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Opinion 92-21
… of numerous pending cases brought under the Vehicle and Traffic Law which have never been prosecuted, the town or … section for each individual case. You have asked if towns and villages are entitled to the payment of fees pursuant to … provides: Towns and villages, for their own respective benefits shall be entitled to receive for the services of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-21DiNapoli: Better Monitoring of "Leandra’s Law" Enforcement Needed
… with the court-ordered ignition interlock device (IID) in their vehicles, according to an audit issued today by New … audit examined compliance with state regulations in six counties – Cortland, Erie, Montgomery, Otsego, Suffolk … occurring on or after Aug. 15, 2010, must install an IID in any vehicle they own or operate for a certain period of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-better-monitoring-leandras-law-enforcement-neededDiNapoli: Audit of State Agencies Recommends Better Tracking of Food Purchases From Local Farmers
… purchasing to agency personnel. OGS is also responsible for tracking data on state agencies' food purchases and for providing a Food Metrics Annual Report to the Governor … lacked complete information on statewide food purchasing. For example, the 2015 report omitted two months (October and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-audit-state-agencies-recommends-better-tracking-food-purchases-local-farmersDiNapoli: Moderate Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections for First Half of 2017
… sales tax collections across New York grew 3.3 percent in the first six months of 2017, according to a report … DiNapoli's report revealed local sales tax collections in several regions outpaced the statewide average. The North … Lakes (4 percent) regions had the highest growth rates in the state. Additionally, Long Island's growth rate (3.3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-moderate-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-first-half-2017DiNapoli: Facilities Using Radioactive Materials or Radiation Equipment in New York City Were Not Always Properly Inspected or Licensed
… audit also found that the agency did not always follow up on violations to confirm they were corrected. "New York City … said. "The results of this audit demonstrate the need for the city's Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to … audit findings. Its full response, and auditors' comments on it, are available in the report. To read the report go to: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-facilities-using-radioactive-materials-or-radiation-equipment-new-york-city-were-not-alwaysState Comptroller DiNapoli & U.S. Attorney Announce Guilty Plea & Sentencing of Former Albany Resident for Defrauding NYS Retirement System of $130,624
… taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-us-attorney-announce-guilty-plea-sentencing-former-albany-residentExxon's Investors Call for Meaningful Climate Risk Plan
… at risk by failing to acknowledge this reality." "Last year this shareholder proposal received 38% support and it is … the resolution is garnering even greater support than last year." The Paris Agreement's 2 degree target, to restrict … and the marketplace. This is the second consecutive year that the Fund and the Church of England have co-filed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/exxons-investors-call-meaningful-climate-risk-planPrivacy and Security of Student Data
To determine if the State Education Department consistently follows all laws and regulations regarding the safety and privacy of students data and is monitoring New York State school districts to ensure they are complying with the legislation and regulations that govern data privacy and security
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/16/privacy-and-security-student-dataDiNapoli: NYC Spending Priorities Shifted During Pandemic
… Like many cities across the United States, New York City has … preliminary budgets for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) to examine how spending priorities shifted. “The mayor’s preliminary FY … for low-income New Yorkers ($75 million) and expanded slots for the Summer Youth Employment Program ($57 million). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-nyc-spending-priorities-shifted-during-pandemicDiNapoli: Federal Housing Aid Going Unused Despite New York's Affordable Housing Crisis
… New York state’s affordable housing agency, Homes and … Community Renewal (HCR), can do more to help low-income New Yorkers find housing by making full use of available … for vouchers, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-federal-housing-aid-going-unused-despite-new-yorks-affordable-housing-crisisDiNapoli: Tax Collections Down $1.3 Billion in First Half of Fiscal Year
… revenue picture uncertain,” DiNapoli said. “The state has not seen the level of growth needed to meet year-end … To meet current year-end projections, PIT collections will have to increase 11.1 percent, or $2.5 billion, through the … same period a year ago as personal income tax receipts the states largest source of revenue lagged expectations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-tax-collections-down-13-billion-first-half-fiscal-yearOpinion 95-15
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-15DiNapoli Statement on Guilty Plea in Federal Court of Cancer Care Provider
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today issued a statement on the guilty plea in U.S. District Court by Joseph L. Junkovic related to a scheme to defraud the state … In March, Cheon Park pleaded guilty to federal mail fraud and agreed to pay $2 million in restitution in a matter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-statement-guilty-plea-federal-court-cancer-care-providerDiNapoli: Majority of Contracts with Not-For-Profit Organizations Still Approved Late
… health, safety and productivity of its residents,” said Michelle Jackson, Associate Director and General Counsel, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-majority-contracts-not-profit-organizations-still-approved-lateState Agencies Bulletin No. 2134
… Purpose: As we await the enactment of the New York State (NYS) fiscal year 2023-24 budget, OSC would like to provide notice of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2134-paycheck-distribution-may-4-2023-institution-cycle-paychecksDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 7% in First Quarter
… as high inflation, continues to bolster statewide numbers. For the rest of the state, collections growth has generally … rates seen before the pandemic.” DiNapoli’s report found: On a monthly basis, statewide sales tax collections increased … New York City’s collections totaled nearly $2.5 billion for the quarter, an increase of 11.3%, or $252 million, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-7-percent-first-quarterDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew by Nearly 17% in May
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 16.7% in May compared to the same month in 2021, according to an analysis released today by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-nearly-17-mayDiNapoli: Wyandanch Public Library Audit Reveals Missing Cash, Excess Benefits
… Officials of the Wyandanch Public Library in Suffolk County failed to notice $4,600 in missing cash, overpaid the library’s treasurer $6,900 and … of a family member employed by the library which resulted in nearly $20,000 in questionable pay, according to an audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-wyandanch-public-library-audit-reveals-missing-cash-excess-benefitsXIX.4 Suballocations – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… of the project. If there are specific activities that are being fulfilled by a supporting agencies they should be part … to the projects that they are supporting Monitor the costs being charged to their projects and reach out to supporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix4-suballocationsDiNapoli: State Education Employment Program For New Yorkers With Disabilities Falling Short
… The program run by the State Education Department (SED) to help New Yorkers with … will be measured. DiNapoli’s auditors, however, found SED does not regularly meet the deadlines for eligibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-state-education-employment-program-new-yorkers-disabilities-falling-short