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DiNapoli Releases Annual IDA Report
… from Industrial Development Agencies continue to produce jobs across the state, but in the past couple of years the … All IDA projects together produced a net total of 179,057 jobs. Downstate projects accounted for 60 percent of the … manufacturing, each with just over 21 percent. Temporary construction jobs totaled 34,682 in 2018. In 2018, project …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-releases-annual-ida-reportThe Arc Jefferson-St. Lawrence – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… costs $6,944 in ineligible costs, including staff food and beverages, advertising, gift cards, and laundry costs $2,323 in executive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/02/arc-jefferson-st-lawrence-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualCost-Saving Ideas: Credit Card Accountability - Minimizing the Risk of Error, Misuse and Fraud
… need. Block certain types of vendors or purchases using Merchant Category Codes, such as charges from dry cleaners or health spas. Contact your credit card company to discuss this option. Establish guidelines for … Additional Resources New York State Office of General Services (OGS) Procurement Services Updated 2016 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-credit-card-accountability-minimizing-risk-error-misuse-and-fraudDiNapoli: Special Education Providers Shortchanging Special Needs Children
… of mismanagement that cost taxpayers nearly $42 million in the last decade, including $20 million in 2014 alone, … for staff which are prohibited uses of public funds. In Brooklyn, DiNapoli identified $800,000 in inappropriate … for personal use, including spending on vehicles, travel, apartment rentals, jewelry, entertainment and cell phones. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-special-education-providers-shortchanging-special-needs-childrenOpinion 2005-1
… the issues discussed in the opinion. AMBULANCE SERVICE -- Fees (retention of by service provider) CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Gifts and Loans (collection of unpaid ambulance fees) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §122-b; STATE CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE VIII, §1: Towns may fix fees for ambulance services, to be paid by persons requesting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-1Opinion 2000-17
… (Town Law §197). The notice must require all persons who offer to do the work to file a sealed "proposal or offer to do the work", with the appropriate bid security, and … improvements bid as a group. The Court noted that the city charter provisions at issue required the cost of each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-17DiNapoli: State's Fiscal Picture Has Improved, but Impact of Pandemic Revenue Losses Will Linger
… expected personal income tax collections and the prospect of significant aid from the federal government, in his review of the Executive Budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22, … emergency federal aid ends. “One year after the first case of COVID-19 was confirmed in New York, we continue to suffer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-states-fiscal-picture-has-improved-impact-pandemic-revenue-losses-will-lingerDiNapoli: IDA Report Shows Tax Break Growth Slows
… regions accounted for 57 percent of the total net jobs gained through IDA projects in 2016, with Long Island … upstate regions accounted for 43 percent of the total net jobs gained. "IDA projects continue to produce new jobs … finance, insurance and real estate (18 percent). Temporary construction jobs totaled 40,516 in 2016. In 2015, cumulative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-ida-report-shows-tax-break-growth-slowsDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Problems with Volunteer Firefighters’ Benefit Program
… and as a result local volunteers may be shortchanged on benefits, according to an audit released today by New York … local officials know the rules and keep a tight handle on reporting.” The audit examined ten fire districts and … LOSAP and as a result local volunteers may be shortchanged on benefits according to an audit released today by New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-audit-reveals-problems-volunteer-firefighters-benefit-programDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up $739 Million in 2013
… average growth of 4.5 percent. “This is welcome news for our municipalities and comes at a time when local … 37 percent from 2009 to 2013. For a copy of the report, visit: … 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/2014/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-739-million-2013DiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea in $110,000 Health Contract Theft
… of Latham, the former executive director of the American Academy of Pediatrics, District II (AAP-II), pleaded guilty … AAP-II’s expenses while under contract with DOH to provide training and education on childhood immunization issues. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-110000-health-contract-theftComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Sentencing in Theft of Over $274,000 in State Pension Benefits
… Retirement System issued to his deceased mother, Fay Eletz. Eletz’s father, Milton Eletz, was a New York State … elected to receive reduced monthly benefits so his wife, Fay Eletz, would continue to receive benefits after his death …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-theft-over-274000-state-pension-benefitsDiNapoli: Audit Shows Mixed Results on School Districts' Compliance With Physical Education Rules
… than ever to get students moving and help them develop healthy lifestyle habits," said DiNapoli. "New York has set … schools follow the requirements." DiNapoli’s audit focused on 10 districts in New York during the 2016-17 school year: … (Suffolk). Auditors reviewed the districts’ compliance with requirements set by the State Education Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-audit-shows-mixed-results-school-districts-compliance-physical-education-rulesDiNapoli: Strong Growth for Local Sales Tax Collections Halfway Into 2018
… outside of New York City. The strongest growth was in Hamilton County at 38.9 percent, followed by Sullivan (18 percent), Fulton (14.7 percent), and Tioga (12.5 percent) … The report notes that some large increases, such as in Hamilton County, can be due to technical adjustments made in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-strong-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-halfway-2018DiNapoli Announces $1.2 Billion in New Commitments to State Pension Fund's Emerging Manager Program
… Fund (Fund) has committed an additional $1.2 billion to its emerging manager program, increasing the total commitment to more than $5 billion. The program is designed to help diversify the Fund’s investments and expand its pool … Fund Fund has committed an additional $12 billion to its emerging manager program increasing the total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-announces-12-billion-new-commitments-state-pension-funds-emerging-manager-programWestchester School for Special Children – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… by 126 percent, from $38,000 to $86,000, over a 22-month period; and $40,638 in depreciation related to capital … $1,723 for lodging at the Majestic View Lodge near Zion National Park; $1,620 at a cigar store; and $369 at Victoria's Secret. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/02/westchester-school-special-children-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea of Former Highway Superintendent in Public Corruption Case
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the … case involving the theft of more than $65,000 in goods and services from the town. Burlew today entered a guilty … Burlew will be sentenced to six months of incarceration and a period of five years of probation. Burlew will also pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-highway-superintendent-publicKew Gardens SEP, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Kew Gardens SEP, Inc. (Kew Gardens) on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) were … Determine whether the costs reported by Kew Gardens SEP Inc on its CFRs were properly documented programrelated and allowable pursuant to SEDs Manual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/31/kew-gardens-sep-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualTherapy and Learning Center, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… the two fiscal years ended June 30, 2013. Background TLC is a Brooklyn-based not-for-profit organization authorized by … to SED on its annual CFRs. SED reimburses the DoE for a portion of its payments to TLC based on statutory rates. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/18/therapy-and-learning-center-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOpinion 91-17
… to General Municipal Law, §103(8) (1990 Opns St Comp No. 90-18, p 41; 1989 Opns St Comp No. 89-2, p 6). Section 2801(1) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-17