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DiNapoli Releases July Cash Report
… the first four months of the State’s fiscal year came in $17.7 million lower than the Division of the Budget’s … sources and the one-shot nature of billions of dollars in settlement proceeds, it is important to closely monitor … the same period last year, and collections of $4.7 billion in July were $361 million, or 8.4 percent, higher than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-releases-july-cash-reportNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli and New York City Retirement Systems and Pension Funds Announce Appointment as Lead Plaintiffs in Wynn Resorts Shareholder Lawsuit
… and directors breached their fiduciary duties by failing to act on knowledge that former CEO Stephen Wynn made … sexual advances toward employees and pressured employees to perform sex acts, allegations detailed in a January 26, 2018 Wall …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-new-york-city-retirement-systems-and-pension-funds-announceOpinion 97-24
… approved as members of the fire company and are subject to call for whatever duties may be assigned under the rules … of the fire company and that its primary function is to provide supplemental services to the fire company, i.e. fund raisers and refreshments at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-24Opinion 97-15
… A county is not authorized to establish a special district for the operation and maintenance of street lighting. You ask … district whereby benefited properties would be assessed for the cost of operating and maintaining street lights. … counties. Section 250 generally enumerates the purposes for which districts may be established within counties. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-15Compliance With the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act
… 16, 2014. Background The Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) was enacted in July 2000 to address the need to provide a safe learning environment for New York’s students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. To comply with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/13/compliance-safe-schools-against-violence-education-actHebrew Academy for Special Children, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Special Class (SC), and full- and half-day Special Class in an Integrated Setting (SCIS) programs to children with … under these programs and under the SEIT program effective in the 2015-16 fiscal year are based on fixed fees. Hebrew … year, Hebrew Academy served approximately 539 students in its SED preschool cost-based programs. The New York City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/04/hebrew-academy-special-children-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualAccess-A-Ride Accident Claims
… leased from Transit as well as through several "black car" livery services and taxi companies. Transit has branded … MTA's third-party administrator for automobile liability insurance, Claims Service Bureau (CSB). CSB handles claims … Ensure all carriers are in compliance with contract accident reporting requirements. Ensure that carriers' drug …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/24/access-ride-accident-claimsNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Asks for Report on Due Diligence in Wake of Dakota Pipeline Controversy
… potential violations of indigenous peoples' rights, in reviewing its potential acquisitions. The shareholder … of Wisconsin, Trillium Asset Management and As You Sow. In December, Marathon asked the Securities and Exchange … from a vote at its annual meeting, which the SEC denied in February. The resolution will be presented and voted on at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-asks-report-due-diligence-wake-dakota-pipeline-controversyState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… and capital needs and has not outlined its intentions for financing future capital improvements or equipment … activities. As a result, total general fund balance for fiscal year-end 2021-22 was overstated by $571,719, the … monitoring airport operations and financial condition. For the past five years, the total airport operating deficits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B23-6-5)
… review found the City’s proposed budget: Continues to rely on $112.3 million in nonrecurring revenue, such as … City’s eight union collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) have expired or will expire soon. The City could face … for basic aid by approximately $1.2 million. Relies on $12 million of additional State aid for services and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/05/16/city-yonkers-budget-review-b23-6-5Public-Private Partnerships Potentially a "Good Option" but Financial Risks for Taxpayers Must Be Addressed
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Our public infrastructure needs a lot of improvements - $250 billion in improvements over the next … private sector participation in the financing and delivery of public services and facilities than is normal under … be fully addressed: Failure to identify the full value of public property . Public-private partnerships may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2011/01/public-private-partnerships-potentially-good-option-financial-risks-taxpayers-must-be-addressedWilliamsburg Infant & Early Childhood Development Center, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… on Williamsburg’s CFR and to Williamsburg’s tuition reimbursement rates, as warranted. Remind Williamsburg …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/01/williamsburg-infant-early-childhood-development-center-inc-compliance-reimbursable-costOmni Childhood Center, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… by SED to provide preschool Special Education Itinerant Teacher (SEIT) services to children with disabilities who are … through financial information reported on CFRs. In addition, Omni shares services, building space, and … June 30, 2015, Omni reported approximately $29.4 million in reimbursable costs for the SEIT cost-based program. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/20/omni-childhood-center-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOpinion 89-17
… TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Certiorari Proceedings (authority for school district to establish reserve fund to pay … may establish and expend moneys from a reserve fund for the payment of judgments and claims in tax certiorari … to authorize school districts to establish a reserve fund for the payment of judgments and claims in tax certiorari …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-17DiNapoli: Agriculture Report Reveals Economic Growth and Challenges Facing New York Farms
… New York cannot be overstated, both as an economic engine for their communities and an essential part of our food … includes an analysis of state programs and tax benefits for farmers. Among the Findings: New York has several … other categories. New York provides tax benefits for farms, saving farmers an estimated $254 million in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-ny-farmsDiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… increased the burden placed on taxpayers and resulted in the district’s reserve funds, in total, increasing by approximately $1.5 million (84%) over … actions and were not made available for public review in a timely manner. Town of Saugerties – Claims Auditing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsAddiction Support Services During Emergencies (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Addiction Support Services … type (e.g., residential, inpatient, opioid treatment). In 2019, OASAS issued guidance—referred to as Local Service … and re-evaluate it following any incidents. Further, in 2013, the State created the New York State Evacuation of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/addiction-support-services-during-emergencies-followTown of Lee – Financial Management (2025M-63)
… general and highway funds had a total of $8.3 million in fund balance as of December 31, 2024 ($8 million in the general fund and $300,000 in the highway fund). … excessive unrestricted fund balances to accumulate in both funds In addition the Board did not develop or adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/09/12/town-lee-financial-management-2025m-63DiNapoli Releases Recommendations From Decarbonization Advisory Panel
… Advisory Panel. The report examines the financial impacts of climate change on the New York State Common Retirement … The six-member Decarbonization Advisory Panel, the first of its kind for a public pension fund, was formed by Gov. … and members were appointed in March 2018. It is comprised of investment, financial, environmental, energy and legal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-releases-recommendations-decarbonization-advisory-panelDiNapoli: $10 Million Ponzi Scheme Unraveled Following Nassau County District Attorney Investigation
… 40 people – many seniors – out of more than $10 million in a Ponzi scheme. "These defendants allegedly took advantage … of people who entrusted their financial futures to them in order to steal millions to fund other business enterprises … Service for their continued partnership and diligence in exposing this fraud." Matthew Eckstein, 48, of Syosset, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-10-million-ponzi-scheme-unraveled-following-nassau-county-district-attorney-investigation