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DiNapoli: Moderate Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections for First Half of 2017
… across New York grew 3.3 percent in the first six months of 2017, according to a report released today by State … across the state is welcome news, especially for many of our upstate communities that have struggled with tough … said. "Sales tax, however, can be a volatile source of revenue and local officials must remain cautious. While …
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
… through the not-for-profit corporation Cancer Service Network, Inc. (CSN), billed the state for thousands of hours …
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
… F. Grossmann, 68, pled guilty to Bank Larceny, a violation of Title 18, United States Code, § 2113(b), and was sentenced to probation for three years, including one year of home confinement. Grossmann was also ordered to pay … plea and an order for restitution to the pension fund of $130,624," State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-us-attorney-announce-guilty-plea-sentencing-former-albany-residentOpinion 92-21
… Law which have never been prosecuted, the town or village is not entitled to receive a fee under this section for each … have been pending for several years and the dismissal is made in the interest of justice. In pertinent part, … interpreted. The obvious purpose of the statute, however, is to provide remuneration to towns and villages for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-21DiNapoli: Better Monitoring of "Leandra’s Law" Enforcement Needed
… compliance with state regulations in six counties – Cortland, Erie, Montgomery, Otsego, Suffolk and Wayne. … of those cases (79 percent) were either not reported (Cortland, Erie, Montgomery, Otsego and Suffolk counties) or not reported in a timely manner (Cortland, Suffolk and Wayne). For example, auditors found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-better-monitoring-leandras-law-enforcement-neededOpinion 95-15
… district (see Real Property Tax Law, §§1306[1], [2]; cf . Real Property Tax Law, §102[13], defining the term … see also Real Property Tax Law, §§ 102[10], [13], 1306; cf . Walker v Assessors of Nassau County , 66 NY2d 702, 496 … of the refund to a school district public library ( cf . Real Property Tax Law, §556[6][b], authorizing relevied …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-15DiNapoli: Majority of Contracts with Not-For-Profit Organizations Still Approved Late
… after the adoption of the Prompt Contracting Law, New York is still executing six out of every ten human service … countless individuals and families depend.” “Progress is being made, but unfortunately, the overall problem has not … that state compliance with statutory time frames is still unacceptably low,” said Richard E. Barnes, …
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
… lagged expectations, according to a mid-year report on revenue and monetary settlements released today by New … six settlement dollars has been or is planned to be used on non-capital purposes. Going forward, policy makers should … revenue lagged expectations according to a midyear report on revenue and monetary settlements …
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
… our state pension system from waste and abuse.” This case is the latest investigation conducted as part of Operation … the New York State and Local Retirement System. The case is being handled by Assistant Attorney General Christopher … the Public Integrity Bureau. The Public Integrity Bureau is led by Bureau Chief Daniel Cort and Deputy Bureau Chief …
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)
… the definition of a project, then there is no need for a new Project ID- the sub allocated work should be performed … federal grant source, then there is no need for a new Activity ID - the sub-allocated work should be performed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix4-suballocationsDiNapoli: Wyandanch Public Library Audit Reveals Missing Cash, Excess Benefits
… Officials of the Wyandanch Public Library in Suffolk County failed to notice $4,600 in missing cash, overpaid the library’s treasurer $6,900 and … of a family member employed by the library which resulted in nearly $20,000 in questionable pay, according to an audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-wyandanch-public-library-audit-reveals-missing-cash-excess-benefitsNext Generation 911 Services
… Objectives To determine if the Division of Homeland Security and … of Information Technology Services (ITS) has controls in place to ensure that data used by 911 systems is adequately secured … To determine if the Division of Homeland Security and … overseeing the development and implementation of New York States Next Generation 911 plan and determine whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/04/next-generation-911-servicesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2134
… NYS budget or an extender bill is not passed by 12 p.m. on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. Affected Employees: Executive Branch* … NYS budget or an extender bill is not passed by 12 pm on Tuesday May 2 2023 …
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
… Objective To determine if the New York City Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) has an appropriate and … cases. Furthermore, CCRB did not always follow its own complaint processing policies and procedures. For example, CCRB truncated a sampled complaint while there was an outstanding request to the NYPD …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/05/complaint-processingCompliance With Special Education Regulations for the Provision of Services
… in special education. In New York City (NYC), the DOE is responsible for determining eligibility for and providing … parental consent to evaluate. However, arranging placement is not the end of the process as it is more important that eligible students be provided with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/30/compliance-special-education-regulations-provision-servicesTechnology Transfer Program and Royalty Payments
… 2019. About the Program The Research Foundation’s mission is to provide talent, services, and technology that empower … products and services that benefit society. When IP is licensed and begins generating revenue, the Research Foundation is entitled to receive royalty payments based on executed …
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 reducing maternal mortality and morbidity in New York … monitoring related actions and outcomes to ensure rates of maternal mortality and morbidity are improving. The audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/30/maternal-healthCitywide Payment Services and Standards – Controls Over Payments
… July 2019 through November 2022. About the Program DOF is a revenue service, taxation, and recording agency. Its mission is to administer the tax and revenue laws of the City of New … within DOF’s Division of Treasury and Payment Services, is to deliver a citywide service for the acceptance of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/01/citywide-payment-services-and-standards-controls-over-paymentsPrivacy and Security of Student Data
To determine if the State Education Department consistently follows all laws and regulations regarding the safety and privacy of students data and is monitoring New York State school districts to ensure they are complying with the legislation and regulations that govern data privacy and security
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/16/privacy-and-security-student-data