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Selected Aspects of Parking Violations Operations to Collect Fines and Fees (Follow-Up)
… nor pay the fine after 90 days, DOF will seek a default judgment, which remains in effect for 8 years. If an unpaid summons is not entered into judgment within 2 years and 7 days after the issue date, it … Board Compliance Unit (Compliance Unit) and the Outside Collection Agency/External Inquiry Unit (External Inquiry …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/01/06/selected-aspects-parking-violations-operations-collect-fines-and-fees-followDiNapoli: NYC’s Restaurant, Retail and Recreation Sectors Continue to Struggle During Pandemic
… during the COVID-19 pandemic, even before the latest surge in cases, with 169,700 fewer jobs in November than from two … sector jobs lost in the city during the pandemic. “While communities across the nation felt the impacts of the … of these businesses, particularly those in disadvantaged communities, are likely to need continued support, especially …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-nycs-restaurant-retail-and-recreation-sectors-continue-struggle-during-pandemicDiNapoli: Second Former Mechanic at State Police Garage Pleads Guilty to Felony
… interests,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to our partnership with the New York State Police and the Madison County … has been brought to justice.” “This person was entrusted with maintaining a fleet of patrol vehicles used by State … retired during the investigation and was not employed with the state police at the time of his arrest. Rapasadi …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-second-former-mechanic-state-police-garage-pleads-guilty-felonyDiNapoli: Over One Million New Yorker Households Are Not Connected to Broadband
… New Yorkers, ranking second in the U.S. in the percentage of the population with broadband available in their … still a digital divide in rural parts of New York and for low-income New Yorkers who don’t have access or are unable to … without broadband available by county. Only a limited number of households had higher-speed subscriptions that were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-over-one-million-new-yorker-households-are-not-connected-broadbandAmazon Shareholders Urged To Support Audit of Company’s Policies on Racial Inclusion
… May 26, 2021. The statement calls on shareholders to vote for the Fund’s shareholder proposal seeking an independent … damaged reputations and financial losses. It’s past time for Amazon to take a hard look at how it is addressing racial … not disclosed to investors and stakeholders its process for completing this internal review and whether its efforts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/amazon-shareholders-urged-support-audit-companys-policies-racial-inclusionHow to Obtain Your Personal Records Under the Personal Privacy Protection Law
… Protection Law (PPPL), which is set forth in Article 6-A of the Public Officers Law (§§91-99), is intended to protect … you to access and/or correct information the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) has on file which pertains to … name, number, symbol, mark, or other identifier such as an address). How to Make a Request Requests for access …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/how-obtain-your-personal-records-under-personal-privacy-protection-lawNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: SEC Upholds Shareholders' Right to Seek Racial Equity Audit
… Thomas P. DiNapoli made the following statement today in response to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission … meeting. DiNapoli had announced the shareholder proposal in December. “This is a victory for the many shareholders who are concerned about racial inequity in corporate America. Companies like Amazon need to show they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-sec-upholds-shareholders-right-seek-racial-equity-auditDiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Theft of Public Funds
… after pocketing public funds for her personal use and must pay back $46,646 in restitution. Her thefts were brought to … in the 1st degree and Official Misconduct. Brown agreed to pay $46,646 in restitution as part of her plea agreement, of … after pocketing public funds for her personal use and must pay back $46646 in restitution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theft-public-fundsDiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Pension Double-Dipping and Defrauding Village
… Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka, and the New York State Police today announced the guilty plea of … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-pleads-guilty-pension-double-dipping-and-defrauding-villageNiagara Falls Housing Authority – Compensation-Related Payments to the Executive Director (2012M-199)
… services in the City of Niagara Falls in accordance with the rules and regulations prescribed by the U.S. … to ensure that they were accurate, supported and complied with her employment contract and/or the Authority’s personnel … payroll checks totaling $290,460 were paid in accordance with her contract. However, we found certain other payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/01/18/niagara-falls-housing-authority-compensation-related-payments-executive-directorReducing the Cost of Hospital Services Provided to County Inmates (2013-MS-4)
… Background Inmate health care costs can be a heavy burden on a county’s financial resources. For example, inmate … to hospitals for inmate inpatient services. Counties also have the opportunity to reduce the local share of inmate … to lower outpatient costs. Key Findings The counties do not have adequate procedures for reviewing inpatient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/09/19/reducing-cost-hospital-services-provided-county-inmates-2013-ms-4Chemical Dependency Program Payments to Selected Contractors in New York City (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report, Chemical Dependency Program Payments to Selected Contractors in New York City (Report 2007-S-60). Background Our initial … of alcohol and substance abuse. We audited $8.4 million in payments made to the two contractors, and found that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/10/chemical-dependency-program-payments-selected-contractors-new-york-city-followDiNapoli & James: Former Throop Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Stealing $11,000 From Town
… A former Town of Throop Supervisor was arrested and pleaded guilty today to stealing nearly $11,000 from the … home improvements,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to the work of my office, his crimes were uncovered, and he is being held … 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/2024/01/dinapoli-james-former-throop-supervisor-pleads-guilty-stealing-11000-townDiNapoli: Former Utica City School District Superintendent Pleads Guilty to Public Corruption
… City School District (UCSD), Bruce Karam, pleaded guilty to the felony charge of public corruption for using taxpayer funds to help support a political campaign relating to the 2021 … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.ny.gov/investigations , or by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-utica-city-school-district-superintendent-pleads-guilty-public-corruptionDiNapoli: More State Involvement Needed to Address Local Emergency Medical Services Challenges
… EMS workers and inadequate funding, but more state action is needed to ensure localities are able to provide dependable … and other revenue sources. Coordination of these services is undertaken at the local, regional and state levels. … difficulties recruiting qualified staff, and low pay for EMS staff compared to other occupations in health care …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-more-state-involvement-needed-address-local-emergency-medical-services-challengesNY Received More From Washington Than It Sent Due to Federal Relief
… being spent down, continued to boost New York’s balance of payments with Washington, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. In Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2022, New York state generated … states with respect to what they pay in federal taxes and how much they receive in federal spending. New York’s former …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/ny-received-more-washington-it-sent-due-federal-reliefLocal Sales Tax Collections Increased by 3% in July Compared to Last Year
… the cash distributions made to counties and tax-imposing cities by the state Department of Taxation and Finance, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/local-sales-tax-collections-increased-3-july-compared-last-yearDiNapoli Op-Ed: New York Needs to Boost Financial Education in Our Schools
… amNewYork on Saturday published an op-ed from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The full op-ed is … many subjects, but they have much to learn about personal finance. Many states have already incorporated financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-op-ed-new-york-needs-boost-financial-education-our-schoolsDiNapoli: State Needs to Help Addiction Support Providers Better Prepare for Emergencies
… treatment programs may not be adequately prepared in an emergency to prevent gaps in care, which could … OASAS has not tried to improve the accuracy of its wait list data for certified substance use disorder programs. As a … needed information to OASAS for its central waiting list directory or are sending inaccurate information. If …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-state-needs-help-addiction-support-providers-better-prepare-emergenciesDiNapoli: Former Morley Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $16,000
… Fire Co., Cindi Perkins, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the fourth degree for stealing over $16,000 from the … of the fire company’s finances, made more than $16,000 in personal cash deposits soon after similar cash amounts … investigators found. Perkins, of Canton, pleaded guilty in St. Lawrence County Court. She is due back in court for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-former-morley-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-16000