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DiNapoli Offers Proposal to Encourage Better Local Government Budgeting
… health of our localities,” said DiNapoli. “The tax cap and our state’s continued slow economic recovery underscore … must continue to do their part to help localities find and implement real, lasting solutions. This proposal will … DiNapoli’s proposal would allow counties, cities, towns and villages identified as fiscally stressed to be reimbursed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-offers-proposal-encourage-better-local-government-budgetingDiNapoli: Thruway Authority Needs Plan to Meet Future Costs
… the New York State Thruway Authority will continue to face fiscal challenges, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … that its current revenue structure may not be sufficient to cover ongoing and future capital needs. “The Thruway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-thruway-authority-needs-plan-meet-future-costsTown of Roxbury – Payments to Not-For-Profit Organizations (2022M-177)
… and not impermissible gifts. Key Recommendations Consult with the Town’s legal counsel in connection with each proposed payment to ensure that it does not violate … of the New York State Constitution. Town officials agreed with our findings and indicated that they will take …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/01/27/town-roxbury-payments-not-profit-organizations-2022m-177DiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers to make sure they spend any gift cards they received this … Unused gift card balances can eventually be turned over to his Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF), which took in a … by our Office of Unclaimed Funds. My office is working to get these funds back in the hands of their rightful …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsDiNapoli Calls on Aetna to Disclose Corporate Political Spending
… urged Aetna Inc. to report the corporate funds it spends on political campaigns and causes. DiNapoli’s shareholder … political spending will be subject to a shareholders’ vote on Friday, May 15 at the Fortune 500 company’s annual … , investors and the public are too often in the dark on corporate political spending,” DiNapoli said. “We need to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-calls-aetna-disclose-corporate-political-spendingDiNapoli Announces Robin Lois to Oversee Local Government Division
… “I am confident she will effectively lead my efforts to hold local governments accountable for taxpayer dollars, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-announces-robin-lois-oversee-local-government-divisionSelected Programs to Assist Businesses in New York City
… Compliance Advisors provided services to assist businesses in opening, operating, and expanding their businesses. We … sought to determine whether the services were provided in accordance with the applicable requirements of each … such as financial institutions, to aid businesses. In our prior audit, Selected Aspects of Supporting Small …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/14/selected-programs-assist-businesses-new-york-cityDiNapoli: NYC Transit Should Improve Response to Safety-Related Defects
… Authority (MTA)'s New York City Transit is taking too long to correct safety-related defects in subway stations, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … in a timely manner. Delays in identifying and responding to unsafe conditions is a risk that can be prevented." The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-nyc-transit-should-improve-response-safety-related-defectsDiNapoli: Localities Spending More to Address Climate Change Hazards
… as increased flooding and storm damage, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … Local officials will increasingly need to assess the need for additional climate actions, plan for these higher costs, and communicate these challenges to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-localities-spending-more-address-climate-change-hazardsDiNapoli: Special Education Provider Pleads Guilty to Felony Charges
… my office to ensure that fraud and theft do not compromise New York’s education system or its students." Kramer admitted … in Cedarhurst, Nassau County, inappropriately charged New York City’s Department of Education (DoE) and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-special-education-provider-pleads-guilty-felony-chargesXII.7.A Responding to Voucher and Expense Report Audit Questions – XII. Expenditures
… or expense report audit process. Agencies are required to provide this information timely. Process and Transaction … auditors can successfully contact Voucher Authorizers: Online agencies must ensure their Voucher Authorizers’ email … There will be a higher likelihood of returns if agencies do not respond to requests within 24 hours. Also, a delayed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii7a-responding-voucher-and-expense-report-audit-questionsXII.6.U Payments Pursuant to Awards and Non-Judicial Settlement Agreements – XII. Expenditures
… Units should be aware that there may be issues surrounding tax liability and withholding for these payments, which then may necessitate … is subject to the Freedom of Information Law. Tax and Withholding Considerations Familiarity with the following tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6u-payments-pursuant-awards-and-non-judicial-settlement-agreementsDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers to spend the gift cards they received this holiday season in a timely fashion. If not, the money could eventually get …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsTown of Attica – Payments to Not-for-Profit Organizations (2021M-125)
… - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether payments Town of Attica (Town) officials made to not-for-profit … corrective action. … Determine whether payments Town of Attica Town officials made to notforprofit organizations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/12/17/town-attica-payments-not-profit-organizations-2021m-125DiNapoli: FirstEnergy Corp. Agrees to Disclose Its Political Spending
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the Fund, announced today. In response to the agreement, the Fund withdrew its … Transparency is crucial and so is accountability. In a starkly divided country, companies need to answer … records show FirstEnergy, which serves 6 million customers in seven states, has contributed at least $4.5 million in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-firstenergy-corp-agrees-disclose-its-political-spendingDiNapoli Proposes Reforms to Bolster State's Rainy Day Reserves
… Despite a now decade-long economic expansion in the country, New York still lags behind other states when … as a percentage of General Fund spending, at 2.8 percent in state fiscal year (SFY) 2018-19, are well under the … resources to these funds, which can limit their value in the event of a financial emergency. More recently, in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-proposes-reforms-bolster-states-rainy-day-reservesDiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Compliance with Jonathan's Law
… The state Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is not ensuring … non-verbal autistic and developmentally disabled boy, died while in the care of a state facility. Before …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-compliance-jonathans-lawFormer Perry Ambulance Service Manager Pleads Guilty To Larceny
… New York to protect taxpayers’ money.” Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/former-perry-ambulance-service-manager-pleads-guilty-larcenyDiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Services for Vulnerable Adults
… providers responsible for protecting vulnerable adults to ensure they are handling cases properly, putting at-risk … do a better job.” Elder abuse is a problem nationwide, with 1 in 10 older adults subject to physical or … number of open referrals being assessed. 10 didn’t list how many referrals were withdrawn at intake. 6 didn’t include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-services-vulnerable-adultsDiNapoli: Coronavirus Will Cause Multi-Year Hit to State Finances
… undetermined. What is clear is that Washington must do more to help stabilize state and local government finances … as much as $9 billion to $10 billion, depending largely on how many taxpayers choose to delay their filings. While the … Year 2020-21 Enacted Budget: Budgeting in a Time of Crisis Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-coronavirus-will-cause-multi-year-hit-state-finances