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Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Insurance Brokers
… Eric T. Schneiderman today announced that Solomon Ross and William Lieber, former insurance brokers for the Metropolitan … that Ross and Lieber, together with former Met Council CEO William Rapfogel and others, stole approximately $9 million … to this scheme have pleaded guilty. In July 2014, William Rapfogel was sentenced to 3 1/3 to 10 years in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-insurance-brokersDiNapoli: NYC Experiencing Record Job Growth
… Job growth in New York City has outpaced the nation and New … more than 600,000 jobs. The nation and New York state had job gains of 11.5 percent during this period. The city has … for nearly three-quarters of the gains since 2009. While job growth slowed in each of the past three years, the city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-nyc-experiencing-record-job-growthFormer President of Briarcliff Manor Fire Department Pleads Guilty to Embezzling More Than $120,000
… GARCIA, the former president and chief of the Briarcliff Manor Fire Department in Briarcliff Manor, New York (BMFD), pled guilty to embezzlement of more … writing checks to himself for $122,000 from the Briarcliff Manor Fire Department. Thanks to my ongoing partnership with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/former-president-briarcliff-manor-fire-department-pleads-guilty-embezzling-more-120000Health Department Needs to Step-Up Oversight of Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Lead poisoning poses a major health risk to children and can cause anemia, hearing … department needs to make sure all lead-poisoned children get the services they need.” DOH is responsible for … them to ensure follow-up services are provided and tracked when elevated lead levels are detected. Implement the proper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/health-department-needs-step-oversight-lead-poisoning-prevention-programComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General James Announce the Arrest and Indictment of Mount Vernon Corporation Counsel in $365,000 Corruption Scheme
… New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the arrest and indictment of the City of Mount Vernon Corporation Counsel Lawrence Porcari for … Court, Porcari allegedly misappropriated funds from the City of Mount Vernon Board of Water Supply to pay law firms …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-james-announce-arrest-and-indictment-mount-vernonDiNapoli: Audit Finds up to $12.1 Million in Inappropriate Medicaid Payments
… New York State's Medicaid system made as much as $12.1 million in … care coverage, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. By the end of audit … spent." New York's Medicaid program, administered by the state Department of Health (DOH), is a federal, state, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-audit-finds-121-million-inappropriate-medicaid-paymentsOpinion 89-45
… employed as counsel to zoning board of appeals) ZONING AND PLANNING -- Zoning Board of Appeals (paying fixed amount … as counsel to zoning board of appeals) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (fixed amount plus hourly rate … commenced under Article 78 of the Civil Practice Law and Rules (CPLR). Town Law, §267 authorizes town boards to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-45DiNapoli: Former Halfmoon Supervisor Enters Guilty Plea to Two Felony Counts
… W. Vale. “Such actions have a real and negative impact on our system of government, and the FBI is committed to working with our law enforcement partners to investigate corruption at all … it clear that public officials who violate the law by misusing campaign funds will be held …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-halfmoon-supervisor-enters-guilty-plea-two-felony-countsComptroller DiNapoli: Positive Financial Indicators in Middletown
… trends have created a healthy outlook for the city of Middletown, according to a report issued today by State … said DiNapoli. “The proximity to New York City has enabled Middletown to develop a diverse economic base and experience … the future. While the city has typical urban challenges, Middletown should remain on solid financial footing as long …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-positive-financial-indicators-middletownVII.3.A AP Adjustment Voucher Preparation – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… result in an inaccurate 1099 being issued to the vendor. Supplier ID/Vendor ID The supplier ID should match the original voucher. Exceptions are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii3a-ap-adjustment-voucher-preparationDiNapoli Proposes Reforms to Bolster State's Rainy Day Reserves
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The time to prepare for serious fiscal problems is before they arrive,” DiNapoli said. “The need for a cushion to fall back on is especially urgent today amid … are well under the national median of 7.5 percent. For comparison’s sake, Texas’s Rainy Day reserve funds are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-proposes-reforms-bolster-states-rainy-day-reservesEnforcement of Local Law 144 – Automated Employment Decision Tools
… an effective system to enforce compliance with Local Law 144. The audit covered the period from July 2023 through … concerns, the New York City (NYC) Council passed Local Law 144 of 2021 (LL144 or the Law). Under the Law, employers and employment agencies must: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/12/02/enforcement-local-law-144-automated-employment-decision-toolsDrug Management and Disposal
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Environmental … of medications (drugs), and publicly disseminated a notice to pharmacies, retailers, and consumers on the proper storage and disposal of drugs. We also sought to determine whether registered pharmacies and retailers of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/27/drug-management-and-disposalManagement of Unexpected Delays and Events During Winter 2017-18
… at the terminal before departing, or terminated en route before reaching their destinations. Service … incident management protocols. Develop a process to manage bus service during an incident, including notifications to customers of the availability of bus service. Ensure the use of bus service is documented …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/07/management-unexpected-delays-and-events-during-winter-2017-18Capital Planning and Maintenance
… Purpose To determine whether the Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority effectively plans and prioritizes … 2012 through December 23, 2015. Background The Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority (Authority), created in 1961, … North Country: the Ogdensburg-Prescott International Bridge (Bridge); the Ogdensburg International Airport …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/08/capital-planning-and-maintenanceCost-Saving Ideas: Capital and Repair Reserve Funds for Town or County Water and Sewer Districts
… consider setting aside money in a capital or repair reserve fund to be used for future capital projects or … on your annual budget. Establishing and funding allowable reserve funds for a specific intended purpose can smooth out … policy that explains why money is being set aside in a reserve. It should also document the reserve’s financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-capital-and-repair-reserve-funds-town-or-county-water-and-sewer-districtsHeat and Hot Water Complaints
… the New York City (NYC) Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) addresses heat and hot water complaints timely, issues notices of violation, and seeks the imposition and collection of penalties as … the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development addresses heat and hot water complaints …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/24/heat-and-hot-water-complaintsOverlap, Duplication, Gaps, and/or Fragmentation of Workforce Development Programs and Services (Follow-Up)
… barriers to employment — into high-quality jobs and careers, and help employers hire and retain skilled workers. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/11/overlap-duplication-gaps-andor-fragmentation-workforce-development-programs-and-servicesCitywide Payment Services and Standards – Controls Over Payments
To determine whether the New York City Department of Finance DOF Citywide Payments Services and Standards CPSS unit has controls in place to ensure that payments received by and processed on behalf of agencies are correctly matched with receivables and that agencies are appropriately advised
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/01/citywide-payment-services-and-standards-controls-over-paymentsInvestors: Exxon Needs to Step Up on Climate Change
… State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), and the Church of England, called on ExxonMobil to agree to their request that … how it will be affected by worldwide efforts to adopt the goals of the Paris Agreement to rein in climate change. In … the Head of Responsible Investment for the Church of England's investment fund. "Investors are rightly concerned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/investors-exxon-needs-step-climate-change