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DiNapoli: Fewer School Districts Overriding Tax Cap
… have also resulted in some large year-to-year fluctuations for some districts. For example, one district’s allowable levy limit was 21.7 … include: Property taxes are the major revenue source for school districts outside of New York City. In 2013, these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-fewer-school-districts-overriding-tax-capDiNapoli: Comprehensive Planning Needed for Billions in State Infrastructure Spending
… said. “Effective planning will help ensure that public resources are put to good use and that critical assets are … needs to develop a better strategy and a clear roadmap for its infrastructure investments.” The State Fiscal Year … incurred such debt. In other instances, such borrowing may support local government assets. This practice produces debt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-comprehensive-planning-needed-billions-state-infrastructure-spendingDiNapoli: Moderate Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections for First Half of 2017
… of revenue and local officials must remain cautious. While consumer spending is holding up for now, the upcoming … in collections include continued low unemployment and high consumer confidence. Sales taxes were also boosted by growth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-moderate-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-first-half-2017DiNapoli Statement on Guilty Plea in Federal Court of Cancer Care Provider
… of public funds.” Junkovic, 49, faces up to 21 months in prison after pleading guilty to making false statements … Comptroller, Investigations Unit, 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-statement-guilty-plea-federal-court-cancer-care-providerState Comptroller DiNapoli & U.S. Attorney Announce Guilty Plea & Sentencing of Former Albany Resident for Defrauding NYS Retirement System of $130,624
… confinement. Grossmann was also ordered to pay $130,624 in restitution to the New York State & Local Retirement System. … schemes has ended in his guilty plea and an order for restitution to the pension fund of $130,624," State … 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. Review prior cases at http://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-us-attorney-announce-guilty-plea-sentencing-former-albany-residentOpinion 92-21
… for legal and administrative reasons to dismiss the cases en masse . With mass dismissals, there is no thoughtful … in situations when the dismissals are, as described, done en masse . July 29, 1992 Melvin I. Rosenblat, Director …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-21DiNapoli: Better Monitoring of "Leandra’s Law" Enforcement Needed
… with state regulations in six counties – Cortland, Erie, Montgomery, Otsego, Suffolk and Wayne. “Individuals who … friends, crashed in Manhattan. State regulations require county probation departments to monitor court-ordered … cases (79 percent) were either not reported (Cortland, Erie, Montgomery, Otsego and Suffolk counties) or not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-better-monitoring-leandras-law-enforcement-neededOpinion 95-15
… discussed in the opinion. LIBRARIES -- Taxes (authority of school district to charge public library with proportionate … reduction of taxes levied for library purposes. This is in response to your request that we reconsider two prior … ask that we reconsider these opinions for three reasons: there is no statute which expressly prohibits a school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-15DiNapoli: Majority of Contracts with Not-For-Profit Organizations Still Approved Late
… as recommended by DiNapoli. In 2015, 2,332 contracts were approved late by agencies. The agencies with the highest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-majority-contracts-not-profit-organizations-still-approved-lateDiNapoli: Tax Collections Down $1.3 Billion in First Half of Fiscal Year
… fiscal year (SFY) fell $1.3 billion (3.5 percent) to $36.9 billion from the same period a year ago as personal income … or $734.3 million, from the same period in SFY 2015-16. PIT collections were $1.2 billion below initial … will actually be transferred in that time frame. As a result, a large portion of these monies are now anticipated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-tax-collections-down-13-billion-first-half-fiscal-yearComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea by New Jersey Man Resolving Allegations of Theft of Over $78,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… the crime of Attempted Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, a class D felony, in Albany County Court. Fitzpatrick faces a … died in 2003, with his wife collecting benefits until her death in 2006. Fitzpatrick, who had been acting as power of … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-new-jersey-man-resolving-allegations-theftXIX.4 Suballocations – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… suballocated project work is for the same project, per the definition of a project, then there is no need for a new … project work is for the same project activities, per the definition of an activity, and the funding source does not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix4-suballocationsDiNapoli: Wyandanch Public Library Audit Reveals Missing Cash, Excess Benefits
… changes, 46 were manual creation of new time entries, meaning the custodian did not clock in or out on those days. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-wyandanch-public-library-audit-reveals-missing-cash-excess-benefitsNext Generation 911 Services
… technology has evolved, so has the 911 system, first with Enhanced 911, which automatically gave a dispatcher the … location, followed by Next Generation 911 (NG911), with enhanced capabilities that include voice, photos, videos, and … communications, public safety, legislative, and governing entities. In New York State, several agencies, including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/04/next-generation-911-servicesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2134
… the end of June. However, although funds will be released for these agencies, direct deposit advices will not be mailed … 2023-24 State budget or a budget extender bill to provide for the continuing operation of State government. OSC will … provide updated information if funds are not available for the paycheck dated May 4, 2023, via the PayServ Bulletin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2134-paycheck-distribution-may-4-2023-institution-cycle-paychecksState Agencies Bulletin No. 2431
… agencies with procedures to pay the new Braille/American Sign Language Proficiency Stipends for eligible employees in … employed at the NYSSD may be eligible for an American Sign Language Proficiency stipend equal to $2,500.00 each … School Year. Eligibility Criteria: NYSSD American Sign Language (ASL) Proficiency Stipend Special Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2431-new-brailleamerican-sign-language-proficiency-stipends-eligibleComplaint Processing
… the statute of limitations. However, given the time it takes to address delays during investigations, these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/05/complaint-processingCompliance With Special Education Regulations for the Provision of Services
… (IEP). We also assessed the time frames for students to commence receiving services and programs. Our audit covered … Key Findings Our analysis determined that DOE did not arrange for special education services within the … with these guidelines and take corrective action when lengthy time frames are identified. Ensure that students …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/30/compliance-special-education-regulations-provision-servicesTechnology Transfer Program and Royalty Payments
… the State University of New York’s (SUNY) interest in the transfer of technology and royalties received for … technology that empower SUNY to research, innovate, and transfer discoveries that transform the world’s knowledge … duties, the Research Foundation supports SUNY’s technology transfer – a collaborative process that requires efforts from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/17/technology-transfer-program-and-royalty-paymentsMaternal Health
… Objectives To determine whether the Department of Health (DOH) has implemented recommendations with the goal of … 2023. About the Program One key indicator of the overall health of a population is its occurrence of maternal … result in short- or long-term consequences to a person’s health, including postpartum depression and any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/30/maternal-health