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DiNapoli: Former Assemblyman William Scarborough Sentenced On Fraud and Theft Convictions
… to Albany for legislative business: an allowance for overnight stays in Albany (full per diem), which varied from … to $171 per day; an allowance for travel not requiring an overnight stay in Albany (partial per diem), which varied … than he claimed on a voucher, or had not stayed in Albany overnight. On May 7, 2015, in a related case investigated by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-assemblyman-william-scarborough-sentenced-fraud-and-theft-convictionsDiNapoli: MTA Needs to Improve Efforts to do Business with Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses
… contracts at around 20 percent, lower than the target set in statute and did not give rationale for the lower target, … public authorities to promote the participation of MWBEs in their contracts. The agencies and authorities are supposed to establish annual goals for MWBE participation in their contracts, make a good-faith effort to achieve those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-mta-needs-improve-efforts-do-business-minority-and-women-owned-businessesDiNapoli: Wall St. on Track for Higher Profits
… The securities industry earned profits of $9.3 billion in the first half of 2016, which puts it on course for higher … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Wall Street had solid profits in the first six months of the year and, barring a major … last year,” DiNapoli said. “While the securities industry in New York City is smaller than before the financial crisis, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-wall-st-track-higher-profitsDiNapoli Releases December State Cash Report
… under $8 billion were $474.2 million higher than expected in December and $716.4 million higher than projected three … another $1.3 billion expected. "Strong tax collections in December added to a positive short-term picture for the … closely as negotiations on a new state budget begin in coming weeks.” Compared to a year earlier, total receipts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-releases-december-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: State Pays Drug Treatment Center Nearly $4 Million for Ineligible Expenses
… treatment provider was able to collect $3.9 million in ineligible payments due to the processing of invalid … $47.6 million contract with Phoenix House New York (PHNY) in 2009 to provide outpatient, inpatient, and residential … alcohol addiction treatment services at several facilities in the New York metropolitan area. The state’s contract with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-state-pays-drug-treatment-center-nearly-4-million-ineligible-expensesDiNapoli: Convicted Drunk Drivers Not Installing Court-Ordered Ignition Locks
… supervision. DiNapoli’s auditors found that of those, only 111 IIDs (5 percent) were actually installed and there was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-convicted-drunk-drivers-not-installing-court-ordered-ignition-locksDiNapoli: New York City's Financial Outlook Improving
… smaller out-year gaps than projected by the city in June 2014, mostly because of higher tax revenues and lower … favorable developments since the city’s budget was adopted in June,” DiNapoli said. “The economy has outperformed … fiscal year. The city projects a surplus of $105 million in FY 2015, which DiNapoli expects will grow as the fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-new-york-citys-financial-outlook-improvingDiNapoli: SFY 2022-23 Tax Collections Outperform Projections; Fall Below Previous Year
… the forecast released by the Division of the Budget (DOB) in the Amended Executive Budget financial plan at the … The year over year decline was primarily due to a decline in Personal Income Tax (PIT) receipts resulting from a variety of factors including: a decline in year-end bonuses in the financial services industry, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-sfy-2022-23-tax-collections-outperform-projections-fall-below-previous-yearDiNapoli: Problems Caused by Outdated System Left State's Unemployment Insurance Program Vulnerable to Fraud
… ultimately contributed to an estimated billions of dollars in improper payments during the COVID-19 pandemic, according … was out of date, nor did it address issues identified in a 2015 State Comptroller’s audit. The system lacked the … requirements, contributed to a dramatic increase in UI claims. Even before the pandemic, the U.S. DOL reported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-problems-caused-outdated-system-left-states-unemployment-insurance-program-vulnerable-fraudDiNapoli: NYC Emergency Management Failing to Ensure the City is Prepared for Disasters
… killing dozens of people and causing billions of dollars in damage, the city needs to be better prepared for another … DiNapoli has engaged with a focus on resiliency planning in New York City. “It is not a matter of if, but when, … said Assemblymember Khaleel M. Anderson (31 st Dist.). “In the decade since Sandy, it seems the city has fallen on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nyc-emergency-management-failing-ensure-city-prepared-disastersState Agencies Bulletin No. 2060
… 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/2060-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reportedComplaint Processing
… complaints, 1 and if CCRB is conducting investigations in compliance with New York City regulations and CCRB’s … 3,872 and 1,749 complaints within its jurisdiction in 2020 and the first half of 2021, respectively. Key Findings CCRB does not complete investigations in a timely manner and does not have performance measures in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/05/complaint-processingMaximizing Incentives for Individuals With Disabilities
… program to promote and place individuals with a disability in competitive employment. The audit covered the period from … million working-age adults (ages 21–64) with a disability in New York State. The employment rate of working-age adults … a disability are more than twice as likely to be living in poverty than working-age New Yorkers statewide (28% vs. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/30/maximizing-incentives-individuals-disabilitiesOpinion 92-49
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PARKS AND RECREATION - Recreational Trail (as … from taxes levied for the current fiscal year. This is in response to your letter in which you state that your town is considering leasing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-49Opinion 92-21
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Justice Courts (mass dismissal of … fees pursuant to section 99-l of the General Municipal Law in situations where a town or village court has reported the … pending for violations of the Vehicle and Traffic Law. In presenting this question, you have described situations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-21XV.11 Journal/Revenue Transfers – XV. End of Year
… submit these transactions to OSC by the date identified in the Office of Operations Events and Deadlines Calendar . … submit these transactions to OSC by the date identified in the Office of Operations Events and Deadlines Calendar …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv11-journalrevenue-transfersDiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Arrested for Theft of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… she was not entitled to, ” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my investigative team, the State Police, and District … McCaffrey, she is being held accountable for her actions. My office will continue to work with law enforcement agencies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-arrested-theft-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Majority of Contracts with Not-For-Profit Organizations Still Approved Late
… State agencies were late 61 percent of the time in approving contracts with not-for-profit providers (NFPs) … released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. In 2015, the state paid $129,824 in interest payments for late contracts. “Chronic delays …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-majority-contracts-not-profit-organizations-still-approved-lateUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-322
… employees of the Unified Court System beginning in April 2023 and to provide processing instructions to agencies. Affected Employees Employees who were in CSEA (Bargaining Unit 87), MC (Bargaining Unit 86) or … longevity and/or extra longevity) for BU 87 beginning in April 2016. Consistent with practice, when a CSEA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-322-reintroduction-unified-court-system-csea-longevity-stepsDiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Charged With Pocketing Court Fines and Fees
… up her alleged theft of public funds. Now, because of my office’s investigation and our partnership with state and … faces the consequences of her actions,” DiNapoli said. “My thanks to District Attorney Calarco and the State Police for helping my office fight public corruption.” New York State Police …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-charged-pocketing-court-fines-and-fees