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DiNapoli: Audit Reveals Problems with Volunteer Firefighters’ Benefit Program

… who volunteer their time to protect our communities should get the benefits they were promised,” said DiNapoli. “Failing … developed locally and specify how volunteers earn service credit. State law outlines what activities can be included in … had seven volunteers who received inaccurate service credit because officials failed to compare volunteers’ earned …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-audit-reveals-problems-volunteer-firefighters-benefit-program

XIII.4.C Travel Mileage Rates – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement

… OVERVIEW AND POLICIES New York State reimburses employees for business use of a personal vehicle based on the standard … allowance established by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). By adhering to this allowance, reimbursements for mileage are not taxable to the employee. Reimbursements …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii4c-travel-mileage-rates

XIII.8 Overview – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement

… Research services, Access to professional meetings and conferences, or Reduced rates for conferences or training sessions. A Department head can …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii8-overview

Rockland County – Budget Review (B21-6-12)

… review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the County’s proposed budget for the 2022 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The County of Rockland, located in … review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Countys proposed budget …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/11/12/rockland-county-budget-review-b21-6-12

Other Bulletin No. 16

… To inform agencies of new earnings codes and procedures for repaying compensation taken by the 2012-2013 Deficit … employees at SCF who leave State service are also eligible for repayment. Affected Employees Employees in SCF who leave … locked query will also supply all deficit monies deducted for 2011-2012. Please reference bulletin # 1119 for 2011-2012 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-16-repayment-compensation-taken-2012-2013-deficit-reduction

Opinion 91-14

… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … -- Procedures (necessity for referendum) -- Refuse and Garbage (town refuse and garbage district collecting refuse … for village) REFERENDUM -- Permissive (need for prior to cooperation agreement for refuse collection) REFUSE AND …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-14

DiNapoli & Schneiderman Reach $10.75 Million Oil Spill Settlement With ExxonMobil

… eight sites included in the settlement are Hilltop Service Station in Mahopac (Putnam County); Joe’s Country Convenience … in Monticello (Sullivan County); Courtney George Service Station in Albany (Albany County); Zanella’s Market Hill … Service in Amsterdam (Montgomery County); Harry’s Service Station in Jordan (Onondaga County); Scio Mini Mart in Scio …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-schneiderman-reach-1075-million-oil-spill-settlement-exxonmobil

Lead Contamination of State Armories

… dust has been transported to other areas of the armory on Soldiers’ shoes; through the heating, ventilation, and air …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/03/lead-contamination-state-armories

Virtual Currency Licensing

… To determine whether the Department of Financial Services (DFS) provides adequate oversight of the applications for, and … period from July 2018 through July 2023. About the Program DFS is New York State’s financial services regulator, and its … financial institutions licensed to operate in the State. DFS supervises and regulates the activities of nearly 3,000 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/02/virtual-currency-licensing

DiNapoli: SUNY Downstate Failed to Get Its Money's Worth From Cost-Cutting Consultant

… The State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Medical Center paid a consultant $34 million for a plan to help the hospital out of financial trouble, but a report released … The State University of New York SUNY Downstate Medical Center paid a consultant $34 million for a plan to help the hospital out of financial trouble but a report released today …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-suny-downstate-failed-get-its-moneys-worth-cost-cutting-consultant

The Association of Neurologically Impaired Brain Injured Children, Inc. – Compliance With the Consolidated Fiscal Reporting and Claiming Manual

… For over 50 years, ANIBIC has provided a broad range of services to people with special needs, from ages five through adulthood. Governed by a 16-member Board of Directors and an Executive Director, ANIBIC operates a Supervised/Supportive Residential Program, consisting of three freestanding residences and a cluster of apartments …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/09/association-neurologically-impaired-brain-injured-children-inc-compliance-consolidated

II.3 Overview – II. New York State Financial Accounting

… The Executive Budget refers to the structure and process of the constitutional system of budgeting in New York State … The Executive Budget refers to the structure and process of the constitutional system of budgeting in New York State …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii3-overview

State Contract and Payment Actions in June

… Police $5.3 million with Compass Group USA, Inc. for food service at the New York State Police Academy. SUNY at Stony … Transit Lines, Inc., and $13.5 million to Passenger Bus Corporation. Major Payments Approved Tax Refunds $267 million … for 6,000 property tax credits. Department of Civil Service $18 million to Beacon Health Options, Inc. for the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-contract-and-payment-actions-june

DiNapoli: NYC Pre-K Special Education Provider Claimed Nearly $3 Million In Ineligible Expenses

… A Brooklyn preschool special education provider, Yeled v’Yalda Early Childhood Center, … “We have found too many schools that fall short of state education requirements, which is why we are auditing preschool special education providers throughout New York. We’ve referred our …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-nyc-pre-k-special-education-provider-claimed-nearly-3-million-ineligible-expenses

Opinion 89-6

… LAW, §190.60: A fine imposed following a conviction in Supreme Court, for a violation of section 190.60 of the Penal … and not the State. You ask whether a fine paid into the Supreme Court of a county following a conviction under … of fines imposed by a court of record, such as the Supreme Court, unless a special provision for the collection …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-6

New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on EPA Proposal to Roll Back Emission Standards

… wallets and jeopardizing the competitiveness of the U.S. auto industry when global manufacturers are reducing auto emissions. The Trump Administration must withdraw this …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-epa-proposal-roll-back-emission-standards

NY ABLE Program Helps New Yorkers With Disabilities Cover Costs

… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Dutchess … Marcus Molinaro urged local residents to sign up for a new savings plan, called the New York Achieving a Better Life Experience ( NY ABLE ) … Marcus Molinaro urged local residents to sign up for a new savings plan called the New York Achieving a Better Life …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/ny-able-program-helps-new-yorkers-disabilities-cover-costs

Opinion 95-19

… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Improper Uses (prepayment of certain employer … contributions which were previously paid) CITIES -- Powers and Duties (authority to issue bonds to prepay certain … which were previously prepaid) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Retirement Benefits (authority to issue …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-19

DiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap to Remain at Two Percent

… For the second year in a row, property tax levy growth for school districts will be capped at 2 percent, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This 2 percent … For the second year in a row property tax levy growth for …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-remain-two-percent

DiNapoli: Texas Woman Charged with Stealing Over $65,000 in NYS Pension Payments

… DiNapoli announced the indictment of a 53-year-old Texas woman for allegedly stealing more than $65,000 in New York … P DiNapoli announced the indictment of a 53yearold Texas woman for allegedly stealing more than $65000 in New York …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-texas-woman-charged-stealing-over-65000-nys-pension-payments