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DiNapoli Launches Audits on School Safety
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced he has begun audits of the State Education Department (SED) … years and the terror wrought in our children's classrooms is horrifying. Sadly, every school district in New York and … Fla., left 17 dead and another 17 wounded. Field work is expected to begin in June. Find out how your government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-launches-audits-school-safetyDiNapoli: Local Law Enforcement Agencies Agree to Improve Sex Offender Monitoring
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. As a result, the state’s Registry is not always accurate and up-to-date. The registry provides … an offender’s failure to update his or her photograph is a felony, the audit showed the departments took no action … forms are completed and processed when an offender is incarcerated and later released from the department’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-local-law-enforcement-agencies-agree-improve-sex-offender-monitoringDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collection Growth Highest Since 2013
… Local sales tax collection growth accelerated in 2017, according to a report released today by State … in this equation." DiNapoli's report found the increase in 2017 was largely driven by growth occurring in the fourth … percent) statewide. For most regions except New York City, 2017 growth was stronger than the annual average for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collection-growth-highest-2013Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … District , Margaretville Central School District , Newburgh Preparatory Charter High School , Trumansburg … almost $2 million (131 percent) over a five-year period. Newburgh Preparatory Charter High School – Board Oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: Potential Changes in Federal Policies Pose Risks for New York City's Budget
… city faces the possible loss of hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding and cuts to Medicaid," DiNapoli … levels. The city should continue to identify opportunities for agency savings, which will provide added budgetary … and are manageable under current conditions. The budgets for these years include annual reserves of $1.25 billion that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-potential-changes-federal-policies-pose-risks-new-york-citys-budgetOpinion 89-55
… power to determine promotions (Town Law, §150[2]). There is no similar authority in the Town Law, however, to confer … matters in relation to which and to the extent to which it is authorized to adopt local laws, subject to certain stated … foregoing provisions of the Municipal Home Rule Law, it is our opinion that a town may adopt a local law transferring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-55Opinion 97-23
… SERVICE -- Ambulance Corps (simultaneous membership in fire company) FIRE COMPANY -- Membership (simultaneous membership in … FIREFIGHTERS -- Eligibility (simultaneous membership in fire company and ambulance corps) VOLUNTEERS -- Ambulance … Whether an individual may be a member of a fire company and a volunteer ambulance corps at the same time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-23Opinion 99-1
… on the express statutory language of section 217(j), it is clear that the assets of a service award program for … actively engaged in providing line of duty services. It is clear that the references to additional benefits for "the … percentage" of a service award. Accordingly, it is our opinion that a service award program may provide death …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-1DiNapoli: Former Essex County Fair Treasurer and Willsboro Town Clerk Ordered To Pay Full Restitution for Theft of Nearly $90,000
… in her care as her own to fund her lifestyle. Now she is a convicted felon and has been ordered to repay the money … was the prosecutor assigned to the case. “This case is a clear example of how public corruption erodes trust and … investigative work and strong interagency cooperation, she is being held accountable. I thank Comptroller DiNapoli and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-former-essex-county-fair-treasurer-and-willsboro-town-clerk-ordered-pay-full-restitutionXI.6.B Quick Contracting – Construction – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… for Quick Contracting for non-construction contracts is provided in XI.6.A Quick Contracting–Commodity, Printing, … requested have been completed. The person certifying is unaware, after completing diligent research, of any … irregularity are not eligible for Quick Contracting. It is not necessary to submit the bids from the unsuccessful …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi6b-quick-contracting-constructionState Comptroller DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney Hoovler Announce Guilty Plea in Bethel Tax Collector Pension Fraud Case
… and duties and certify their accuracy. The information is used to calculate their service time for retirement … are always serious. One of the benefits of public service is the ability to obtain a pension. Those funds will simply … them if fraudulent practices are tolerated.” The case is being prosecuted by District Attorney David Hoovler and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-orange-county-district-attorney-hoovler-announce-guilty-plea-bethelXII.6.O Paying Retainage – XII. Expenditures
… percentage of contractual payments until such time as it is evident that the goods or services received meet the … Copy From option should be used. Once the purchase order is copied in, the amount should be adjusted to the full … When the holding period ends and the Business Unit is paying the retainage that has been withheld against the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6o-paying-retainageDiNapoli: Former Ulster County BOCES Criminal Justice Teacher Arrested for Defrauding the NYS Pension System Out of Over $157,000
… a lawful waiver from Sept. 1, 2005 through June 30, 2011, he did not have a lawful waiver for the next eight years. During this time, he continued to earn his Ulster County BOCES public salary in … Town of New Paltz Court before Judge Rhett D. Weires and is due back in court on July 20. He is charged with Grand …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-former-ulster-county-boces-criminal-justice-teacher-arrested-defrauding-nys-pension-systemDiNapoli: SED Makes Progress on Implementation of Dignity for All Students Act
… today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Bullying is a widespread problem that can cause lasting damage to a … Climate (SSEC) Summary Data Collection results, which is part of its implementation of both DASA and Violent or … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-sed-makes-progress-implementation-dignity-all-students-actCost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing - Roles, Responsibilities and Resources
… (board), you’re responsible for ensuring the school budget is well managed and operations are cost effective. Auditing … it’s important to understand the intended protection each is meant to provide. Select the name to learn about … auditor , you must use a request for proposal (RFP), which is a detailed document that contains a description of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-roles-responsibilities-and-resourcesDetermination of Residency for Tuition Purposes (Follow-Up)
… About the Program The State University of New York (SUNY) is the largest comprehensive system of public education in … Purposes (Residency Policy) states that each campus is responsible for making the final determination of … absence—within the State. Proof of domicile includes, but is not limited to, voter registration, driver’s license, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/02/11/determination-residency-tuition-purposes-followPhysical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments Located Outside New York City (Follow-Up)
… which must include a DHCR-approved Management Plan. It is the responsibility of the owners to provide safe and … and financial integrity of the development, and it is the function of the managing agent to effectively and … Management Representative (management representative), who is responsible for monitoring and evaluating the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/03/09/physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchell-lama-developments-located-outside-newCost-Saving Ideas: Evaluating Solid Waste Collection Options
… To determine if your community’s system of collection is the most cost-effective, evaluate different methods and … select the refuse hauler of their choice. If the service is to be provided only to properties within refuse collection … districts to deliver the services. • If the contract is funded by real property tax revenues, taxpayers may resist …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluating-solid-waste-collection-optionsUnitedHealthcare – Improper Payments for Medical Services Designated By Modifier Code 59 (Follow-Up)
… district employees, and their dependents. The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP. The New York … indicate the medical services performed. Modifier code 59 is used to indicate that a provider performed a procedure … on the same day for the same patient. Modifier 59 is used to identify procedures or services that are not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/27/unitedhealthcare-improper-payments-medical-services-designated-modifier-code-59-followOversight of Private Career Schools
… in New York State. The intent of these career schools is to provide graduates with technical and other skills … or substandard programs. In addition, the Bureau is responsible for identifying and investigating unlicensed … of Education. The Bureau has about 20 employees and is funded through application fees and assessments collected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/07/oversight-private-career-schools