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DiNapoli: Expansion of Farm-to-School Programs Depends on Innovation and Collaboration
… programs, but the growth of these programs may be limited by various challenges, according to a report … the students exclaim with delight and ask what they will be tasting that day,” said Jamie Lovato, education director … and competing in school food procurement. Farmers may not be aware of the publications in which schools post their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-expansion-farm-school-programs-depends-innovation-and-collaborationState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Analysis of Enacted State Budget
… Fiscal Year (SFY) 2019-20 Enacted Budget includes actions to manage spending and generate nearly $1 billion in … for education, health care and mass transit, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … leave open questions going forward. The recent addition to the Rainy Day Fund is a good first step toward building …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-analysis-enacted-state-budgetNew York City Restaurant, Retail and Recreation Sectors Still Face Uphill Recovery
This report examines the damage the pandemic has inflicted on the RRR sectors, and considers the distribution of federal funds for businesses in the City, particularly for businesses in low- and moderate-income communities and in historically underutilized business zones.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-17-2022.pdfDistribution of Utility Arrears in New York State
… 1.2 million customers statewide, with $1.8 billion owed to utility companies across the State. A preponderance of … arrears reported by the State’s largest electric and gas utilities. These utilities are investor owned and serve … of a small decline in the number of customers in arrears at Orange and Rockland and PSEG. The greatest increase for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/distribution-utility-arrears-new-york-stateState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Charter Schools and the South Buffalo Charter School . "In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … (Erie County) Employee compensation was not specified in the collective bargaining agreement or written employment … spending, the state's 145,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … in unsupported disbursements that may not have been for appropriate company purposes, including approximately … treasurer and nearly $3,000 paid to the fire chief. ### For access to state and local government spending and nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsAudit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Stony Brook University
… Purpose To determine whether Stony Brook University complied with the Education Law and … Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) awards. Background Stony Brook University (Stony Brook) is a university within the State University of … To determine whether Stony Brook University complied with the Education Law and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/26/audit-tuition-assistance-program-stony-brook-universityComptroller DiNapoli Statement on Earth Day 2016
… On Earth Day 2016, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … On Earth Day 2016 New York State Comptroller Thomas P …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-earth-day-2016Former Newburgh City Fire Chief Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud For Fraudulently Obtaining Retirement Benefits
… Preet Bharara, United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that MICHAEL J. … Preet Bharara United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York announced that MICHAEL J VATTER … fraud in connection with state pension benefits before US District Judge Cathy Seibel in White Plains federal court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/former-newburgh-city-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-fraudulently-obtaining-retirement-benefitsDiNapoli: Pension Contribution Rates for Employers Will Decrease for State Fiscal Year 2018-19
… Employer contribution rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) in State Fiscal Year 2018-19 will decrease from State Fiscal Year 2017-18, … Employer contribution rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System NYSLRS in State Fiscal Year 201819 will decrease from State Fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-pension-contribution-rates-employers-will-decrease-state-fiscal-year-2018-19DiNapoli: Pension Contribution Rates Remain Stable for Fiscal Year 2017-18
… Employer contribution rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) will stay virtually the same in Fiscal Year 2017-18 compared to Fiscal Year 2016-17, New York State … Employer contribution rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System NYSLRS will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-pension-contribution-rates-remain-stable-fiscal-year-2017-18Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his … balance declined by nearly 94 percent. ### For access to state and local government spending and more than 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … Condition (Suffolk County) District officials need to improve their oversight of the budget process and … levy and budget. In each of the three years from 2010-11 to 2012-13, the district incurred operating surpluses and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Towns’ Road Management Plans (2014-MR-2)
… towns often defer critical road infrastructure needs in order to fund daily services. However, preventive … avert significant deterioration. For 2014, the nine towns in this audit budgeted from $155,000 to $950,000 to manage 25 … up to $10,440. Key Findings Eight towns had informal plans in place and followed a preventive maintenance cycle of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2015/03/20/towns-road-management-plans-2014-mr-2Wage Theft Investigations
… timely and whether these efforts are successful in recovering funds for injured workers. Our audit covered … unpaid wages, withheld wages, and illegal deductions. In 2013, the Division recouped nearly $23 million in wages and interest on behalf of more than 12,700 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/06/wage-theft-investigationsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … aid which may not be realized. In addition, appropriations for overtime may not be sufficient. Finally, metered water … justices did not ensure that court moneys were accounted for. The court did not properly prepare bank reconciliations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Financial Settlements and Federal Aid Boosted State Revenue to $149 Billion in 2014-15
… year-end finances issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York benefitted from nearly $5 billion in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-financial-settlements-and-federal-aid-boosted-state-revenue-149-billion-2014-15DiNapoli: Binghamton Woman Charged With Stealing Deceased Father-in-Law's Pension Payments
… defendant allegedly took advantage of her father-in-law’s death to personally profit, buying clothing, making online … his wife was to continue receiving payments after his death. However, she predeceased him, so payments should have stopped upon his death in December 2020. No one from the family reported his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-binghamton-woman-charged-stealing-deceased-father-laws-pension-paymentsOversight and Collection of Snowmobile Registration Fees
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Motor Vehicles (Department) is appropriately collecting … To determine whether the Department of Motor Vehicles Department is appropriately collecting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/11/oversight-and-collection-snowmobile-registration-feesDiNapoli: Former Riverside Village Clerk Pleads Guilty in $50,000 Theft
… pay for white water rafting and dating through Match.com, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. “Ms. … said. “I thank District Attorney Brooks Baker and New York State Police for their diligence in working with my office to … the cooperative efforts of village officials, the New York State Comptroller, the New York State Police and this office, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-former-riverside-village-clerk-pleads-guilty-50000-theft