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New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Edward Regan
… He was a quiet, deliberate man who vehemently fought for the taxpayer and passionately argued against poor fiscal … great integrity and great skill. He held a deep respect for the Office of the State Comptroller. I valued his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-passing-edward-reganSelected Aspects of Leasing Practices for Real Estate Services Department and Port Commerce
… Objective To determine whether the Port Authority of New York and New … 25 miles of the Statue of Liberty. The PANYNJ was created to promote and protect the commerce of the Port District and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/16/selected-aspects-leasing-practices-real-estate-services-department-and-port-commerceState Pension Employer Contribution Rates Announced for 2020-21, Assumed Rate of Return Lowered
… environment. “Each year, for the past seven years, we’ve been able to lower pension contribution rates or … returns, prudent management and a diverse portfolio we have kept the state pension fund strong and one of the best … the best managed and best funded plans in the nation. Its audited invested asset value as of the close of last fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/state-pension-employer-contribution-rates-announced-2020-21-assumed-rate-return-loweredMinetto Volunteer Fire Company – Misappropriation of Funds and Records and Reports (2014M-222)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Company’s financial operations for the period … Oswego County and provides fire protection services to the Town of Minetto and the Town of Oswego. The Company, … Board nor the membership reviews and approves claims prior to payment. The Board has not adopted a code of ethics as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/minetto-volunteer-fire-company-misappropriation-funds-and-records-andOversight of Sex Offenders Subject to Strict and Intensive Supervision and Treatment (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Sex Offenders … Offender Management and Treatment Act (Act) was enacted in 2007 to deal with the civil management, including … them to committing a sex offense and that results in their difficulty controlling this behavior. The most …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/oversight-sex-offenders-subject-strict-and-intensive-supervision-and-treatment-followVolunteers of America – Greater New York, Inc.: Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… focused primarily on expenses claimed on VOA-GNY’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015 and certain expenses … levels. $73,631 in expenses that were not eligible for reimbursement, including $40,718 in ineligible personal … the appropriate adjustments to VOA-GNY’s CFRs and tuition reimbursement rates, as warranted. Work with VOA-GNY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/10/volunteers-america-greater-new-york-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Vincent Graber
… of the aisle. He will be missed. He was a powerful voice for western New York and championed important safety …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-passing-vincent-graberDiNapoli: Former Old Field Treasurer Pleads Guilty in $60,000 Theft of Village Funds
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the guilty plea today in Suffolk County Court of former Old Field treasurer Andrea … pay divorce expenses, as well as collecting nearly $13,000 in unearned salary, according to an audit and investigation … Spota and his staff for their diligence and hard work in bringing this local official to justice.” Brosnan pleaded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-former-old-field-treasurer-pleads-guilty-60000-theft-village-fundsEarly Childhood Learning Center of Greene County – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Objective To determine whether the costs reported by Early Childhood … County that provides preschool special education services to children with developmental disabilities. ECLC is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/29/early-childhood-learning-center-greene-county-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea in $120K Fraud of State Pension Benefits
… to a one-count indictment charging her with grand larceny in the second degree, a class C felony, before Supreme Court Judge Roger D. McDonough in Albany County Court. Cizik will be sentenced to 2 to 6 years in state prison on March 13, 2015. Cizik admitted to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-120k-fraud-state-pension-benefitsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea of Nelson Rivera in Bid-rigging Case
… plea before The Honorable Dennis M. Kehoe in Monroe County Court to two counts of the class "E" felony charge of … Act. Based on what was stated on the record in today's court proceedings, it is expected that Rivera will be … office to root out this fraud." "Public employees have a legal and ethical responsibility to ensure that government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-nelson-rivera-bid-rigging-caseDiNapoli: Former Town of Minerva Clerk Sentenced to Prison for Embezzling Town Funds
… found that she took thousands of dollars in unauthorized payroll payments and used public funds to pay back her loans … to the supervisor, Green was responsible for processing payroll, calculating employee benefits and collecting … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-former-town-minerva-clerk-sentenced-prison-embezzling-town-fundsTown of Alexandria - Justice Court Time and Attendance and Court Operations (2017M-284)
… worked at other municipalities. The Clerk did not allow for travel time between the Town and another municipal … As a result, we estimate she was paid an additional $1,800 for 123 hours not worked. The Clerk claimed 112 hours of sick … and take appropriate action to recover any wages paid for time not worked. Adopt policies and procedures that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/10/23/town-alexandria-justice-court-time-and-attendance-and-court-operationsCost-Saving Ideas: Credit Card Accountability - Minimizing the Risk of Error, Misuse and Fraud
… a credit card than to fill out a procurement request form and wait for it to be approved. This also saves time and energy for procurement staff. The cost of this … To ensure that credit cards are used only for approved and necessary expenses, local governments must have both a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-credit-card-accountability-minimizing-risk-error-misuse-and-fraudBridgehampton Fire District – Length of Service Award Program and Purchasing Practices (2017M-251)
… with the District’s procurement policy and applicable laws for the period January 1, 2016 through May 31, 2017. … governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners, is a not-for-profit organization composed of five fire companies. Budgeted appropriations for 2017 totaled approximately $3.3 million. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/03/02/bridgehampton-fire-district-length-service-award-program-and-purchasingComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Director
… rich or powerful, and that those who rip off the neediest New Yorkers will be prosecuted,” said Attorney General Schneiderman. “New York has the greatest nonprofit sector in the country, … organization that has literally helped countless people," New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said. "Those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-councilState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Anniversary of the September 11 Terrorist Attacks
… said. “We come together on this tragic anniversary, in New York and across the country, because we know we find … united. We thank all those who put their lives on the line in a time of crisis. We will never forget their bravery, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-anniversary-september-11-terrorist-attacksDiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Dept Treasurer Sentenced For Gambling-Related Theft of $46,000
… the thefts, which took place from 2007 to 2013. “Too much money was moved with too little scrutiny while Mr. Snow … he was actively gambling during this time and used the money to cover his expenses. DiNapoli recommended that … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-dept-treasurer-sentenced-gambling-related-theft-46000DiNapoli Warns Federal Cuts to Health Care Could Hurt Millions of New Yorkers
… and some members of Congress could cut federal funding for those programs by billions of dollars and jeopardize health care coverage for many residents, according to a report released today by … Thomas P. DiNapoli. "There are disturbing calls in Washington to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-warns-federal-cuts-health-care-could-hurt-millions-new-yorkersThe Child Study Center of New York – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… whether the costs reported by The Child Study Center of New York (CSC) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were … calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED) guidelines, including the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/06/child-study-center-new-york-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manual