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Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Criminal Charges Over Alleged Theft of $78,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the unsealing of a one count indictment before the Honorable Peter Lynch … a class C felony, in Albany County Court. Fitzpatrick is alleged to have stolen over $78,000 in pension benefits from the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System, payable to his deceased godfather, Thomas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-criminal-charges-over-alleged-theft-78000-new-yorkOverlap, Duplication, Gaps, and/or Fragmentation in Workforce Development Programs and Services
… determine what workforce development programs and services State agencies and public authorities offer, who they serve, … development system (System). The Department is the lead State agency in the System. Workforce development is particularly critical as the State recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic downturn. As stated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/19/overlap-duplication-gaps-andor-fragmentation-workforce-development-programs-and-servicesDebt Issuance Approval Policy Statement & Guidelines
Many public benefit corporations (including public authorities) and certain local governments must obtain the approval of the State Comptroller.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/debt/pdf/debt-policy-statement-and-guidelines.pdfXII.6.I Paying a Non-State Employee – XII. Expenditures
… Statement: State agencies must appropriately classify workers as either employees or independent contractors so the workers are properly taxed. The Internal Revenue Service’s … circumstances that apply to a group of similarly situated workers, then Business Units may make and document one worker …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6i-paying-non-state-employeeNewfield Fire Company, Inc. - Internal Controls Over Financial Activity (2014M-346)
… of our audit was to review controls over cash receipts and disbursements for the period January 1, 2013 through … contracts with the Town to provide fire protection and emergency services. Budgeted appropriations for 2014 … approximately $360,000. Key Finding The Auditing Committee and the independent auditor did not have procedures in place …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/01/30/newfield-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financialPerformance of Industrial Development Agencies in New York State - 2021 Annual Report
This report summarizes data for fiscal year 2019, the most recent data reported by IDAs through the Public Authorities Reporting Information System (PARIS). The report also contains a brief discussion of local development corporations (LDCs), a related type of local authority.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/ida-performance-2021-annual-report.pdfOpinion 91-56
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … accounts payable and contractual obligations for purposes of termination of a public authority) PUBLIC AUTHORITIES LAW, … Whether the term liabilities as used in section 2828 of the Public Authorities Law relative to termination of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-56DiNapoli: NYC Metro Transportation Costs Rose 56% Over Past Decade, Slower Than Other Major Areas
… metropolitan areas according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Transportation made up … the clock to help keep some costs relatively low. City and state officials need to keep a close eye on transportation … metropolitan areas according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/draft-dinapoli-nyc-metro-transportation-costs-grew-slower-other-major-cities-still-rose-29-percentDiNapoli: 26 School Districts in Fiscal Stress
… officials should remain vigilant and carefully consider how their budgeting decisions will affect their long-term … include scores for the dependent school districts in the "Big Four" cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers. … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-26-school-districts-fiscal-stressPerformance of Duty Disability – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… Laws of 2016). If you are applying for disability benefits due to heart disease, your application must be filed while … an option for the payment of your disability benefits . Filing You, your employer or someone authorized with your … absence for up to two years (which may be extended for an additional two years); or Receiving Workers’ Compensation or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/performance-duty-disabilityComptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Schneiderman, State & DOI Commissioner Mark Peters Announce Conviction of Non-Profit Executive Involved in Six-Year Theft Scheme
… should expect to meet a costly and unpleasant end,” said Christina Scaringi, Special Agent in Charge, U.S. Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-state-doi-commissioner-mark-peters-announce-conviction-nonYork College - Time and Attendance Practices for Public Safety Staff (Follow-Up) (2018-F-29) 30-Day Response
To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report, Time and Attendance Practices for Public Safety...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-18f29-response.pdfDiNapoli: Former Town of Minerva Clerk Sentenced to Prison for Embezzling Town Funds
… Jordan Green, the former clerk to the supervisor for the town of … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. Green pleaded guilty last month to fourth degree grand … retirement system. Judge Richard B. Meyer also ordered Green to pay back $19,076.06 in restitution and pay a $1,500 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-former-town-minerva-clerk-sentenced-prison-embezzling-town-fundsDiNapoli: As Share of New Yorkers Without Health Insurance Reached New Low, Disparities Persisted Among Black, Asian, and Latino Populations
… From 2010 through 2021, the percentage of New Yorkers without health insurance declined every year to 5.2% in 2021, well below the national average of 8.6% and less than half of what it was in the state in 2010 (11.9%), according to an analysis by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Rates of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-share-new-yorkers-without-health-insurance-reached-new-low-disparities-persisted-among-blackTown of Warrensburg - Procurement (2014M-96)
… in Warren County, has a population of approximately 4,100 and is governed by an elected five-member Board. Budgeted … Findings The Town’s purchasing policy was adopted in 1992 and has not been reviewed or adopted annually as required by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/06/20/town-warrensburg-procurement-2014m-96Village of Ossining – Parking Ticket Collections (2017M-259)
… an adequate system is in place to collect outstanding parking tickets for the period January 1, 2016 through … adequate policies and practices for collecting unpaid parking fines. The Village has approximately $1.8 million in unpaid parking tickets outstanding as of September 30, 2017. Tickets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/02/09/village-ossining-parking-ticket-collections-2017m-259State Pension Fund Adds $30 Million for Investments in New York Companies
… announced today. The commitment will be made through the pension fund’s In-State Private Equity Investment Program, … Partners. "This new commitment to Primary Venture Partners for state-based investments will help grow the pension fund … to seeking out profitable investment opportunities for the Retirement System’s members, retirees and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/state-pension-fund-adds-30-million-investments-new-york-companiesSign up for emails DiNapoli: Former Tupper Lake Fire Treasurer Pleads Guilty in $30k Theft
… for Candlewood Suites in North Carolina, the Boston Duck Tour and household expenses. Brown, who was treasurer for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/sign-emails-dinapoli-former-tupper-lake-fire-treasurer-pleads-guilty-30k-theftExamination of Sunset LG Realty, LLC
… Purpose We examined more than $5,000 in select bonuses that Sunset LG Realty, LLC (Sunset) paid, and requested reimbursement for, in 2016 under contract … Sunset for approved bonuses and other compensation paid to Sunset employees. Key Findings We found Downstate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/30/examination-sunset-lg-realty-llcDiNapoli: Former School District Treasurer Sentenced for Stealing Funds
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced Kristina Hand was sentenced in federal court for stealing $34,000 from the Morris Central School District in Otsego County. Hand, 47, of Morris, pled guilty last … of community service. Hand was also ordered to pay $34,000 in restitution. “Ms. Hand took advantage of her position as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-school-district-treasurer-sentenced-stealing-funds