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Opinion 92-21
… to receive a fee under this section for each individual case. You have asked if towns and villages are entitled to … the services of the town court and the village court in criminal actions and other proceedings: (a) for all services … services rendered by their courts in the prosecution of criminal charges, including violations of the Vehicle and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-21DiNapoli: Better Monitoring of "Leandra’s Law" Enforcement Needed
… offenses are not always being reported for attempting to operate their vehicles while under the influence or for … interlock device (IID) in their vehicles, according to an audit issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … Otsego, Suffolk and Wayne. “Individuals who attempt to operate a vehicle while under the influence or try to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-better-monitoring-leandras-law-enforcement-neededDiNapoli: Audit of State Agencies Recommends Better Tracking of Food Purchases From Local Farmers
… New York sources. The report also improperly included about $11 million in purchases made by entities that are not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-audit-state-agencies-recommends-better-tracking-food-purchases-local-farmersDiNapoli: Moderate Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections for First Half of 2017
… year. "Local sales tax growth across the state is welcome news, especially for many of our upstate communities that … tax revenue growth was uneven across the state, increasing 1.7 percent overall in the first six months of 2016. … for counties and cities, go to: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/pubs/research/local-sales-tax-growth-2017.pdf …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-moderate-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-first-half-2017DiNapoli: Facilities Using Radioactive Materials or Radiation Equipment in New York City Were Not Always Properly Inspected or Licensed
… The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DoHMH) … not always inspect facilities using radioactive materials or radiation equipment or check to ensure that they were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-facilities-using-radioactive-materials-or-radiation-equipment-new-york-city-were-not-alwaysState Comptroller DiNapoli & U.S. Attorney Announce Guilty Plea & Sentencing of Former Albany Resident for Defrauding NYS Retirement System of $130,624
… was also ordered to pay $130,624 in restitution to the New York State & Local Retirement System. Magistrate Judge Paige … York and South Carolina, Mr. Grossmann is facing justice today." Grossmann, who now resides in Lugoff, S.C. collected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-us-attorney-announce-guilty-plea-sentencing-former-albany-residentPrivacy and Security of Student Data
… Objectives To determine if the State Education Department (Department) … data and is monitoring New York State school districts to ensure they are complying with the legislation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/16/privacy-and-security-student-dataDiNapoli: NYC Spending Priorities Shifted During Pandemic
… the city’s pre-pandemic and current preliminary budgets for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) to examine how spending … made possible by significant federal pandemic assistance. This funding will support preschool for 3-year-olds and COVID … for many of these programs remain unidentified in the out-years of the financial plan, representing fiscal cliffs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-nyc-spending-priorities-shifted-during-pandemicDiNapoli: Federal Housing Aid Going Unused Despite New York's Affordable Housing Crisis
… housing intensified. During that time, HCR administered about $9.4 billion in federal housing funds, including $6.8 … Economic Security Act (CARES) for the HCV. HCR also used about $47.2 million in CARES funding to administer the COVID … by HCR as part of “Eastern New York City"), it distributed about 82% of the available vouchers during that five-year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-federal-housing-aid-going-unused-despite-new-yorks-affordable-housing-crisisDiNapoli: Tax Collections Down $1.3 Billion in First Half of Fiscal Year
… Tax collections through the first half of the state fiscal … billion from the same period a year ago as personal income tax (PIT) receipts, the state’s largest source of revenue, … that may have changed taxpayer behavior and the timing of estimated payments. Collections of consumption and use taxes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-tax-collections-down-13-billion-first-half-fiscal-yearOpinion 95-15
… discussed in the opinion. LIBRARIES -- Taxes (authority of school district to charge public library with proportionate share of tax refund) REAL … and Chargebacks (authority of school district to charge public library with proportionate share of tax refund) SCHOOL …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-15DiNapoli Statement on Guilty Plea in Federal Court of Cancer Care Provider
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today issued a statement on the guilty plea in U.S. District Court by Joseph L. Junkovic … was uncovered by DiNapoli’s office and prosecuted by U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara’s office. “Joseph Junkovic shamelessly … for cancer screening support to fund his opulent lifestyle of globe-trotting and gambling. This plea sends a strong …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-statement-guilty-plea-federal-court-cancer-care-providerDiNapoli: Majority of Contracts with Not-For-Profit Organizations Still Approved Late
… 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-lateState Agencies Bulletin No. 2134
… impact to paychecks if the NYS budget or an extender bill is not passed by 12 p.m. on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. … Executive Branch* employees paid on the Institution pay cycle may be affected. *This does not apply to employees … via the PayServ Bulletin Board and New York State Payroll Online (NYSPO). Agency Actions: Agencies should notify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2134-paycheck-distribution-may-4-2023-institution-cycle-paychecksDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 7% in First Quarter
… an increase of 7.1%, or nearly $369 million, compared to the same three-month period last year, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … from the pandemic, as well as high inflation, continues to bolster statewide numbers. For the rest of the state, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-7-percent-first-quarterDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew by Nearly 17% in May
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 16.7% in May compared to the … and services in the state,” DiNapoli said. “My office is closely monitoring New York’s economy, including the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-nearly-17-mayDiNapoli: Wyandanch Public Library Audit Reveals Missing Cash, Excess Benefits
… that employees actually worked the hours paid. For example, the president made 109 changes to the time sheet … Library records show the custodian was paid $32,438 for the six-month period from January 2012 through June 2012. … with timekeeping requirements; implement procedures for payroll processing; require documented justification and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-wyandanch-public-library-audit-reveals-missing-cash-excess-benefitsXIX.4 Suballocations – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… suballocated project work is for the same project, per the definition of a project, then there is no need for a new … project work is for the same project activities, per the definition of an activity, and the funding source does not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix4-suballocationsDiNapoli: State Education Employment Program For New Yorkers With Disabilities Falling Short
… The program run by the State Education Department (SED) to help New Yorkers with disabilities gain employment, transition to independent living, and rise out of poverty is not … plans that do not accomplish those goals, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-state-education-employment-program-new-yorkers-disabilities-falling-shortDiNapoli: New York’s Workforce Development Programs Lack Governance and Coordination
… improve New York’s workforce development system, including strategies for effective outreach and improved access. These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-new-yorks-workforce-development-programs-lack-governance-and-coordination