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Former Head of Niagara Falls Housing Authority Pleads Guilty to Stealing Government Funds; Son and Daughter-in-Law Also Convicted
… concerning programs receiving federal funds before U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara. The charge carries a … and Urban Development's Inspector General, and the FBI for their diligent work in the fight against public … the work of two teachers under the Advantage After School Program and was paid more than two times the normal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/former-head-niagara-falls-housing-authority-pleads-guilty-stealing-government-funds-son-and-daughterDiNapoli: LIRR On-Time Performance Falls Short
… that were late, canceled or terminated, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … have brought attention to the role played by Amtrak, which is responsible for properly maintaining Penn Station and the … percent of the time. Trains are delayed or canceled for a number of reasons, including inclement weather, the presence …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-lirr-time-performance-falls-shortComptroller DiNapoli: Schools Must Do More to Limit Access to Sensitive Student Databases
… Employees in six upstate New York school districts had inappropriate computer access to … academic and personal information must be protected by school districts,” said DiNapoli. “Each of the districts … to expand the scope of this audit and begin examining school districts from every region of the state.” The school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-schools-must-do-more-limit-access-sensitive-student-databasesDiNapoli: Many SUNY Campus Foundations Operating Without Contracts or Proper Oversight
… to contract with foundations, which are private, not-for-profit corporations, to support fundraising efforts, real … SUNY officials told auditors they lack recourse for foundations that are operating without a contract. … Officials added that they continually contact foundations for status updates on contract negotiations, and have even …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-many-suny-campus-foundations-operating-without-contracts-or-proper-oversightDiNapoli Announces $2B Strategic Partnership With Goldman Sachs Asset Management For Global Equity Investments
… P. DiNapoli today announced that the New York State Common Retirement Fund (CRF or the Fund) has created a $2 billion … innovative partnership gives the New York State Common Retirement Fund full access to world class global equity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-announces-2b-strategic-partnership-goldman-sachs-asset-management-global-equity-investmentsDiNapoli: Funds Dedicated for Highway & Bridge Capital Projects Continue to be Diverted for Operating and Debt Costs
… Highway and Bridge Trust Fund continues to be diverted for non-capital purposes, leaving critical highway and bridge … than three-quarters of this money is siphoned off to pay for borrowing and operating costs of state agencies, leaving fewer dollars for improving our infrastructure,”DiNapoli said. “While the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-funds-dedicated-highway-bridge-capital-projects-continue-be-diverted-operating-and-debtOpinion 91-24
… to levy the amount of the unpaid charges on the town tax roll (see 12 Opns St Comp, 1956, p 17; cf. Town Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-24DiNapoli: NYC Financial Plan Improved From June
… New York City’s fiscal year (FY) 2023 budget is projected to rise to $109.4 billion (adjusted from … savings of $1.1 billion by the end of the plan period (FY 2026), but this will not be enough to counter an increase in … to larger budget gaps in FY 2025 ($4.6 billion) and FY 2026 ($5.9 billion) than estimated in June. Certain PEG …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-nyc-financial-plan-improved-juneDiNapoli: Former Morley Fire Company Treasurer Ordered to Pay $50,000 for Theft of Public Funds
… cash withdrawals at ATMs in the Del Lago Resort & Casino and the Turning Stone Resort Casino. She also wrote checks to herself from the fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-former-morley-fire-company-treasurer-ordered-pay-50000-theft-public-fundsDiNapoli: New York City's Budget Outlook Improves
… Plan also does not include funding to reduce class size, which the city expects to cost $1.3 billion annually …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-new-york-citys-budget-outlook-improvesDiNapoli: MTA Avoided A Fiscal Crisis, Now It Has To Convince Riders To Come Back
… on firmer financial ground, largely because the state budget provided dedicated sources of revenue to close … in 2024 that could have ballooned to $1.6 billion in 2026. With new funds made available by the state and city, … downstate casinos to provide $500 million in each of 2026 and 2027. Any delay in the casinos’ approval could throw …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-mta-avoided-fiscal-crisis-now-it-has-convince-riders-come-backDiNapoli: Housing Cost Burdens for New Yorkers Among Nation's Highest
… of Living in New York City: Housing Audits Housing Trust Fund Corporation – Internal Controls Over and Maximization of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-housing-cost-burdens-new-yorkers-among-nations-highestDiNapoli: More School Districts Take Initial Steps to Exceed Tax Cap
… initially planning to override New York’s property tax cap in 2016-17 has nearly doubled when compared to last … reported, indicated that they will seek an override of the tax cap. Last year, 3.5 percent, indicated plans to override the tax cap. Property tax levy growth for school districts is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-more-school-districts-take-initial-steps-exceed-tax-capPension Fund Makes Progress on Board Diversity
… company growth," DiNapoli said. "The Fund commends GoPro for its willingness to formalize its commitment to diversity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/pension-fund-makes-progress-board-diversityDiNapoli: New State Funds Open Door for MTA to Ease Debt, Build Stronger Future Budgets
… and on-time transit system.” The state’s increase in the payroll mobility tax will provide the MTA with $1.1 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-new-state-funds-open-door-mta-ease-debt-build-stronger-future-budgetsPublic-Private Partnerships Potentially a "Good Option" but Financial Risks for Taxpayers Must Be Addressed
… cost-effective solutions for its estimated $250 billion in infrastructure needs over the next 20 years, the state … infrastructure needs a lot of improvements - $250 billion in improvements over the next 20 years,” DiNapoli said. “The … to look at public-private partnerships based on experience in other states, but we have to ensure public assets are not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2011/01/public-private-partnerships-potentially-good-option-financial-risks-taxpayers-must-be-addressedDiNapoli Releases Analysis of State Financial Plan
… growth in spending over the Financial Plan period in school aid and Medicaid. Risks and Causes for Concern … peak at nearly 7.7 million in SFY 2022-23 and return to near pre-pandemic levels of 6.1 million in SFY 2023-24. If …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-releases-analysis-state-financial-planXIV.5 Employee Award Programs – XIV. Special Procedures
… awards, performance awards, recognition awards and achievement awards. In addition to these guidelines, individual award programs may have additional program-specific requirements or limitations. In planning or … REVENUE CODE Awards presented to employees under an achievement award program may be taxable to the employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv5-employee-award-programsDiNapoli: Federal Aid, Increasing Tax Revenues and Savings Boost New York City's Surplus
… of its FY 2023 debt service, and help it to balance the budget in that fiscal year. The updated financial plan … than expected. Budget gaps during FY 2024 through FY 2026 will average about $2.7 billion, an amount that has … growth is expected to average 2.4% from FY 2024 to FY 2026, but an unexpected decline would require at least a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-federal-aid-increasing-tax-revenues-and-savings-boost-new-york-citys-surplusXII.3 Record Retention – Accounts Payable Vouchers and Land Claims – XII. Expenditures
… Salary and Fringe rates must be substantiated.) Certified payroll registers Time cards Overtime authorization and/or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii3-record-retention-accounts-payable-vouchers-and-land-claims