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DiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Theft of Public Funds
… pay back $46,646 in restitution. Her thefts were brought to light during a joint investigation by State Comptroller … has been held accountable for her crimes,” DiNapoli said. “I thank Yates County District Attorney Todd Casella and Yates … confidence in our system,” said Sheriff Ron Spike. “I thank all involved in this criminal investigation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theft-public-fundsCompliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements
… its subsidiaries have policies, procedures, and processes in place to fulfill CDTA’s responsibilities under the Freedom of … and paratransit services. Article 6 of the New York State Public Officers Law provides for public access to government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/16/compliance-freedom-information-law-requirementsDiNapoli: Trouble Ahead for Local Governments and Schools
… up while revenues are rapidly falling,” DiNapoli said. “In this year’s state budget, aid to local governments was … (AIM) payments to 12 cities and 20 percent of June Video Lottery Terminal (VLT) aid payments to 15 counties, … state's 170,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-trouble-ahead-local-governments-and-schoolsTown of Poestenkill – Credit Card Purchases (2024M-34)
… payments totaling $13,563 (28 percent) before payment, as required. Key Recommendations Establish a written credit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/06/07/town-poestenkill-credit-card-purchases-2024m-34DiNapoli: Local Government Debt Levels Off
… New York’s local governments had $43.6 billion in total outstanding debt in 2018, according to a report … government issues debt, it should have a long-term plan in place and be mindful of the impact on its budget and … state's 160,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-government-debt-levels-offOpinion 93-31
… board member from home to meetings) PUBLIC OFFICERS LAW, §64: The expenses of the members of the board of commissioners … their actual and necessary expenses. Public Officers Law, §64, however, provides that every public officer who is not … St Comp No. 80-138, p 36; 26 Opns St Comp, 1970, p 84; 16 Opns St Comp, 1960, p 403; 13 Opns St Comp, 1957, p 166). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-31Opinion 2001-7
… for the acquisition, improvement and maintenance of property for parking vehicles (Town Law §198[5]). The expense …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-7New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler Announce Guilty Plea in City of Newburgh Embezzlement Case
State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney David M Hoovler announced today that John Aber 49 of Staten Island pleaded guilty before Orange County Court Judge Robert H Freehill to grand larceny in the fourth degree
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-and-orange-county-district-attorney-david-m-hoovlerDiNapoli: Capital Planning Problems Persist at NYRA
… for the New York Racing Association (NYRA) years after a reorganization that was intended to strengthen its finances … recently emerged from bankruptcy protection needs to do a much better job of minding its finances and seeing to its … an overall vision for the organization or to explain how the projects listed on the annual plans related to those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-capital-planning-problems-persist-nyraOswego School District Public Library – Selected Cash Receipts (2013M-397)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess internal controls over tax receipts and … School District has been reducing the amount of money paid to the Library when there are refunds in property assessments … for over-the-counter receipts. The Library does not have procedures in place to record all receipts at the time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/03/21/oswego-school-district-public-library-selected-cash-receipts-2013m-397Oversight of Mental Health Education in Schools
… Objectives To determine what steps the State Education Department (Department) is taking to ensure that school districts have the necessary mental … it issued guidance to schools with recommendations on how to help students and what resources were available. While …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/11/oversight-mental-health-education-schoolsNewark School District Public Library – Board Oversight (2014M-54)
… 26, 2013. Background The Newark Public Library is located in Wayne County. A Board of Trustees comprising seven elected … million as of June 30, 2013) to be improperly deposited in types of investments which are not allowed by law, putting … from all improper investments and place all Library moneys in time deposits, certificates of deposit, or other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/06/20/newark-school-district-public-library-board-oversight-2014m-54Controls Over Revocable Consents (Follow-Up)
… the extent of implementation of the five recommendations in our initial audit report, Controls Over Revocable Consents … consents to relevant City agencies for review and holds public hearings regarding the consent . The Office also … all structures requiring revocable consents have one in place . We found that DOT did not bill and collect the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/13/controls-over-revocable-consents-followTranscript for 529 College Savings Program Video
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/savings/pdf/529-video-transcript.pdfDiNapoli: Former Hempstead School Official and Local Restauranteur Indicted in Kickback Scheme
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli; Breon Peace, United … Caliendo, the owner of food service providers Smart Starts NY, Inc. (Smart Starts), and Prince Umberto’s restaurant in … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-hempstead-school-official-and-local-restauranteur-indicted-kickback-schemeOrleans/Niagara Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Capital Assets (2023M-103)
… a model or serial number. A wheel balancer and a portable video magnifier, purchased for a total of $4,769, could not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/12/15/orleansniagara-board-cooperative-educational-services-capital-assets-2023m-103DiNapoli: Majority of Cities and Villages Statewide Below Fiscal Stress Threshold
… System has identified seven villages and three cities in New York in some level of fiscal stress in 2018. DiNapoli evaluated all non-calendar …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-majority-cities-and-villages-statewide-below-fiscal-stress-thresholdDiNapoli High-Tech is on the Rise in NYC
… High-tech is one of the fastest growing industries in New York City, growing four times faster than the rate of job … average, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “High-tech firms not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-high-tech-rise-nycDiNapoli: Feds Must Step Up or NYC Metro Region Faces End of Public Transit As We Know It
… until after 2024, but these cuts could further delay riders’ return to the system. The MTA estimates that if it … that gap will fall on the regional economy, burdening riders, toll payers, the workforce and taxpayers. “The MTA and its riders are at a dangerous crossroads. Ever higher fare and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-feds-must-step-or-nyc-metro-region-faces-end-public-transit-we-know-itDiNapoli: NYRA's Future Uncertain
… generated deficits totaling $109 million over five years and management has yet to develop a formal plan to make these operations profitable, … NYRA’s response is included in the full audit. Read the report Financial Condition and Selected Expenses : New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-nyras-future-uncertain