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DiNapoli: Inconsistent Oversight and Guidance Left New York’s Group Home Residents at Risk During Pandemic
… The Office for People With Developmental Disabilities’ (OPWDD) … as possible,” DiNapoli said. “Our audit found the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities did not issue … homes had emergency response plans, they did not account for pandemics or emerging infectious diseases, while others …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-inconsistent-oversight-and-guidance-left-new-yorks-group-home-residents-risk-during-pandemicPandemic Planning and Care for Vulnerable Populations
… Objectives To determine whether the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) adequately … its emergency plans and took appropriate actions to care for this vulnerable population during the COVID-19 pandemic. … 2019 to April 2022. About the Program OPWDD is responsible for coordinating services for individuals with intellectual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/04/06/pandemic-planning-and-care-vulnerable-populationsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2021.3
… of a pilot program establishing a temporary overtime rate for employees in certain titles represented by PEF or CSEA working at Addiction Treatment Centers … using the earnings codes mentioned above are included as salary for retirement purposes. Tax Information These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/20213-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainDiNapoli: Lockport Facing Severe Cash Flow Problems
… The city of Lockport will run out of cash to pay for operations in the very near future unless it secures new … analysis. The city’s audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2012 included account … alerted them to the impending financial crisis. The books for the 2013 fiscal year were not closed as of June 2014. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-lockport-facing-severe-cash-flow-problemsDiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Dept Treasurer Sentenced For Gambling-Related Theft of $46,000
… Roy Fireman’s Benevolent Association was sentenced today for stealing nearly $46,000 in public funds to pay for gambling at local casinos, according to New York State … the second degree. He was ordered to pay full restitution for the thefts, which took place from 2007 to 2013. “Too …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-dept-treasurer-sentenced-gambling-related-theft-46000DiNapoli: Audit Finds NYC Needs to Improve Income Verification and Enforcement at Mitchell-Lama Housing
… must submit annual affidavits of their household income. For calendar year 2012, 32,341 households submitted … $500,000. DiNapoli’s audit examined income affidavits for 2012 reported by 191 residents at five Mitchell-Lama … (which included the 50 percent maximum surcharge of $191) for a four-room apartment. This monthly rent represented less …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-audit-finds-nyc-needs-improve-income-verification-and-enforcement-mitchell-lama-housingCompliance With the Sewage Pollution Right to Know Act and Monitoring and Enforcement of State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Requirements (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Compliance With the Sewage … 2019-S-54 ). About the Program New York State is rich in surface and ground water resources, with over 70,000 miles … which impair or impact the quality of State waters and, in turn, pose health risks to those who use them. Two key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/26/compliance-sewage-pollution-right-know-act-and-monitoring-and-enforcement-state-pollutantDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested for Stealing From Essex County Fair
… Agricultural Society (the Society), has been arrested for allegedly stealing more than $60,000 in funds from the … and adults through the Essex County Fair. Brown worked for the Society from 2013 to 2019 and currently is the … District Treasurer, as well as the Clerk/Tax Collector for the Town of Willsboro, NY. District Attorney Carriero was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-stealing-essex-county-fairDiNapoli Releases Economic Profile of New York's North Country Region
… resources provide both opportunities and challenges for growth," said DiNapoli. "State and local leaders are … both recipients of $10 million grants from the state for downtown revitalization projects. In Watertown, local … To the east, the Plattsburgh area's new Institute for Advanced Manufacturing at Clinton Community College …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-releases-economic-profile-new-yorks-north-country-regionDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Exceed Initial Projections By $7.2 Billion Through First Six Months
… which was $4.7 billion, or 5.3%, higher than last year for the same period, primarily due to higher pandemic-related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-exceed-initial-projections-72-billion-through-first-six-monthsIII.1 Statewide Financial System (SFS) Overview – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… and the Office of the Chief Information Officer/Office for Technology (CIO/OFT). The Program’s mission included … creation of a standard financial management system (FMS) for State agencies. The consolidation of Treasury’s cash, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii1-statewide-financial-system-sfs-overviewDiNapoli: Former Village of Bemus Point Clerk-Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Village Funds
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt and Chautauqua County Sheriff James B. … “This is not a victimless crime,” said District Attorney Jason Schmidt. “The Village of Bemus Point, like many of our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-former-village-bemus-point-clerk-treasurer-pleads-guilty-embezzling-village-fundsSome NY Schools Not Reporting Bullying or Harassment
… school year. Read the report , or go to: http://osc.state.ny.us/audits/allaudits/093018/16s28.pdf Background DASA seeks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/some-ny-schools-not-reporting-bullying-or-harassmentDiNapoli: Ontario County Resident Pleads Guilty to Stealing Funds From New York State Retirement System
… that Becky Smith Shaver pleaded guilty to grand larceny for stealing over $2,000 in pension payments from the New … York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) intended for retiree Gary Banas. “Ms. Smith Shaver tried to take … friend after his death. Now, she is being held accountable for her actions. I am committed to safeguarding the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-ontario-county-resident-pleads-guilty-stealing-funds-new-york-state-retirement-systemOversight of Provider Consolidated Fiscal Reports – Independent Living, Inc.
… directly with providers. The expenditure of these funds is governed by the Aid to Localities Spending Plan Allocation … CFR for compliance with appendices of the CFR Manual. ILI is a not-for-profit provider serving Dutchess, Orange, … and other information reported by providers on their CFRs is accurate, documented, properly calculated, and allowable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/02/oversight-provider-consolidated-fiscal-reports-independent-living-incState Comptroller DiNapoli and Rockland District Attorney Walsh Announce Guilty Pleas of Middletown Resident for Larceny
… DiNapoli and Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced that Ricardy Cesar, 54, of Middletown, … said. “Thanks to my partnership with District Attorney Walsh, Mr. Cesar has been convicted and will repay the money … plea by Mr. Cesar is another example of a joint effort by law enforcement to bring closure to an investigation,” Walsh …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-rockland-district-attorney-walsh-announce-guilty-pleas-middletownDiNapoli: Tax Revenues Through May $4 Billion Over Enacted Budget Projections
… of the state fiscal year is good news and gives reason for optimism about the economic recovery. The state is … was $4.8 billion, or 38.8 percent, higher than last year for the same period, primarily due to higher Medicaid costs … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-tax-revenues-through-may-4-billion-over-enacted-budget-projectionsNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on McDonald's Agreement to Tie Executive Compensation to Diversity, Workforce Management
… Retirement Fund, released the following statement today in response to McDonald’s decision to disclose workforce … ESG and workforce issues. The Fund owned 1,674,102 shares in McDonald’s valued at $359,229,000 as of Dec. 31, 2020. … Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United States with an estimated $247.7 billion in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-mcdonalds-agreement-tie-executive-compensation-diversityOpinion 95-28
… or other officer of the local government, and not required for immediate expenditure, in obligations of the United … letter of credit issued by a FHLB, offered as security for a financial institution's promise to pay the town under … of credit, the issuing bank must honor a draft or demand for payment that complies with the conditions specified in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-28Opinion 90-62
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … perform duties) PUBLIC OFFICERS LAW, §§30, 36; TOWN LAW, §32: An elected town superintendent of highways who is … in office (17 Opns St Comp, 1961, p 448; cf . Town Law, §32[2], providing that a deputy town superintendent of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-62