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Review of the Financial Plan of the City of New York, May 2023
Three years removed from the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, New York City faces ongoing and new risks to its finances just as the economy has shown signs of slowing.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-4-2024.pdfSeeking Competition in Procurement
The Office of the State Comptroller's Legal Division will discuss legal requirements for competitive bidding, including statutory amendments to the General Municipal Law § 103 and various exceptions to the bidding requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/seeking-competition-procurement-062624.pdfLynbrook Union Free School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2022M-81)
Determine whether Lynbrook Union Free School District (District) officials ensured students received all services from their individualized education programs (IEPs) and Medicaid eligible services were properly filed to receive Medicaid reimbursements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/lynbrook-union-free-school-dsitrict-2022-81.pdfEcoNews, Spring 2017
On the 47th Anniversary of Earth Day, now more than ever we should celebrate the progress we have made and recommit ourselves to the work that needs to be done.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/environmental-econews-2017.pdfPension Payment Calendar
NYSLRS pension payments are deposited or mailed monthly — direct deposits are on the last business day of each month and checks are mailed on the second-to-last business day of each month.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/retirees/pdf/pension-payment-calendar.pdfDiNapoli Announces Sale of General Obligation Bonds
… bonds totaling $215.2 million. The state expects to sell $146.2 million for new money transportation, education … Depending on market conditions, the state also expects to sell $69 million to refund a portion of certain outstanding … bonds totaling $2152 million The state expects to sell $1462 million for new money transportation education and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-announces-sale-general-obligation-bondsDiNapoli: Many SUNY Campus Foundations Operating Without Contracts or Proper Oversight
… SUNY does not regularly examine the foundations' books, and my auditors found instances of questionable … with campuses, including the University at Buffalo Foundation (UBF), one of the largest with $723 million in … nearly $1.8 million by UBF. Four of these individuals each received salaries exceeding $100,000 from both the University …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-many-suny-campus-foundations-operating-without-contracts-or-proper-oversightComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of Former Highway Superintendent in Public Corruption Case
… submitted vouchers for parts for equipment the Town does not own. One such voucher referenced the purchase of … for Burlew’s personal use. Burlew is charged with one count of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, a Class C … in state prison if convicted of the highest charge filed against him. The Joint Task Force on Public Integrity is a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-former-highway-superintendent-publicDiNapoli: MTA Capital Funding Gap May Exceed $12 Billion
… and modernizing the regional transit system, but a great deal of work remains and financing these capital … and modernizing the regional transit system but a great deal of work remains and financing these capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-mta-capital-funding-gap-may-exceed-12-billionDiNapoli: $10 Million Ponzi Scheme Unraveled Following Nassau County District Attorney Investigation
… fraud." Matthew Eckstein, 48, of Syosset, was arraigned yesterday before Judge Joy Watson on charges of: Two counts … felony) Kevin Brody, 54, of Stroudsburg, PA, was arraigned yesterday before Judge Joy Watson on charges of: Two counts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-10-million-ponzi-scheme-unraveled-following-nassau-county-district-attorney-investigationDiNapoli: Former Wallkill Fire District Chair Pleads Guilty in $240,000 Theft
… in Ulster County Court to grand larceny and criminal tax fraud for stealing nearly $240,000, State Comptroller Thomas … degree, a class D felony, and three counts of criminal tax fraud in the fifth degree, a misdemeanor. He agreed to pay … DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption and fraud and encourages the public to help fight fraud and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-wallkill-fire-district-chair-pleads-guilty-240000-theftDiNapoli Applauds as Exxon Finally Agrees to Protect LGBT Rights
… protection policies to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Exxon's adoption of … that corporations that prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity are able to hire from … across the globe, has finally added the categories of 'sexual orientation' and 'gender identity' to its Equal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-applauds-exxon-finally-agrees-protect-lgbt-rightsDiNapoli: School District Revenue Growth Slows
… growth was nearly flat the last three years, averaging only 1.3 percent, according to a report issued today by State … growth was nearly flat the last three years averaging only 13 percent according to a report issued today by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-school-district-revenue-growth-slowsDiNapoli: State Contractor Failed to Pay Prevailing Wages
… hide its non-compliance with state law by misrepresenting hours worked and rates paid in certified payrolls it … found the contractor was also paying employees for fewer hours than they actually worked and told employees to submit … believe that employees may have been paid for fewer hours than they actually worked January 20, to March 14 this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-state-contractor-failed-pay-prevailing-wagesDiNapoli: Town of Bennington Audit Leads to Arrest
… The clerk in the Wyoming County town of Bennington was arrested today after auditors … The clerk, Tina Metz, 54, was arrested by the Wyoming County Sheriff's Department and charged with one felony count … or unaccounted for. We will continue to work with Wyoming County District Attorney Donald O’Geen and the Wyoming County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-town-bennington-audit-leads-arrestDiNapoli Proposal Would Provide More Accountability for Personal Income Tax Check-Off Funds
… require the entities administering tax check off funds to improve efforts to spend dedicated contributions within … causes; and disease research. Taxpayers will be able to contribute to a new Homeless Veterans Assistance fund … out of two funds – the prostate cancer check-off and the Volunteer Firefighting and EMS fund. DiNapoli’s office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-proposal-would-provide-more-accountability-personal-income-tax-check-fundsFormer Hannibal Fire Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing From Fire Company
… Former Hannibal Fire Chief Chris Emmons pleaded guilty today to Grand Larceny for … pending charges of Grand Larceny in the fourth degree. Chris Emmons pleaded guilty before Judge Karen Brandt Brown … Former Hannibal Fire Chief Chris Emmons pleaded guilty today to Grand Larceny for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/former-hannibal-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-stealing-fire-companyNY ABLE Program Helps New Yorkers With Disabilities Cover Costs
… New York Achieving a Better Life Experience ( NY ABLE ) program, designed to help individuals with disabilities … and county government employees to discuss the program. "NY ABLE offers peace of mind to individuals with … care can put a financial strain on families. The NY ABLE program provides families and individuals with a secure and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/ny-able-program-helps-new-yorkers-disabilities-cover-costsOpinion 92-33
… CHAPTER 477, AS AMENDED; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(ii)(d)(3): A town on behalf of the park district … State Legislature (see, e.g., General Municipal Law, §§103[4], 104), there are also several well-established common law … (see also Wickham v Trapani , 26 AD2d 216, 272 NYS2d 6). Accordingly, a contract for publicity or promotional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-33Comptroller DiNapoli: Schools Must Do More to Limit Access to Sensitive Student Databases
… York school districts had inappropriate computer access to sensitive student data and were able to change student grades and attendance records without proper authorization, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … York school districts had inappropriate computer access to sensitive student data and were able to change student …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-schools-must-do-more-limit-access-sensitive-student-databases