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DiNapoli: Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Charged in $500K Grant Scheme
… Comptroller DiNapoli’s office and the State Department of Taxation and Finance, which clarified all the criminal … acts allegedly committed by David Decker." Decker, 67, of Burnt Hills, allegedly used the stolen funds to gamble and … Warren County, the towns of Queensbury and Bolton and the village of Lake George, and was created in 2001 to preserve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-charged-500k-grant-schemeComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… increased real property taxes within the amount allowed by law. However, they could have used amounts from their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Former Treasurer of Patterson Fire Department Sentenced to 33 Months in Prison for Embezzlement and Filing False Tax Returns
… Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that … across the state to fight public corruption. I thank U.S. Attorney for the Southern District Preet Bharara, the New … Preet Bharara the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York announced that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/former-treasurer-patterson-fire-department-sentenced-33-months-prison-embezzlement-and-filing-falseDiNapoli Audit: OGS Veteran-Owned Business Program Off to Good Start
The state Office of General Services has made substantial progress establishing New Yorks ServiceDisabled VeteranOwned Business program in a short time and the program would benefit from the adoption of a comprehensive statewide plan for implementation
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-audit-ogs-veteran-owned-business-program-good-startCollection of Electronic Waste Fees
… in compliance with the New York State Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act (Act). This audit covers the period … to set up and fund programs for the collection and recycling of e-waste in the State. The Act also requires … then annually submit a report of their statewide sales and recycling data and pay an annual $3,000 fee. Sales data is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/02/collection-electronic-waste-feesComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of Former West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer for Allegedly Embezzling Fire Company Money
… fire companies are created to protect the public," State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said. "But Gail … General Schneiderman. "Communities across New York rely on Volunteer Fire Companies to serve the public and provide … is the result of an investigation conducted by the State Comptroller's Office Division of Investigations and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-former-west-ghent-volunteer-fire-companyState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 140,000 … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Audit Finds Additional $150,000 Stolen by Beekman Town Official
… Jr. pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the second degree Friday in Dutchess County Court after an audit and … DiNapoli’s audit and investigation revealed that from 2010 through 2013, Knapp, 63, of Poughkeepsie, stole an additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-audit-finds-additional-150000-stolen-beekman-town-officialSchool of Professional Studies – Procurement Card and Travel Card Purchases
… Purpose To determine if the City University of New York (CUNY) School of Professional Studies complied with the pertinent New York State and CUNY purchasing guidelines applicable to … through March 28, 2014. Background The City University of New York School of Professional Studies (CUNY SPS or SPS) was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/25/school-professional-studies-procurement-card-and-travel-card-purchasesAmusement Park and Fair Ride Safety
… site visits to conduct inspections of rides across the State. In 2013 alone, Department staff performed more than 9,000 individual inspections on about 1,700 different rides. The results of each … rides offered at fixed-base amusement parks, the New York State Fair, and the many county fairs operated across the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/12/amusement-park-and-fair-ride-safetyState Agencies Bulletin No. 2086.1
… on and after January 1, 2023, the Comptroller shall cause, in accordance with the rules and regulations promulgated … a state employee’s net salary to be deposited directly in a bank for any purpose to an account in the name of such employee, and into which such employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/20861-updated-direct-deposit-guidanceState Agencies Bulletin No. 2086
… on and after January 1, 2023, the Comptroller shall cause, in accordance with the rules and regulations promulgated … a state employee’s net salary to be deposited directly in a bank for any purpose to an account in the name of such employee, and into which such employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2086-updated-direct-deposit-guidanceImplementation of the Security Guard Act (Follow-Up)
… including 67,308 original applications and 98,602 renewal applications. According to the Division, there were a … where security guards were no longer active. Lastly, 24 renewal applications had not been received within the defined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/29/implementation-security-guard-act-followPublic Authorities – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… and transportation, and included $500 million more for the Hudson Tunnel Project, part of the Gateway Program to improve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/public-authoritiesDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Tupper Lake Fire Department Theft
… Tupper Lake Volunteer Fire Department Treasurer Timothy J. Brown was arrested on grand larceny charges Monday after … into credit card debt. "From plane fare to pizza, Mr. Brown used fire department money for his own benefit, even … J. Hayes for their diligent work in helping us hold Mr. Brown accountable." Brown, 53, of Tupper Lake, was charged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-tupper-lake-fire-department-theftDiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Pleads Guilty to Theft
… Records in the First Degree and Official Misconduct before Judge Richard M. Healy in Wayne County Court. Her sentencing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-pleads-guilty-theftState Agencies Bulletin No. 2022
… and advices in the event the NYS budget or an extender bill is not passed by 10am on Monday, April 11, 2022. … signs the 2022-23 State budget or a budget extender bill to provide for the continuing operation of State … and updates. Agencies should notify the Division of the Treasury if special handling of paychecks is needed upon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2022-paycheck-distribution-april-13-2022-administration-cycle-paychecksEthics Oversight (2020-MS-1)
… oversight. For the 20 local governments we examined: 95 percent of local governments did not ensure their Ethics Boards … not provide ethics training to all officers and employees. 90 percent did not comply with all of the GML requirements we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2020/12/30/ethics-oversight-2020-ms-1Appointment of Claims Auditor – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… would be beneficial for your locality. Several sections of law (see Appendix A) specifically authorize the governing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appointment-claims-auditorOversight of Casino Revenues and Regulatory Oversight Reimbursement Collections
… for overseeing three types of casinos in the State: commercial, video lottery terminal (VLT),¹ and Class III tribe/nation (tribe/nation). Commercial and VLT casinos are required to remit a percentage … casinos for oversight costs. The Commission had not billed commercial casinos for oversight costs. Key Findings An …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/10/oversight-casino-revenues-and-regulatory-oversight-reimbursement-collections