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DiNapoli: Probation Departments Failing to Get Restitution Payments to Victims
… the money that was collected from them didn’t always go to crime victims, with some funds languishing for years, according to a review of more than 340 cases at 13 county probation … a key part of the legal process that allows crime victims to recoup losses caused by the crime,” DiNapoli said. “County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-probation-departments-failing-get-restitution-payments-victimsProtection of Child Performers
… 15 percent of a child performer’s earnings to be placed in trust on behalf of the child. If an employer or payroll … company does not have valid information about a child’s trust account, it is required to deposit those funds with the … temporary permits is entered by the child’s parent or guardian when applying through a web portal and automatically …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/27/protection-child-performersState Agencies Bulletin No. 1786
… 456 and 908 Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to identify employees who have outstanding payroll checks … not been negotiated and provide procedures for agencies to resolve the disposition of these checks. Control-D report, NPAY539, is available to identify employees who have non-negotiated payroll checks. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1786-non-negotiated-andor-undeliverable-new-york-state-payroll-checksCincinnatus Fire Department – Financial Management (2025M-91)
… supported with documentation and safeguarded is essential for bills to be paid on time and making funds available for equipment, … and emergency responses. A lack of oversight can lead to a lack of operational effectiveness, mismanagement, fraud, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2026/03/20/cincinnatus-fire-department-financial-management-2025m-91DiNapoli to Audit Hempstead IDA, Valley Stream School District in Wake of Controversial Development Project
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced his office will audit the Hempstead Industrial Development Agency and Valley Stream … related to approval of the Green Acres Mall project in Hempstead. “The Green Acres project has drawn noticeable … DiNapoli said letters were sent this week to the Hempstead IDA executive director and board of directors, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-audit-hempstead-ida-valley-stream-school-district-wake-controversial-development-projectComptroller DiNapoli and Mayor Brown Urge Buffalo Residents to Claim $88 Million in Lost Money
… Byron Brown today urged local residents to search for unclaimed funds during a news conference at City Hall. … with Mayor Byron Brown helps to increase awareness about unclaimed funds and get even more checks out in the mail to … Comptroller’s website to see if any of the $88 million in unclaimed funds in Buffalo belongs to you." Representatives …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-mayor-brown-urge-buffalo-residents-claim-88-million-lost-moneyDiNapoli: NYC Finances Stabilizing With Drop in Costs for Asylum Seekers and Resilient Tax Revenue
… revenue, largely from growth in business and property tax collections. But potential policy changes on the federal … revenue largely from growth in business and property tax collections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-nyc-finances-stabilizing-drop-costs-asylum-seekers-and-resilient-tax-revenueComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Atlanta, Ga Resident in Pension Fraud Case
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the … cheating it. When we identify fraud, we actively work with law enforcement to hold perpetrators like Mr. Cook … Chief Antoine Karam. Forensic accounting was performed by Associate Forensic Auditor Meaghan Scovello. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-atlanta-ga-resident-pension-fraud-caseComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea of Former Highway Superintendent in Public Corruption Case
… former Highway Superintendent for the Town of Erin, in a public corruption case involving the theft of more than $65,000 in goods and services from the town. Burlew today entered a guilty plea before The Honorable James Hayden in Chemung County Court to the charge of Grand Larceny in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-highway-superintendent-publicSpecial Plan for Uniformed Court and Peace Officers in the Unified Court System (Tiers 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6)
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/special-plan-uniformed-court-and-peace-officers-unified-court-system-tiers-2-3-4-5-and-6DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew by Over 14% in February Compared to Last Year
… budgeting practices.” New York City’s collections totaled $718 million, an increase of 11.6%, or $74.5 million, over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-over-14-february-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Lack of Transparency With School Districts' Financial Reports May Leave Taxpayers in the Dark
… Schools in 13 districts statewide did not always post required financial information in a clear and comprehensive manner on their websites, … Schools in 13 districts statewide did not always post required financial information in a clear and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-lack-transparency-school-districts-financial-reports-may-leave-taxpayers-darkNew York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget: Federal Fiscal Year 2019 - Interactive Map
… 2019 Download Report (PDF) | Download Data (Excel) | Read Press Release …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-balance-payments-federal-budget-federal-fiscal-year-2019-interactive-mapDiNapoli: New York's March 31 Cash Standing Above Projections, but Faces Significant Shortfall in Weeks
… According to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, New York closed out … borrowing. The states and local governments most affected by this health and economic disaster require significantly … which was planned in the Executive Budget and praised by DiNapoli as a prudent step. Tax receipts through March …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-new-yorks-march-31-cash-standing-above-projections-faces-significant-shortfall-weeksDiNapoli: Erie County Medical Center Paid Over $670,000 in Improper and Questionable Incentives and Bonuses
… out approximately $673,000 in improper and questionable bonuses to physicians over a three-year period, according to … MC employees and paid 80 employees a total of $503,022 in bonuses. DiNapoli’s auditors found ECMCC did not properly … According to ECMCC officials, written support for the bonuses was lacking because the doctors’ compliance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-erie-county-medical-center-paid-over-670000-improper-and-questionable-incentives-and-bonusesOvertime and Other Time and Attendance Matters Found in the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… its projects: Atlantic Avenue Viaduct Phase II and Babylon Car Wash. These projects were estimated to cost approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/24/overtime-and-other-time-and-attendance-matters-found-use-certain-federal-fundsDiNapoli: New York's Public and Private Colleges and Universities Face Significant Challenges in Years Ahead
… and New York’s share of enrollment has decreased. In Fall 1970, New York’s higher education institutions enrolled about 1 in 11 students nationally; in Fall 2010, when enrollment peaked nationwide, it was 1 in 16. … awarded in academic year (AY) 2020-21 than in AY 2009-10. Research has consistently demonstrated that individuals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-new-yorks-public-and-private-colleges-and-universities-face-significant-challenges-yearsNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement in Response to Majority Support at Exxon Annual Meeting
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund, released the following … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund released the following …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-response-majority-support-exxon-annual-meetingDiNapoli Moves State Pension Fund Toward Net Zero Target, Restricts Investments in Oil Sands Companies
… assessment that evaluated each company’s transition strategies, capital expenditures, and greenhouse gas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-moves-state-pension-fund-toward-net-zero-target-restricts-investments-oil-sands-companiesTax Exemption Administration In the Towns of Babylon, Brookhaven, Huntington, Islip and Smithtown (2019MR-1)
… supported exemptions. Key Recommendations Properly apply State equalization rate or other uniform rate of assessment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2019/09/20/tax-exemption-administration-towns-babylon-brookhaven-huntington-islip