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Orleans County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-043)
… and reported and that Court moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2011 through January 1, 2014. … to the court and then delivered to the County Treasurer for safekeeping. To carry out this responsibility, the … provide a system of internal controls to account for and safeguard these funds. Key Findings The records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/02/14/orleans-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-043DiNapoli: SED Needs To Improve Oversight of School Districts' English Language Learners Programs
… “With enrollment in programs to address these disparities on the rise, it’s crucial that SED provide adequate guidance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-sed-needs-improve-oversight-school-districts-english-language-learners-programsContract Advisory No. 33
… (i) contractors are prohibited from bidding on contracts for public work, and (ii) contractors and subcontractors are … subject to Labor Law § 220-i to the Bureau of Contracts for approval, a contractor’s timely proof of certificate of … before commencing work on a covered project. Click here for the DOL Registration Website for further details. Click …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/33-dol-public-work-contractor-registryNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: One of Largest U.S. Carbon Emitters Commits to Lower GHG Emissions
… in the country, has adopted new, long-term targets for lowering greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions consistent with … called on the company to adopt and report on targets for the long-term reduction of its GHG emissions, taking into … In its American Electric Power: Strategic Vision For a Clean Energy Future 2018 report, AEP outlines a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-one-largest-us-carbon-emitters-commits-lower-ghg-emissionsOversight of the Pesticide Reporting Law
… for alternative purposes, such as developing pest control strategies and monitoring the impact of pesticides on ground …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/29/oversight-pesticide-reporting-lawDiNapoli: New York City's Finances on Solid Footing
… New York City projects a balanced budget for fiscal year 2015 and manageable out-year budget gaps … accepted the UFT pattern to nearly 60 percent. To help pay for the new labor agreements, the city and the unions have … of full-day pre-kindergarten and after-school programs for middle school students funded from the largest increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-new-york-citys-finances-solid-footingDiNapoli Releases August State Cash Report
… State tax collections totaled $28.2 billion for the five months ended in August, $133 million above … period last year. Significant increases included spending for Medicaid (up $2.3 billion primarily from federal sources) … but $178.6 million higher than the latest projection. For a detailed breakdown, go to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-releases-august-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: MTA Financial Outlook Improved
… The outlook for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) budget … and, to its credit, it has improved its financial position for the future. Because fares have soared in recent years, a … riders could least afford the hikes, the MTA should look for ways to minimize future increases.” The average subway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-mta-financial-outlook-improvedDiNapoli: SUNY Downstate Failed to Get Its Money's Worth From Cost-Cutting Consultant
… Downstate Medical Center paid a consultant $34 million for a plan to help the hospital out of financial trouble, but … found questionable travel and excessive lodging expenses for the contractor, Pitts Management Associates (PMA), which … PMA's $34 million contracts and did not get what it paid for," DiNapoli said. "When my office is precluded from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-suny-downstate-failed-get-its-moneys-worth-cost-cutting-consultantNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces Third Quarter Results
… saw continued strong performance in domestic and developed international equities markets," DiNapoli said. "Our … in publicly traded domestic equities and 17.1 percent in international public equities. The remaining Fund assets by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-third-quarter-resultsDiNapoli: Former Pulteney Fire District Treasurer Sentenced in $6,800 Theft of Fire District Funds
… five years probation and ordered to pay full restitution for stealing more than $6,800 in fire district funds, after … DiNapoli revealed that she paid herself an illegal second salary. “This public servant was able to write herself extra … DiNapoli revealed that she paid herself an illegal second salary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-former-pulteney-fire-district-treasurer-sentenced-6800-theft-fire-district-fundsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Choice Charter School for Boys , Central Islip Union Free School District , Fort Ann Central School District , … and paying payroll could occur. Central Islip Union Free School District – Claims Audit Process (Suffolk County) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0NY State Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Wynn Resorts to Disclose All Political Spending
… spending on political causes is inherently risky, and the stakes are raised when it's done behind closed doors," …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-calls-wynn-resorts-disclose-all-political-spendingDiNapoli Audit: State Oversight of Animal Shelters Found to Be Adequate, But Better Safeguards Needed Before Dogs Are Euthanized
… and proper care for seized dogs, but officials could do more to make certain dogs are not inappropriately … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "The state is doing a commendable job making sure local animal shelters are … at these shelters and reviewed shelter records for a sample of dogs that were seized during the period January …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-audit-state-oversight-animal-shelters-found-be-adequate-better-safeguards-needed-dogs-areDiNapoli: Lax Oversight of Summer Jobs and After School Programs Provider Led to Contract Violations
… worth $13.9 million to provide SYEP and COMPASS services from July 1, 2015 through Oct. 10, 2017. “We found management … get up to $325 for each participant, who earn hourly wages from DYCD for up to 25 hours a week. DYCD’s COMPASS contracts … he paid $700 in 2016 and $500 in 2017, said it was “required” and that “everyone pays it.” The parent added that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-lax-oversight-summer-jobs-and-after-school-programs-provider-led-contract-violationsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Analysis of Enacted State Budget
… felony offenses, and makes statutory changes to the discovery process and other revisions intended to promote …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-analysis-enacted-state-budgetNYC Schools Underreporting Bullying and Harassment
… in NYC schools are supposed to be entered into the DoE’s online database within 24 hours. Any incidents that DoE … influenced incident reporting. Incidents recorded in DoE’s online database were often recorded late. About one-fifth of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/nyc-schools-underreporting-bullying-and-harassmentDiNapoli and Stewart-Cousins Encourage Residents to Claim More Than $100 Million in Lost Money
… residents to search for unclaimed funds, also known as lost and forgotten money, during a news conference at the Riverfront Library in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-and-stewart-cousins-encourage-residents-claim-more-100-million-lost-moneyDiNapoli Announces New Corporate Agreement to Disclose Political Spending
… DiNapoli and the Fund also announced that they are calling on several other companies to adopt transparency regarding … spending. “When corporations spend investors’ dollars on political causes they can put themselves, and our … Energy Coca Cola Enterprises Raytheon Union Pacific Waste Management 2015 Dean Foods Delta Airlines Eastman …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-announces-new-corporate-agreement-disclose-political-spendingDiNapoli: Springport Town Clerk Pleads Guilty After Faking Retirement Benefits
… to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-springport-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-after-faking-retirement-benefits