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South Lewis Central School District – Conflicts of Interest (2021M-3)
… audit period. One Board member co-owns a local hardware store that sold materials and supplies to the District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/07/30/south-lewis-central-school-district-conflicts-interest-2021m-3New York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Pension Fund Puts Anti-Israel Movement on Notice
… at risk,” DiNapoli said. “Israel remains an attractive place to invest and we look forward to finding new … worlds: the superior economic management of a developed market, but with emerging market growth characteristics. Despite the numerous …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-pension-fund-puts-anti-israel-movement-noticeHomeless Shelters and Homelessness in New York State, June 2016
This report focuses on conditions found in homeless shelters outside of New York City, and also presents demographic data “snapshots” for ten regions that repre
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/housing-homelessness-2016.pdfOpinion 2003-5
… Retirement and Social Security Law §363-d does not apply to death benefits provided pursuant to General Municipal Law §208-b. You ask whether the … Law §363-d applies in the case of death benefits pursuant to General Municipal Law §208-b, for a firefighter who died …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-5Opinion 90-1
… proceeds to a school district to develop a school district playground if the town board determines that the playground will benefit town residents. You ask whether the … within the town to assist with the development of a school playground. Environmental Conservation Law, §27-0925, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-1V.3.C Funds and Fund Accounting – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… Fund captures a fiscal and accounting entity with a self-balancing set of accounts (real … on specific activities or meeting certain objectives in accordance with New York State law. Fund is required on … Fund groupings and one to capture the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) basis of Fund groupings. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3c-funds-and-fund-accountingOpinion 2005-7
… in the opinion. WATER DISTRICTS -- Water Supply (service to users located outside a water district) WATER RENTS -- … WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION -- Water Supply (service to users located outside a water district) GENERAL MUNICIPAL … district. (2) A town water district may provide service to users located outside the district pursuant to Town Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-7DiNapoli Analysis Finds Sharp Decline in Homeless Veterans in New York
… the number of homeless veterans declining 83% (from 5,857 to 990), the largest percentage decline in the nation, according to an analysis by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The … adults that are veterans was reduced from 9% in 2010 to just 1% in 2022. “Veterans answered the call to serve our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-analysis-finds-sharp-decline-homeless-veterans-new-yorkFood Metrics Implementation (Follow-Up)
… two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Food Metrics Implementation ( 2017-S-18 ). Background To assist agencies in increasing their New York State food purchases, the State Finance Law (Law) requires the … guidelines, and provide training on New York State food purchasing to agency personnel involved in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/food-metrics-implementation-followReport on Comptroller DiNapoli's Green Initiative, January 2011
A Sustainability Team was formed in OSC to review plans, assess progress and identify new initiatives to make OSC a sustainable agency.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/environmental-green-iniative-2011.pdfDiNapoli: Agricultural Activity Brings $37.6 Billion Into New York’s Economy
… $37.6 billion to New York’s economy in 2012, an increase of more than 22 percent from 2007, according to a report … still fueled by agricultural activity and the production of food,” DiNapoli said. “Farms in New York are 98 percent … has in New York state,” said Dean Norton, president of the New York Farm Bureau. “This in-depth look highlights …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-agricultural-activity-brings-376-billion-new-yorks-economyState Contract and Payment Actions in August
… In August, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,149 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $56.4 billion and approved … treatment plant at Green Haven Correctional Facility in Dutchess County. $6.7 million with Hoosick Valley … In August the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1149 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-contract-and-payment-actions-augustOpinion 90-30
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … §§8017, 8021; SOCIAL SERVICES LAW, §106-a: A county clerk is entitled to a fee for recording a satisfaction of mortgage where the county department of social services is the mortgagee but the satisfaction of the mortgage is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-30DiNapoli: Three Arrested in Connection With Over $1 Million Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… Mtui and Kaiza defrauded the Medicaid program by claiming payment for rides that never occurred, and double, triple, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-three-arrested-connection-over-1-million-medicaid-transportation-fraud-schemeInflation in the New York City Metropolitan Area
… and 6.1 percent in the New York City Metropolitan Area (NYC metro area) in March 2022 compared to the same month a … now growing at the highest annual rate in 30 years in the NYC metro area. 2 During this high inflationary period, increases in the NYC metro area have been less than those nationally and in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/inflation-new-york-city-metropolitan-areaII.2 New York State Accounting Policies – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… The Constitution of the State of New York, Article V – The State Comptroller shall be required: (1) to audit all … necessary for the performance of the foregoing duties. The State Finance Law provides more detailed general fiscal … The State Comptroller shall be required 1 to audit all vouchers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii2-new-york-state-accounting-policiesState Comptroller DiNapoli and Brooklyn DA Gonzalez Announce Arrest in Check Theft Scheme
… first degree. He was arraigned in Kings County Criminal Court before Judge Danny Chun, Kings County Supreme Court, Criminal Term and is due back in court on February 23, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-brooklyn-da-gonzalez-announce-arrest-check-theft-schemeState Agencies Bulletin No. 1167
… Purpose To ensure use of the revised Direct Deposit Form for NYS employees and advise … In October of 2011, the Office of the State Comptroller revised the Personal Privacy Law Notification on the Direct … new enrollees in the Direct Deposit program utilize the revised Form (Rev.10/11) and provide current participants in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1167-revised-personal-privacy-protection-law-notification-direct-depositDiNapoli: Gaming Revenue Plays Increasing Role In State Budget
… the share of state aid to school districts, which includes lottery revenues, is smaller now than in the year the New York State Lottery was created. In State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2013-14, … Florida combined in SFY 2012-13. The state’s reliance on lottery revenues has grown, rising to the equivalent of 4.6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-gaming-revenue-plays-increasing-role-state-budgetNewburgh Fire Chief Charged in White Plains Federal Court with Fraudulently Obtaining Retirement Benefits
… $95,000 in pension benefits by failing to report his return to work in the public sector to the New York State … Fire Department in various capacities from 1980 until his retirement in May 2000. Following his retirement, VATTER attended law school and practiced law. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/newburgh-fire-chief-charged-white-plains-federal-court-fraudulently-obtaining-retirement-benefits