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DiNapoli: Moderate Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections for First Half of 2017
… sales tax collections across New York grew 3.3 percent in the first six months of 2017, according to a report released … Lakes (4 percent) regions had the highest growth rates in the state. Additionally, Long Island's growth rate (3.3 … Local sales tax collections across New York grew 33 percent in the first six months of 2017 according to a report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-moderate-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-first-half-2017New York City School-Based Health Centers – Security and Controls Over Medications and Related Supplies
… have implemented proper controls over their medications and related supplies. Our audit covered the period July 1, … health care alternative for preschool, elementary, middle, and high school students in low-income, high-risk … medical facilities (e.g., hospitals, diagnostic and treatment centers, and community organizations) that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/08/new-york-city-school-based-health-centers-security-and-controls-over-medications-andDiNapoli: Potsdam Audit Finds Missing Court Funds
… The former justice court clerk in the town of Potsdam was arrested for embezzling $117,000 after an audit found she manipulated court accounting records … St. Lawrence County District Attorney Mary Rain’s office. In February, the former clerk – Mary Jo Guyette – was charged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-potsdam-audit-finds-missing-court-fundsContract Award and Performance
… Purpose To determine whether the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) awarded procurement … Our audit included contracts awarded or modified during the period April 1, 2011 through March 31, 2013. Background … To determine whether the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/22/contract-award-and-performanceSelected Financial Management and Administrative Practices
… not clear the NCPA used the most qualified vendors at the best available prices. Certain estate assets were put up for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/28/selected-financial-management-and-administrative-practicesOpinion 94-11
… for the fire district to expend district funds to commemorate the anniversary of the fire department. However, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-11United Community Services, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… of Education (DoE) refers students to United based on clinical evaluations and pays for these services using rates … contributions that did not comply with the Manual’s guidelines; $17,931 in undocumented vehicle expenses; $17,347 … $4,695 for staff food, $4,285 for utilities, $3,392 in cell phone expenses, $2,781 for staff gifts, and $2,194 for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/30/united-community-services-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli Expands Anti-Corruption Initiative
… statewide, including last week’s indictment of New York City Councilman Ruben Wills and the convictions of former … and convictions of various local officials from the Woodstock Fire Co. treasurer to the city of Binghamton’s parks and recreation director. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-expands-anti-corruption-initiativeDiNapoli: Read Fine Print on Your Holiday Gift Cards
… To help stop this from happening to you, register the card with the retailer. It could help to get a replacement … terms and conditions for a card must be disclosed directly on it and gift cards cannot expire within the first five … time period; Fees to call and check the balance remaining on the card; and Replacement fees for lost or stolen gift …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-read-fine-print-your-holiday-gift-cardsDiNapoli: Waiving Waiting Period for Public Workers' Retirement Protects Families During Pandemic Crisis
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today applauded Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order waiving the statutory 15-day waiting … that were intended for them. My thanks to Governor Cuomo for acting on my request and taking steps to protect … is filed with NYSLRS. DiNapoli wrote to Governor Cuomo last week to request the Executive Order, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-waiving-waiting-period-public-workers-retirement-protects-families-during-pandemic-crisisState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … significant fund balances without clear plans to use this money. Over the last three years, the general fund … financial data and information on 130,000 state contracts, visit Open Book New York . The easy-to-use website was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Schneiderman Announce Three Arrests in $200,000 Contract Fraud
… General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the arrests of three contractors for conspiring to defraud the state of over $200,000 by submitting false invoices over a two year … bills to the state in an effort to defraud the taxpayers of over $200,000,” DiNapoli said. ”My office will continue to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-schneiderman-announce-three-arrests-200000-contract-fraudState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… today announced his office completed audits of East Hampton Housing Authority , Eggertsville Fire District , Mastic Beach Fire District , Town of Moira , Town of Oxford and the … money is being spent appropriately and effectively." East Hampton Housing Authority – Board Oversight (Suffolk County) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Corcraft's Textile Procurement Practices
… Supervision. Corcraft's mission is to employ offenders in real work situations to produce quality goods and services … about 2,000 of the State's 55,000 incarcerated offenders in the industry programs it operates at 11 correctional … 2013, Corcraft had 44 textile contracts that began, were in process, or were completed, with a contract value of $32.3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/16/corcrafts-textile-procurement-practicesDual Employment
… Purpose To determine whether Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) employees who are also … is to promote the safety, permanency, and well-being of children, family, and communities. To achieve desired … partnerships; and funds and provides quality services. As of May 1, 2012, OCFS had 3,194 employees. OCFS requires its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employment-1Privacy and Security of Student Data
… complete, interconnected systems of educational services in the United States. The Department administers school aid, … with 2.4 million students. The Department is responsible for safeguarding its data and ensuring the confidentiality, … leading to an increased reliance on technology. This resulted in an escalation of cybersecurity threats – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/16/privacy-and-security-student-dataState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… surplus fund balance exceeded the statutory limit by about $8 million (9.2 percentage points) as of June 30, … district’s surplus fund balance exceeded the legal limit by $1.6 million, officials also overstated accrued … which resulted in surplus fund balance being underreported by about $6.4 million. Officials could not provide us with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli & Lander’s Proposal Calling on Wells Fargo Board to Report on Efforts to Prevent Discrimination and Harassment Wins Majority Support From Shareholders
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and New York City Comptroller Brad Lander called on Wells Fargo & Co.’s board of directors to publicly report on the company’s efforts to prevent … State Comptroller DiNapoli and New York City Comptroller Brad …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-landers-proposal-calling-wells-fargo-board-report-efforts-prevent-discrimination-andAudit Finds Operational and Oversight Failures Led to Financial Instability in Mount Vernon
… The city of Mount Vernon faced financial uncertainty and problems … Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit provided a detailed account of the millions in expenses that were not timely paid, … made 29 recommendations to overhaul the operations of the city comptroller’s office and establish necessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/audit-finds-operational-and-oversight-failures-led-financial-instability-mount-vernonDiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud for Receiving Deceased Mother's New York State and Local Retirement System Benefits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli joined the United States Attorney for Eastern District of Tennessee … has pleaded guilty to wire fraud (18 USC. § 1343) in the U.S. District Court at Knoxville, TN for stealing $56,352 from the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS). This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-receiving-deceased-mothers-new-york-state-and-local