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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … billing and collection. Auditors identified charges for ambulance services that were inaccurate, unbilled and … did not have written policies or procedures governing the application of billing adjustments and late fees and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Two Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From 86-Year-Old State Pensioner
… District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly and the New York State Police today announced the arrests of Amber Diacetis, a … the subjects did not pay the victim’s mortgage and property taxes or other bills for four years, causing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-two-arrested-stealing-more-200000-86-year-old-state-pensionerDiNapoli: State Could Face Tough Fiscal Decisions in Year Ahead
… uses of such moneys include a wide range of economic development, education, environmental and other purposes. … water projects include more than $2 billion for economic development and other purposes and more than $1.8 billion for … Includes $2.8 billion in appropriations for economic development purposes in the state Department of Economic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-state-could-face-tough-fiscal-decisions-year-aheadNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Asks for Report on Due Diligence in Wake of Dakota Pipeline Controversy
… on behalf of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), is calling on Marathon Petroleum to explain how … to omit the shareholder request from a vote at its annual meeting, which the SEC denied in February. The … the environment and to human rights create risks for our pension fund's investments and should be addressed as part of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-asks-report-due-diligence-wake-dakota-pipeline-controversyDiNapoli: Fairport Audits Reveal Unauthorized Practices for Economic Development Agencies
… Officials with the Village of Fairport Industrial Development Agency (FIDA) … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. An audit of the Fairport Urban Renewal Agency (FURA) was also released today citing similar issues. The audits revealed improper governance practices by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-fairport-audits-reveal-unauthorized-practices-economic-development-agenciesDiNapoli Seeks Increased Diversity at Pension Fund's Portfolio Companies
… said. “As a major investor, focused on safeguarding our pension fund’s long-term value, we call on portfolio … General, Dollar Tree and Match Group who adopted the pension fund’s proposal last year. As a result of the … than one million state and local government employees and retirees and their beneficiaries. It has consistently been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-seeks-increased-diversity-pension-funds-portfolio-companiesNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Executive Budget Proposal
… programs and services that support quality of life in our state, while also ensuring the long-term … of the state’s finances. “With two months left in the state’s fiscal year, tax collections remain relatively … through December. These funds should be used wisely in this shifting economic landscape, and I am pleased the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-executive-budget-proposalDiNapoli: Pre-K Special Education Schools Took $1.4 Million in Unallowed Expenses
… ineligible expenses. These included: $194,438 in lump sum bonuses for staff that did not have required performance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-pre-k-special-education-schools-took-14-million-unallowed-expensesX.2 Guide to Vendor Management Policies – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… Business Units are responsible for submitting requests to the Vendor Management Unit to create a Centralized Corporate Customer. Business Units create and maintain Local Customers. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 09/14/2015 … Business Units …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x2-guide-vendor-management-policiesDiNapoli: Former Treasurer of Frewsburg Central School District Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $7,000 in School Funds
… membership dues and sales. The thefts occurred between March and August 2019. The school district superintendent … the district in the amount of $6,982.42. The arrest is a result of a joint investigation between the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-former-treasurer-frewsburg-central-school-district-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-7000-schoolOversight of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund
… Objective To determine if the Environmental Facilities Corporation (Corporation) is … recipients are complying with the PFA. … To determine if the Environmental Facilities Corporation is adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/30/oversight-clean-water-state-revolving-fundDiNapoli Releases Economic Profile of New York's North Country Region
… Economic development in the North Country is being boosted by community-based projects led by state and community leaders to expand tourism, improve workforce skills and spur … various industries and improving critical infrastructure is positioning the region well." DiNapoli's office examined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-releases-economic-profile-new-yorks-north-country-regionThese Our Treasures, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… established through CFR-reported financial information. In addition, TOTS operated an Infant/Toddler Early … preschool students with disabilities at its one location in the Bronx. The New York City Department of Education (DOE) … June 30, 2017, TOTS reported approximately $5 million in reimbursable costs for the SED preschool cost-based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/08/these-our-treasures-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualIII.1 Statewide Financial System (SFS) Overview – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… (OSC), the Treasury Division of the Department of Tax and Finance (DTF/Treasury), the Division of Budget (DOB), and the Office of the Chief Information Officer/Office for … The Program’s mission included developing, deploying and maintaining an integrated Statewide Financial System …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii1-statewide-financial-system-sfs-overviewNew York City Tourism Industry Hit Hard by Pandemic, Visitor Spending Drops by 73%
… The COVID-19 pandemic abruptly halted tourism in New York City, one of the world’s top tourist and business … 2020, a 73 percent decline from the prior year, which will cost the city $1.2 billion in lost tax revenues in City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/new-york-city-tourism-industry-hit-hard-pandemic-visitor-spending-drops-73NY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on McDonald's Agreement to Tie Executive Compensation to Diversity, Workforce Management
… System on behalf of more than one million state and local government employees and retirees and their beneficiaries. The Fund has consistently … The Fund's fiscal year ends March 31. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-mcdonalds-agreement-tie-executive-compensation-diversityDiNapoli: SED Agrees to Improve Oversight of Migrant Education Program
… found the program did not meet several of its goals in 2012 and 2013. “The children of migrant workers face enormous challenges and obstacles in their educations, including poverty and cultural and … important educational goals such as meeting standards in math or English or graduating from high school,” Crespo …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-sed-agrees-improve-oversight-migrant-education-programDiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $4,000 From Town of Lincoln
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Chenango … County District Attorney Michael Ferrarese, and the New York State Police today announced the plea and sentence …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-4000-town-lincolnDiNapoli: Contractor Charged State for Booze & Sunset Cruise
… Mental health provider PSCH, Inc. charged $152,680 in unsubstantiated or unallowable costs to the state Office … and substance abuse. The provider claimed $152,680 in costs that could not be substantiated or are not allowable … duplicate, unsubstantiated or inappropriate charges. In response to the Comptroller’s report and recommendations, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-contractor-charged-state-booze-sunset-cruiseDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Felony in Theft of More Than $5,000 in Fire District Funds
… herself an additional, illegal salary. Lisa Stone, 45, of Hammondsport, pleaded guilty today to grand larceny in the third degree (a class D felony) in front of Steuben County Court Judge Marianne Furfure based on … crimes can be deterred by proper oversight. The first line of defense is checks and balances, even in the smallest of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-former-treasurer-pleads-guilty-felony-theft-more-5000-fire-district-funds