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DiNapoli: Former Almond Treasurer Took $22,000 in Fire Department Funds
… Treasurer Sally Dieter for allegedly stealing $22,000 in cash by pocketing fundraising proceeds and writing … numerous checks to herself. Dieter, 40, was arraigned in Almond town court charged with grand larceny in the third degree, a class D felony. DiNapoli’s office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-former-almond-treasurer-took-22000-fire-department-fundsDiNapoli: Buffalo City Schools Technician Worked Second Job Simultaneously
… Erie County District Attorney Frank A. Sedita, III. He is due back in Erie County Court for sentencing on June 11. … District’s supervision of its service repair center, which is nearing completion. DiNapoli encourages the public to help …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-buffalo-city-schools-technician-worked-second-job-simultaneouslyOpinion 92-57
… provides in pertinent part as follows: Section 1. *** The board of water commissioners of any village may contract with … or such state authority and for such compensation as said board of water commissioners and the state of New York or … Campbell v State , 158 AD2d 937, 551 NYS2d 100 leave to appeal denied 75 NYS2d 710, 557 NYS2d 309). Clearly, there …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-57Opinion 92-16
… be. Moreover, except as is otherwise provided in article 18 of the General Municipal Law, discussed below, we are … purposes of the conflict of interest provisions of article 18 of the General Municipal Law (General Municipal Law, … unreported; 1971 Opns St Comp No. 71-67, unreported). June 3, 1992 Charles E. Shaffer, Esq., Town Attorney Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-16XVI.3 Overview – XVI. Financial Reporting
… Reporting Entity for the purpose of outlining the scope of what is and what is not included in the State's periodic financial reports and why. The … Reporting Entity for the purpose of outlining the scope of what is and what is not included in the States periodic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3-overviewXII.5.K Federally Reportable Payments – XII. Expenditures
… the following information in determining if a payment is subject to IRS reporting. What is the payee’s business structure? Payments made to … services except for real estate transactions. What is the payment for? Transactions that are subject to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5k-federally-reportable-paymentsSmithtown Central School District – Claims Processing and Travel-Related Expenses (2021M-25)
… (Board) ensured claims were adequately documented, for appropriate purposes, and properly audited and approved … ensured the claims we reviewed were adequately documented, for appropriate purposes and properly audited and approved … the District $1,855 by adopting federal per diem rates for travel expenses. Key Recommendations Consider amending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/11/smithtown-central-school-district-claims-processing-and-travel-relatedDiNapoli: Read Fine Print on Your Holiday Gift Cards
… Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009, many types of retail gift cards sold after August 22, 2010, are not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-read-fine-print-your-holiday-gift-cardsDiNapoli: MTA's Future Unthinkable Without Aid From Washington
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement in response to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's … of its plans for severe cuts and other measures, if it does not receive needed federal assistance: “The MTA is … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli released the following statement in response to the Metropolitan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-mtas-future-unthinkable-without-aid-washingtonComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea of Former Highway Superintendent in Public Corruption Case
… Burlew will also pay $65,000 in restitution to cover the cost of what was stolen. “Mr. Burlew plundered the public’s … admitted making personal purchases and then fraudulently filling out and submitting Town vouchers for the Town Board’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-highway-superintendent-publicDiNapoli: Prior Justice Clerk Sentenced in $63,000 Theft of Court Fines
… of $63,636 in Chautauqua County Court, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Sharon Thompson, 56, of … their diligent work on this case.” “I’d like to thank the State Comptroller’s Office for their efforts,” Acting … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.state.ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-prior-justice-clerk-sentenced-63000-theft-court-finesIX.7 Overview – IX. Federal Grants
… (CA), Project Costing (PC), and Grants (GM). The ESA model will be used for federal drawdowns; however, ESA allows … will be rolled out to agencies as agencies are onboarded. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 02/01/2022 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7-state-accounting-and-reporting-overviewIX.6.A Drawdown Overview – IX. Federal Grants
… Prior arrangements have been made with most state agencies to have OSC act as agent for the … government of disbursements eligible to be financed with federal grant funds. Most federal grants drawn by OSC … Prior arrangements have been made with most state agencies to have OSC act as agent for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix6a-drawdown-overviewXII.4.B.1 Supporting Information – XII. Expenditures
… employee expenses are in accordance with New York State’s travel rules and regulations, union contracts, and/or agency … submit claims for payment as a part of contracts, grants, travel events, etc. Agencies should obtain evidence to … Payments Performance Milestones Travel Expenses Employee Non-Travel Expenses Where the agency has confirmed the claim …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii4b1-supporting-informationIndependent Review Finds State Pension Fund Operates Under Highest Ethical and Professional Standards
… Fund is well positioned for the years ahead to protect the pension benefits of our over 1.1 million members.” Kroll … and closed according to the Fund’s policies and legal requirements. The analysis concluded that: “From the … State Common Retirement Fund is one of the largest public pension funds in the United States with assets of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/independent-review-finds-state-pension-fund-operates-under-highest-ethical-and-professional-standardsSlate Hill Fire District – Procurement and Claims Processing (2021M-105)
… Hill Fire District’s (District) Board ensured that goods and services were procured in accordance with the District’s procurement policy and whether claims … Hill Fire Districts District Board ensured that goods and services were procured in accordance with the Districts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/12/29/slate-hill-fire-district-procurement-and-claims-processing-2021m-105VI.2.A Appropriation & Segregation Overview – VI. Budgets
… It is used as one control device to limit the amount of funds that may be disbursed against an appropriation. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi2a-appropriation-segregation-overviewProject Tracking Systems and Economic Assistance Program Evaluations
… 1, 2016 through April 16, 2021. About the Program ESD is the chief agency responsible for the coordination of the State’s economic development programs. Its mission is to promote a vigorous and growing State economy; encourage … as of November 2020 had spent just under $2 million. ESD is statutorily required to report on its economic assistance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/18/project-tracking-systems-and-economic-assistance-program-evaluationsOpinion 90-25
… district prior to the establishment of the zone. 33 Opns St Comp, 1977, p 184 and 5 Opns St Comp, 1949, p 345 are superseded to the extent … assessment was established, or only from the date of the execution of the written hydrant rental agreement. Article …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-25State Police Bulletin No. SP-239
… The purpose of this bulletin is to inform the Division of State Police of OSC’s automatic processing of the 2023 State Police Holiday Bonus Payment and to provide agency instructions for … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform the Division of State Police of OSCs automatic processing of the 2023 State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-239-2023-state-police-holiday-bonus-payment