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DiNapoli: Special Education Contractor Convicted for $2 Million Fraud
… to 24 months incarceration and ordered to pay $2,151,318 in restitution and forfeit another $1,924,318. “Cheon Park … bring Park to justice and recover stolen taxpayer money.” In July 2012, DiNapoli’s office issued an audit of Bilingual … County District Attorney’s Office for their collaboration in this investigation. DiNapoli has identified fraud and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-special-education-contractor-convicted-2-million-fraudDiNapoli Releases Analysis of State Budget Financial and Capital Plans
… Enacted Budget Financial Plan projects healthy growth in tax receipts and federal aid for the current fiscal year, … “While New York’s economy continues to expand, gains in jobs, personal income and wages are projected to slow,” … “The Enacted Budget plan addresses risks such as downturns in tax receipts and federal aid, but other, more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-releases-analysis-state-budget-financial-and-capital-plansHuntington Man Pleads Guilty to Grand Larceny
… in bringing him to justice. My office will continue to partner with law enforcement agencies across the state and … died on April 16, 2021, Johnson failed to notify the bank or the New York State and Local Retirement System of her … The stolen funds were traced from Johnson’s mother’s bank account into his bank account, from which he then spent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/huntington-man-pleads-guilty-grand-larcenyOpinion 94-2
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CITIES--Fees (exemption from parking meter … VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC LAW, §§1200, 1600, 1604, 1640: In the absence of express statutory authority, a city may not … parking meter fees when parking their personal vehicles in the city's on-street parking meter zones. Currently, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-2Opinion 90-15
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police … by the town board. If no term of office is provided in the local law, the deputy appointed by the board would … Law, §150, may appoint a deputy police commissioner to act in the absence or inability of the commissioner. If so, you …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-15Opinion 88-53
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Retirement … to a collective bargaining agreement is not includable in the calculation of one year final average salary. You ask … to a collective bargaining agreement is includable in the calculation of one year final average salary under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-53Opinion 88-64
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITIES -- Officers and … and dental benefits to its employees by participating in a self-insured plan operated jointly by the city for which the authority was established and the county in which the city is located. The question arises because of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-64DiNapoli Releases July State Cash Report
… State income tax collections increased $88.2 million in July from a year earlier, helping lift the state’s total … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "July was the first month in this fiscal year that personal income tax collections … grown, but that may change depending upon developments in Washington." All Funds receipts totaled $48.6 billion, an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-releases-july-state-cash-reportAudit of ESDC Finds Few Measurable Results for $211 Million State Advertising Contract
… contract to promote economic development and tourism in New York state with no tangible results, according to an … questions about whether the results justify the cost.” In December 2011, ESDC awarded a contract to BBDO USA LLC, an … $36.5 million was targeted to promote tourism and business in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. The remaining $175 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/audit-esdc-finds-few-measurable-results-211-million-state-advertising-contractXI-A.8 Payment Tolerances – XI-A. Purchasing
… approved the use of select payment tolerances (tolerances) in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) for preferred source, … when the first SFS enterprise enhancements are implemented in October 2015. Prior to establishing tolerances, if a … Units are able to maximize the matching functionality in SFS without having to process as many PO change orders for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a8-payment-tolerancesXI.4 Overview – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Although grant contracts are not specifically defined in legislation, they are typically referred to as “program” … Although grant contracts are not specifically defined in legislation they are typically referred to as program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi4-overviewNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli and California Controller Yee Urge S.E.C. to Mandate Climate Change Disclosures
… In an op-ed on Politico.com, New York State Comptroller … truly an emergency, look no further than our two states. In recent years, America has seen the most active and most … and hurricane seasons. Last year’s wildfire season in California was the worst on record and burned over 4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-california-controller-yee-urge-sec-mandate-climate-changeOversight of Juvenile Detention Facilities (Outside New York City)
… oversees juvenile justice facilities for youth placed in local detention facilities to ensure they meet State … entities that provide supervision and care to the youth in their custody who are awaiting adjudication or disposition … facilities to provide assurance they are operated in good condition, meet certain environmental and safety …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/21/oversight-juvenile-detention-facilities-outside-new-york-cityAdministration of the CityFHEPS Program for Department of Homeless Services Shelter Residents
… To determine whether the NYC Department of Social Services is administering the City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/30/administration-cityfheps-program-department-homeless-services-shelter-residentsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2316.1
… earned during shifts that begin at or after 7:00 AM on 02/17/2025 and through 11:59 PM on 05/09/2025. For any shift that begins at or after 12:00 AM … Bargaining Unit(s) E25 Extra Service Hourly 2.5 RE5 ES1 ES O25 OT for Ann 2080 – 2.5 R25 OCS 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 61 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/23161-temporary-overtime-and-pre-shift-briefing-rate-eligible-employeesAllocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (Follow-Up)
… About the Program The Department of Motor Vehicles (Department) administers the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (collectively, … Billing and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/27/allocation-billing-and-collection-expenses-administering-motor-vehicle-financial-securityGrand Gorge Fire District – Conflict of Interest and Claims Auditing (2020M-151)
… ensured officials did not have prohibited interests in District contracts. Determine whether claims were for … required by law. A Commissioner had a prohibited interest in the contracts between the District and his snow plowing … Board ensured officials did not have prohibited interests in District contracts and whether claims were for appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/04/01/grand-gorge-fire-district-conflict-interest-and-claims-auditing-2020m-151NYS Common Retirement Fund Announces Third Quarter Results
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund’s overall return in the third quarter of the Fund’s 2015-2016 fiscal year was … of its third quarter. “The Fund experienced some recovery in the third quarter as markets continued to challenge … long term investor, however, the Fund measures its success in years and decades, not months. We’re focused on prudent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-third-quarter-resultsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2275
… is to reconcile employee Social Security Numbers and names in the NYS payroll system (PayServ) with the Social Security … must reconcile employee Social Security Numbers and names in PayServ with SSA. Internal Revenue Code §6721 imposes a … responsible for the inaccuracy of an employee’s job record in the NYS Payroll System Effective Dates: Immediately OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2275-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reportedState Agencies Bulletin No. 2316
… earned during shifts that begin at or after 7:00 AM on 02/17/2025 and through 6:59 AM on 03/19/2025. For any shift that begins at or after 7:00 AM … Bargaining Unit(s) E25 Extra Service Hourly 2.5 RE5 ES1 ES O25 OT for Ann 2080 – 2.5 R25 OCS 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 61 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2316-temporary-overtime-and-pre-shift-briefing-rate-eligible-employees