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New York's 529 College Savings Program Turns 20
… tool, is marking 20 years of helping New Yorkers save for higher education, according to New York State Comptroller … That’s 20 years of helping families and loved ones prepare for the costs of obtaining a higher education as the costs … we continue to have solid results. We have made it easier for New Yorkers of all income levels to invest in the futures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/new-yorks-529-college-savings-program-turns-20DiNapoli: Audit of State Agencies Recommends Better Tracking of Food Purchases From Local Farmers
… (Ag&Mkts) and the Office of General Services (OGS) are now directing all state agencies to submit better reporting … required guidelines for state agencies. These guidelines now direct agencies to submit more complete reporting of food … Markets AgMkts and the Office of General Services OGS are now directing all state agencies to submit better reporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-audit-state-agencies-recommends-better-tracking-food-purchases-local-farmersDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Theft of Cash, Questionable Spending by Minetto Volunteer Fire Dept. Chief
… purchases such as guns and motorcycle parts, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … upon DiNapoli’s examination. “This individual had keys to the cash register and went on a spending spree with the … money,” said DiNapoli. “Residents trust public officials to safeguard their tax dollars and spend them appropriately. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audit-reveals-theft-cash-questionable-spending-minetto-volunteer-fire-dept-chiefState Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores
… municipalities across the state as fiscally stressed. The list , which includes eight counties, eight cities and 11 … with chronic budget strain," said DiNapoli. "Looking to the future, local officials should exercise fiscal caution … of scores is based on 2016 financial information provided to DiNapoli’s office by local governments as of Aug. 31, 2017 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scoresComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Clark Mills … receipts, cash disbursements or the audit of claims. There is also an inadequate segregation of the treasurer’s duties. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Clark Mills … receipts, cash disbursements or the audit of claims. There is also an inadequate segregation of the treasurer’s duties. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the recommendations in the budget review letter issued on Oct. 15, 2013. Smithtown Fire District – Capital Project …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Archived: Legislative Session 2021–2022
… mortgages guaranteed by New York state homes and community renewal. Constitutional Amendment – A.9958/S.8931 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/archived-legislative-session-2021-2022DiNapoli and DA Carney: Owner of Medical Transport Company Pleads Guilty to Medicaid Fraud
… that group rides were separate, individual rides in order to unlawfully receive mileage payments for each individual in … program through a systematic billing scheme in order to bolster his own profits at the expense of New Yorkers,” … DiNapoli said. “The Medicaid program provides access to essential health care for millions of people, and my …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-and-da-carney-owner-medical-transport-company-pleads-guilty-medicaid-fraudDiNapoli: Audits Lead to Millions of Dollars in Medicaid Savings from Drug Rebate Collections
… office of State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, according to a pair of audits released today. Auditors also found that … more than $78 million in rebates have not been submitted to drug manufacturers, but could still be collected by the … Department of Health deserves credit for taking steps to correct the errors and inadequate procedures my auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-audits-lead-millions-dollars-medicaid-savings-drug-rebate-collectionsNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli and District Attorney Kindlon: Siblings Indicted for Stealing State Rent-Relief Funds
… money, which ultimately belongs to the public.” “These arrests are a direct result of the integrative efforts of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-district-attorney-kindlon-siblings-indicted-stealing-stateOpinion 91-18
… and votes of the town board on matters relating to the confidential secretary or bookkeeper. You ask whether … of interest if a supervisor appoints his or her spouse to the position of confidential secretary or bookkeeper. Town … class, the town board must first authorize the supervisor to make such designations (Town Law, §29[15]). The town board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-18DiNapoli: Albany Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $230,000 From Elderly State Pensioner
… while forcing him to live in squalor in his own home is reprehensible,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my partnership … heinous crime have been held accountable and their victim is in a safe and secure environment.” “This was a case of … provided with the necessary treatment and services and is no longer living in his house. Zielinski remained in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-albany-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-230000-elderly-state-pensionerOpinion 97-13
… approved as an active member of a fire department or fire company by the authorities in control of the department or company and who is "faithfully and actually performing … board of fire commissioners ordinarily is not considered part of a volunteer firefighter's official duties (see …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-13Opinion 98 - 22
… eliminated only by the adoption of another local law. This is in response to your letter in which you indicate that a … not exceeding $5,000 in a fiscal year". The village board is considering increasing that amount and you ask whether … , 221 AD2d 423, 633 NYS2d 798; 1984 Opns St Comp No. 84-26, p 33; 1982 Opns St Comp, No. 82-35, p 45). Accordingly, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-22Opinion 95-29
… IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Dissolution (when assets are sold to a public authority) WATER DISTRICTS -- Dissolution (when assets are sold to a public authority) TOWN LAW, §§198(12), 202-c: The governing board of a town water district may, subject to a mandatory referendum, sell all the property and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-29Opinion 91-42
… moneys belonging to the village. A village fire department is a corporation consisting of the members of all the fire, … agreements (see 1988 Opns St Comp No. 88-46, p 89), there is no similar statutory authority for a village and a village … not village property and the administration of the moneys is a matter of the internal affairs of the fire department, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-42Contribution Rates – Employer Contributions and Rates
… Contribution rates are issued by system and broken down by tier and retirement plan: Employer Contribution Rates for ERS Retirement Plans Employer Contribution Rates for PFRS Retirement Plans One of NYSLRS’ funding … Contribution rates used to calculate annual employer contributions are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/contributions/contribution-ratesArea #7 – Access Controls – Information Technology Governance
… The first step in implementing adequate access controls is determining what level and type of protection is appropriate for various resources (e.g., data) and who … (e.g., operating systems, security software programs) is limited to very few individuals who have a valid business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-7-access-controlsDiNapoli: Georgia Woman Allegedly Stole Over $450K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… New York state pension and Social Security payments made to her deceased mother-in-law over a 16-year period. “The … callously took advantage of her mother-in-law’s death to profit at the expense of New York’s retirement system and … Administration,” DiNapoli said. “She has now been brought to justice and we will seek full restitution. I thank U.S. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-georgia-woman-allegedly-stole-over-450k-nys-pension-and-social-security-payments