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DiNapoli: ESD Falls Short in Evaluation of Nearly $2 Billion of Economic Development Programs
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. ESD spends about $1.8 billion a year in taxpayer money for loans, grants, tax credits and other … projects. “Empire State Development has an important role in helping New York’s economy grow and create jobs, … that showed positive results and led to some changes in those programs. However, when auditors asked for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-esd-falls-short-evaluation-nearly-2-billion-economic-development-programsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… County , City of Troy and the Village of Victor . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … The significant revenue and expenditure projections in the preliminary budget are reasonable. However, the … The significant revenue and expenditure projections in the tentative budget are reasonable. The town’s 2016 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office … County – Court and Trust (2017M-225) Records maintained by the county clerk and surrogate's court were up-to-date and … Auditors estimate the department was inaccurately billed by approximately $152,900. Putnam County – Court and Trust …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsWhitesboro Central School District – Separation Payments (2020M-146)
… their contracts were approved. Allowed a former assistant principal to retire early and receive a $42,595 separation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/05/whitesboro-central-school-district-separation-payments-2020m-146XI.18.F The Iran Divestment Act of 2012 – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… prohibits, with certain exemptions, state contracts and, in some instances, subcontracts with “persons” engaged in investment activities in the energy sector of Iran. For commodities, services, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18f-iran-divestment-act-2012Opinion 94-9
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER -- Designation of (publication not registered as … State, July 22, 1975; Memorandum to the Governor, by the New York State Publishers Association, July 18, 1975; Memorandum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-9DiNapoli Announces Scheduled Sale of $543 Million State of New York General Obligation Bonds
… and taxable New York state General Obligation (GO) bonds scheduled for September 27th and 28th, currently estimated to … York reserves its right to change, amend or cancel this scheduled sale of General Obligation Bonds. A copy of the … and taxable New York state General Obligation GO bonds scheduled for September 27th and 28th currently estimated to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-announces-scheduled-sale-543-million-state-new-york-general-obligation-bondsLife Changes: Applying for Disability Retirement
… be eligible to receive depend on your membership tier and, in certain cases, your job title. Therefore, it is important … who has been granted authority by the court, may file. In most cases, your employer also has the authority to file. … is called “filing without prejudice,” which means that, in most cases, we will process all of your applications …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-applying-disability-retirementMalone Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-32)
… required. Such training should address recognition of the warning signs, whom to turn to for assistance, and how to access …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/malone-central-school-district-mental-health-training-component-new-yorkUnadilla Valley Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-37)
… required. Such training should address recognition of the warning signs, whom to turn to for assistance, and how to access …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/unadilla-valley-central-school-district-mental-health-training-componentDover Union Free School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-27)
… required. Such training should address recognition of the warning signs, whom to turn to for assistance, and how to access …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/dover-union-free-school-district-mental-health-training-component-newFormer Head of Niagara Falls Housing Authority Pleads Guilty to Stealing Government Funds; Son and Daughter-in-Law Also Convicted
… Stephanie Cowart. The money was to be used for "A Better Me," a project that was to "teach children and youth the … tools." The NAF grant proceeds for the "A Better Me" project were deposited directly into the NFHA’s operating … conducted any presentations related to the "A Better Me" project. In addition, between October 2013 and June 2014, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/former-head-niagara-falls-housing-authority-pleads-guilty-stealing-government-funds-son-and-daughterSexual Harassment Policy for the Office of the State Comptroller
… sex discrimination. All employees are required to work in a manner that prevents sexual harassment in the workplace. This Policy is one component of OSC’s … job; Sabotaging an individual’s work; Bullying, yelling, name-calling. Who can be a target of sexual harassment? …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/sexual-harassment-policyNYS Common Retirement Fund Reports Second Quarter Results
… Fund had a strong first half year, assisted by a surging stock market," DiNapoli said. "However, we remain focused on … pension fund is prudently diversified to smooth out the stock market rollercoaster, and maximize sustainable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-second-quarter-resultsDepartment of Transportation Bulletin No. DOT-46
… of Transportation with instructions for processing the 2025 Call-Out Response Payment. Affected Employees: Employees … in Administration Pay Period 4L, paychecks dated 06/04/2025. This payment will be made in a separate check. There is … and ice callouts during the period 11/01/2024 to 04/15/2025 inclusive shall receive a call-out-response payment as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/transportation/dot-46-2025-call-out-response-payment-fiscal-year-2024-2025Department of Transportation Bulletin No. DOT-48
… Yonkers residents and 0.50% for Yonkers non-residents. Payroll Register and Employee’s Paycheck/Advice: The Earnings … Code COB and the amount paid will be displayed on the Payroll Register. The Earnings Description Call Out Bonus and … for this payment. Undeliverable Checks: When a valid payroll check is undeliverable due to the agency’s inability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/transportation/dot-48-2026-call-out-response-payment-fiscal-year-2025-2026Opinion 97-11
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CITIES -- Powers and Duties (authority to … body 1 . Any such local enactment must specify by name of office or by title or classification those "municipal … file the annual statement of financial disclosure ( id .). In addition, section 811(1)(c) refers to the completion and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-11Public School Safety – Incident Reporting and Unauthorized Student Departures
… of Education (DoE) is the largest school district in the country and serves about 1.1 million students in over 1,800 schools. Ensuring the safety of those students, … New York State’s Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) requires public school districts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/29/public-school-safety-incident-reporting-and-unauthorized-student-departuresDiNapoli & Schneiderman Reach $10.75 Million Oil Spill Settlement With ExxonMobil
… Harry’s Service Station in Jordan (Onondaga County); Scio Mini Mart in Scio (Allegany County); and Boller’s Auto Sales …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-schneiderman-reach-1075-million-oil-spill-settlement-exxonmobilNew York Schools Reported More Than 32,000 Violent and Disruptive Incidents in the 2017-18 School Year
… year, DiNapoli’s office completed a series of audits on compliance with the SAVE Act. The first audit found SED was not sufficiently monitoring school districts’ compliance with the act’s safety planning requirements. The … safety planning requirements, finding it needed to improve compliance with the law and city regulations. DiNapoli also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/new-york-schools-reported-more-32000-violent-and-disruptive-incidents-2017-18-school-year