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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… following local government audits were issued. Blue Point Fire District – Financial Management (Suffolk County) The … goods and services were not obtained at a favorable cost, free from favoritism or for appropriate purchases. Deansboro … school buildings, compromising building security and safety for students, teachers, staff and visitors. Red Hook …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsEssential Policy Elements – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… that their travel expenses are paid for with public funds and they should exercise due care while incurring … the IRS mileage rate may not be a prudent use of public funds. An effective and easy way to ensure that travel and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/essential-policy-elementsDiNapoli: Neighborhood Banks Helping Stabilize, Revitalize City Communities
… Comptroller's Office has deposited $10 million in state funds in each of the two bank branches. "Residents of New … law authorizes the Comptroller's office to deposit state funds in approved banks to help build a stable base of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-neighborhood-banks-helping-stabilize-revitalize-city-communitiesOpinion 89-35
… - transfer of powers of town supervisor) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Deposits and Investments (authority to make … the keeping of separate appropriation accounts, preventing funds or appropriation accounts from being overdrawn and, … the counter-signature of the supervisor, the drawing of funds or appropriations (Town Law, §34[2][a][b]). Finally, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-35Opinion 92-14
… in contemplation when it provided in Section 20 that the funds shall be returned to the owner 'upon the discharge of … provisions of CPLR, §8010 are applicable to a deposit of funds made pursuant to section 20 of the Lien Law because … simply shifted from the real property in question to the funds so deposited with the county treasurer ( Hafker v Henry …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-14Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Insurance Brokers
… 60 public officials and their cronies for abusing state funds, and I look forward to continuing to work with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-insurance-brokersComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Florida Man for Theft of Over $180,000 in NYS Pension Benefits
… the theft of public money." "Illegally pocketing pension funds intended for a deceased relative is not only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-florida-man-theft-over-180000-nys-pensionDiNapoli: Many SUNY Campus Foundations Operating Without Contracts or Proper Oversight
… at 10 campuses controlling about 84 percent of these funds. DiNapoli's auditors found 10 of the 30 foundations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-many-suny-campus-foundations-operating-without-contracts-or-proper-oversightComptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Underwood and DOI Commissioner Garnett Announce Indictment of Former Non-Profit Director Anna Mendez
… She is also charged with keeping the records of the stolen parent fees separate from the rest of the parent fee money that was collected, and of failing to report … Michael Leahy and Deputy Chief Investigator John McManus. Legal Support Analyst Rachel Demma of the Public Integrity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-underwood-and-doi-commissioner-garnett-announce-indictment-former-non-profitDiNapoli: Audits Find More Than $1 Million of Waste in New York's Medicaid Program
… fee-for-service claim payments identified and recover funds as appropriate; and Take corrective action to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-audits-find-more-1-million-waste-new-yorks-medicaid-programDiNapoli: Special Education Pre-K Provider Claimed Nearly $1 Million in Ineligible Expenses
… including bonuses that were never paid to staff, liquor store purchases and holiday parties, according to an … for: $15,222 in food purchases for staff; $1,687 in liquor store purchases; $1,124 for staff holiday parties; … taxpayers including bonuses that were never paid to staff liquor store purchases and holiday parties according to an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-special-education-pre-k-provider-claimed-nearly-1-million-ineligible-expensesDiNapoli Finds Slow Property Tax Growth for Local Governments
… which limits tax levy increases to the lesser of 2 percent or the rate of inflation. “Local governments are navigating … day funds, deferred maintenance and capital purchases or cut public services. For example, between FYE 2009 and … 97 percent (658) levied property taxes equal to or less than their respective tax levy limit. The tax freeze …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-finds-slow-property-tax-growth-local-governmentsNYC Budget Is Balanced but Risks Are Growing
… an additional $750 million in recurring savings. These funds could be used to mitigate the impact of adverse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/nyc-budget-balanced-risks-are-growingComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing for Rensselaer DPW Employees Who Stole Scrap Metal Proceeds
… public corruption and root out the misuse of taxpayer funds, my office has partnered with Comptroller DiNapoli to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-rensselaer-dpw-employees-who-stole-scrapDiNapoli: Former Halfmoon Supervisor Enters Guilty Plea to Two Felony Counts
… Former Town of Halfmoon Supervisor Melinda Wormuth pled guilty today to two felony counts … across New York State.” During the plea hearing, Melinda Wormuth admitted that she accepted money in return … Former Town of Halfmoon Supervisor Melinda Wormuth pled guilty today to two felony counts …
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
… the influence of private donations. In this era of extreme voter cynicism brought on by a seemingly endless series of … the best interests of their constituents. This is eroding voter confidence in the process. The best place to start …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-op-ed-new-york-should-opt-public-financing-electionsDiNapoli Releases Profile of New York's Small Business Owners
… businesses. In addition, the state needs to ensure federal funds intended to assist small businesses under the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-releases-profile-new-yorks-small-business-ownersComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Florida Resident for Stealing Over $148k In NYS Pension Benefits
… is felt by taxpayers statewide, and the fact that these funds were stolen from a deceased parent makes this all the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-florida-resident-stealing-over-148k-nysXII.7.B Voucher Denials – XII. Expenditures
… Process and Document Preparation: Payment rejections can occur for various reasons, including at the agency’s request. The Bureau has established codes for the most common … Business Unit review to ensure appropriateness 11 Payment is not due/expenditure not incurred 12 No …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii7b-voucher-denialsXI.2 Comptroller Approval of Contracts and General Contracts Processing – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Prefixes New York State Contract Identifiers Contract Funds Reservation Vendor Name on Contractual Agreements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2-overview