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The Mitchell-Lama Program – Awarding Housing Units and Maintaining Waiting Lists
… November 30, 2014. Background The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is the nation’s … while preserving the stability and affordability of existing housing stock. The Mitchell-Lama program was … units. Each development is administered by either a Board of Directors (cooperatives) or a managing agent (rentals and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/29/mitchell-lama-program-awarding-housing-units-and-maintaining-waiting-listsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of Former West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer for Allegedly Embezzling Fire Company Money
… the arrest and arraignment of Gail E. Cesternino (46), for allegedly embezzling over $55,000 from the West Ghent … on the Fire Company's credit card, including purchases for her personal sales business. Today's indictment is the … the arrest and arraignment of Gail E Cesternino 46 for allegedly embezzling over $55000 from the West Ghent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-former-west-ghent-volunteer-fire-companyPublic Authorities – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… as to the State and local governments. New Yorkers pay for public authorities in a variety of ways including service … some cases, governmental financial assistance and support is provided for operating and other expenses. In 2022, public … Fiscal Year 2023-24: Increased bonding authorizations for 26 programs financed through State-Supported debt issued by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/public-authoritiesControls Over Federally Funded Programs and Maximization of Federal Funding
… Objective To determine whether the Division of Housing and Community Renewal is obtaining federal … About the Program Homes and Community Renewal’s Division of Housing and Community Renewal (Division) administers the State’s WAP. The purpose of the program is to reduce energy and utility costs by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/18/controls-over-federally-funded-programs-and-maximization-federal-fundingWhat Not to Report – Legacy Reporting
… Not all items considered taxable by the IRS constitute salary as defined by the Retirement and Social Security Law. The following payments should not be reported to us on the … through Retirement Online including their earnings the number of days they worked and more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/what-not-reportDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar For First Quarter
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced a tentative schedule for the planned bond sales for the state, New York City, and their major public … or reofferings as follows: $1.73 billion scheduled for January, of which $1.59 billion is new money and $140 … Thomas P DiNapoli today announced a tentative schedule for the planned bond sales for the state New York City and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-first-quarterInspector General
… highest ethical standards and principles in the conduct of its business. Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli's Executive Order established the Office of the Inspector General and empowered it to prevent, detect … and deter corruption, fraud, criminal activity, conflicts of interest and abuse within the Office and within the NYS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/resources/inspector-generalComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Central Valley … and could not take proper timely actions when more than $26,000 in cash shortages occurred. Trumansburg Central School … As a result, the district cannot properly account for how much fuel is pumped into specific vehicles and by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsPreferred Source Contracting (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Preferred Source Contracting … and oversight of NYSID and for ensuring NYSID is in compliance with all applicable regulations. Our original … little assurance that NYSID was awarding contracts in a manner that best meets the purpose of the program as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/09/preferred-source-contracting-followFormer Avon Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing Federal Funds
… $250,000. Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicholas M. Testani, who is handling the case, stated that in 2022, the Avon Central … the contract. During that time, Geer billed the district for hours during which he did not perform duties under the … said New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli . "My thanks to U.S. Attorney Ross and the FBI for ensuring he …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/former-avon-police-chief-pleads-guilty-stealing-federal-fundsFood Metrics Implementation
… To determine if the Office of General Services (OGS) is properly tracking and reporting New York State food purchases in compliance with the State Finance Law. This audit covers the period of … additional purchases of local foods. The intent of the Law is to assist State agencies with the procurement of New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/18/food-metrics-implementationState Agencies Bulletin No. 621
… 2368 Purpose To provide information to agencies on the use of Deduction Code 433, Unemployment Insurance Owed. This bulletin supersedes Payroll … Employees Employees who have received an overpayment of unemployment insurance benefits, as determined by the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/621-involuntary-deductions-unemployment-insurance-owedDiNapoli: Former Utica City School District Superintendent Pleads Guilty to Public Corruption
… District Attorney Todd Carville, and the New York State Police today announced long-time superintendent of the Utica … former Utica Mayor and UCSD School Board President Louis LaPolla, were arrested in November 2023. Comptroller … Division of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-utica-city-school-district-superintendent-pleads-guilty-public-corruptionSelected Aspects of Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Tolls and Fees
… an application or waiting in line. TBTA does not limit the number of OTG tags that can be purchased by an individual … program, as evidenced by submitting only a limited number of registrations for suspension each week after the … officials indicated that the system has no mechanism to alert officials that a vehicle crossing its facility is on a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/14/selected-aspects-collection-bridge-and-tunnel-tolls-and-feesOpinion 2003-5
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … in the opinion. PAID FIREFIGHTERS -- Death Benefits (line-of-duty presumption) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Death … Law applies to benefits for a firefighter who died of cancer prior to retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-5Town of Palatine – Town Clerk/Tax Collector and Financial Management (2017M-101)
… budgets, establishing a fund balance policy and developing long-term financial and capital plans for the period January 1, … budgets and establishing a fund balance policy, a long-term financial plan and a long-term capital plan. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-palatine-town-clerktax-collector-and-financial-management-2017m-101More About This Retirement Plan – Forest Rangers Plan
… System.) These benefits are provided by Section 383-c of the New York State Retirement and Social Security Law … and Local Retirement System, headed by the Comptroller of the State of New York, administers this plan. Our main office is in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1864/more-about-retirement-planMore About This Retirement Plan – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… benefits are provided by Sections 370-a, 371-a and 375 of the New York State Retirement and Social Security Law … and Local Retirement System, headed by the Comptroller of the State of New York, administers this plan. Our main office is in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/more-about-retirement-planMore About This Retirement Plan – Career Plan
… are provided by Article 11, Sections 375-f and 375-g of the New York State Retirement and Social Security Law … and Local Retirement System, headed by the Comptroller of the State of New York, administers this plan. Our main office is in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/more-about-retirement-planTown of Nichols – Financial Management (2017M-258)
… $1 million. Key Findings Actual revenues exceeded budgeted amounts by an annual average of $418,000 and budgeted … estimates for revenues and expenditures. Reduce the amounts of town-wide fund balance and use the excess funds as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/03/02/town-nichols-financial-management-2017m-258