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DiNapoli: 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: Former Mahopac VFD Treasurer Sentenced After $5.6 Million Embezzlement
… today by U.S. District Judge Cathy Seibel to 77 months in prison for wire fraud, subscription to false tax returns, … dereliction of duty has led him to the appropriate place: prison. He will also be ordered to make full restitution. I … taxes. Now, Michael Klein has been sentenced to a lengthy prison term for his crimes.” According to documents filed in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-former-mahopac-vfd-treasurer-sentenced-after-56-million-embezzlementNYC’s Language Access Service Needs (2023-N-11) - Interactive Map
… City uses 2023 American Community Survey 5year data to show the number of New Yorkers with LEP in each community … The dashboard shows the languages spoken The pinpoints on the map are the locations of H+H facilities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/nycs-language-access-service-needs-2023-n-11-interactive-mapDiNapoli 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-lawFormer Avon Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing Federal Funds
… U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that that Joseph Geer, 40, of Caledonia, NY, pleaded guilty before Chief U.S. District … covered Geer’s SRO duties was approximately $6,866.84. “Joseph Geer was entrusted by the people of his community to … US Attorney Trini E Ross announced today that that Joseph Geer 40 of Caledonia NY pleaded guilty before Chief US …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/former-avon-police-chief-pleads-guilty-stealing-federal-fundsOpinion 89-45
… in the opinion. LOCAL LAWS -- Compensation (fixed amount plus hourly rate for attorney employed as counsel to zoning … PLANNING -- Zoning Board of Appeals (paying fixed amount plus hourly rate for attorney employed as counsel to zoning … OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (fixed amount plus hourly rate for attorney employed as counsel to zoning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-45Opinion 92-21
… of numerous pending cases brought under the Vehicle and Traffic Law which have never been prosecuted, the town or … numerous charges pending for violations of the Vehicle and Traffic Law. In presenting this question, you have described … misdemeanors and moving violations under the vehicle and traffic law, instituted in and triable in such a court, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-21Opinion 92-49
… in the opinion. PARKS AND RECREATION - Recreational Trail (as constituting park facility) REFERENDUM - Permissive … (need for when town leases land for recreational trail) TOWN LAW §§81,220: A proposed lease of real property for use as a town recreational trail is subject to permissive referendum, or the town board, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-49DiNapoli: Better Monitoring of "Leandra’s Law" Enforcement Needed
… Suffolk and Wayne. “Individuals who attempt to operate a vehicle while under the influence or try to tamper with their … on or after Aug. 15, 2010, must install an IID in any vehicle they own or operate for a certain period of time as a condition of their sentence. The IID connects to the vehicle’s ignition system and prevents the vehicle from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-better-monitoring-leandras-law-enforcement-neededOpinion 95-17
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … the opinion. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Property (transfer of property from a town to a district without consideration) … Whether in lieu of selling the sand and crediting the proceeds to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-17DiNapoli: State Budget Boosts Education Aid and Enacts Paid Family Leave but Falls Short on Ethics Reform and Transparency
… such as the State and Municipal Facilities Program (SAM). This year’s budget adds $385 million in appropriation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-state-budget-boosts-education-aid-and-enacts-paid-family-leave-falls-short-ethics-reform-andDiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Arrested for Theft of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… the 3 rd Degree charges. She was issued a desk appearance ticket and must return to court on February 12, 2024. The …
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
… financial backs of the state’s charitable partners,” said Doug Sauer, Chief Executive Officer of the New York Council …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-majority-contracts-not-profit-organizations-still-approved-lateDiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Charged With Pocketing Court Fines and Fees
… said, “I wish to thank and commend Mr. DiNapoli and the NYSP for their hard work and cooperation. This is a clear …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-charged-pocketing-court-fines-and-feesDiNapoli: As Drug Overdoses Climbed the State Failed to Inspect Residential Drug Treatment Programs
… found that 10 did not get any type of documented on-site visit during the recertification period. Auditors found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-drug-overdoses-climbed-state-failed-inspect-residential-drug-treatment-programsDiNapoli: NYC Emergency Management Failing to Ensure the City is Prepared for Disasters
… Ten years after Superstorm Sandy devastated the New York City metropolitan area, killing dozens of people and causing billions of dollars in damage, the city needs to be better prepared for another catastrophic … Ten years after Superstorm Sandy devastated the New York City metropolitan area killing dozens of people …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nyc-emergency-management-failing-ensure-city-prepared-disastersDiNapoli: Thousands of Young Children With Disabilities Not Receiving Early Intervention Services
… through New York’s Early Intervention (EI) Program are vital for infants and toddlers with disabilities, but an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found … young children did not receive services or faced delays in care. The audit recommended the New York State Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-thousands-young-children-disabilities-not-receiving-early-intervention-servicesXII.5.N Processing Vouchers using the MSC01 Business Unit – XII. Expenditures
… Process and Document Preparation In the event that an agency must process a payment that uses the MSC01 Business Unit coding, the agency must use its own Business Unit code on the voucher header and reference the MSC01 … In the event that an agency must process a payment that uses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5n-processing-vouchers-using-msc01-business-unitDiNapoli: Problems Caused by Outdated System Left State's Unemployment Insurance Program Vulnerable to Fraud
… designed to prevent improper payments. DOL’s “pay and chase” approach increased the risk of overpayments, payments … that certain groups may encounter difficulties with the verification process using ID.me, but did not capture … information on which applicants had difficulty with the verification process to enable it to address these issues in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-problems-caused-outdated-system-left-states-unemployment-insurance-program-vulnerable-fraudXV.11 Journal/Revenue Transfers – XV. End of Year
… To facilitate OSC review of General Ledger Journal Entries and AP Journal Vouchers prior to the end of the fiscal year, OSC strongly recommends that agencies … transactions to OSC by the date identified in the Office of Operations Events and Deadlines Calendar . Submission of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv11-journalrevenue-transfers