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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… $60 billion in federal, state and local funds. For additional background or a comment on a specific audit, … state aid. Had auditors not notified district officials of this, the district could have lost $612,902 in related aid … workers’ compensation and insurance reserve. As of June 30, 2015, the five reserves had balances totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Opinion 2005-4
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. SCHOOL DISTRICTS -- BOCES (procedures for … a BOCES should apply the petition procedures outlined in section 1804 of the Education Law and the voter approval … paid to claimants and charged to the employer’s account in accordance with Labor Law §581(e) (General Municipal Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-4Opinion 89-28
… increase or improvement of facilities); (of excess water tank capacity); (payment of the cost of preparing a general … §§192-a, 194-a, 202, 202-b: The cost of a water storage tank may be allocated between proposed and existing … and the allocation of the cost of a new water storage tank. You indicate that a number of water districts in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-28DiNapoli: Expansion of Farm-to-School Programs Depends on Innovation and Collaboration
… DiNapoli. DiNapoli released his report when he toured the Gov. George Clinton Elementary School garden in Poughkeepsie. “Interest in farm-to-school programs is … schools, the students exclaim with delight and ask what they will be tasting that day,” said Jamie Lovato, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-expansion-farm-school-programs-depends-innovation-and-collaborationComptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Schneiderman and U.S. Attorney Hartunian Announce Arrest and Indictment of New York State Assemblyman William Scarborough
… into his personal account, according to the indictment and court papers. Additionally, Scarborough deposited five checks … account. The state indictment, filed in New York State Supreme Court in Albany, accuses Mr. Scarborough of then spending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-and-us-attorney-hartunian-announce-arrest-and-indictment-newState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Walden Fire District #2 and the West Niles Fire Company . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … revealed five employees were overpaid a total of $902. In addition, the village under-budgeted for overtime in the 2016-17 fiscal year by $284,608 or 43 percent. Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsFormer Assistant Director of Queens Pre-School Provider Pleads Guilty to Stealing $5 Million Intended for Special Needs Students
… that Rabbi Samuel Hiller, the former assistant director of Island Child Development Center, once one of New York City's … to pre-schoolers with disabilities, pleaded guilty to stealing $5 million in city and state funding between 2005 and 2012 — money that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/former-assistant-director-queens-pre-school-provider-pleads-guilty-stealing-5-million-intendedState Comptroller DiNapoli and Manhattan D.A. Bragg Announce Indictment of Former NYU Director of Finance for $3.5M Fraud
… Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli today announced the indictment of CINDY TAPPE, 57, for orchestrating an approximately $3.5 … (“NYU”) programs. TAPPE used her position as the Director of Finance and Administration for NYU’s Metropolitan Center for Research on Equity and Transformation of Schools (the “Metro Center”) to divert approximately $3.5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-manhattan-da-bragg-announce-indictment-former-nyu-director-finance-35mComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Board of Cooperative Education Services . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … 4 percent statutory limit on unrestricted fund balance. In addition, the district did not have proper documentation … fund balance deficits for four consecutive fiscal years, in part, due to shortfalls in budgeted tuition revenue. To …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Manorville Fire District , Town of Mentz , City of Olean and the Town of Thurman . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top … priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Director
… Poverty (Met Council), has been sentenced to one year in jail. Cohen has also paid $650,000 in restitution to Met … Herb Friedman was convicted and sentenced to four months in jail, and ordered to pay $775,000 in restitution to Met … 2015, Joseph Ross was convicted and sentenced to 18 months in jail, $534,000 in restitution to Met Council, and a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-directorDiNapoli: Former Hempstead School Official and Local Restauranteur Indicted in Kickback Scheme
… indictment of Sharon Gardner, the former Director of Food Services for the Hempstead Union Free School District (HUFSD), and Maria Caliendo, the owner of food service providers Smart Starts NY, Inc. (Smart Starts), … public, the defendants secretly steered lucrative food service contracts to themselves and then illegally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-hempstead-school-official-and-local-restauranteur-indicted-kickback-schemeDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Calls on Corporations to Address Environmental and Climate Risks
… withdrawn by the Fund. Climate Risk Shareholder Proposals in 2022 GHG Reduction Targets DiNapoli filed proposals … has committed to adopting science based GHG targets in line with a 1.5 C degree future. DiNapoli’s proposals … GHG emissions reductions from corporations have resulted in agreements with numerous companies over the years, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-calls-corporations-address-environmental-and-climate-risksDiNapoli: Wall St. First Half Profits Jumped
… industry reached $15.1 billion in the first six months of 2019, an 11 percent increase over the same period last year, … performance. “Wall Street had a very profitable start in 2019, but uncertainties leave the second half of the year an … crisis. While net revenue rose in the first half of 2019, growth slowed to 2.4 percent. The slowdown reportedly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-wall-st-first-half-profits-jumpedBeaver River Central School District – Collection of Real Property Taxes and Retiree Health Insurance Contributions (2021M-123)
Determine whether Beaver River Central School District (District) officials ensured that real property taxes and retiree health insurance contributions were properly collected, recorded and deposited.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/beaver-river-2021-123.pdfPrivacy and Links Policy
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/online-services/privacy-and-links-policyDiNapoli: Coney Island and Brighton Beach Jobs Doubled Over Last Decade
… We must continue the preservation of the world famous seaside playground, while simultaneously attracting … We must continue the preservation of the world famous seaside playground, while simultaneously attracting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-coney-island-and-brighton-beach-jobs-doubled-over-last-decadeCity of Yonkers - Budget Review (B19-6-5)
… for police overtime and bond anticipation note (BAN) and revenue anticipation note (RAN) interest could be … it to an appropriate level. Review the estimate for BAN and RAN interest and amend as necessary. Perform a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/05/17/city-yonkers-budget-review-b19-6-5ADAPT Community Network – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… overstated investments costs (broker fees); and $33,780 in property costs that were incorrectly charged to the preschool …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/31/adapt-community-network-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualSafety of Seized Dogs
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Agriculture and Markets … (Department) adequately oversees the seizure of dogs to ensure their safety and protect the rights of owners. The … To determine if the Department of Agriculture and Markets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/16/safety-seized-dogs