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New York Leads Nation in Nonprofit Jobs & Wages
… employment with more than 1.4 million jobs and total wages of just over $78 billion in 2017, according to a report … “Nonprofits play an important role in every region of New York, delivering vital services to New Yorkers, from … York’s private sector employment in 2017, compared to 10.2 percent nationwide, ranking third behind Vermont and Maine. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/new-york-leads-nation-nonprofit-jobs-wagesSewanhaka Central High School District – Business Office Information Technology Systems (2023M-12)
… developed an information technology (IT) contingency plan to help secure and protect business office IT systems in the … or disaster. Key Findings District officials did not develop an IT contingency plan to help them adequately … and periodically tested for efficacy, District officials have less assurance that employees and other responsible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/30/sewanhaka-central-high-school-district-business-office-informationComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Sentencing in Theft of Over $274,000 in State Pension Benefits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced … we exposed his theft and recovered nearly $275,000 for the retirement system,” State Comptroller DiNapoli said. “I thank … in the amount of $7492016 for stealing $27492016 in NYS pension benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-theft-over-274000-state-pension-benefitsCompliance With the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act
… York City are properly and accurately reporting statistics on crime and incidents to the State Education Department … and reduce the number and severity of incidents. Key Findings We reviewed incident records for seven schools … report incidents that occur during summer school months. Key Recommendations Assess risks related to SAVE Act …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/13/compliance-safe-schools-against-violence-education-actDiNapoli: Syracuse City School District Teacher Pleads Guilty in Time Theft Scheme
… for students in need of support in order to graduate on time. SCSD teachers run the program and receive extra pay for … He also directed certain Twilight teachers to submit false time sheets that stated they were at work. Cecile was … Judge Gordon J. Cuffy in Onondaga County Court. He is due back in court on June 3, 2022. Since taking office in 2007, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-syracuse-city-school-district-teacher-pleads-guilty-time-theft-schemeTown of Homer – Conflict of Interest (2022M-148)
… Town of Homer (Town) officials had prohibited interests in Town contracts. Key Findings One Board member is the … the Board member had a prohibited conflict of interest in the welding company’s contracts with the Town pursuant to … Adopt procedures to help prevent prohibited interests in contracts. Town officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/23/town-homer-conflict-interest-2022m-148Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-143)
… performance and tax exemptions. Officials did not obtain required documentation to support project owners’ … business was overbilled $873. Key Recommendations Obtain required supporting documentation for self-reported job …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/17/tompkins-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoringDiNapoli: State Could Face Tough Fiscal Decisions in Year Ahead
… funding for education, clean water, affordable housing and other programs, but authorizes more than $10.5 billion in new state debt and allows billions of dollars in lump sum spending with … be allocated, how recipients are selected or what public benefits are expected. Additionally, significant amounts of …
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
… for a diploma. DiNapoli recommended that DOE ensure that NYC high school students receive an arts education that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-problems-arts-education-nyc-schoolsDiNapoli: Former Riverside Village Clerk Pleads Guilty in $50,000 Theft
… taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a complaint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-former-riverside-village-clerk-pleads-guilty-50000-theftOpinion 97-26
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Apparatus and Equipment … equipment purchased for use within a zone of assessment in other areas of fire district); (disposition of upon … fire district. (3) Unexpended moneys raised by taxation in a zone of assessment, and any property, the cost of which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-26Member Contributions
… 5.75% More than $100,000 6.00% Exceptions for ERS: New York State Correction Officers are not required to contribute … with the report that includes earnings for April). It’s important that you apply the new rates as of April 1, 2025. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/member-contributionsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea and Sentencing of Robert Wiesner in Bid-Rigging Case
… plea of Robert Wiesner, the former Security Director for the Monroe County Water Authority, for working with others to rig the bidding process for a multi-million dollar public works contract in Monroe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-and-sentencing-robert-wiesner-bid-riggingComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing in $200,000 Fraud on Long Island
… Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the sentencing of Charles Angelillo, 41, of Eastport, for his role in a … Eric T Schneiderman today announced the sentencing of Charles Angelillo 41 of Eastport for his role in a conspiracy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-200000-fraud-long-islandDiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Department Treasurer Stole Nearly $50,000 in Public Funds
… of Le Roy (Genesee County) stole nearly $50,000 in public funds by pocketing cash, writing unauthorized checks to … unauthorized electronic transfers of $3,307 in department funds to a credit card company. Another $2,600 in cash was … to DiNapoli’s investigators that he had misappropriated funds from both the department and association accounts to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-department-treasurer-stole-nearly-50000-public-fundsDiNapoli: Bradford Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing $8,500 in Public Funds
… being held accountable for her actions," said DiNapoli. "My thanks to District Attorney Baker and the New York State … 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. Review prior cases at http://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations … Former …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-bradford-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-8500-public-fundsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Staff (Follow-Up) (2018-F-29) An initial report, issued in April 2015, concluded that neither CUNY nor York College had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsLife Changes: Getting Your Affairs in Order and A Guide for Survivors
… at home listing all your records, certificates, names and phone numbers of helpful contacts and other important … New York State employee), deferred compensation, the name, number and address of the Retirement System, and documents … System, call us at 1-866-805-0990, or 518-474-7736 in the Albany, New York area. We will ask you for his/her Social …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/getting-your-affairs-order-and-guide-survivorsWest Genesee Central School District – Segregation of Duties (2016M-303)
… controls over certain cash receipts were adequate for the period July 1, 2014 through March 31, 2016. … nine-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $78.6 … has not established written policies or procedures for the cash receipts process at the District’s Business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/09/west-genesee-central-school-district-segregation-duties-2016m-303State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on State Budget Negotiations
… they have a fiscal year of July 1). If a final agreement is not reached, lawmakers can pass a budget extender, which is a temporary solution to ensure that state workers on the … salary payments to legislators after March 31 if a budget is not in place. Lawmakers will not get paid until a final …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-state-budget-negotiations