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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Growth Slows
… Local sales tax collections in 2014 suffered the slowest annual growth since the end of the 2008-09 … the statewide average: Central New York (2.6 percent), the Mohawk Valley (2.1), Western New York (1.9) and the Finger …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-growth-slowsValhalla Union Free School District – Network User Accounts (2022M-26)
… officials adequately managed network user accounts in order to help prevent unauthorized use, access and/or … to help prevent unauthorized use, access and/or loss. In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) control … Review the written procedures the District has in place for the process to communicate employee change in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/17/valhalla-union-free-school-district-network-user-accounts-2022m-26Newburgh Fire Chief Charged in White Plains Federal Court with Fraudulently Obtaining Retirement Benefits
… indictment of MICHAEL J. VATTER, the Chief of the Newburgh Fire Department, charging him with fraudulently obtaining … should be treated as an allegation. unsealed today in White Plains federal court: VATTER served in the Newburgh Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/newburgh-fire-chief-charged-white-plains-federal-court-fraudulently-obtaining-retirement-benefitsTown of Virgil – Board Oversight (2015M-40)
… November 3, 2014. Background The Town of Virgil is located in Cortland County and has a population of approximately … The Board did not ensure that adequate controls were in place over the billing and collecting of water and sewer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/06/05/town-virgil-board-oversight-2015m-40DiNapoli: Former Pharmacist Pleads Guilty In $232,000 Fake Prescriptions Scam
… in two audits by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s office. William Davis, 63, the former owner of Davis … prescription records for reimbursement to Medicaid and the New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) from 2008 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-former-pharmacist-pleads-guilty-232000-fake-prescriptions-scamDiNapoli: Former Almond Treasurer Took $22,000 in Fire Department Funds
… today announced the arrest of former Almond Volunteer Fire Department Treasurer Sally Dieter for allegedly stealing $22,000 in cash by pocketing fundraising proceeds and writing … for fundraising proceeds, wrote herself a check for $1,500 and made unsubstantiated withdrawals from department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-former-almond-treasurer-took-22000-fire-department-fundsCompliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements
To determine if the Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) and its subsidiaries have policies, procedures, and processes in place to fulfill CDTA ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s70.pdfHealth, Safety, and Accessibility in District 75 Schools
… Objective To determine whether the New York City (NYC) Department of Education (DOE) is providing a safe and healthy environment that is … Education Department, Regulations of the Chancellor of the NYC Department of Education, and the NYC Health Code govern …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/04/12/health-safety-and-accessibility-district-75-schoolsTown of Pulteney – Financial Management and Information Technology (2012M-177)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial management and controls over information … May 30, 2012. Background The Town of Pulteney is located in Steuben County and has a population of 1,285. The Town is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/26/town-pulteney-financial-management-and-information-technology-2012m-177New York Leads Nation in Nonprofit Jobs & Wages
… New York led the nation in nonprofit employment with more than 1.4 million jobs and total wages of just over $78 billion in 2017, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/new-york-leads-nation-nonprofit-jobs-wagesOversight of Child Protective Services
… result in a non-report. In such instances, the caller must be provided with a clear explanation of why the intake is not being registered as a report and given … issues across multiple LDSSs indicates problems that should be addressed statewide rather than on a case-by-case …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/24/oversight-child-protective-servicesDiNapoli: MTA Budget Continues to Face Serious Risks
… today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The MTA’s ambitious capital program promises significant … operating budget, which already faces risks. Unless the MTA can change the way it does business and reduce costs, for … New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 170,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-mta-budget-continues-face-serious-risksCompliance With the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act
… Purpose To determine whether school districts outside of New York City are properly and accurately reporting statistics on … need to provide a safe learning environment for New York’s students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. To comply …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/13/compliance-safe-schools-against-violence-education-actComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Sentencing in Theft of Over $274,000 in State Pension Benefits
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced that Marc A. Eletz, 70, … July 31, 2014, totaling $274,920.16. This case is the latest joint investigation under the Operation Integrity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-theft-over-274000-state-pension-benefitsHiring Public Retirees – When Employees Retire
… includes: State of New York Political subdivision — county, city, town, village, school district, BOCES, etc. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/when-employees-retire/hiring-public-retireesDiNapoli: Syracuse City School District Teacher Pleads Guilty in Time Theft Scheme
… public corruption and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-syracuse-city-school-district-teacher-pleads-guilty-time-theft-schemePublic Safety Overtime
… requirements, is pensionable and needs to be reported to NYSLRS. This includes special duty assignments that involve … work that is directed, controlled and paid for by a public employer and reimbursed by a private entity. Regulation 315.5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/public-safety-overtimeSewanhaka Central High School District – Business Office Information Technology Systems (2023M-12)
… plan to help secure and protect business office IT systems in the event of a disruption or disaster. Key Findings … adequately secure and protect business office IT systems in the event of a disruption or disaster. Without a comprehensive written IT contingency plan in place that is properly distributed to all business office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/30/sewanhaka-central-high-school-district-business-office-informationDiNapoli: State Could Face Tough Fiscal Decisions in Year Ahead
… other programs, but authorizes more than $10.5 billion in new state debt and allows billions of dollars in lump sum … acted on critical budget issues that will help New York move forward. However, billions of dollars in spending … uncertainty, are key risks to this budget.” DiNapoli’s report shows that the state reduced tax revenue projections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-state-could-face-tough-fiscal-decisions-year-aheadDiNapoli Audit Finds Problems with Arts Education in NYC Schools
… “Our audit reveals too many New York City schools may be cutting corners with arts education,” DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-problems-arts-education-nyc-schools