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Comptroller’s Update: State Fiscal Year 2015-16 Revenue Trends through the Mid-Year, October 2015
The State’s cash position continues to improve, as illustrated by the $10.7 billion balance in the General Fund through the middle of State Fiscal Year (SFY) 20
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-update-mid-year-2015-16.pdfDiNapoli: Audit Finds False Elevator Inspections, Safety Hazards Overlooked
… elevators. Auditors and DOB inspectors accompanied the non-DOB inspectors as they examined 12 elevators in nine … Among the findings in DiNapoli’s audit: Two of the non-DOB inspectors falsely certified that they had inspected … that DOB communicates upcoming inspections with building owners so they can gain access. Establishing specific …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-false-elevator-inspections-safety-hazards-overlookedDiNapoli: Audit Finds Inadequate Oversight of Student Grade Changes
… Student grades in five school districts were changed from failing to passing … that tracked, recorded and maintained student grades in the Arlington, Elmira, Fairport, Freeport and Saratoga … history of grade changes. “When proper controls are not in place, there is the possibility of student grades being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-audit-finds-inadequate-oversight-student-grade-changesComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Licensing (Follow-Up) (2015-F-13) An initial report issued in June 2013, determined that the majority of MTA bus drivers … an estimated 8,400 passengers on a total of 38 days. In addition, the MTA did not always maintain complete … that outdated medical forms were used to certify drivers. In a follow-up report, auditors found MTA officials have made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDiNapoli: Wall St. Profits on Pace to Beat 2017
… Securities industry pretax profits totaled $13.7 billion in the first half of 2018, 11 percent higher than last year, … has profited every year since the end of the recession in 2009, and compensation last year reached its highest point … crisis. The momentum from last year's dramatic rise in profits has carried into 2018 and the industry is on track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-wall-st-profits-pace-beat-2017DiNapoli Urges Department of Labor to Improve Investigations of Hours Worked by Nurses
… (DOL) does not investigate overtime complaints by nurses in a consistent or timely basis, according to an audit … on the consecutive hours that can be worked by nurses in non-emergency situations. Under the law, if nurses feel … and procedures for investigating complaints. This resulted in inconsistencies and anomalies in investigations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-urges-department-labor-improve-investigations-hours-worked-nursesHamburg Recreation Worker Sentenced to Jail and Probation for Stealing $156K
… recreation attendant was sentenced today to three months of weekends in jail and five years of probation for … Hamburgs recreation attendant was sentenced today to three months of weekends in jail and five years of probation for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/hamburg-recreation-worker-sentenced-jail-and-probation-stealing-156kDiNapoli: Former Savona Mayor Charged With Defrauding the Village
… Mayor Gregge Harrian was arraigned in Steuben County Court today on felony charges of five counts of offering a false … facilitating the alleged crimes. The indictment was the result of a joint investigation by Comptroller DiNapoli, … State St., Albany, NY 12236. Review prior cases at http://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations/index.htm . For access to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-former-savona-mayor-charged-defrauding-villageDiNapoli and Rice Halt Pension Scam
… Detective Sergeant Terrance Hoffman for taking $465,647 in illegal pension payments from the New York State and Local … limitations. Hoffman, 65, of Shirley, pleaded guilty in Nassau County District Court Part 9P today to permitting … of records of the retirement system, a D felony, in an attempt to obtain unlawful pension payments from 1996 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-and-rice-halt-pension-scamNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli and District Attorney Kindlon: Siblings Indicted for Stealing State Rent-Relief Funds
… on a sealed indictment for allegedly stealing $90,000 in Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) funds to which … and Shaleen Mahtani, 56, of Paramus, N.J., were arraigned in front of the Honorable Andra Ackerman in Albany County Court on an indictment charging them with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-district-attorney-kindlon-siblings-indicted-stealing-stateOpinion 90-21
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CLAIMS -- Audit (procedure in town) LOCAL LAWS -- Transfer of Function (town clerk's function in connection with preparation and custody of claims) TOWN … by the secretary to the supervisor and may be retained in the supervisors office after audit and payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-21Opinion 88-38
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Court Fees (filing fees on appeals to … of New York, are not exempt from the filing fees imposed in connection with appeals to the Appellate Divisions and the … City of New York, are exempt from the filing fees imposed in connection with appeals to the Appellate Divisions and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-38Opinion 95-23
… by the town officer whose action gave rise or origin to a claim to be based on that officer's review of documentation relating to the claim. This is in response to your inquiry concerning the … the town officer whose action gave rise or origin to the claim may be based on that officer's review of documentation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-23Opinion 94-5
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. TOWNS -- Powers and Duties (publication in newsletter of articles by individual board members) TOWN BOARD -- Powers and Duties (publication in newsletter of articles by individual board members) TOWN …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-5New York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Pension Fund Puts Anti-Israel Movement on Notice
… to financial harm.” The Fund has invested approximately $532 million in Israel-based opportunities and has been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-pension-fund-puts-anti-israel-movement-notice2022 Women’s History Month Celebration
… Month theme, “Women Providing Healing, Promoting Hope.” Watch a replay of the event. Select the Play icon below to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/events/2022-womens-history-monthXI.11.C Banking Services Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Law requires that moneys received by a state officer in his official capacity shall be deposited into a bank or … by certain securities pledged as collateral as specified in Section 105 of the State Finance Law. The purpose of this … Services -- Services provided by a banking institution in maintaining a bank account, including, but not limited to: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11c-banking-services-contractsXI-A.4 Procurement Card Use – XI-A. Purchasing
… for online agencies when a purchase order (PO) is used in conjunction with a PCard. This policy is effective April … the year-to-date and life-to-date amounts on the contract. In addition, for all single purchases of $10,000 or more, agencies must use a PO in conjunction with the purchase, consistent with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a4-procurement-card-useXI-A.1.A Separation of Duties – XI-A. Purchasing
… Internal Control in New York State Government , separation of duties is a basic internal control activity that separates … and subunits. This separation helps to reduce the risk of error, waste, or wrongful acts pertaining to various … The procure-to-pay (P2P) cycle is an area where separation of duties is essential to minimize the risk of inappropriate, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a1a-separation-duties