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NYC Budget Is Balanced but Risks Are Growing
… state's 160,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/nyc-budget-balanced-risks-are-growingDiNapoli: $10 Million Ponzi Scheme Unraveled Following Nassau County District Attorney Investigation
… 40 people – many seniors – out of more than $10 million in a Ponzi scheme. "These defendants allegedly took advantage … of people who entrusted their financial futures to them in order to steal millions to fund other business enterprises … Syosset, was arraigned yesterday before Judge Joy Watson on charges of: Two counts of Grand Larceny in the Second …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-10-million-ponzi-scheme-unraveled-following-nassau-county-district-attorney-investigationOpinion 92-33
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Publicity Fund (maximum amount appropriated to in town); (expenditures … services (see, e.g., People ex rel. Smith v Flagg , 17 NY 584). Generally, professional services which fall within …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-33DiNapoli Releases Analysis of State Financial Plan
… two years of extraordinary volatility in state finances, the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23 Enacted Budget Financial Plan from the Division of the Budget (DOB) projects fiscal stability for the next five years and includes plans to bolster rainy day reserves …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-releases-analysis-state-financial-planDiNapoli Releases State Cash Report
… higher than projections from the Enacted Budget, according to the monthly state cash report issued today by New York … that are not yet appropriated. These funds should be used to fix New York’s crumbling infrastructure or for other non-recurring purposes and not to support ongoing expenses.” May tax receipts were $166 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-releases-state-cash-reportXII.3 Record Retention – Accounts Payable Vouchers and Land Claims – XII. Expenditures
… documentation in SFS. SFS may be used as the primary source of records for documentation supporting the receipt of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii3-record-retention-accounts-payable-vouchers-and-land-claimsDiNapoli: Local Governments Should Improve Enforcement of State Fire Code Regulations
… A sampling of municipalities from across New York reveals gaps in the review of fire safety plans or evacuation procedures for … care facilities, hospitals, hotels, preschools, libraries and shopping malls, according to an audit released today by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-local-governments-should-improve-enforcement-state-fire-code-regulationsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Insurance Brokers
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced that Solomon Ross and William Lieber, former insurance brokers for the … each have been sentenced to five years of probation and will each pay $1.5 million in restitution to Met Council. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-insurance-brokersPhysical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments
… more were approved by HPD. Promptly filling vacant units. Photos … To determine whether MitchellLama developments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/30/physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchell-lama-developmentsDiNapoli: Albany Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $230,000 From Elderly State Pensioner
… and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced the guilty plea of Devin Zielinski, 33, for … by emailing a complaint to investigations@osc.ny.gov or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-albany-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-230000-elderly-state-pensionerFormer Hannibal Fire Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing From Fire Company
… Jr., and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced. “Mr. Emmons diverted money meant to protect … it. I thank District Attorney DiMartino and Superintendent James for their continued partnership and ensuring Emmons was … by emailing a complaint to investigations@osc.ny.gov or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/former-hannibal-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-stealing-fire-companyVertus Charter School – Information Technology Asset Management (2025M-9)
… inventory records. Audit Summary School officials did not appropriately track, inventory and safeguard IT assets … acquired or in use during the audit period. Officials did not maintain complete, accurate and up-to-date inventory … draft audit report. We encourage the Board to make the CAP available for public review. … School officials did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2025/06/27/vertus-charter-school-information-technology-asset-management-2025m-9Village of Herkimer – Payroll (2025M-37)
… or procedures were developed by the Department for Public Works (DPW) or Water and Sewer Department. Therefore, … We encourage the Board to make the CAP available for public review in the Clerk-Treasurer’s office. 1 Refer to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/07/11/village-herkimer-payroll-2025m-37New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Receives Prestigious Award From National Italian American Organization
… “Thanks to their love, support and teachings, I achieved my dream of a career in public service, culminating in being … with great pride that I accept this high honor, and I know my parents and grandparents would be so very proud of this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-receives-prestigious-award-national-italian-american-organizationDiNapoli: Localities Spending More to Address Climate Change Hazards
… Local officials will increasingly need to assess the need for additional climate actions, plan for these higher costs, and communicate these challenges to … or other aid from state and federal sources accounting for the remainder. Of the respondents, 77 reported that they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-localities-spending-more-address-climate-change-hazardsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1156
… Purpose To inform agencies of data element changes in PayServ due to the implementation of the Statewide … these changes. Background The following changes were made in PayServ to accommodate the conversion to the new SFS Chart … . OSC Actions OSC will work with agencies to assist in changing any PayServ queries needed related to the Chart …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1156-changes-payserv-chart-accounts-related-implementation-statewideState Comptroller DiNapoli and Ulster County Executive Metzger Announce Findings of Gulnick Investigation
… of Finance Burton Gulnick Jr. found no evidence of any crimes committed by Gulnick while he served in his government … March Gallagher, District Attorney Emmanuel Nneji, and the New York State Police for their work and assistance throughout …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-ulster-county-executive-metzger-announce-findings-gulnickRecruitment Events
… There are no public events scheduled at this time. Learn about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/jobs/eventsBayport Blue Point Union Free School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-8)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did Bayport Blue Point Union … Services (BOCES) to test potable (i.e., consumable) water for lead, report the results and implement necessary remediation. Testing and reporting for lead contamination began in 2016, and subsequent testing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/bayport-blue-point-union-free-school-district-lead-testing-and-reportingXIV.4.C Bank Account Reporting and Reconciliations – XIV. Special Procedures
… records or unreconciled bank statement balances. The preferred method of reporting data and balances is by e-mail …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv4c-bank-account-reporting-and-reconciliations