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Comptroller DiNapoli And A.G Schneiderman Announce Guilty Pleas By Former Met Council Directors For Stealing $9M In Kickback Scheme
… $9 million from the taxpayer-funded nonprofit organization in a 20-year grand larceny and kickback scheme. Cohen admitted illegally receiving approximately $650,000 in cash kickbacks and payments for personal expenses. … Cohen each $20,000 to $30,000 per year, but the inflated amount on the insurance policies increased over time, with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-pleas-former-met-council-directors-stealingXIV.2 Obligation, Accounting and Budget Dates – XIV. Special Procedures
… periods to be open simultaneously. The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) issues monthly operational advisories … goods were received or services were completed and the State incurred a liability (accounts payable) or the date … maintenance, contracts, and rent are generally made based on contractual or other types of agreements. The obligation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv2-obligation-accounting-and-budget-datesDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for September 2015
… payments were accelerated in order to allow an upgrade of the Statewide Financial System. Cumulatively through … billion and 26,200 payments valued at $123.9 million. As the state’s chief financial officer, DiNapoli’s office … and Substance Abuse Services $2.5 million to Odyssey House Inc. for facility improvements. Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-september-2015State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Year-End Accomplishments
… New York State Common Retirement Fund reached an all-time high of $160.7 billion in 2013, State Comptroller Thomas P. … closed the State Fiscal Year 2012-2013 at an all-time high value of $160.7 billion, with a 10.4 percent return. … of $29 million. Reported on the state’s increasingly high debt levels, shrinking debt capacity and continuing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-year-end-accomplishmentsDiNapoli Urges Congress to Expand Eligibility for Savings Program for Individuals with Disabilities
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today urged … individuals who can participate in the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) program, a savings and investment tool … and Means Committee. Five of the bill's sponsors are from New York, including Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, as well as U.S. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/dinapoli-urges-congress-expand-eligibility-savings-program-individuals-disabilitiesIV.4.C General State Charges – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… pursuant to collective bargaining agreements. 60004 Dental Insurance State’s contribution to the Dental Insurance plan. 60007 Dependent Care Advantage Employer … by June 30, 2013. SFS Account Title Description 60170 Auto Accident Claims Payment of claims for damage to personal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv4c-general-state-chargesChild and Dependent Care Credit
… to identify potentially inappropriate Child and Dependent Care credits (credits) processed by the Department of … returns processed by the Department to the subsidized day care files provided by OCFS and ACS. Key Findings During the … pursue legislation to allow the Department to obtain child care subsidy data directly from OCFS and ACS. Use the data to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/08/29/child-and-dependent-care-creditHighland Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-358)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition for the period of July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2013. Background The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/07/highland-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-358State Comptroller Releases Municipal Audits
… citizen or a board member signed them. Village of Little Valley – Capital Project Management (Cattaraugus County) The board properly planned the waste water treatment plant (WWTP) project but could have better managed certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/state-comptroller-releases-municipal-auditsBuffalo Academy of Science Charter School – School Building Lease (2013M-138)
… by more than $4.4 million. Key Recommendations Ensure that all proceedings are properly documented in the minutes and all such records maintained by the Board secretary. Conduct …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/07/26/buffalo-academy-science-charter-school-school-building-lease-2013m-138Global Concepts Charter School – Cash Disbursements (2017M-126)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the cash disbursement process for the period July … bylaws were followed and at times allowed the Board Chair to control all aspects of the disbursement and purchasing … and update cash disbursement and purchasing policies to ensure they are consistent with the charter and bylaws. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/02/02/global-concepts-charter-school-cash-disbursements-2017m-126Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Scheneiderman Announce 2 to 6 Year Prison Sentence for Former Councilman Ruben Wills in Public Corruption Scheme
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced the sentencing of former New … investigators and auditors working with Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, Mr. Wills has been brought to justice," … – and he'll now pay the price," said Attorney General Eric Schneiderman. "We will continue to ensure that public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-scheneiderman-announce-2-6-year-prison-sentence-former-councilman-rubenState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… The faculty auditor did not adhere to the district’s ECA policy, which resulted in insufficient oversight of and … unauthorized use, access and loss. Officials also did not disable 26 unneeded generic accounts of the 48 generic … access to or establish environmental controls over the server room. Sensitive IT control weaknesses were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0DiNapoli Releases Annual IDA Report
… (IDAs) reported 4,262 active projects with a total value of $114 billion in 2020, an increase of $5.3 billion from the prior year, according to an annual … While reported project values have risen, the number of projects has decreased by 58, or 1.3%, since 2019. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-releases-annual-ida-reportOversight of Nurse Hiring and Retention
… Purpose To determine whether the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation (Health and Hospitals) ensured that direct hire and temporary nurses were appropriately screened before they … To determine whether the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation ensured that direct hire and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/16/oversight-nurse-hiring-and-retentionFormer President of Briarcliff Manor Fire Department Pleads Guilty to Embezzling More Than $120,000
… former president and chief of the Briarcliff Manor Fire Department in Briarcliff Manor, New York (BMFD), pled guilty … to himself for $122,000 from the Briarcliff Manor Fire Department. Thanks to my ongoing partnership with United … his positions of trust with the Briarcliff Manor Fire Department and Fire Council to engage in flagrant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/former-president-briarcliff-manor-fire-department-pleads-guilty-embezzling-more-120000Financial Outlook for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority - September 2010
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has long suffered from a structural imbalance between recurring revenues and expenses.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-5-2011.pdfOpinion 93-17
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … retirement contributions) -- Referendum Requirements (for pre-payment of certain employer retirement contributions) … administrative or quasi-judicial determination within the meaning of section 11.00(a)(33). Accordingly, in our opinion, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-17Opinion 2000-6
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Particular Uses (funding length of service … FIREFIGHTERS -- Service Award Program (use of foreign fire insurance taxes to fund) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §§218, 219, 219-a; INSURANCE LAW §§9104, 9105: Foreign fire insurance tax monies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-6Controls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… internal controls over these accounts to ensure that funds are properly accounted for and payments are only made … business needs. Key Recommendation Reduce the amount of funds held in each advance account to more appropriate levels … practices and anticipated future needs. Return excess funds to the State Treasury. Other Related Audits/Reports of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/06/controls-over-cash-advance-accounts