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DiNapoli: Queens Economy Takes Off
… Queens has more residents than at any time in its history, a record number of jobs and businesses, and … other borough. Bayside and Astoria were on StreetEasy’s list of the “hottest neighborhoods” in New York City in 2017, … Elmhurst and Woodside made the “neighborhoods to watch” list for 2018. Elementary schools in Queens were the most …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-queens-economy-takes-offDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for May 2014
… III JV, to replace the Kosciuszko Bridge in New York City. $52.2 million with Sealand Contractors Corp. to … Fratello Construction Corp. to create a wet lab at the NY State Psychiatric Institute, Manhattan. $6.6 million with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/06/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-may-2014DiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for January 2014
… financial officer, DiNapoli’s office reviews contracts for all state agencies, certain contracts for state public authorities and audits all state payments. … field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. The independent audits ensure payments are free from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-january-2014DiNapoli, Stringer Lead Investors Calling on Olympic Sponsors to End Their Silence, Defend Russian LGBT Rights
… said Stringer, investment advisor to the nearly $150 billion New York City pension funds. “It is long past …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-stringer-lead-investors-calling-olympic-sponsors-end-their-silence-defend-russian-lgbtDiNapoli: Food Giant ConAgra Agrees to State Pension Fund's Proposal to Buy Sustainable Palm Oil
… the largest food manufacturers in the U.S., has committed to using only sustainably-sourced palm oil that is grown and harvested in ways that do not contribute to rainforest destruction. As a result of the company’s new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-food-giant-conagra-agrees-state-pension-funds-proposal-buy-sustainable-palm-oilOpinion 95-16
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. SCHOOL DISTRICTS -- Central High School … PHRASES -- "Last preceding assessment roll" (meaning of for purposes of Education Law, §1908[1]) EDUCATION LAW, … roll as of the date of the apportionment. This is in reply to your request for our opinion as to the proper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-16XIX.7 Moving Expenditures Charged Prior to Conversion to a PCIP Converted Project ID – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… On March 31, 2022 all NYS01 Project IDs that were linked to a customer contract were converted to a new unique project … and therefore when attempting to post an expenditure credit against the new project, an agency may encounter an … to allow for a credit to expenses, agencies will need to transfer expenditure costs collected under the NYS01 projects …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix7-moving-expenditures-charged-prior-conversion-pcip-converted-project-idState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… District – Credit Cards and Purchase Cards (Allegany County) Although the 230 charges reviewed by auditors … School District – Information Technology (IT) (Westchester County) District officials did not ensure that unneeded … Stafford Fire Department Inc. – Financial Management (Genesee County) The board and treasurer did not properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… corrupting the government in the second degree, tampering with records in the first degree and official misconduct. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… the district’s use of two central network management tools for over 10 years has created security concerns due to lack … were at the lowest possible cost or ensure that invoices for electricity usage were accurate. Had officials monitored … were not board approved. Furthermore, bank reconciliations for 15 of the 36 months reviewed were not performed, and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… adequately secure shared network folder access, resulting in users having unnecessary access to multiple forms of PPSI in eight shared folders; or maintain a data inventory to … solicit interest rate quotes that may have resulted in higher interest earnings. Persistence Preparatory Academy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… the district had an increased risk of unauthorized access to and use of the network. In addition to sensitive IT control weaknesses, auditors reviewed all 665 … expenditure for a storage building. In addition, budgetary transfers totaling $27,125 were improperly reported as actual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… payments and did not ensure an independent review of separation payment calculations was performed. Therefore, … undetected and resulted in erroneous and missed payments. Of the 41 employees reviewed, 14 separation payments totaling … employees’ separation payments were overpaid by a total of $3,770 and three other employees’ separation payments were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … local government and school audits were issued. County of Putnam – Recreation and Golf Course Collections The county’s parks and recreation department and golf course did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1New York's 529 College Savings Program Turns 20
… Program manages approximately $30 billion in investments with more than one million accounts in both the Direct Plan … LLC (ABD),serves as Program Manager and, in connection with its affiliates, provides recordkeeping and … withdrawals used to pay expenses for tuition in connection with enrollment or attendance at an elementary or secondary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/new-yorks-529-college-savings-program-turns-20NY ABLE Program Helps New Yorkers With Disabilities Cover Costs
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Dutchess … Marcus Molinaro urged local residents to sign up for a new savings plan, called the New York Achieving a Better Life …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/ny-able-program-helps-new-yorkers-disabilities-cover-costsOpinion 99-5
… library system under the contract would be made available from an annual appropriation by the school district, subject … well as to the individual public libraries (see memorandum from Charles A. Brind, Counsel, State Education Department, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-5DiNapoli: Improved Guidance Needed for State Agencies Using AI To Avoid Risks
… problem with the AI Policy is that it leaves agencies free to determine what is, or is not, responsible use of AI. … systems to determine if they are accurate, reliable, and free of biases. Only DMV has a policy requiring such a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-improved-guidance-needed-state-agencies-using-ai-avoid-risksEast Williston Union Free School District – Management of Nonstudent Network User Accounts (2022M-171)
audit, school district, East Williston
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/east-williston-union-free-school-district-2022-171.pdfBay Shore Union Free School District - Procurement (2018M-212)
… before items were ordered and if competition was sought for goods and services not subject to competitive bidding. … Key Findings District officials did not: Seek competition for 16 of 20 professional service providers paid … totaling $22,899 were made with prior approval, resulting in confirming purchase orders (POs). Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/01/11/bay-shore-union-free-school-district-procurement-2018m-212