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DiNapoli: Neighborhood Banks Helping Stabilize, Revitalize City Communities
… to cash a check, open a savings account, or apply for a loan," DiNapoli said. "The state's Banking Development … financial services to communities that show a real need for retail banking services. Having a local bank can spur … "This is why over the years I have prioritized funding for Community Development Financial Institutions like Spring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-neighborhood-banks-helping-stabilize-revitalize-city-communitiesOpinion 89-35
… supervisor, authorizing and directing the supervisor to pay the claimant the amount allowed on his claim (Town Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-35Opinion 92-14
… in order for the chief fiscal officer of a county to pay out money which was deposited for the purpose of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-14DiNapoli Finds Slow Property Tax Growth for Local Governments
… enactment of the 2011 tax cap law, which limits tax levy increases to the lesser of 2 percent or the rate of … maintenance and capital purchases or cut public services. For example, between FYE 2009 and 2013, counties reduced … which reimburses qualifying homeowners for property tax increases in communities that don’t exceed their tax cap, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-finds-slow-property-tax-growth-local-governmentsDiNapoli: Special Education Pre-K Provider Claimed Nearly $1 Million in Ineligible Expenses
… claimed nearly $1 million in expenses that did not qualify for reimbursement from taxpayers, including bonuses that were … referred our findings to the State Education Department for recovery of this money.” Gingerbread is a not-for-profit … purchases that were not properly documented; $13,027 in salary and fringe benefit expenses related to a maintenance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-special-education-pre-k-provider-claimed-nearly-1-million-ineligible-expensesNYC Budget Is Balanced but Risks Are Growing
… The New York City Mayor’s preliminary executive budget for FY 2020 is balanced, but there are risks, including … $3.3 billion in FY 2023. The gaps reflect the cost of wage increases for the municipal work force, higher costs for debt … in 2022. The gaps remain even after planned fare and toll increases of 4 percent in 2019 and 2021. In addition, the MTA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/nyc-budget-balanced-risks-are-growingDiNapoli: Audits Find More Than $1 Million of Waste in New York's Medicaid Program
… claims worth nearly $1 million over a 27-month period for thousands of Medicaid recipients whose benefits were … “The state’s Medicaid program, providing health care for millions of New Yorkers, accounts for a huge share of the state budget each year,” DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-audits-find-more-1-million-waste-new-yorks-medicaid-programComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… agricultural building exemptions that were granted for the construction of two buildings were not supported and … the city council has not yet authorized the budgeted increases in rates that are needed to realize these revenues. … includes appropriations of $1.9 million in termination salary payments, yet expenditures have averaged $2.2 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0CUNY Bulletin No. CU-541
… Purpose To provide agency instructions for processing the 2016 CUNY Research Foundation Grant Payments for Summer Research. Affected Employees CUNY instructional … and Deduction Information Grant payments are included as salary for retirement purposes and are subject to dues. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-541-2016-city-university-new-york-cuny-research-foundationCUNY Bulletin No. CU-505
… Purpose To provide agency instructions for processing the … Pursuant to an Agreement between the City University of New York (CUNY) and the CUNY Research Foundation (CUNY … be paid from the college where the employee is employed on a full-time basis. The payments are processed through PayServ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-505-2015-city-university-new-york-cuny-research-foundationOversight of Campus Foundations
… to contract with foundations, which are private, not-for-profit corporations, to support fundraising efforts, real … of SUNY’s System Administration (SSA). OUA is responsible for conducting periodic audits of the foundations, while UCO is responsible for ensuring the foundations have the required contracts with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/26/oversight-campus-foundationsComptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Underwood and DOI Commissioner Garnett Announce Indictment of Former Non-Profit Director Anna Mendez
… degree, a class D felony, in Bronx County Supreme Court. "For years, Ms. Mendez allegedly exploited her position to … money meant to help children and families and used it for her own personal use," said State Comptroller DiNapoli. … thank the Attorney General and Department of Investigation for their continued collaboration in combating fraud." "As we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-underwood-and-doi-commissioner-garnett-announce-indictment-former-non-profitDiNapoli: Former Halfmoon Supervisor Enters Guilty Plea to Two Felony Counts
… Eric Schneiderman and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for their partnership with us and their dedication to … General’s office, and the NYS Comptroller’s Office for their close collaboration and assistance in the … prosecution of this case. “The defendant accepted money for taking official actions, and then lied to federal agents …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-halfmoon-supervisor-enters-guilty-plea-two-felony-countsDiNapoli Op-Ed: New York Should Opt Into Public Financing of Elections
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s op-ed, “New York Should Opt into Public Financing of Elections”was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-op-ed-new-york-should-opt-public-financing-electionsState Agencies Bulletin No. 908
… that have not been negotiated and provide procedures for agencies to resolve the disposition of these checks. A … yearly outreach to employees who have uncashed paychecks for calendar year 2008 will commence in June 2009 by the … Depository Control PO Box 22119 Albany, NY 12201-2119 For agencies utilizing couriers or overnight mail service, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/908-non-negotiated-andor-undeliverable-new-york-state-payroll-checkComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Florida Man for Theft of Over $180,000 in NYS Pension Benefits
… charged accordingly. I thank Attorney General Schneiderman for our successful partnership in rooting out the theft of … money." "Illegally pocketing pension funds intended for a deceased relative is not only reprehensible, it hurts hardworking New Yorkers who depend on their pension for a secure retirement," said Attorney General Schneiderman …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-florida-man-theft-over-180000-nys-pensionProtection of Child Performers
… of Labor (Department) is charged with protecting workers in New York State. Part 186 of the New York Codes, Rules and … that a portion of each child’s earnings is protected, in accordance with Article 7, Part 7, of the Estates, Powers … 15 percent of a child performer’s earnings to be placed in trust on behalf of the child. If an employer or payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/27/protection-child-performersDiNapoli: Many SUNY Campus Foundations Operating Without Contracts or Proper Oversight
… to contract with foundations, which are private, not-for-profit corporations, to support fundraising efforts, real … that ends June 30 and found that in addition to a state salary, 20 were paid nearly $1.8 million by UBF. Four of … and UBF. For example, one individual received a state salary of $351,438 while also receiving $308,453 from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-many-suny-campus-foundations-operating-without-contracts-or-proper-oversightComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing for Rensselaer DPW Employees Who Stole Scrap Metal Proceeds
… According to documents filed in court, surveillance videos from a local scrap yard showed Foust and Clark cashing … by filing a complaint online at [email protected].ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations, 14th floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. … Comptroller DiNapoli announced the sentencing of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-rensselaer-dpw-employees-who-stole-scrapState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… properly planned, authorized contracts, and accounted for the ongoing project. However, auditors found that while … expenditures, she did not provide them to the board for review and the claims auditor did not audit and approve … officials could not demonstrate that all charges were for school purposes. Auditors reviewed 170 credit card …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1