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DiNapoli Calls for Reforms to State Fiscal Practices
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today called for changes to the state’s fiscal practices, including limiting … a constitutional limit on state debt, among other reforms, to bring increased transparency and accountability to state finances. DiNapoli released his recommendations in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-calls-reforms-state-fiscal-practicesDiNapoli: Tax Exemptions Jump While Job Gains Slow for IDA Projects
… report examining the performance of the state's IDAs and how these entities fulfill their mission to attract, retain and expand business within their communities. “Although the … know if their community is receiving promised jobs and economic benefits.” In 2013, the most recent full year of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-tax-exemptions-jump-while-job-gains-slow-ida-projectsArea #8 – Online Banking – Information Technology Governance
… are collected for malicious use. A key logger collects login information, allowing the perpetrator to impersonate … The different types of malware can capture keystrokes for login information, monitor and capture other data to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-8-online-bankingDiNapoli and Oneida DA McNamara Announce Arrests of Utica School Superintendent and Former Utica Mayor for Theft of Public Funds
… and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of the long-time superintendent of the Utica City School District (UCSD) Bruce Karam and the … and a non-school related fundraiser. “The diversion of funds meant to support the education and well-being of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-and-oneida-da-mcnamara-announce-arrests-utica-school-superintendent-and-former-utica-mayorDiNapoli: East Ramapo School Budget Hampered By Deficits, Inadequate Rainy Day Funds
… The East Ramapo Central School District continues to face … were not addressed or only partially implemented. “East Ramapo school district officials must do a better job … some level of fiscal stress. Auditors also found that East Ramapo officials have not properly budgeted for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-east-ramapo-school-budget-hampered-deficits-inadequate-rainy-day-fundsIX.6.B OSC Draw Procedures – IX. Federal Grants
… basis, the SFS runs an interface process that collects all of the day’s expenditures associated with federal projects … an award linked to a customer contract with a status of “ACTIVE” will generate bills within the SFS. Once these … on billing, see Section 5 - Federal Billing and Invoicing of this Chapter . Once bills are approved, the corresponding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix6b-osc-draw-proceduresVI.2.A Appropriation & Segregation Overview – VI. Budgets
… purchase requisitions and/or purchase orders. Any amount in the reserve is not available for any type of financial … included and identify any amounts that should be set aside in the reserve segregation. This new business process means … agency’s responsibility to correct any negative balances in a timely manner. Agencies should use NYKK0264 – Negative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi2a-appropriation-segregation-overviewDiNapoli: MTA Not Holding Paratransit Contractor Accountable
… when the MTA does not hold the contractor accountable for repeated errors,” said DiNapoli. “By not penalizing … and recurring mistakes, there is no real incentive for the contractor to improve its practices. I urge MTA … provides travel planning and transportation accommodations for more than 150,000 eligible AAR customers who are unable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-mta-not-holding-paratransit-contractor-accountableDiNapoli: Daughter Allegedly Stole Over $240K in Deceased Father's NYS Pension Payments
… said Assistant District Attorney Erin Bates, who is handling the prosecution of this case. “Building trust in … the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at … , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State Comptroller, Division of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-daughter-allegedly-stole-over-240k-deceased-fathers-nys-pension-paymentsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… to maintain in each fund. City of Newburgh – Budget Rev i ew (Orange County) The city continues to budget minimal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: State Fiscal Year 2021-22 Tax Revenues $3.3 Billion Over Final Projections
… $3.3 billion higher than forecast by the Division of the Budget (DOB) in the Amended Executive Budget financial … projections. PTET proceeds are expected by the Division of the Budget to be offset by lower personal income tax (PIT) … were made to the rainy-day fund reserves to set aside some of the state’s gains. Following through with plans to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-fiscal-year-2021-22-tax-revenues-33-billion-over-final-projectionsXII.5.C Selecting the Appropriate Vendor and Address Sequence – XII. Expenditures
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES When processing payments to a vendor, Business Units should ensure the voucher is payable to the correct Vendor ID and the payment goes to the correct Address … When processing payments to a vendor Business Units should ensure the voucher is payable to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5c-selecting-appropriate-vendor-and-address-sequenceXII.10.A Lapsing and Year-End Procedures for Payment Processing – XII. Expenditures
… lapse September 15th.The State University of New York (SUNY) and City University of New York (CUNY) have a … Please see Section 5.A - Selecting the Appropriate Voucher Style of this Chapter to ensure a voucher using funds that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii10a-lapsing-and-year-end-procedures-payment-processingDiNapoli: Former Prattsville Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Fraud of State Funds
… obtain $24,915 in grant proceeds under the New York Main Street Program. United States Attorney Freedman stated: “The New York Main Street Program was designed to make sure that grant … Division of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-former-prattsville-town-supervisor-pleads-guilty-fraud-state-fundsFormer Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Sentenced to 8-24 Years for Stealing Nearly $250,000 in State Grant Funds
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Warren County District Attorney Jason Carusone announced … Lake George Watershed Coalition, was sentenced today in Warren County court to 8-24 years in prison after a jury … and organizations surrounding Lake George including Warren County, the towns of Queensbury and Bolton and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/former-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-sentenced-8-24-years-stealing-nearly-250000-stateComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea and Sentencing of Robert Wiesner in Bid-Rigging Case
… was originally indicted in November 2013 along with Daniel Lynch and John Maggio, local businessmen, and Nelson … case. The Public Integrity Bureau is led by Bureau Chief Daniel Cort and Deputy Bureau Chief Stacy Aronowitz. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-and-sentencing-robert-wiesner-bid-riggingDiNapoli Announces Staff Appointments
… accountability (LGSA). He also announced the appointment of José Manuel Paulino to assistant comptroller for community … Hasso, CPA, CGFM, CGMA, will oversee the bureaus of: State Accounting Operations, Financial Reporting & Oil … and State Payroll Services, as well as the Office of Unclaimed Funds. During his 42 years at the Comptroller’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-announces-staff-appointmentsDiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Compliance with Jonathan's Law
… not ensuring parents and guardians are properly notified of incidents of abuse and neglect in programs it oversees as required … Thomas P. DiNapoli. In July, DiNapoli released an audit of the state Office of Mental Health that included similar … not ensuring parents and guardians are properly notified of incidents of abuse and neglect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-compliance-jonathans-lawXI.7.B Repayment Agreements – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Repayment agreements are agreements between the State and a municipality, public authority, or other third … of amounts expended from appropriations as advances by the state, and the terms of the repayment agreements are detailed in the appropriation language for the state funds being advanced. Pursuant to Section 40-a of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi7b-repayment-agreementsPublic Health – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… by federal restrictions on disenrollment during the COVID public health emergency. Federal restrictions during the … due to federal restrictions on disenrollment during the public health emergency. The State Department of Health (DOH) … extensions without eligibility review during the COVID-19 public health emergency. The Division of the Budget expects …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/public-health