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Comptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Sentencing in Theft of Over $274,000 in State Pension Benefits
… 70, a resident of Boca Raton, Florida, was sentenced in Albany County Court to 5 months in jail, $200,000 in … was sentenced today by the Honorable Judge Peter A. Lynch in Albany County Court to 5 months in jail. In addition to … A Eletz 70 a resident of Boca Raton Florida was sentenced in Albany County Court to 5 months in jail $200000 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-theft-over-274000-state-pension-benefitsDiNapoli: Strong Growth for Local Sales Tax Collections Halfway Into 2018
… Local sales tax collections across New York grew 6 percent in the … the first six months of 2016 it was 1.7 percent. "Local sales tax growth is showing sustained improvement across much … been a strong start to 2018. But as history has proven, sales tax can be an unpredictable revenue source for our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-strong-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-halfway-2018The Economic Impact of the Great Outdoors
Outdoor recreation in New York provided $21.1 billion in economic activity in 2020 and supported over 241,000 jobs. While New York ranks fourth in the nation on GDP generated by outdoor recreation, outdoor recreation represents a more significant part of the economy in nearly every other state.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/economic-impact-great-outdoors.pdfOpinion 93-1
… we cited the Court of Appeals case of People ex rel Church v Hopkins , 55 NY 74, which involved a clerk who had … of Insurance. The pertinent statute in People ex rel Church , supra , contained provisions similar to County Law, … which would suggest that the analysis in People ex rel. Church , supra , is no longer valid. Therefore, 17 Opns St …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-1Opinion 89-38
… to provide benefits to the beneficiaries of a retiree) CIVIL SERVICE LAW, §201(4); RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY LAW, … and public employees is authorized by article 14 of the Civil Service Law (§200 et seq .). It is well-established …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-38Selected Programs to Assist Businesses in New York City
… provided available services under the Energy Cost Savings Program and the Business Preparedness and Resiliency Program, and whether Small Business Advocates and Compliance … in accordance with the applicable requirements of each program, including eligibility and the value of rebates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/14/selected-programs-assist-businesses-new-york-cityPayroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-014
… Funded By 678 CUNY Before Tax Arrears CUNY Participating EE 678ER CUNY ORP Employer Arrears CUNY Participating ER 679 CUNY After Tax Arrears CUNY Participating EE 680 CUNY Suspense BTax Arrears CUNY Suspense EE 680ER CUNY ORP Employer Arrears Sus CUNY Suspense ER 673 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-014-orpvdc-arrears-deductionsDiNapoli Examines Faltering LinkNYC Program
… 26%; Brooklyn, 50%; The Bronx, 60%; Queens, 70%; Staten Island, 75%. The consortium was also supposed to build five … monitoring of the conditions of the kiosks. In its response, DoITT accepted many of DiNapoli’s recommendations … and implement changes to improve it. The agency’s full response is provided in the audit. Audit LinkNYC Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-examines-faltering-linknyc-programState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… that were reviewed. Village of Sleepy Hollow – Parking Ticket Collections (Westchester County) The clerks deposited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli Announces Oil Spill Fund Agreement With St. Lawrence County
… village of Canton will demolish the existing building and then landscape the parcel. The DEC will oversee the cleanup …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-announces-oil-spill-fund-agreement-st-lawrence-countyState Agencies Bulletin No. 1492
… and report if an employee is eligible for health insurance coverage and the date the employee is eligible for that coverage. Therefore, new functionality has been added to … for this functionality, Eligible for Health Insurance Coverage and Date Eligible for Health Insurance Coverage will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1492-new-employer-federal-reporting-guidelines-affordable-care-act-and-nysInternal Controls Over the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery’s Federally Funded Programs
… controls to oversee and monitor the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery’s (GOSR) federally funded programs to ensure … by Superstorm Sandy, Hurricane Irene, and/or Tropical Storm Lee to recover and rebuild. Sandy – recognized as one … NY Rising programs may also stimulate economic growth in storm-affected communities. GOSR was established in June 2013 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/30/internal-controls-over-governors-office-storm-recoverys-federally-funded-programsOpinion 90-53
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS -- Consultants (authority to contract … assessor on contractual basis) BUILDING INSPECTOR -- Independent Contractor (authority to contract out functions … of choice" (see Filmways Communications of Syracuse Inc . v Douglas , 106 AD2d 185, 186, 484 NYS2d 738, 739, affd …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-53Oneonta City School District –Financial Condition (2013M-165)
… City of Oneonta, the Towns of Oneonta, Davenport, Laurens, Maryland, and Milford in Otsego County and the Town of … for the 2012-13 fiscal year were approximately $33.2 million. Key Finding District officials have taken … aid received by the District has declined more than $1 million (8 percent decrease) and revenues, other than real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/08/30/oneonta-city-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-165Cicero Fire District – Financial Condition (2023M-132)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Cicero Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners … Determine whether the Cicero Fire District District Board of Fire Commissioners …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/12/29/cicero-fire-district-financial-condition-2023m-132Town of Ballston - Water Fund Financial Operations (2023M-60)
… (Town) officials provided adequate oversight of the water fund’s financial operations. Key Findings Officials did not provide adequate oversight of water fund operations. As a result, delinquent accounts were … applied consistently, and meters were accounted for. The water clerk (clerk) inaccurately relevied all 25 accounts we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/12/15/town-ballston-water-fund-financial-operations-2023m-60DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Valued at $246.3 Billion at End of Second Quarter
… interest rates, inflation, and global turmoil, but markets have been turbulent. This kind of volatility is why we have a long-term perspective with a well-diversified … performance reporting by the Fund in 2009 as part of his on-going efforts to increase accountability and transparency. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-valued-246-point-3-billion-end-second-quarterScio Central School District – Capital Assets (2024M-45)
… officials maintained complete and accurate capital asset records. Key Findings District officials did not maintain complete and accurate capital asset records. As a result, of the 100 capital assets with a … salvage value or the individual assigned custody of the asset was not recorded. 38 capital assets with a total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/07/03/scio-central-school-district-capital-assets-2024m-45Selected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… Purpose To determine whether the Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority’s … period was April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2012. Background The Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority … improve public transportation services in the greater Rochester area. The Authority provides public transportation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-0Brunswick Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-002)
… balance to finance operations. The District’s reserves have grown from about $978,000 to more than $2.4 million in three years. District officials have not established a formal plan stating how much would be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/11/brunswick-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-002