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Mitchell-Lama Vacancies (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit … middle-income families. The New York City (NYC) Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) – the nation’s … To assess the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/12/mitchell-lama-vacancies-followOversight of Direct Placement of Children (Follow-Up)
… the State’s child welfare system, and its Central Office is responsible for supervising and coordinating child welfare services, … and information provided by OCFS through August 26, 2019. During the initial audit, we found that OCFS did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/30/oversight-direct-placement-children-followCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B20-6-4)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Budget Review Determine whether the significant revenue … 2020-21 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Yonkers is authorized to issue debt not to exceed $45 … deficits in the City School District’s general fund as of June 30, 2014. Chapter 55 of the Laws of 2014 requires the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/05/21/city-yonkers-budget-review-b20-6-4DiNapoli: Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Charged in $500K Grant Scheme
… David Decker was arraigned today on a 22-count indictment for using his position to pocket more than $500,000, … a million dollars meant to protect and improve Lake George for its residents, vacationers and other visitors from near … inflated invoices and created a shell business to bill for extra income. He also allegedly pocketed money meant for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-charged-500k-grant-schemeDiNapoli: Tax Cap at Two Percent for 2019
… time since 2013," DiNapoli said. "Despite the possibility of increased tax revenue, municipal budgets will still be … in 2012, limits tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2 percent with some exceptions, including a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-two-percent-2019DiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at Two Percent for 2020
… in 2012, limits tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2 percent with some exceptions, including a … levy growth capped at less than 2 percent. For a list of allowable levy growth factors for all local governments, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-two-percent-2020DiNapoli: Former Savona Mayor Charged With Defrauding the Village
… charges of five counts of offering a false instrument for filing and five counts of misdemeanor falsifying business … District Attorney Brooks Baker and Sheriff James Allard for bringing Mr. Harrian to justice and for our continued partnership to fight public corruption." …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-former-savona-mayor-charged-defrauding-villageNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli and District Attorney Kindlon: Siblings Indicted for Stealing State Rent-Relief Funds
… the Second Degree. “Mahtani and Melwani allegedly tried to scam a program out of money meant to help New Yorkers in need … of the work of my Financial Crimes Unit, the Comptroller’s Office and the New York State Police to uncover this misuse … individuals involved in this case preyed on the public’s philanthropy, allegedly and dishonestly obtaining funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-district-attorney-kindlon-siblings-indicted-stealing-stateOpinion 90-3
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … in the opinion. SALES TAX -- Distribution (method of computing full valuation) REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND … Whether the allocation of county sales tax revenue required by Tax Law 1262d should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-3DiNapoli: Majority of H&R Block Shareholders Want Disclosure of Company's Political Spending
… H&R Block has no publicly available policy on its corporate political spending. The company currently offers no … case, which struck down prohibitions on independent corporate spending for political advocacy, the Fund has filed … with 52 portfolio companies asking that they disclose corporate political spending. To date, the Fund has reached …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-majority-hr-block-shareholders-want-disclosure-companys-political-spendingOpinion 95-23
… claim as required by section 119 of the Town Law (34 Opns St Comp, 1978, p 168; 1971 Opns St Comp No. 71-659, unreported). The town board's or the town … [2]; see People v Barnes , 114 NY 317; see also 1971 Opns St Comp No. 71-659, unreported; 26 Opns St Comp, 1970, p …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-23Opinion 93-2
… LAW, §§9-908, 9-912: Village Law, §9-912 authorizes a village board, on its own motion, to hold a referendum on a proposition to change the month of the … board of trustees may upon its own motion, and shall upon petition, cause a proposition on the question of whether to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-2Treasurer of Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department Charged With Embezzling More Than $5.7 Million and Failing To Report The Income To The IRS
… Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Thomas P. DiNapoli, … having lost almost $6 million that could have been used for good, but instead was allegedly squandered away by Klein. … records, and financial resources should seriously consider all of the consequences if they are inclined to embezzle. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/treasurer-mahopac-volunteer-fire-department-charged-embezzling-more-57-million-and-failing-reportXI.18.B Procurement Lobbying Act – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… The Procurement Lobbying Sections 139-j and 139-k of the New York State Finance Law (SFL) regulate attempts … contract transactions sent to OSC for review and approval. Vendor Responsibility Determination In accordance with XI.16 … and requirements of SFL §§ 139-j and 139-k, a List of Offerers Determined to be Non-responsible, and a List …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18b-procurement-lobbying-actXIII.11 Submitting Travel and Expense Reimbursement Requests for Inactive Employees – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES The purpose of this section is to provide guidance to agencies on submitting Travel and Expense reimbursement requests for inactive employees for expenses that were incurred during … the employee’s State service. If the former employee is doing business with the State in a new capacity, unrelated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii11-submitting-travel-and-expense-reimbursement-requests-inactive-employeesXI-A.4 Procurement Card Use – XI-A. Purchasing
… effective method of procurement and a direct way to obtain rebates. However, agencies may not use the PCard to purchase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a4-procurement-card-useXII.9.D Refunds Owed to the State – XII. Expenditures
… the funds. This section outlines the process for each of these options. Cancel the check Process a credit memo … Chapter VII, Section 3 – AP Adjustment Voucher Overview of this Guide. The Division of the Treasury will cancel the check and the Office of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii9d-refunds-owed-stateReport on the State Fiscal Year 2014-15 Enacted Budget Financial Plan and the Capital Program and Financing Plan, July 2014
New York State ended State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2013-14 in its strongest financial condition since the Great Recession.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-enacted-financial-plan-2014-15.pdfHelping New York Families With the Cost of School Supplies: Is It Time to Go “Back to School” on Back-to-School?
Helping New York Families With the Cost of School Supplies: Is It Time to Go “Back to School” on Back-to-School?
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/0810snapshot.pdfHomeless Outreach Program at Penn Station, Grand Central, and Outlying Stations Within New York City
… 2015 through February 4, 2019. About the Program The MTA is North America’s largest transportation network, serving a … the homeless at these MTA properties is a growing concern for MTA’s customers and staff, and sometimes presents law … On average, BRC outreach workers spent only about 26 percent of their time providing actual outreach services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/23/homeless-outreach-program-penn-station-grand-central-and-outlying-stations-within-new-york