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DiNapoli and Rice Halt Pension Scam
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice today announced the guilty plea of … public funds,” DiNapoli said. “By partnering with District Attorney Rice’s office, we were able to protect the integrity … to those who try to defraud the system. I thank District Attorney Rice for her diligent work on this case.” “Our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-and-rice-halt-pension-scamOpinion 89-64
… fide purchase upon the most beneficial terms, including price, in the public interest. This is in reply to your … the board and the owner have arrived at a purchase price which the board believes is fair, but which exceeds the … what a municipality may pay to purchase real property, the price is a matter of negotiation between the seller and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-64Medicaid Cap Legislation
A new law was enacted (Chapter 58 of the Laws of 2005) to “cap” county Medicaid costs at calendar 2005 levels and limit growth rates to 3.5 percent in 2006 and
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/medicaidcap_1.pdfAuditors Find Safety Hazards at Pre-K Facilities in New York City
… by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York City is leading the way in providing access to Universal Pre-K … taking action on our recommendations so all children have a safe learning environment.” The UPK program was established … in areas accessible to students. At one provider, the gym was separated from the cafeteria and auditorium by two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/auditors-find-safety-hazards-pre-k-facilities-new-york-cityDiNapoli: $1 Million in License Plate Contributions Sit Unused by State
… The state Department of Health (DOH) has never put to use any of the money generated through distinctive license plates and a license application check-off box to support New York’s organ donation campaign, according to … The state Department of Health DOH has never put to use any of the money generated through distinctive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-1-million-license-plate-contributions-sit-unused-stateOpinion 2006-9
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … in the opinion. REFERENDUM -- Mandatory (on the transfer of property of a town sewer district to a county) SEWER … the proposed transfer would constitute a sale for purposes of town law and be subject to the referendum requirements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-9Preferred Source Contracting
… for monitoring NYSID’s Program activities, it has provided only minimal oversight. As such, there is little assurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/28/preferred-source-contractingSelected Aspects of Supporting Small Businesses
… awarded, while the other four boroughs combined received only 48% of the awards and 38% of the funds. There was also a … jobs. Key Recommendations Implement controls to ensure only eligible businesses participate in grant programs and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/20/selected-aspects-supporting-small-businessesOpinion 98-23
… than thirty m.p.h., but not less than twenty-five m.p.h., only "on or along designated highways" within the village. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-23New Yorkers in Need: Homelessness in New York State
Having safe and adequate housing is a necessity.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-yorkers-in-need-homelessness-nys.pdfDiNapoli Honors Community Leaders During Lunar New Year Celebration
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli hosted a reception in celebration of Lunar New Year on Thurs., Jan. 30 in Brooklyn, New York. Photos of the event, including the individuals and … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli hosted a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-honors-community-leaders-during-lunar-new-year-celebrationOverview – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… approval by the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) of a contract involving consideration other than the payment of money, oftentimes referred to as a “revenue contract”, is found in State Finance Law §112(3) which reads: “A contract or other instrument wherein the state or any of its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi7-overviewNorth Bellmore Union Free School District - Procurement of Professional Services (2019M-95)
Determine whether the Board adhered to the law and District policy when procuring professional services.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/north-bellmore-2019-95.pdfFar Rockaway Pre-School Provider "Investor" Pleads Guilty in Theft of Education Funds Intended for Special Needs Students
… as Daniel Laniado, 44, of Brooklyn. Laniado appeared yesterday afternoon before Queens Supreme Court Justice …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/far-rockaway-pre-school-provider-investor-pleads-guilty-theft-education-funds-intended-special-needsCity of Long Beach – Budget Review (B20-7-3)
… and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2020-21 fiscal year are reasonable, and whether the … fund operating deficits to submit their proposed budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/05/13/city-long-beach-budget-review-b20-7-3Town of East Hampton - Budget Review (B19-7-10)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Town’s tentative budget for the 2020 fiscal year are … reasonable. Background The Town of East Hampton, located in Suffolk County, is authorized to issue debt not to exceed $30 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the Town’s general fund as of December 31, 2007, December …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/11/08/town-east-hampton-budget-review-b19-7-10Chenango County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2022M-10)
… and document its evaluation and approval process. In addition, the Board did not properly monitor the … to ensure they were not exceeded. Track payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) to ensure they were billed and paid in accordance with the PILOT agreements. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/04/22/chenango-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoringVillage of Washingtonville – Budget Review (B25-6-1)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … revenue and expenditure projections in the Village of Washingtonville’s (Village’s) 2025-26 tentative budget … The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/01/22/village-washingtonville-budget-review-b25-6-1Town of Cohocton – Procurement (2025M-13)
… Obtain the minimum number of required quotes for credit card purchases totaling approximately $21,000. When officials … goods and services are not obtained at a favorable cost, free from favoritism or for appropriate purchases. For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/07/03/town-cohocton-procurement-2025m-13Town of Lee – Financial Management (2025M-63)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Lee (Town) Town Board (Board) effectively manage the … April 25, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area A key measure of a town’s financial condition is its level of fund balance, which represents the difference between …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/09/12/town-lee-financial-management-2025m-63