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DiNapoli Finds Schools Falling Short on Emergency Planning
… Schools are not doing enough to prepare for emergency situations like shootings, according to an … Education Department (SED), which oversees safety planning for schools. Alarmingly, two schools did not have … 20 years ago. “New York’s schools must be better prepared for emergencies and violent incidents. My auditors looked at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-finds-schools-falling-short-emergency-planningState Contract and Payment Actions in May
… Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,872 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $3.9 … of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services $806.4 million for the Chemical Dependency Services Program, including … of the Budget $3.1 million with Frasca & Associates, LLC for secondary bond sale advisory services. $1.3 million with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/state-contract-and-payment-actions-mayDiNapoli: Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Charged in $500K Grant Scheme
… said. "Thanks to our partnerships with District Attorney Jason Carusone and Warren County Sheriff Nathan "Bud" York, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-charged-500k-grant-schemeOpinion 93-4
… two-thirds vote required) -- Referendum Requirements (for tax certiorari judgments) REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND … referendum nor is the town board authorized to provide for a referendum on its own motion. You ask whether a town board may adopt a bond resolution for the purpose of financing a tax certiorari judgment and, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-4Opinion 95-31
… of incoming police chief where prior chief declined salary increases) POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police … (compensation of incoming chief where prior chief declined salary increases) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §207-m: The salary … be increased by at least the same dollar amount of the increase received by such next subordinate police officer. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-31DiNapoli: Former Savona Mayor Charged With Defrauding the Village
… charges of five counts of offering a false instrument for filing and five counts of misdemeanor falsifying business … District Attorney Brooks Baker and Sheriff James Allard for bringing Mr. Harrian to justice and for our continued partnership to fight public corruption." …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-former-savona-mayor-charged-defrauding-villageImproper Medicaid Payments to Eye Care Providers
… provider enrollment rules and (2) if Medicaid paid for improper claims billed by the eye care providers. This … 31, 2015. Background Health care providers must apply for enrollment into the Medicaid program and meet certain … providers who do not meet federal and State requirements for participation in the Medicaid program. The Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/06/improper-medicaid-payments-eye-care-providersDiNapoli: Former Pharmacist Charged In $232,000 Medical Claims Fraud
… owner of a Long Island pharmacy was arrested Thursday for allegedly defrauding the state of $232,000 after the scam … with grand larceny in the second degree, a class C felony, for allegedly sending phony prescription records for reimbursement to Medicaid and the New York State Health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-pharmacist-charged-232000-medical-claims-fraudNY State Common Retirement Fund Selects New Deputy Chief Investment Officer
… to the position of Deputy Chief Investment Officer for the $181.7 billion New York State Common Retirement Fund. … build on the gains we have made in recent years and look for innovative opportunities that offer attractive, … to the position of Deputy Chief Investment Officer for the $1817 billion New York State Common Retirement Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/ny-state-common-retirement-fund-selects-new-deputy-chief-investment-officerState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City Mayor's 2023 State of the City Address
… address delivered by Mayor Eric Adams put forth his vision for a city that keeps New Yorkers safe and prioritizes the … services. I commend the mayor's bold plan of action for a city that supports working families. “Like the state … path of fiscal discipline to achieve the mayor's vision for a better and fairer New York." Track state and local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-mayors-2023-state-city-addressOpinion 90-21
… one from the town clerk concerning the proper procedures for the preparation of claims for audit and for retention of audited claims in a town of the second class …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-21Opinion 89-40
… in the opinion. FIRE COMMISSIONERS -- Reimbursement for Expenses (loss of wages) VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS -- Reimbursement for Expenses (loss of wages) WORDS AND PHRASES -- Employer (meaning for purposes of General Municipal Law, §72-o) GENERAL …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-40Opinion 89-11
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Exempt … expend foreign fire insurance tax moneys to rent a room in which to meet, if the meetings are for the purpose of … fire insurance tax moneys "except as otherwise provided in any special law". Sections 9104 and 9105 provide that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-11State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on 2024 State of the State Address
… the State Address by Gov. Hochul outlined her priorities for 2024, addressing issues important to New Yorkers across … of the State Address by Gov Hochul outlined her priorities for 2024 addressing issues important to New Yorkers across …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-2024-state-state-addressState Contract and Payment Actions in November
… Office of the State Comptroller approved 2,063 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $32.5 … payments valued at more than $38.6 million, primarily for mistakes, insufficient support for charges, and improper payments. More information on these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-contract-and-payment-actions-novemberState Contract and Payment Actions in October
… Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,958 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $2.1 … 2,300 payments valued at nearly $10.4 million, primarily for mistakes, insufficient support for charges, and improper payments. More information on these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/state-contract-and-payment-actions-octoberDiNapoli: 16 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… Sixteen school districts were designated in some level of fiscal stress under New York State … by school districts (excluding New York City and the Big Four) increased from $15.1 billion in SY 2021-22, to … release of scores, which excludes New York City and the “Big Four” City School Districts of Buffalo, Rochester, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-16-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressState Contract and Payment Actions in January
… Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,493 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $3.7 … 850 payments valued at more than $18.5 million, primarily for mistakes, insufficient support for charges, and improper payments. More information on these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/state-contract-and-payment-actions-januaryState Contract and Payment Actions in August
… $1.5 million with The Clocktower Hotel at the Century House LLC for training academy lodging services. State … Benefit Exchange, including insurance enrollment and call center operations. Division of Homeland Security and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-contract-and-payment-actions-augustNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Pension Fund Puts Anti-Israel Movement on Notice
… (Fund) to review its portfolio for any companies involved in the anti-Israel Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) … from any risk posed by companies that are engaged in BDS activities, including restricting or exiting … markets and emerging markets, and Israel offers the best of both worlds: the superior economic management of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-pension-fund-puts-anti-israel-movement-notice