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… for charges, and improper payments. More information on these contracts and payments is available at Open Book New … Unified Court System $2.5 million to The Children’s Law Center for the Law Guardian Program. Other Contract and Payment Rejections …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/state-contract-and-payment-actions-october

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

… they were his clients at a Garden City-based investment firm or were referred to him by friends or family. Many of … they lost what little they had saved. The FBI and our law enforcement partners are still uncovering evidence in … scams are eventually detected under the watchful eye of law enforcement," said United States Postal Inspector in …

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

Overtime Temporarily Excluded from Tier 6 Contribution Rates

… for State Fiscal Year 2024-25 (April 1, 2024–March 31, 2025) and State Fiscal Year 2025-26 (April 1, 2025–March 31, … retroactive to April 1, 2024. In October, we mailed a letter to your Payroll Contact(s) and provided a breakdown of … For employers who pay by check, refer to the October letter and reduce the check amount by the total amount of the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/overtime-temporarily-excluded-tier-6-contribution-rates

State Contract and Payment Actions in January

… Approved City University of New York $26.3 million with Sierra Cedar Inc. for CUNYFirst application management …

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

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

… DiNapoli said. “My office will continue partnering with law enforcement to protect the pension system and its … 66 checks into her own back account. She spent the money on personal expenses such as household bills, jewelry, and … Roberts’ confession to the crime. Roberts pleaded guilty on Monday to grand larceny in Monroe County Court before …

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

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

… Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the arrest and arraignment of Gail E. Cesternino (46), for allegedly … General Eric T Schneiderman today announced the arrest and arraignment of Gail E Cesternino 46 for allegedly embezzling …

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

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… – Financial Management (Allegany County) The board relied on fund balance to finance part of the town’s operations, … Activities (Erie County) The supervisor relied on a certified public accounting firm to maintain town … to finance the general fund. The board passed a local law which allows the village to override the tax levy cap. …

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

DiNapoli Announces Guilty Plea in Town of Crawford Embezzlement Case

… County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced that on Thursday, February 13, 2020, Jolene Roy, 45, of Pine Bush, … Crawford Senior Center. Roy is scheduled to be sentenced on May 18, 2020. Roy agreed that on or before that date she … that a defendant has committed a violation of the criminal law, and it is not evidence of guilt. All defendants are …

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

Social Services Block Grant – Federal Funding and New York

… of 200 percent of the federal poverty level. Federal law established five broad goals which aim to reduce … and Budget; OSC analysis Impact ACS is most dependent on SSBG funding for its preventative services, which are … FY 2025, and 28 percent for FY 2026. DSS is most dependent on SSBG funding for Adult Protective Services (APS), which …

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

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

… 2013-S-32 ). About the Program Our initial report, issued on August 25, 2014, examined whether Low-Income Housing Trust … in 1985 under Section 45-a of the Private Housing Finance Law, the Housing Trust Fund Corporation (Corporation) … funding to projects that scored lower than others based on criteria such as community impact/revitalization, …

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

Public Authorities – 2023 Financial Condition Report

… closely associated with the State were to default on their obligations. In addition to issuing debt for their own purposes, public authorities issue debt on behalf of the State for which the State provides the funds … the State Comptroller. As required by Public Authorities Law, certain data submitted are required to be approved by …

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

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

… and certain other funds as of June 30, 2012. Local Finance Law requires all municipalities that have been authorized to … recurring operating expenditures. The continued reliance on proceeds of long-term debt to finance recurring operating … City Council had not authorized the rate increase. Based on the City's historical overtime cost trends, the City's …

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

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

… and recreation funds accumulated as of June 30, 2018. On June 25, 2020, the City issued bond anticipation notes … and $763,844 for the recreation fund. Key Findings Based on the results of our review, we found that certain … limit by $187,957. However, the Council adopted a local law to override the tax levy limit prior to budget adoption …

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

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