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DiNapoli: Buffalo City Schools Technician Worked Second Job Simultaneously
… City School District technician pleaded guilty today in Erie County Court after admitting he worked for a second … was arrested and pleaded guilty to scheming to defraud in the first degree, an E felony, and paid $18,229 in restitution, according to an agreement with Erie County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-buffalo-city-schools-technician-worked-second-job-simultaneouslyOpinion 92-57
… board of water commissioners of any village may contract with the state of New York or with the state authority having control and supervision of … of correction is hereby authorized to contract with the board of water commissioners of any village for a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-57Opinion 92-16
… 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-92-16XVI.3 Overview – XVI. Financial Reporting
… of outlining the scope of what is and what is not included in the State's periodic financial reports and why. The principles described in this chapter are applicable only to the central State … for within the State's fund structure maintained or tied in with the SFS. It does not apply to the independent public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3-overviewXII.5.K Federally Reportable Payments – XII. Expenditures
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES This section provides Business Units with guidance on how to determine the federal … to vendors and payees. Business Units play a vital role in helping New York State comply with these IRS requirements … IRS Business Units must consider the following information in determining if a payment is subject to IRS reporting. What …
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)
… adopted guideline limitations. District officials agreed with our recommendations and indicated they plan to initiate …
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
… To help stop this from happening to you, register the card with the retailer. It could help to get a replacement card if it is lost and could also help recover any unused … office as abandoned property. Under the federal Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of …
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 … of its plans for severe cuts and other measures, if it does not receive needed federal assistance: “The MTA is … of revenue. “Washington must act. The MTA needs federal support to manage this crisis. The alternative is …
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
… former Highway Superintendent for the Town of Erin, in a public corruption case involving the theft of more than $65,000 in goods and services from the town. Burlew today entered a guilty plea before The Honorable James Hayden in Chemung County Court to the charge of Grand Larceny in the …
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
… The former Ellery Justice Court Clerk, who was fired for … balances are a cornerstone of good government, no matter how small the office. I thank Acting District Attorney Patrick Swanson and his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-prior-justice-clerk-sentenced-63000-theft-court-finesIX.7 Overview – IX. Federal Grants
… The record keeping for individual grants is designed to conform to the … Grant Requirements. The importance and necessity for state agency adherence to the procedures that follow … to demonstrate that grant funds are properly accounted for, cash managed, and periodic reports are provided to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7-state-accounting-and-reporting-overviewIX.6.A Drawdown Overview – IX. Federal Grants
… for the agency to obtain reimbursement from the federal government of disbursements eligible to be financed with … are drawn on a daily basis using online federal financial management systems developed and provided by the federal … first obtain federal approval of the drawdown request. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 07/31/2015 … Prior …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix6a-drawdown-overviewXII.4.B.1 Supporting Information – XII. Expenditures
… should report suspected fraud, waste, and abuse of public funds to their Inspector General, the Office of the Inspector …
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
… Retirement Fund has proven once again to be a leader in transparency, ethics and performance,” DiNapoli said. “I’m … transparency.” Kroll noted the great strides the Fund made in implementing past recommendations, particularly in staffing, but recommended adding staff and resources for …
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)
… before payment. Key Findings District officials did not always use a competitive process to procure goods and services or ensure claims were properly … officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate …
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
… Each has a different purpose and restrictions on types of payments which can be made from them. The four … appropriations support tax-financed State debt service on long-term debt; contractual obligation and lease-purchase … to DOB for approval. For more detailed information on these types of movement, refer to Section 3.A – Budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi2a-appropriation-segregation-overviewProject Tracking Systems and Economic Assistance Program Evaluations
… Development (ESD) maintains adequate information systems for the collection of relevant data to effectively manage and … About the Program ESD is the chief agency responsible for the coordination of the State’s economic development … was completed in early 2019. ESD budgeted $2.9 million for the implementation and support of Dynamics, and as of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/18/project-tracking-systems-and-economic-assistance-program-evaluationsOpinion 90-25
… the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent … or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties … the Court of Appeals, in Seif v City of Long Beach , 286 NY 382, stated as follows at p 387: Where the Legislature …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-25State Police Bulletin No. SP-239
… Affected Employees: Division of State Police employees in the State Police Investigators Unit (BCI) – BU62 who meet … 2023 State Police Holiday Bonus Payment will be processed in a separate check in the Administration Pay Period 17L/18C, paychecks dated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-239-2023-state-police-holiday-bonus-paymentDiNapoli Announces Change in Leadership of State Pension Fund's Real Estate Advisory Committee
… investments.” “It has been a professional pleasure to help guide real estate investments for the state’s pension fund,” … appointing me to the chairmanship, to the pension fund’s staff and the other members of the committee. Over the years … Board Member and Vice Chairman of the New York State Job Development Authority. He is a graduate of New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-announces-change-leadership-state-pension-funds-real-estate-advisory-committee