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Opinion 92-49
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … year. This is in response to your letter in which you state that your town is considering leasing a section of an … to establish a "public park" and acquire the necessary lands therefor. Section 220 of the Town Law provides that, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-49Opinion 92-21
… to receive a fee under this section for each individual case. You have asked if towns and villages are entitled to … and other proceedings: (a) for all services in each case of a misdemeanor or other offenses, including … present procedure, by which a single fee is paid for each case, originated with the enactment of Laws of 1947, chapter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-21XV.11 Journal/Revenue Transfers – XV. End of Year
… To facilitate OSC review of General Ledger Journal Entries and AP Journal Vouchers prior to the end of the fiscal year, OSC strongly recommends that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv11-journalrevenue-transfersDiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Arrested for Theft of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… 2020. “Ms. Chatley allegedly concealed her mother’s death to steal tens of thousands of dollars she was not entitled to, ” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my investigative team, the … 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/2024/01/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-arrested-theft-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Majority of Contracts with Not-For-Profit Organizations Still Approved Late
… half of all agencies reporting contracts as late as 90 to 100 percent of the time, according to a report released … need services,” said Reg Foster, President and CEO, United Way of New York State. “Comptroller DiNapoli’s annual report provides our best assessment of how well we are doing. The current report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-majority-contracts-not-profit-organizations-still-approved-lateUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-322
… new Action Reason code to identify employees who receive a salary reconstruction due to the reintroduction of Longevity Steps for CSEA, Management Confidential (MC) and unrepresented … only be effective 03/30/2023 or later. There will be no retroactive adjustments prior to 03/30/2023 and employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-322-reintroduction-unified-court-system-csea-longevity-stepsDiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Charged With Pocketing Court Fines and Fees
… of Eileen Steurrys, the former part time court clerk for the Town of Marion, for the alleged theft of $59,293 in court fines, fees and … thanks to District Attorney Calarco and the State Police for helping my office fight public corruption.” New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-charged-pocketing-court-fines-and-feesNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces Second Quarter Results
… quarter of state fiscal year 2016-2017 was 3.51 percent for the three-month period ending Sept. 30, 2016, with an … sustainable returns that provide retirement security for our 1.1 million members, retirees and their … quarter of state fiscal year 20162017 was 351 percent for the threemonth period ending Sept 30 2016 with an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-second-quarter-resultsDiNapoli: Thousands of Young Children With Disabilities Not Receiving Early Intervention Services
… Therapeutic and support services available through New York’s Early Intervention (EI) Program are vital for infants and toddlers with disabilities, but an audit released today … of Health (DOH) improve its management of the EI program and eliminate barriers to care. “Failure to provide babies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-thousands-young-children-disabilities-not-receiving-early-intervention-servicesNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces First Quarter Results
… quarter of the state fiscal year 2016-2017 was 2 percent for the three-month period ending June 30, 2016, with an … quarter of the state fiscal year 20162017 was 2 percent for the threemonth period ending June 30 2016 with an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-first-quarter-resultsNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces First Quarter Results
… quarter of the state fiscal year 2017-2018 was 2.9 percent for the period ending June 30, 2017, with an estimated value … quarter of the state fiscal year 20172018 was 29 percent for the period ending June 30 2017 with an estimated value of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-first-quarter-resultsDiNapoli: Former Mahopac VFD Treasurer Sentenced After $5.6 Million Embezzlement
… and Joon H. Kim, the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that MICHAEL … by U.S. District Judge Cathy Seibel to 77 months in prison for wire fraud, subscription to false tax returns, … Attorney Kim, the FBI, IRS and the New York State Police for partnering with my office to bring this case to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-former-mahopac-vfd-treasurer-sentenced-after-56-million-embezzlementDiNapoli: Problems Persist at Many Hotels and Motels Used to House Homeless
… Audit & Control thanks Comptroller DiNapoli and his staff for their efforts and collaboration on the audit of the use … policies.""I applaud State Comptroller DiNapoli's office for pointing out the need to improve communication and … and security of temporary hotel and motel residences for the homeless. Local town and village code enforcement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-problems-persist-many-hotels-and-motels-used-house-homelessXII.5.N Processing Vouchers using the MSC01 Business Unit – XII. Expenditures
… reference the MSC01 Business Unit on the distribution line of the voucher. Agencies should not use the MSC01 Business … reference the MSC01 Business Unit on the distribution line of the voucher …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5n-processing-vouchers-using-msc01-business-unitDiNapoli: As Drug Overdoses Climbed the State Failed to Inspect Residential Drug Treatment Programs
… havoc in the lives of many New Yorkers, including those vulnerable to addiction,” said DiNapoli. “Skyrocketing … and treatment at even greater risk. We can never abandon vulnerable New Yorkers. I expect the agency to take swift …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-drug-overdoses-climbed-state-failed-inspect-residential-drug-treatment-programsDiNapoli: NYC Projects $3 Billion Surplus for 2015, Balanced Budget Next Year
… is projecting a surplus of $3 billion for fiscal year (FY) 2015 and a balanced budget for FY 2016 with relatively … three years, according to a review of the city’s updated financial plan released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … is now approaching its prerecession peak. DiNapoli’s report notes a few additional areas of concern: While tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-nyc-projects-3-billion-surplus-2015-balanced-budget-next-yearState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… million in improper and questionable APG claim payments. For example, overpayments were made for the same medical procedure billed multiple times on the same date of service and for services that were billed beyond the allowed service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0DiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Sentenced for Pension Double-Dipping
… by falsifying mileage vouchers and other reimbursements to increase his income. Volkmann, 57, of Stuyvesant, served as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-sentenced-pension-double-dippingTechnology Transfer Program and Royalty Payments
… protect the State University of New York’s (SUNY) interest in the transfer of technology and royalties received for … Foundation has taken steps to protect SUNY’s interest in the transfer of technology and royalties for projects … Sciences University (Downstate) has accumulated $1,019,390 in campus royalty revenue, none of which has been used to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/17/technology-transfer-program-and-royalty-paymentsDiNapoli: Chipotle Needs to Address Concerns Over Racial Equity and Inclusion
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today released … Grill Inc. shareholders in advance of the company’s annual meeting on May 18 seeking their support for the Fund’s shareholder proposal calling for an independent audit of the company’s practices related to civil …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-chipotle-needs-address-concerns-over-racial-equity-and-inclusion