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Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Major Corporations to Report on Disability Inclusion
… of choice. The deadline for participating in the 2019 DEI is January 31 and any inquiries can be sent to … . “Including people with disabilities in the workplace is not just the right thing to do – it’s also good business,” … leverage the Disability Equality Index in that learning journey.” “We’re honored to be among the companies included …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/comptroller-dinapoli-calls-major-corporations-report-disability-inclusionDiNapoli: More School Districts Take Initial Steps to Exceed Tax Cap
… The percentage of school districts initially planning to override New York’s property tax cap in 2016-17 has nearly doubled when compared to last year, … left some districts with limited options. As school budget planning continues over the next few weeks, we may see …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-more-school-districts-take-initial-steps-exceed-tax-capOpinion 90-7
… ... or any other person holding a position by election, appointment or employment in the service of a public entity, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-7Opinion 89-6
… LAW, §190.60: A fine imposed following a conviction in Supreme Court, for a violation of section 190.60 of the Penal … and not the State. You ask whether a fine paid into the Supreme Court of a county following a conviction under … of fines imposed by a court of record, such as the Supreme Court, unless a special provision for the collection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-6Opinion 92-53
… the cities within the county, the State Comptroller is not required to approve a distribution formula adopted by the … pursuant to Tax Law, §1224(b). Therefore, the county is required, by Tax Law, §1262(d), to distribute one-half (i.e., … respect to whether the State Comptroller's approval is required of the county's new distribution formula, we note …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-53Opinion 97-23
… The provisions of law relating to the qualifications and appointment of members of volunteer fire companies are set …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-23Opinion 93-26
… the remainder of district costs by ad valorem assessment. You state that the town has formed an ambulance district and … the district by assessments against benefited properties. You ask whether the district also may charge a fee to persons …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-26Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest and Indictment of Defendant Accused of Theft of Over $50,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… Court. Cizik is alleged to have stolen over $50,000 in pension benefits from the New York State and Local Employees … and Attorney General’s Joint Task force on Public Integrity. According to authorities, Cizik failed to notify … Clark of the Criminal Enforcement and Financial Crimes Bureau. The Deputy Bureau Chief of the Criminal Enforcement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-and-indictment-defendant-accused-theft-overComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Marcellus and the Uniondale Fire District . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for … our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office … by these events. In addition, the district has more sport utility vehicles than appear to be necessary for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: SED Agrees to Improve Oversight of Migrant Education Program
… temporary or seasonal employment in the agricultural or fishing industries. Annually, about 5,400 migrant children …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-sed-agrees-improve-oversight-migrant-education-programSecurity Self-Assessment – Information Technology Governance
… The Security Self-Assessment appended to this publication addresses key areas of IT internal … training occurred six years ago, the governing board may want to consider arranging for additional training or a … of the inventory listing and review it for reasonableness (i.e., does the inventory make sense given what you know about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/security-self-assessmentState Comptroller DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney Hoovler Announce Guilty Plea in Bethel Tax Collector Pension Fraud Case
… Thomas P. DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler today announced that former Town of Bethel … and arrested the defendant,” said District Attorney David M. Hoovler. “Thefts of public monies are always … The case is being prosecuted by District Attorney David Hoovler and Assistants District Attorney Peter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-orange-county-district-attorney-hoovler-announce-guilty-plea-bethelDiNapoli: Former Ulster County BOCES Criminal Justice Teacher Arrested for Defrauding the NYS Pension System Out of Over $157,000
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Ulster County District … the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) out of $157,341.78 in unlawful pension payments. “Sciacca allegedly forged documents in an … County Police Officer for allegedly swindling the New York State and Local Retirement System out of $15734178 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-former-ulster-county-boces-criminal-justice-teacher-arrested-defrauding-nys-pension-systemState Agencies Bulletin No. 2091
… below if an update to the employee’s SRA or TDA election for 2023 is necessary. Note: Agencies must enter … Blind, and School for the Deaf) or the Percent of Earnings election (for employees of CUNY), the agency must insert a … Tax Investment reflecting employees’ new biweekly deferral election. To stop the deduction, agencies must insert a new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2091-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaState Agencies Bulletin No. 2185
… below if an update to the employee’s SRA or TDA election for 2024 is necessary. Note: Agencies must enter … Blind, and School for the Deaf) or the Percent of Earnings election (for employees of CUNY), the agency must insert a … Tax Investment reflecting employees’ new biweekly deferral election. To stop the deduction, agencies must insert a new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2185-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaCost-Saving Ideas: Evaluating Solid Waste Collection Options
… the highest quality of service for the lowest possible cost. To determine if your community’s system of collection is the most cost-effective, evaluate different methods and estimate the cost of each option. The local government, when considering …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluating-solid-waste-collection-optionsSelected Safety and Security Equipment at Subway Stations
… is installed in all New York City boroughs, except Staten Island. EMD has a preventive maintenance schedule for all … - Staten Island Railway: Safety at Stations ( 2016-S-91 ) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/12/selected-safety-and-security-equipment-subway-stationsReporting of Community-Based Services Under the Transformation Reinvestment Plan
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Mental Health provides … The mission of the Office of Mental Health (OMH) is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a … illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. To carry out its mission, OMH operates psychiatric centers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/26/reporting-community-based-services-under-transformation-reinvestment-planMitchell-Lama Vacancies
… Preservation and Development (HPD) is ensuring that vacant apartments at Mitchell-Lama developments are filled timely. Our audit covered apartments that were vacant, and those that became vacant, in … co-op developments with approximately 47,000 total apartments. Apartments in Mitchell-Lama developments tend to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/13/mitchell-lama-vacanciesNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by CVS Health for Pharmacy Services for Ineligible Members
… about 1.1 million members. Since 2014, the Department of Civil Service (Civil Service) has contracted with CVS Health to administer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/29/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-cvs-health-pharmacy-services-ineligible