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State Contract and Payment Actions in July
… In July, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,308 contracts for state … . The Governor’s Executive Order 202 suspended the Office of the State Comptroller’s review and approval of contracts related to the COVID-19 crisis until September … In July the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1308 contracts for state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/state-contract-and-payment-actions-julyIT Asset Management (2022-MS-2)
… complete report – pdf] We also released 20 letter reports to the following School Districts: Brighton Central School … IT inventory records or establish adequate controls to safeguard IT assets. We selected 1,155 IT assets to … IT assets were missing locations or employees assigned. As a result, officials exposed the approximately $21.8 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/it-asset-management-2022-ms-2DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for May 2017
… pregnancy prevention grants including $3.7 million to Buffalo Federation of Neighborhood Centers Inc. and $3.3 … Spiegel & McDiarmid LLP. State University of New York at Buffalo $8.9 million with Sodexo Operations LLC for custodial … Empire State Development Corporation $2 million to Buffalo Urban Development Corporation for demolition, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-may-2017DiNapoli: 23 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… Twenty-three school districts statewide were designated in some level of fiscal stress under New York State … ending on June 30, 2021, down from 31 school districts in fiscal stress the prior year. “Fewer of New York’s school districts were scored as under fiscal stress in 2021, but the operational issues caused by the pandemic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-23-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: More Security Needed for Hazardous Materials at SUNY University Centers
… to safeguard dangerous substances were not always followed at SUNY campuses," DiNapoli said. "Weak oversight of … lock and key." A variety of hazardous materials are used at SUNY campuses for both classroom and non-classroom … and laws. DiNapoli’s auditors found the University at Buffalo’s controls over hazardous materials were lacking. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/dinapoli-more-security-needed-hazardous-materials-suny-university-centersDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for June 2014
… ensures that costs are reasonable, the playing field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-june-2014DiNapoli: Special Education Pre-K Provider Claimed Nearly $1 Million in Ineligible Expenses
… supplies that were not properly documented; $21,575 in Costco purchases that were not properly documented; $13,027 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-special-education-pre-k-provider-claimed-nearly-1-million-ineligible-expensesDiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores
… 20 local governments in New York State ended their fiscal year 2021 designated in some form of fiscal stress , down from 30 a year ago, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced … for municipalities (excluding New York City) twice a year. The scores announced today are for local governments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scoresComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… , Charter School for Applied Technologies , Eugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School , Germantown Central School District … access to specific financial records. Eugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School – Procurements and Information … Girls Char School for Applied Technologies Eugenio Maria de Hostos Char School Germantown CSD Niagara Char School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli: Executive Budget Reduces Out-Year Gaps, Diminishes Independent Oversight
… projected to rise by $1.4 billion, or 2.6 percent, in the coming year and by $4.2 billion through SFY 2020-21. DOB … reduce reported State Operating Funds expenditures in the coming year by more than $1.2 billion. Increases school aid … spent in SFY 2017-18. Projects spending on state economic development programs to rise by $82 million, or 3.3 percent, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-executive-budget-reduces-out-year-gaps-diminishes-independent-oversightDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for December 2014
… their money. The independent audits ensure payments are free from fraud, waste and improprieties. The Comptroller's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-december-2014DiNapoli Releases Analysis of Executive Budget
… the economy, the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2020-21 Executive Budget reflects significant fiscal challenges related, in … by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. With a budget deadline soon approaching, more than a third of the … beneficiaries, providers, local governments and the state budget. DiNapoli also raised concerns about transparency and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-releases-analysis-executive-budgetComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… available. As a result, at the end of 2012-13 fiscal year, the district’s reported unassigned fund balance had … total fund balance for the general fund increased $4.8 million. During the same time frame, the real property tax levy increased by approximately $4.8 million. Westport Central School District – Internal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli: College Student Loan Debt Doubled in New York Over Last Decade
… York over the past ten years by more than 41 percent to 2.8 million. Nationwide, the number of borrowers rose by nearly … average costs for tuition, fees, room and board for 4-year institutions rose by more than 50 percent for both … of borrowers with late payments in New York jumped from 8.9 percent in 2006 to 14 percent by 2012 but fell to 12.5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-college-student-loan-debt-doubled-new-york-over-last-decadeComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Conviction of Woman Who Stole over $290,000 in Deceased Mother's Benefits from the Buffalo Firemen's Pension Fund
… She admitted that she had stolen benefits from the city of Buffalo Firemen's Pension Fund that were intended for her … in pension checks in her mother's name from the city of Buffalo's Firemen's Pension Fund," said State Comptroller … mother of defendant Pearlann MacVittie, was the widow of Buffalo fireman William J. Martin. After her husband's death, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-conviction-woman-who-stole-over-290000DiNapoli: State’s Financial Plan Reflects a Bleak Economic Outlook
… aging New Yorkers are among those who may suffer the loss of services. Programs that help fund front-line responders, … also face significant cuts. “The Financial Plan warns of deep cuts and very troubling actions the state anticipates … change our landscape for years to come. As reports by my office have repeatedly shown, New York ranks first among …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/dinapoli-states-financial-plan-reflects-bleak-economic-outlookJamestown Board of Public Utilities - Energy Efficiency and Recycling Programs (2018M-155)
Determine whether energy efficiency and recycling rebates and credits were issued in accordance with program guidelines.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/jamestown.pdfOpinion 2005-9
… or reappointed to the central high school board for a new term beginning on or after July 1, 2005, he or she is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-9Opinion 95-12
… DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES -- Powers and Duties (authority to deposit or invest funds with a State or federally chartered … MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Deposits and Investments (authority to deposit or invest with a State or federally chartered savings … and an industrial development agency (IDA) may deposit or invest their funds with a State or federally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-12Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the … the district did not act on this recommendation. As a result, auditors identified 24 user accounts that had … adding 60 unauthorized sick days valued at approximately $10,000. District officials notified auditors that they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1