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DiNapoli: Former Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement of $240,000
… thefts were discovered through their joint investigation. “For decades, the residents of Pharsalia trusted Dennis Brown … over $240,000,” DiNapoli said. “We have no tolerance for abuse of the public’s trust and today Dennis Brown faces … and District Attorney, found that he had inflated his salary and used the town credit card to pay for numerous …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-former-town-supervisor-pleads-guilty-embezzlement-240000DiNapoli Appoints Senior Budget and Policy Staff
… said. “As the taxpayer watchdog, my office is responsible for providing an independent and fact-driven analysis of the … workforce and infrastructure issues, and is well-respected for her ability to distill complex research into … in Public Administration from Ohio State University. His salary is $170,000. Find out how your government money is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-appoints-senior-budget-and-policy-staffState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… spent appropriately and effectively." Town of Batavia – Water and Sewer Operations (Genesee County) The board did not … did not maintain separate accounting records for each water district. Instead, the board adopted one operating … garbage charges of $9.6 million include an increase of $20 per sanitation parcel which the city has not yet authorized. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Oversight of the Farm-to-School Program
… the Department reimbursed recipients over $2.6 million for Program expenses such as salary for Program coordinators, consulting services for safety or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/04/19/oversight-farm-school-programCity of Troy – Budget Review (B22-5-7)
… and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2023 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City … liquidate cumulative deficits in the City’s general fund for the years ending December 31, 1993, 1994 and 1995. New … agreements are settled, the City faces potential increased salary and wage costs. The City’s proposed budget includes a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/11/04/city-troy-budget-review-b22-5-7State Agencies Bulletin No. 1145
… To inform agencies of new earnings codes and procedures for processing the 2012-2013 APSU Deficit Reduction Plan. … number, pay period begin date and pay period end date for each pay type. New Earnings Codes OSC has created new … 26L/1C, OSC will insert a row on the Additional Pay page for employees who meet ALL of the following criteria: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1145-2012-2013-deficit-reduction-plan-employees-agency-police-services-unitDiNapoli Says Wall Street May Still Have a Good Year Given Strong Start
… 2011, and may have positioned New York City’s securities industry for a good year despite recent economic developments, according to a report issued by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … a very strong first half of the year, the securities industry faces volatile financial markets and an unsteady …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-says-wall-street-may-still-have-good-year-given-strong-startState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … did not maintain adequate records to properly account for BID funds. BID charges exceeded the statutory limit for … of Broome County Civil Service requirements at a starting salary that was $11,000 more than it should have been. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: State Financial Condition Improving
… year, rising to $238 million in SFY 2017-18; Increases school aid by $1.3 billion, or 6 percent, on a school-year basis; and appropriations and direct aid to local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-state-financial-condition-improvingNon-Revenue Service Vehicles and On-Rail Equipment
… 2018 to April 2022. Background The MTA is responsible for developing and implementing a unified mass transportation policy for New York City and Dutchess, Nassau, Orange, Putnam, … description on the service tickets. The lack of regular PM increases the risk of emergency and/or unscheduled repairs, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/03/non-revenue-service-vehicles-and-rail-equipmentAudit Finds Construction Delays in Public Housing Program Across New York State
… and contract changes that led to significant cost increases,” DiNapoli said. “People living in moderate- and low-income housing should not have to wait years for crucial projects to be completed. HCR needs to move … found and ensure that repair and maintenance projects paid for with public funds are started and completed as quickly as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/audit-finds-construction-delays-public-housing-program-across-new-york-stateArea #1 – IT Policy – Information Technology Governance
… IT policies define the Board’s expectations for appropriate user behavior, describe the tools and … IT system, a lack of appropriate policies significantly increases the risk that data, hardware and software systems … and privacy policy that aligns with the National Institute for Standards and Technology’s Framework for Improving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-1-it-policyDiNapoli: Thruway Authority Owed More Than $275 Million in Unpaid Tolls and Fees
… taken to implement our recommendations to maximize revenue for the Thruway.” Tolls and related fees make up more than … a warning if their E-ZPass account has a negative balance for over 30 days. If no payment is made in the next 30 days, … of NYS Thruway Authority Finances and Proposed Toll Increases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-thruway-authority-owed-more-275-million-unpaid-tolls-and-feesDiNapoli: Wall St. First Half Profits Total $13 Billion, Down From 2022
… down 4.3% from the same period last year but tracked the industry’s return to pre-pandemic levels of revenue after … according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s annual report on the performance of New York City’s securities industry. “The securities industry’s two years of record …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-wall-st-first-half-profits-total-13-billion-down-2022Opinion 2006-1
… Town Law §120, certification of the payroll or other claim for compensation of town officers and employees is a … to the payment of compensation and, therefore, payment of salary to employees may not be made until after all work … to the payment of compensation and, therefore, payment of salary to employees may not be made until after all work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-1Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-353
… of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions for manual payment of the April 2025 UCS Security and Law … (Bargaining Units DR, F8, SR, SY, 87, and 86), provides for an annual Security and Law Enforcement Differential … in Bargaining Units 86, 87 DR, F8, SR and SY are eligible for the April 2025 UCS SLED payment provided the employee: Is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-353-april-2025-unified-court-system-ucs-security-and-lawUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-364
… of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions for manual payment of the April 2026 UCS Security and Law … (Bargaining Units DR, F8, SR, SY, 87, and 86), provides for an annual Security and Law Enforcement Differential … in Bargaining Units 86, 87 DR, F8, SR and SY are eligible for the April 2026 UCS SLED payment provided the employee: Is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-364-april-2026-unified-court-system-ucs-security-and-lawDiNapoli: Identity Theft Cases Surged in New York in 2020
… obtain medical services or medical insurance coverage and for a variety of other purposes. Identity thefts have surged … has compiled identity theft complaints related to COVID-19 for 2020 through mid-March 2021, reporting 3,617 in New York. … the pandemic, which included looking at complaints, large increases in payments, new programs and criteria, and changes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-identity-theft-cases-surged-new-york-2020DiNapoli: The Mayor's Proposed Budget Takes Large Steps In Addressing Outstanding Labor Contracts
… lifts a cloud that has hung over the city’s finances for years,” DiNapoli. “While New York City’s economy … economic recovery has already exceeded the average length for all recoveries since the end of World War II. Although … the city’s police officers is seeking larger wage increases than those offered by the city, and has begun the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-mayors-proposed-budget-takes-large-steps-addressing-outstanding-labor-contractsNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (July 1, 2021)
… consist of government payments such as Social Security, Medicare, and unemployment benefits. In the second quarter of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-july-1-2021