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Biography of the New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli
… Thomas P DiNapoli is the 54th Comptroller of the State of New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/about/comptroller-biographyContact the Division of Local Government and School Accountability
… Local Government and School Accountability 110 State Street, 12th Floor Albany, NY 12236 Email: … Regional Office 295 Main Street, Suite 1032, Buffalo, New York 14203-2510 Tel 716.847.3647 • Fax 716.847.3643 • Email …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/contact-division-local-government-and-school-accountabilityOpinion 92-33
… PARK DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (expenditures for promotional services) LOCAL LAWS -- Pre-emption (special … Services (promotional and publicity services); (procedures for obtaining) -- Contracts Not Requiring Bidding (promotional and publicity services); (procedures for obtaining) TOWN LAW, §64(14)(a): A town board by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-33Allocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (2019-S-5)
To determine if the Department of Motor Vehicles (Department) is appropriately allocating, billing, and collecting the expenses of administering the Motor...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s5.pdfOpinion 91-7
… DISTRICTS -- Contracts (authority to contract with village fire department) AMBULANCE SERVICE -- Contracts (by town with fire department rescue squad) -- Fire Districts (when fire district may contract for emergency … the emergency rescue and first aid squad of a village fire department may provide general ambulance service to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-7Selected Aspects of Central Office Disbursements From the Tuition and Fees Refund Bank Account (2016-S-35)
To determine whether disbursements to students from the Tuition and Fees Refund bank account were appropriate and authorized.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-16s35.pdfDiNapoli: Former Erie County Deputy Clerk Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From County
… P. DiNapoli, Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn, and Erie County Sheriff John C. Garcia announced the arrest … to line his own pockets, betraying Erie County residents and jeopardizing the many services and programs Erie County provides,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-erie-county-deputy-clerk-arrested-stealing-more-200000-countyOpinion 91-45
… town highways in the manner provided in the superintendent's agreement with the town board. The town board may use its … not related to town highways. In addition, you ask what remedies are available if a highway superintendent does … of the agreement required by Highway Law, §284. It is a well-established general rule that municipal officers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-45DiNapoli: Bradford Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing $8,500 in Public Funds
… audits and investigations have led to more than 140 arrests and more than $37 million in restitutions since 2011. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-bradford-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-8500-public-fundsImplementation of the Security Guard Act (Follow-Up) (2023-F-20)
To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Implementation of the Security Guard Act (2019-S-42).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-23f20.pdfImplementation of the Dignity for All Students Act (2017-N-6)
To determine whether the New York City Department of Education (DOE) is ensuring that Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) incidents are reported properly...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17n6.pdf2021 Annual Receipts and Disbursements History of the Oil Spill Fund
Breakdown of receipts and disbursements from April 1, 1978 to the end of the last fiscal year.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/about/pdf/oil-spill-receipts-disbursements-2021.pdf2022 Annual Receipts and Disbursements History of the Oil Spill Fund
Breakdown of receipts and disbursements from April 1, 1978 to the end of the last fiscal year.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/about/pdf/oil-spill-receipts-disbursements-2022.pdfOversight of the Title Insurance Industry (2017-S-10) 90-Day Response
To determine if the Department of Financial Services (DFS) adequately monitors the State’s title insurance industry.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17s10-response.pdfLocal Sales Taxes Surge 49.2 Percent in April-June 2021 Over Same Quarter in 2020: Statewide Collections Strong Even Compared to Pre-Pandemic Period
Local sales tax collections in New York State grew by 49.2 percent, or just over $1.6 billion, in the second quarter of 2021 compared to the same period last year, a dramatic increase from last year’s weak collections during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-taxes-surge-in-april-june-2021.pdfOpinion 98-24
… MUNICIPAL LAW, §209-i: A fire district which, pursuant to General Municipal Law, §209-i(1-a), accepts the services … for Volunteer Firefighters' Benefit Law benefits accruing to the volunteer firefighter if injured during the time such … services are accepted by the commanding officer of the assisted fire company or department under that section is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-24Suspicious and Fraudulent Medicaid Payments to Affiliated Brooklyn Dentists (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations made in our audit report, … Dentists (Report 2010-S-64). Background The Department of Health (Department) administers the State’s Medicaid … Determine extent of implementation of 5 recommendations made in our audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/30/suspicious-and-fraudulent-medicaid-payments-affiliated-brooklyn-dentists-followDiNapoli: Former Potsdam Court Clerk Sentenced to Jail; $117,000 Restitution
… Justice Court clerk Mary Jo Guyette was sentenced today in a $117,120 embezzlement case uncovered in an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Guyette, 44, was sentenced to six months in jail, five years probation and ordered to pay $117,120 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-former-potsdam-court-clerk-sentenced-jail-117000-restitutionDiNapoli: School Districts Need to Improve Oversight of Technology Equipment
… not always keep records of those assets; and often failed to safeguard them from theft or damage. As a result, nearly … purchased or leased during the audit period were subject to potential theft, loss or misuse, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-school-districts-need-improve-oversight-technology-equipmentXIV.8 Controls to Prevent Prohibited Transactions Using Sole Custody Funds – XIV. Special Procedures
… Property and Prohibiting Transactions with Persons Who Commit, Threaten to Commit, or Support Terrorism." This order prohibits New … State Vendor Registration process. However, Business Units who make payments using sole custody funds or through the use … Property and Prohibiting Transactions with Persons Who Commit Threaten to Commit or Support Terrorism …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv8-controls-prevent-prohibited-transactions-using-sole-custody-funds