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DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for Feb. 2014
… financial officer, DiNapoli’s office reviews contracts for all state agencies, certain contracts for state public … an estimated value of $1.9 million to provide and maintain cottages and yurts at Allegany State Park. Office of General Services: approved a $535,000 contract for the sale of 77 Halstead St. in Rochester to Damani Properties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-feb-2014DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for April 2015
… waste or other improprieties. Cumulatively through April for calendar year 2015, DiNapoli’s office has approved 6,745 … ensures that costs are reasonable, the playing field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-april-2015Resources and Responsibilities: New York State’s Environmental Funding
… over 50 years ago, New York State created the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to ensure protection of our natural resources for generations to come. Since then, … preserve open space and otherwise enhance the quality of our environment for all New Yorkers. As DEC now enters its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/resources-and-responsibilities-new-york-states-environmental-fundingDiNapoli Audit: Next In Line For Mitchell-Lama Apartments Were Skipped
… Square was offering his apartment on Airbnb for $150 per night, with a three-night minimum stay. His posting had seven reviews. Another … on Airbnb for an apartment which was available for $109 a night. Recommendations HPD generally agreed with DiNapoli’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-audit-next-line-mitchell-lama-apartments-were-skippedDiNapoli: Town of Cohocton Clerk Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the arrest of Cohocton Town Clerk Sandra Riley. She was charged with … by DiNapoli’s office uncovered the misappropriation of more than $36,000 in public funds. Riley confessed to … over a six-year period. Riley was arraigned in Village of Bath court and is due back on September 15. “This is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-town-cohocton-clerk-arrested-stealing-public-fundsDiNapoli: Stronger Oversight Needed for Social Adult Day Care Programs
… announced the arrest of two Queens men . They were charged with allegedly defrauding Medicare and Medicaid of $120 … paying illegal kickbacks and bribes and submitting claims for services that were never provided. DiNapoli’s office had … hold them accountable. Rooting out waste, fraud and abuse is a top priority of mine. Through our audits, investigations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/dinapoli-stronger-oversight-needed-social-adult-day-care-programsDiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores for Villages and Some Cities
… conditions, as some may have tougher choices ahead. I encourage local governments to use our self-assessment tool … fiscal year ending on May 31, based on self-reported data for 2023. The scores also cover 17 cities with non-calendar … their data in time to receive a FSMS score, a date that is at least three months past their statutory filing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scores-villages-and-some-citiesDiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores for Villages and Some Cities
… fiscal year ending on May 31, based on self-reported data for 2022. The scores also cover the 17 cities with … a date that is at least three months past their statutory filing deadline. This is a significant increase of 30% from … stress score. “It is important that local officials file timely financial reports disclosing to the public the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scores-villages-and-some-citiesDiNapoli: Former Bethel Tax Collector Arrested for Pension Fund Fraud
… and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of Debra Gabriel, the former tax collector for the Town of Bethel, for allegedly stealing unearned benefits from the … in Aug. 2020, is alleged to have submitted a false Record of Activities (ROAs) with the town for filing with the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-former-bethel-tax-collector-arrested-pension-fund-fraudDiNapoli: Former Fire District Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the arrest of the former treasurer of Pulteney Fire District #2 in Steuben County. Lisa Stone, 44 of Hammondsport, was charged with grand larceny in the third … Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the arrest of the former treasurer of Pulteney Fire District 2 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-former-fire-district-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsMohawk Valley Faces Challenges But Bright Spots Exist
… efforts aim to revitalize the economic hubs including Utica and Rome." The report examines the counties of Fulton, … over half of the region's population, many of whom live in Utica (60,635) and Rome (32,473). Hamilton County has the … jobs in the region in 2017, now the fourth largest sector. Utica, the region's largest city, is anchored by two major …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/mohawk-valley-faces-challenges-bright-spots-existDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested for Stealing From Essex County Fair
… Agricultural Society (the Society), has been arrested for allegedly stealing more than $60,000 in funds from the … and adults through the Essex County Fair. Brown worked for the Society from 2013 to 2019 and currently is the … District Treasurer, as well as the Clerk/Tax Collector for the Town of Willsboro, NY. District Attorney Carriero was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-stealing-essex-county-fairDiNapoli: Employer Contribution Rates Stable for State Fiscal Year 2019-2020
… Employer contribution rates for the state's pension system in State Fiscal Year 2019-20 will be in line with the previous year, with the Employees' Retirement System … contribution rates stable and that provides predictability for employers as they plan their future budgets," DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-employer-contribution-rates-stable-state-fiscal-year-2019-2020XIV.14.J Depreciation and Modified Approach for Infrastructure Capital Assets – XIV. Special Procedures
… Depreciation is required to be reported in the government-wide financial … The reporting of depreciation is required for the governmentwide financial statements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14j-depreciation-and-modified-approach-infrastructure-capital-assetsUniversity Preparatory Charter School for Young Men - Payroll (2023M-123)
… records for 25 of the 138 individuals employed by the School and determined: Officials lacked records to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/12/01/university-preparatory-charter-school-young-men-payroll-2023m-123Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Defendant For Stealing Over $148k in NYS Pension Benefits
… announced that Renee Kanas, 64, a resident of Tamarac, Florida, was sentenced in Albany County Supreme Court today … of Tamarac Road Patrol and Broward County Sherriff’s in Florida. After being brought to Albany County, New York to … of Tamarac Road Patrol and Broward County Sheriff’s in Florida for their assistance. The Comptroller’s investigation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-defendant-stealing-over-148k-nys-pensionComplaint Processing (2020-N-9)
To determine if the New York City Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) has an appropriate and sufficiently documented basis for the complaints referred to the New York City Police Department (NYPD) and other agencies and for truncated complaints, and if CCRB is conducting investigations in ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-20n9.pdfTechnology Transfer Program and Royalty Payments (2019-S-10)
To determine if the Research Foundation for the State University of New York (Research Foundation) has taken the appropriate steps to protect the State University of New York’s (SUNY) interest in the transfer of technology and royalties received for intellectual property developed at SUNY campuses.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s10.pdfContinuing Crisis: Drug Overdose Deaths in New York
… drugs is a tragedy, depriving families of loved ones and damaging communities in countless ways. In October 2017, … traffickers are mixing with other illegal drugs to drive addiction and increase their profits; users are often unaware … health crisis resulted in economic, health, social and mental health stresses for many Americans. According to CDC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/continuing-crisis-drug-overdose-deaths-new-yorkVillage of Castile – Water Billing for Letchworth State Park (2021M-1)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Village of Castile (Village) officials accurately billed New York … Determine whether Village of Castile Village officials accurately billed New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/05/28/village-castile-water-billing-letchworth-state-park-2021m-1