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DiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for July 2014
… of Corrections $894,000 contract with Swank Motion Pictures Inc. for a public performance license to show motion … million) and longevity payments ($500,000). Empire State Development Corporation $5.2 million for capital improvements … $95,000 to Expeditionary Learning Outward Bound Inc. for development of the New York State Common Core. New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-july-2014DiNapoli: Audit Reveals Questionable Financial Decisions, Lack of Transparency in Hempstead School District
… sloppy recordkeeping and a lack of transparency. I strongly urge Hempstead’s administrators and school board … been paid, which equates to an annual salary of $346,667. When she was ultimately appointed district superintendent, … or establish individual contracts for employees who do not belong to collective bargaining units; Refrain from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audit-reveals-questionable-financial-decisions-lack-transparency-hempstead-school-districtState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Aging (OFA): Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (Follow - Up) (2020-F-27) An audit issued in October 2019 found that … is reimbursed for these services through rates set by SED. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2017, auditors … only one credit was due. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: New York City's Budget Outlook Improves
… revenues and planned cost savings benefited New York City’s budget outlook for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025, but funding for education and social services remain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-new-york-citys-budget-outlook-improvesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… costs could potentially be underestimated for police by as much as $2 million and for firefighting by as much as $131,000. Employee retirement costs are likely underestimated by as much as $945,000. Life, health and dental insurance costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1Park Accessibility for People With Disabilities
… with a disability either living in or visiting the City, access to parks – and the necessary amenities therein, such … of these surveys (hereafter referred to as 2006–2009 Survey or Survey) would be the basis for its Transition Plan. … that the facility accessibility information posted on its website is accurate and updated. Our on-site observations at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/22/park-accessibility-people-disabilitiesNorth Bellmore Union Free School District - Procurement of Professional Services (2019M-95)
… policy to procure professional services. Our review of procedures District officials used to select 17 … selecting six service providers, who were paid a total of $437,732 during the audit period. Key Recommendations Use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/08/16/north-bellmore-union-free-school-district-procurement-professionalValley Stream 24 Union Free School District – New Hire Paperwork (2022M-189)
… was to determine whether District officials ensured that new employees’ paperwork was adequately completed, processed … affairs . Results of Review We examined files for all 37 new employees hired during the 2021-22 school year, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/03/17/valley-stream-24-union-free-school-district-new-hire-paperwork-2022m-189DiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for January 2015
… mail and supply clerk services. Office of Temporary and Disability Services $15.9 million for 18 grants for the … End Homelessness program, including $1.5 million each to: Unity House of Troy, Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless, … Inc. for family support services. Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance $26 million in federal Home Energy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-january-2015Comptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Director
… obtained the sentencing of a state employee for receiving free home improvement projects from a government contractor; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-councilOpinion 93-33
… Law, §70-a sets forth certain conditions precedent to a newspaper making a claim for compensation for the … of official notices of political subdivisions. In general, to meet the requirements of General Construction Law, §60(a) … must be entered as second-class matter in order to qualify under those sections (see, gen., US Postal Service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-33Far Rockaway Pre-School Provider "Investor" Pleads Guilty in Theft of Education Funds Intended for Special Needs Students
… money and those who treat such funds as their own personal piggy bank will be brought to justice and held accountable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/far-rockaway-pre-school-provider-investor-pleads-guilty-theft-education-funds-intended-special-needsDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for August 2014
… their money. The independent audits ensure payments are free from fraud, waste and improprieties. The Comptroller’s … in Tribal State Compact money from the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino. Department of Environmental Conservation $153,000 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-august-2014Opinion 92-49
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PARKS AND RECREATION … REFERENDUM - Permissive (need for when town leases land for recreational trail) TOWN LAW §§81,220: A proposed … to the holding of a referendum upon the establishment of a public park in a town and the acquisition of property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-49Opinion 92-27
… opinion. LOCAL LAWS -- Payroll Deductions (for charitable contributions) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Payroll … LAW, §10(1)(ii)(a)(1): A municipal officer or employee may not make a charitable donation by assigning his or her right … charitable contributions payable upon a revocable written request by an officer or employee. You state that a city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-27DiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for October 2014
… their money. The independent audits ensure payments are free from fraud, waste and improprieties. The Comptroller’s … to the selection of applicants to develop and operate a casino. Division of Criminal Justice Services $1.6 million to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-october-2014DiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for February 2015
… bridge scour in Hempstead and Islip. $24 million with El Sol Contracting - ES II Enterprises JV for bridge corrective repairs and … Orphan Foundation of America for the Educational Training Voucher Program to help youth aging out of foster care to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-february-2015Opinion 88-77
… also be noted that recent court cases have held public officials to a high standard of conduct and, on occasion, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-77Oversight of the Nourish New York Program
… Objective To determine if the Department of Agriculture and Markets (Ag&Mkts) and the Department of Health (DOH) are … The COVID-19 pandemic revealed weaknesses in the State’s food supply system and caused serious economic hardships for … serving as a contact for vendors, and verifying that purchases made with Nourish NY funds are products sourced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/21/oversight-nourish-new-york-programState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued. Department of Agriculture and Markets – Protection of Managed … (OTDA) is responsible for reviewing each shelter’s operating budget, working with the local departments of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits