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Opinion 91-2
… 411, at 418; see also New York Public Interest Research Group, Inc. v New York State Thruway Authority , Court of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-2Audit Recommends Improvements to NFTA Capital Planning
… counties. It oversees a bus, light rail, and paratransit system as well as two international airports. NFTA maintains … rail station escalators; and the light rail’s catenary system, which provides power for the trains through overhead … in higher operation and maintenance costs and reduced system reliability. DiNapoli’s review of NFTA’s capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/audit-recommends-improvements-nfta-capital-planningOpinion 91-35
… -- Compensation (amount of salary increases for heads of police departments) POLICEMEN AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police Chief (amount of salary increase … permanent full-time head of the police department who is not a member of a negotiating unit is entitled to a salary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-35Opinion 94-13
… as a result of injury or sickness incurred or resulting from the performance of duty the full amount of his or her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-13State Agencies Bulletin No. 2021.1
… for overtime payments that cannot be calculated by the NYS Payroll System. Agency Actions Beginning in Institution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/20211-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainCompliance With the Sewage Pollution Right to Know Act and Monitoring and Enforcement of State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Requirements (Follow-Up)
… for reuse. During sewage overflow events, which may result from heavy rainfall, snow melt, or “dry weather” events, such … to the customers of public water systems that may draw from these waters. These events may also pose risks to people … and/or not submitting reports of non-compliance, as required. Key Finding The Department made progress in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/26/compliance-sewage-pollution-right-know-act-and-monitoring-and-enforcement-state-pollutantXIV.14.K SUNY and CUNY Senior Colleges Funds and Public Benefit Corporations – XIV. Special Procedures
… are included in the government-wide financial statements of the State. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 01/01/2017 … … are included in the governmentwide financial statements of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14k-suny-and-cuny-senior-colleges-funds-and-public-benefit-corporationsDiNapoli Statement on Legislation Restoring Contract Review Authority
… to waste, fraud and abuse. I applaud the Legislature for taking this important step to increase oversight, … Elijah Reichlin-Melnick and Assemblyman Kenneth Zebrowski for sponsoring this legislation, and Senate and Assembly … importance of our independent review and fought so hard for many years to get this oversight restored. This is a win …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-statement-legislation-restoring-contract-review-authorityDiNapoli: Tax Revenues Through May $4 Billion Over Enacted Budget Projections
… State tax receipts through the first two months of State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22 were $4 billion higher … “The strong tax collections through the first two months of the state fiscal year is good news and gives reason for … year from final returns and extension requests. Year-to-date, consumption and use tax collections were $2.9 billion, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-tax-revenues-through-may-4-billion-over-enacted-budget-projectionsDiNapoli: Ontario County Resident Pleads Guilty to Stealing Funds From New York State Retirement System
… District Attorney James Ritts announced today that Becky Smith Shaver pleaded guilty to grand larceny for stealing … System (NYSLRS) intended for retiree Gary Banas. “Ms. Smith Shaver tried to take advantage of the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-ontario-county-resident-pleads-guilty-stealing-funds-new-york-state-retirement-systemDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested for Stealing From Essex County Fair
… has been arrested for allegedly stealing more than $60,000 in funds from the organization which operates the Essex … whose mission is to encourage and promote agriculture in young children and adults through the Essex County Fair. … consequences of her abhorrent actions,” DiNapoli said. “My thanks to Franklin County District Attorney Carriero and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-stealing-essex-county-fairDiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Admit to Stealing $22,000 of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… said. “Bigelow and Nash covered up their mother’s death for two years to steal from the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System. They now have judgments against them to … accountable. I thank Westchester County D.A. Scarpino, Jr. for prosecuting these thefts.” “This is another instance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-admit-stealing-22000-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsOversight of Provider Consolidated Fiscal Reports – Independent Living, Inc.
… and not-for-profit providers (providers) that assist New Yorkers with their mental health needs. OMH provides …
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
… Thomas E. Walsh II announced that Ricardy Cesar, 54, of Middletown, N.Y., pleaded guilty in Rockland County Court … sentenced to a one year conditional discharge and 75 hours of community service, and was ordered to pay back the money. … "Today's announced plea by Mr. Cesar is another example of a joint effort by law enforcement to bring closure to an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-rockland-district-attorney-walsh-announce-guilty-pleas-middletownDiNapoli: Audit Finds NYC Needs to Improve Income Verification and Enforcement at Mitchell-Lama Housing
… buildings, unfortunately, that isn’t the case. HPD needs do a better job of ensuring that apartments are occupied by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-audit-finds-nyc-needs-improve-income-verification-and-enforcement-mitchell-lama-housingDiNapoli Rejects DOT Contract due to Unanswered Questions About Contractor
… Corp. for $4.7 million for painting bridges in Nassau and Suffolk counties citing its ties to two companies … that have been in serious trouble and are forbidden to do business with the state,” DiNapoli said. “The Department of … concern is Limnes’ connection to Matsos Contracting Corporation, which Limnes disclosed to DOT. Matsos was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-rejects-dot-contract-due-unanswered-questions-about-contractorState Agencies Bulletin No. 2240
… Compensation benefit and any supplemental payments for on-the-job injuries. Affected Employees: SUNY, CUNY, School for the Deaf, School for the Blind, and Education Department employees who have an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2240-suspension-403b-tax-sheltered-annuity-plans-employees-workersDiNapoli Releases April State Cash Report
… that was paid after April last year. Other significant increases include spending for public health programs (up …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-releases-april-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: Inconsistent Oversight and Guidance Left New York’s Group Home Residents at Risk During Pandemic
… The Office for People With Developmental Disabilities’ (OPWDD) … while others referred staff to follow OPWDD’s guidance. This lack of effective emergency response plans at the onset … pandemic, but the audit found investigators only visited 22% of homes. Further, surveys often lacked meaningful …
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 … serves in its emergency plans and took appropriate actions to care for this vulnerable population during the COVID-19 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/04/06/pandemic-planning-and-care-vulnerable-populations