits-improve-gender-and-racial-diversity-its-board-directors

DiNapoli: Major Retailers Agree to Report on Efforts to Protect Human Rights, Workplace Safety

… denial of labor rights. Greater corporate accountability for workers' rights can create stronger companies and … office has worked closely with the NYU Stern Center for Business and Human Rights to urge companies to develop … business leaders as well as shareholders to set standards for human rights performance across multiple industries. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-major-retailers-agree-report-efforts-protect-human-rights-workplace-safety

DiNapoli: Disgraced Top Officials at School for At-Risk Students Arraigned on Public Corruption Charges

… supposed to serve is reprehensible,” DiNapoli said. “My thanks to the Westchester County District Attorney’s office …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-disgraced-top-officials-school-risk-students-arraigned-public-corruption-charges

Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of Former West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer for Allegedly Embezzling Fire Company Money

… According to the Indictment and papers filed in court today, Cesternino is alleged to have used her position … by Deputy Chief Antoine Karam and Chief Dominick Zarrella. Legal Analyst Sara Pogorzelski worked on the matter as well. … is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-former-west-ghent-volunteer-fire-company

Public Authorities – 2023 Financial Condition Report

… closely associated with the State were to default on their obligations. In addition to issuing debt for their … of the report are self-reported by the authorities and have not been verified by the Office of the State … officer and chief financial officer. Not all authorities have complied with reporting requirements for 2022. ** …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/public-authorities

City of Long Beach – Budget Review (B21-7-6)

… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our … and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year are reasonable, and whether the … fund operating deficits to submit their proposed budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/05/12/city-long-beach-budget-review-b21-7-6

Low-Income Housing Trust Fund Program (Follow-Up)

… Objective To determine the extent to which Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) implemented the recommendations in our initial audit report, Low-Income Housing Trust Fund Program (Report 2013-S-32 ). About the Program Our …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/02/low-income-housing-trust-fund-program-follow

DiNapoli Announces Guilty Plea in Town of Crawford Embezzlement Case

… that on Thursday, February 13, 2020, Jolene Roy, 45, of Pine Bush, pleaded guilty before Orange County Court Judge … on May 18, 2020. Roy agreed that on or before that date she will pay $21,296.25 in restitution to the Town of … who must pay back more than $20,000,” said DiNapoli. "I thank Orange County District Attorney Hoovler, the New York …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-announces-guilty-plea-town-crawford-embezzlement-case

City of Amsterdam – Budget Review (B20-5-8)

… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s adopted budget for 2020-21. Background Chapter 531 of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/09/25/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b20-5-8

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… part of the town’s operations, reducing unexpended surplus funds in the general fund from more than $304,500 as of Jan. … proceeds for capital projects with the town’s operating funds. Village of Round Lake – Budgeting Practices and … substantial financial decline in both the water and sewer funds. The board also adopted budgets that appropriated more …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2

DiNapoli: Rochester Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $121,000 in Pension Checks Sent to Late Grandmother

… woman pleaded guilty to stealing more than $121,000 in state pension checks that were sent to her deceased … in June. “Elona Roberts exploited her grandmother’s death to enrich herself. Thanks to my partnership with … can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-rochester-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-121000-pension-checks-sent-late-grandmother

Social Services Block Grant – Federal Funding and New York

… Preliminary Plan includes $246 million for SSBG for FY 2025, with the Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) … Budget (in millions) SSBG Funds by Services FY 2025 FY 2026 ACS Preventive Services $ 92.7 $ 92.7 … $233.1 Note: Numbers may not add due to rounding. Sources: NYC Office of Management and Budget; OSC analysis Impact ACS …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/social-services-block-grant

Middletown No. 1 Fire District – Annual Financial Reports (2020M-160)

… agreed with our recommendation and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/03/26/middletown-no-1-fire-district-annual-financial-reports-2020m-160

MWBE Waivers Granted

… State contract goals. Waivers may be granted to offerors and contractors who certify that every Good Faith Effort has …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/resources/mwbe-waivers-granted

Collection of Petroleum Business Tax and Motor Fuel Excise Tax

… that allow it to appropriately collect Petroleum Business Tax and Motor Fuel Excise Tax, as required by relevant law and regulation. Our audit … to January 31, 2019. About the Program Petroleum Business Tax (PBT) is paid by petroleum businesses for certain types …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/20/collection-petroleum-business-tax-and-motor-fuel-excise-tax

State Agencies Bulletin No. 833

… Purpose To explain OSC’s automatic processing and to provide instructions for payments not processed … Employees Eligible employees in Bargaining Units 05 and 06 with a Pay Basis Code of 21P or CAL Effective Date(s) … September 2008 Performance Advance payments for PEF and M/C employees are effective: September 1, 2008 for …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/833-september-2008-performance-advances-graded-and-ns-equated-grade

DiNapoli: $10 Million Ponzi Scheme Unraveled Following Nassau County District Attorney Investigation

… allegedly squandered the investors' cash on failed burger joints and personal expenses. I encourage any victims … Service, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the New York State Comptroller's Office in April 2018 at … to fund other business enterprises – including hamburger restaurants – personal purchases, and paying other victims of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-10-million-ponzi-scheme-unraveled-following-nassau-county-district-attorney-investigation

State Contract and Payment Actions in January

… Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,196 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $3.7 … 5,500 payments valued at almost $8 million, primarily for mistakes, insufficient support for charges, and improper … York $26.3 million with Sierra Cedar Inc. for CUNYFirst application management services. State Education Department …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-january