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DiNapoli Audit Highlights Need for Better Compliance with School Violence Reporting Law
… it appears that many schools are failing to live up to the reporting requirements, leaving parents in the dark about … where to best focus limited resources to help schools enhance school safety and improve the completeness and … the Legislature and the Board of Regents. Improve and enhance training efforts to reach more schools and provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-audit-highlights-need-better-compliance-school-violence-reporting-lawDiNapoli: Loss of Federal Deductions in Trump Tax Plan Could Hurt New York's Middle Class Taxpayers
… and Congress would have significant implications for New Yorkers, including the elimination of the more than $67 … "There is a distinct possibility that President Trump's plan will hurt New York's middle class taxpayers and working families and give a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-loss-federal-deductions-trump-tax-plan-could-hurt-new-yorks-middle-class-taxpayersDiNapoli: Huntington Man Charged With Stealing Over $56,000 in State Pension Payments
… Thomas P. DiNapoli and Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney today announced the arrest of former Town … Thomas P DiNapoli and Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A Tierney today announced the arrest of former Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-huntington-man-charged-stealing-over-56000-state-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Renewable Energy Projects Taking Years To Become Operational in NYS
… goals. “New York is rightfully trying to lead the way to a clean energy transition, and the Office of Renewable Energy … to achieve 70% renewably sourced electricity by 2030 and a zero-emission electric grid by 2040, putting a high … four years to obtain a site permit, with the majority of time being spent on the permit application. On average, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-renewable-energy-projects-taking-years-become-operational-nysXVI.3.C State Funds Included in the ACFR – XVI. Financial Reporting
… Social Security Contribution Fund 60300-60369 NYS Employee Payroll Withholding Fund 60400-60402 Employees Dental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3c-state-funds-included-cafrTown of Exeter – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2024M-15)
… in a timely manner and did not remit these collections to the Supervisor in a timely manner. Specifically, the Clerk … of the actual date of receipt. Remit real property taxes to the Town Supervisor (Supervisor) on a weekly basis, as … kept the money from being productively used or invested to earn additional revenue. Complete bank reconciliations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/05/31/town-exeter-town-clerktax-collector-2024m-15Trainee Titles Being Revised from Grade 13/14 to Grade 14/16
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/pdf/payroll-bulletin-2274-attachment.pdfOpinion 97-23
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … statutory prohibition on an individual becoming a member of a fire company and a member of a volunteer ambulance corps …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-23Former Newburgh City Fire Chief Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud For Fraudulently Obtaining Retirement Benefits
… Bharara, United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that MICHAEL J. VATTER pled guilty … today to wire fraud in connection with state pension benefits before U.S. District Judge Cathy Seibel in White … "Michael Vatter duped the public by stealing $95,000 in retirement funds. But his scam was exposed when our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/former-newburgh-city-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-fraudulently-obtaining-retirement-benefitsDiNapoli: Pennsylvania Man Who Impersonated Deceased Father to Steal $194K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison
… in prison and ordered to pay full restitution, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, the United States … October 2022, Timothy Gritman, 57, stole $110,897 in pension benefits from the New York State and Local Retirement System and $83,188 in Social …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-pennsylvania-man-who-impersonated-deceased-father-steal-194k-nys-pension-and-social-securityDiNapoli: New York City Man Charged with Stealing Over $50,000 in Pension Benefits Meant for Deceased Sister-in-Law
… in the name of the pensioner and Ray. The investigation found that Ray diverted over $50,000 in pension payments made after his sister-in-law’s death and used the money to pay credit card bills, travel, and make online … of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-new-york-city-man-charged-stealing-over-50000-pension-benefits-meant-deceased-sister-lawSelected State Agencies’ Roles in Financial Literacy (Follow-Up)
… literacy reportedly not having 3 months of emergency funds vs. 58% for those with lower financial literacy. Similarly, … only the minimum balance within the previous 12 months, vs. 46% for those with lower financial literacy. In 2021, New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/23/selected-state-agencies-roles-financial-literacy-followComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Schneiderman Announce Three Arrests in $200,000 Contract Fraud
… contractors.” Attorney General Schneiderman charged Charles Angelillo, Jr., 40, and his wife, Carol Angelillo, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-schneiderman-announce-three-arrests-200000-contract-fraudCompliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements
… its responsibilities under the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), and if DOT is in compliance with its … environmentally sound transportation system. It has a main office located in Albany and 11 regional offices throughout … the State. Article 6 of the New York State Public Officers Law provides for public access to government records. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/29/compliance-freedom-information-law-requirementsDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… to be paid in the coming days. The average state tax refund from the state is $840. “Fighting refund fraud is an ongoing battle as people find new ways to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-25-million-suspicious-tax-refundsOpinion 89-42
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … to invest in Treasury Bills under "Treasury Direct" program) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§6-f, 11; LOCAL FINANCE LAW, … with the one previously taken in the case of United States Savings Bonds. It will have the effect of overriding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-42Town of Deposit - Budget Review (B4-14-22)
… review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Town’s proposed budget for the 2015 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Town … and is funded by estimated revenues of $134,785 and real property tax revenues of $1,243,540. Key Findings Based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/11/07/town-deposit-budget-review-b4-14-22DiNapoli Tracks NYC Agency Performance, Recommends Greater Transparency
… agencies coincides with a reported decline of at least 50% of tracked services. For example, the Law Department saw … Eight of 36 city agencies saw an improvement in at least 50% of tracked services from 2019 to 2024, including the … of 36 agencies covered in the monitoring tool saw at least 50% of their critical indicators decline, including the Chief …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-tracks-nyc-agency-performance-recommends-greater-transparencyDiNapoli: Local Law Enforcement Agencies Agree to Improve Sex Offender Monitoring
… agencies and the public about sex offenders residing in New York’s communities. It contains information such as the … to ensure compliance with the notification requirements of New York’s Sex Offender Registration Act (SORA) and report … audit also found: Four departments did not always transmit new photographs to DCJS or confirm to DCJS that the registry …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-local-law-enforcement-agencies-agree-improve-sex-offender-monitoringEnforcement of Mitchell-Lama Surcharge Provisions
… total units. (Note: Included in the 97 developments is Penn South, an Article 5 development with similar attributes … at MitchellLama housing developments supervised by NYC HPD …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/10/enforcement-mitchell-lama-surcharge-provisions