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DiNapoli: Report Warns of Growing State Debt
… However, the state has used various mechanisms, including public authorities, to circumvent both the constitutional and … earlier. $47.2 billion of state-supported debt issued by public authorities, which increased $6 billion, or 14.5 … constitution to ban the issuance of state-funded debt by public authorities and other entities, to allow multiple …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-report-warns-growing-state-debtArtificial Intelligence Governance
… for its surveillance tools in compliance with the NYC Public Oversight of Surveillance Technology Act. The impact … resolution process for those impacted by such use, and a public education strategy. AMPO created a reporting framework … to report, published reported tools, and held several public engagement sessions to engage the public. However, in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/02/16/artificial-intelligence-governanceComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea by Former Met Council CFO in $9M Kickback Scheme
… for his continued partnership in efforts to root out public corruption and ensure that taxpayer money is … Attorney General through our Joint Task Force to root out public corruption.” Met Council is a New York State … Comptroller DiNapoli, as part of the Joint Task Force on Public Integrity. The joint investigation by the Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-met-council-cfo-9m-kickbackDiNapoli Op-Ed in the NY Daily News Explains His Audit of the Former Governor's COVID Performance
… spread in nursing homes. Persistent underinvestment in public health has left DOH without critical resources and … ways of reporting nursing home deaths with little public explanation. Over those 10 months, it failed to report … numbers, the numbers continued to be underreported. The public was misled by the highest level of state government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-op-ed-ny-daily-news-explains-his-audit-former-governors-covid-performanceComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Underwood Announce Sentencing of Queens Pharmacy Owner for Stealing More than $1.5 Million from Medicaid
… Underwood for our ongoing joint efforts to protect the public's money." On June 8, 2018, Arkady Goldin pleaded … the Attorney General and Comptroller’s Joint Task Force on Public Integrity revealed that Goldin had entered into an … to fight corruption through their Joint Task Force on Public Integrity. They have brought charges against dozens of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-underwood-announce-sentencing-queens-pharmacy-ownerState Comptroller DiNapoli: Costs Will Climb for Municipal Landfills
… and garbage-related activities. Local governments and public authorities own and operate various types of solid … of which at least 768 are owned by local governments and public authorities. These entities own most of the transfer … waste; 20 of these are owned by local governments or public authorities. DiNapoli's report revealed that for local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-costs-will-climb-municipal-landfillsHalfmoon Town Supervisor Sentenced To 12 Months In Prison
… IRS for their continued partnership to fight corruption.” “Public service is about dedication to community and country, … for legislation is illegal corruption that betrays the public trust. We will continue to work with the FBI, the … Andrew W. Vale. “This kind of criminality drains the public’s confidence in our leaders. The FBI stands determined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/halfmoon-town-supervisor-sentenced-12-months-prisonDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Theft of Cash, Questionable Spending by Minetto Volunteer Fire Dept. Chief
… encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audit-reveals-theft-cash-questionable-spending-minetto-volunteer-fire-dept-chiefOpinion 2002-10
… 119-bb(2), 119-dd(3): A town, after due notice and public hearing, may accept a gift of a privately-owned, … property within its jurisdiction, after due notice and public hearing (see also Town Law §64[8], [17-a]; 1978 Opns … procedures are followed regarding due notice and a public hearing. Whether the property in question falls within …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-10-0Opinion 2002-10
… 119-bb(2), 119-dd(3): A town, after due notice and public hearing, may accept a gift of a privately-owned, … property within its jurisdiction, after due notice and public hearing (see also Town Law §64[8], [17-a]; 1978 Opns … procedures are followed regarding due notice and a public hearing. Whether the property in question falls within …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-10DiNapoli: Audit Shows Former Highway Superintendent Took Taxpayers for a Ride in Town of Erin
… felony. The arrest was the result of a Joint Task Force on Public Integrity investigation, a collaborative effort to combat public corruption at all levels of government, by DiNapoli … taxpayer dollars are kept out of the pockets of corrupt public servants,”said Attorney General Schneiderman. “I want …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-audit-shows-former-highway-superintendent-took-taxpayers-ride-town-erinOpinion 2007-7
… discussed in the opinion. [Edited for Publication] PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Retirement Benefits … duties of the office and the need to be available to the public. Such activities may take the form of responding to an … to address a matter of town concern. A conscientious public official may well consider that he or she is “on call” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-7Compliance With the Sewage Pollution Right to Know Act and Monitoring and Enforcement of State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Requirements (Follow-Up)
… and surface waters, posing risks to the customers of public water systems that may draw from these waters. These … boat, or fish. Timely reporting of overflow events to the public is therefore crucial so they can avoid exposure. … department within 2 hours of discovery and to notify the public and affected and adjoining municipalities within 4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/26/compliance-sewage-pollution-right-know-act-and-monitoring-and-enforcement-state-pollutantSelected Performance Measures
… 2015 and August 22, 2018. About the Program The MTA is a public benefit corporation chartered by the New York State … referred to as Agencies.) The MTA is required under the Public Authorities Law to report annually on its performance. … defines ridership as the number of times passengers board public transportation vehicles (including transfers). Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/06/selected-performance-measuresComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and expended funds from reserves without adequate public notice; for example, transfers to reserves totaling … County – Sale of Estate Real Property The Office of Public Administrator (PA) guidelines regarding the sale of … and sell all real property or cooperative apartments at public auction or by private sale at the highest and best …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli Op-Ed in City & State: NY ABLE Celebrates Seven Year Anniversary
… and quality of life without jeopardizing means-based public benefits. This milestone provides a time to reflect on … of 2022. Many of these individuals depend on a variety of public benefits for income or to pay for health care, food or … to save money in their own name without risking their public benefits, if certain conditions are met. This program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-op-ed-city-state-ny-able-celebrates-seven-year-anniversaryDiNapoli, Erie County DA Keane and Erie County Sheriff Garcia Announce Former Deputy Clerk Sentenced for Stealing More Than $320,000
… can be an extensive and time-consuming process, I want the public to know that we are committed to obtaining justice and … in government requires confidence and trust in its public officer,” Garcia said. “I commend Detective Dan … taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption and encourages the public to help fight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-erie-county-da-keane-and-erie-county-sheriff-garcia-announce-former-deputy-clerk-sentencedCUNY Bulletin No. CU-247
… Lvl 3 SB $25.67 Campus Security Assistant SE $13.90 Campus Public Safety Off SC $26.40 Campus Peace Off Lvl 1 SV $17.40 … 3 SB $25.67 College Security Specialist SM $28.12 Campus Public Safety Sgt SB $25.67 Assistant Stockman SU $18.18 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-247-city-employees-union-local-237-dues-and-agency-shop-feeFormer Fire Co. Treasurer Admits Stealing $24K
… to felony grand larceny and was ordered to repay $24,440, after an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas … DiNapoli said. "Thanks to my auditors and investigators, working with Sheriff Philip Povero and District Attorney … to felony grand larceny and was ordered to repay $24440 after an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/former-fire-co-treasurer-admits-stealing-24kVillage of Owego - Board Oversight and Financial Operations (2018M-101)
… Because of ineffective recordkeeping, the certified public accounting firm (firm) was unable to complete its … for the last two years. The Board hired another certified public accountant (CPA) who was paid $30,000 to correct the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/09/21/village-owego-board-oversight-and-financial-operations-2018m-101