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DiNapoli: MTA Needs to Improve Efforts to do Business with Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses
… Transportation Authority (MTA) set annual goals for minority- and women-owned business enterprise (MWBE) … than the target set in statute and did not give rationale for the lower target, according to an audit released today … and authorities are supposed to establish annual goals for MWBE participation in their contracts, make a good-faith …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-mta-needs-improve-efforts-do-business-minority-and-women-owned-businessesDiNapoli: Former Assemblyman William Scarborough Sentenced On Fraud and Theft Convictions
… a Member of the New York State Assembly. “Public service is a commitment, not a means for self-enrichment,” said State Comptroller Thomas P. … S. Hartunian said: “It is a sad day when an elected official is sentenced to imprisonment, but it is a serious …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-assemblyman-william-scarborough-sentenced-fraud-and-theft-convictionsDiNapoli Releases December State Cash Report
… State tax collections of just under $8 billion were $474.2 million higher than … and $716.4 million higher than projected three quarters of the way through the state’s fiscal year, according to the … or $6.5 billion, through Dec. 31, primarily because of settlement and assessment revenues. Tax collections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-releases-december-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: Convicted Drunk Drivers Not Installing Court-Ordered Ignition Locks
… While efforts were made to strengthen Leandra’s Law, it is still too easy to circumvent the law. City officials must … Act, also known as Leandra’s Law, those sentenced for a DWI on or after Aug. 15, 2010, must install an IID in … was considerably less than recent statewide rates (about 26 percent). For instance, installation rates by county range …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-convicted-drunk-drivers-not-installing-court-ordered-ignition-locksDiNapoli: Wall St. on Track for Higher Profits
… billion in the first half of 2016, which puts it on course for higher profits than last year and could end three years of consecutive declines, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … In March 2016, DiNapoli reported that the average bonus for securities industry employees in New York City was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-wall-st-track-higher-profitsDiNapoli: State Pays Drug Treatment Center Nearly $4 Million for Ineligible Expenses
… by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Phoenix House is contracted to provide services to New Yorkers who … signed a five-year $47.6 million contract with Phoenix House New York (PHNY) in 2009 to provide outpatient, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-state-pays-drug-treatment-center-nearly-4-million-ineligible-expensesDiNapoli: Problems Persist at Many Hotels and Motels Used to House Homeless
… State auditors examining hotels and motels used to house the homeless found poor conditions still exist at many … and collaboration on the audit of the use of motels to house the homeless,"said Albany County Comptroller Michael F. … and inspecting temporary residences (facilities that house individuals for less than 180 consecutive days), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-problems-persist-many-hotels-and-motels-used-house-homelessDiNapoli: Unsafe Conditions, Questionable Spending Found at Affordable NYC Housing Complexes
… ceilings and walls caused by severe water damage, black soot, exposed nails, mold and peeling paint were found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-unsafe-conditions-questionable-spending-found-affordable-nyc-housing-complexesDiNapoli: Former Mahopac VFD Treasurer Sentenced After $5.6 Million Embezzlement
… the Mahopac VFD and community to buy yachts, jewels, and a Florida home while he was VFD treasurer. This contemptuous … yacht named "K’Bam;” a second residence in Palm City, Florida; a 2010 Mercedes-Benz S550; a 2008 Jeep Liberty; and … as a result of that loan, a lien was filed against KLEIN’s Florida property. On March 7, 2017, KLEIN pled guilty to one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-former-mahopac-vfd-treasurer-sentenced-after-56-million-embezzlementCitywide Payment Services and Standards – Controls Over Payments
… Department of Finance (DOF) Citywide Payments Services and Standards (CPSS) unit has controls in place to ensure that payments received by and processed on behalf of agencies are correctly matched with receivables and that agencies are appropriately advised …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/01/citywide-payment-services-and-standards-controls-over-paymentsNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces First Quarter Results
… quarter of the state fiscal year 2016-2017 was 2 percent for the three-month period ending June 30, 2016, with an estimated value of $181 billion, according to New … Services (FAS) determined the Fund was well-managed with “a very high level of ethical, professional and conflict …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-first-quarter-resultsNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces First Quarter Results
… quarter of the state fiscal year 2017-2018 was 2.9 percent for the period ending June 30, 2017, with an estimated value of $197.1 billion, according to New … quarter of the state fiscal year 20172018 was 29 percent for the period ending June 30 2017 with an estimated value of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-first-quarter-resultsNYC’s Language Access Service Needs (2023-N-11) - Interactive Map
… 5year data to show the number of New Yorkers with LEP in each community district The dashboard shows the languages …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/nycs-language-access-service-needs-2023-n-11-interactive-mapState Agencies Bulletin No. 2378
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to reconcile employee Social Security Numbers and names in the NYS payroll system (PayServ) with the Social Security Administration (SSA) system through … non-resident alien employees. To ensure this requirement is met prior to the generation of 2025 Form W-2 Wage and Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2378-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reportedDiNapoli Releases Report on State Spending to Implement Raise the Age Law
… year (SFY) 2025 to help counties implement the provisions of the “Raise the Age” (RTA) law enacted in 2017, with $658.8 … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. RTA changed the age of criminal responsibility as an adult from 16- to … all new and ongoing costs associated with implementation of RTA. To qualify for reimbursement, counties must adhere to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-report-state-spending-implement-raise-age-lawNext Generation 911 Services
… receiving guidance, several also explained that it lacked detail or specifics, and they were not sure how to plan and … separate report and, consequently, do not address them in detail in this report. Key Recommendations To DHSES: Finalize …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/04/next-generation-911-servicesFormer Avon Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing Federal Funds
… $250,000. Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicholas M. Testani, who is handling the case, stated that in 2022, the Avon Central … the contract. During that time, Geer billed the district for hours during which he did not perform duties under the … said New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli . "My thanks to U.S. Attorney Ross and the FBI for ensuring he …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/former-avon-police-chief-pleads-guilty-stealing-federal-fundsDiNapoli: State Must Improve Management of Medical Equipment Stockpile After Spending Millions During the COVID-19 Pandemic
… ventilators and x-ray machines, that now sits unused in storage facilities across the state, missing recommended maintenance and costing taxpayers storage expenses, according to an audit released today by … the 247,343 DME purchased during COVID-19. DME now in storage includes CPAP/BiPAP machines, ventilators, oxygen …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-state-must-improve-management-medical-equipment-stockpile-after-spending-millions-duringDiNapoli: Federal Funding Uncertainty Jeopardizes Impact of Inflation Reduction Act for New Yorkers
… 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), including close to $2 billion in funds for environmental and energy purposes that … and nonprofit organizations have been awarded nearly $2 billion in grants to date. New York state agencies and … the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act IRA including close to $2 billion in funds for environmental and energy purposes that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-federal-funding-uncertainty-jeopardizes-impact-inflation-reduction-act-new-yorkersOpinion 89-45
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LOCAL LAWS -- Compensation (fixed amount plus hourly rate for attorney employed as counsel to zoning board of appeals) … in connection with defending proceedings commenced under Article 78 of the Civil Practice Law and Rules (CPLR). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-45