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DiNapoli Proposes Reforms to Bolster State's Rainy Day Reserves
… it was only a decade ago when damaging impacts of the Great Recession forced state policymakers to cut spending, … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-proposes-reforms-bolster-states-rainy-day-reservesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and the common council did not properly monitor delinquent water, sewer and tipping fee balances. The treasurer did not … prescribed by the city code. Town of Morris – Justice Court Operations (Otsego County) The justice collected, … the board did not adopt realistic budgets based on historic trends. The district ended 2019 with $345,000 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… gamblers or whether OASAS’ limited resources were applied where they were needed most. In a follow-up, auditors found … operating policies and procedures; improve how information is recorded in the Equine Breakdown, Death, Injury and … in an Opioid Treatment Program (Follow-Up) (2019-F-53) An audit released in November 2018 identified 18,786 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsXI.11.F Contract Monitoring – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… audit and other subject matter experts as appropriate. Group brainstorming is useful for identifying the full range …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11f-contract-monitoringDiNapoli Announces Improvements to College Savings Plan to Save Money for College
… New York and the New York State Higher Education Services Corp. are the Program Administrators and are responsible for … Inc., serves as the investment manager. Vanguard Marketing Corp. markets, distributes and underwrites the Direct Plan . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-announces-improvements-college-savings-plan-save-money-collegePoland Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. - Financial Activities (2019M-218)
… and two Board members did not publicly disclose, in writing, their deemed interests in contracts totaling $91,106 with the Company. Company … officers comply with the disclosure requirements set forth in the law. Require more support for collections received, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2020/02/14/poland-volunteer-fire-company-inc-financial-activities-2019mComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Criminal Charges and Civil Lawsuit Against Pharmacy Owner for Allegedly Defrauding Medicaid
… Value Pharmacy, Inc. ("Value"), located at 257 Broadway in Lynbrook, New York, for allegedly defrauding the New York … Goldin, an owner of Value, is charged with Grand Larceny in the First Degree and other crimes for having allegedly … million dollars of prescription medication it did not have in stock to dispense. The Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-criminal-charges-and-civil-lawsuit-against-pharmacyDiNapoli: Under New Tax Cap Calculation, School District Tax Levy Growth Near Zero
… local governments can rely on available reserve funds to bridge the gap, others may need to take a hard look at … DiNapoli estimates the state’s school districts (excluding New York City and the Big Four city school districts) will … factor was 1.62 percent. Similarly, the 10 cities in New York with fiscal years ending June 30, will have about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-under-new-tax-cap-calculation-school-district-tax-levy-growth-near-zeroDiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Upstate Woman for Theft of over $67K in NYS Pension Benefits, $19K Welfare Fraud
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced today the unsealing of a five-count indictment charging Tammy Banack, a resident … said State Comptroller DiNapoli. "I thank Attorney General Schneiderman for partnering with us to find and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-upstate-woman-theft-over-67k-nys-pension-benefits-19kDiNapoli: Former Potsdam Court Clerk Sentenced to Jail; $117,000 Restitution
… District Attorney Mary Rain and the New York State Police for their work on this case.” “By working with the town of … According to DiNapoli’s audit, Guyette recorded receipts for $115,045 in the Justice Court’s computerized database, … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-former-potsdam-court-clerk-sentenced-jail-117000-restitutionDiNapoli: New York City Workforce Down Over 19,000, Largest Decline Since Great Recession
… vacancy rates of more than 20%. This means services for child support, early childhood education, park facility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-new-york-city-workforce-down-over-19000-largest-decline-great-recessionState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Joins Lawmakers in Applauding New Law to Fight Government Waste
… to access state data to identify and prevent fraud, waste and abuse. The new law (A.5056/S.3757) enables the … the detection of improper payments and identify fraud, waste and abuse in the state. Identifying transactions at the … a vast amount- of financial data and identify millions in waste, fraud and abuse of taxpayer dollars," DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-joins-lawmakers-applauding-new-law-fight-government-wasteTown of Richford - Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2019M-236)
… the Town Clerk/Tax Collector (Clerk) properly remitted and deposited money in a timely manner. Key Findings Real Property Taxes totaling $1,443,876 and Clerk fees totaling $2,604 were not remitted to the … Key Recommendations Remit real property tax collections and clerk fees to the Supervisor and Treasurer in a timely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/03/27/town-richford-town-clerktax-collector-2019m-236DiNapoli: Former Treasurer of Frewsburg Central School District Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $7,000 in School Funds
… and District Attorney Jason Schmidt today announced the arrest and guilty plea of Angela Smoulder, former Treasurer … to the district in the amount of $6,982.42. The arrest is a result of a joint investigation between the State … and District Attorney Jason Schmidt today announced the arrest and guilty plea of Angela Smoulder former Treasurer of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-former-treasurer-frewsburg-central-school-district-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-7000-schoolYates County – County Clerk Cash Receipts (2015M-223)
Yates County County Clerk Cash Receipts 2015M223
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/12/04/yates-county-county-clerk-cash-receipts-2015m-223New York State Comptroller DiNapoli and California Controller Yee Urge S.E.C. to Mandate Climate Change Disclosures
… provide insights into companies’ climate risk exposure, strategies, and scenario planning; and include Scope 1, 2, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-california-controller-yee-urge-sec-mandate-climate-changeDiNapoli: NY's Homeownership Rate Lowest in the Nation
… their home, compared to 52% of Asian households, 34% of Black households, and 29% of Hispanic households. The … DiNapoli said. “The low rate of ownership for Black, Asian, and Hispanic New Yorkers is especially … rates are low generally and lower among Hispanic, Black, and Asian households relative to the national average …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nys-homeownership-rate-lowest-nationState Agencies Bulletin No. 328
… for prioritizing the renamed queries. Once the prioritized lists of queries have been returned by the agencies, OSC will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/328-renaming-ps-queries-preparation-upgradeDisposal of Electronic Devices
… devices. Agencies may dispose of electronic devices on their own; however, OGS' Surplus Unit provides this … electronic devices (laptops, desktop computers, tablets, cameras, cell phones, and a printer) ready for disposal … certain health-related data. The printer hard drive and cameras also contained retrievable data, and the cell phones …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/25/disposal-electronic-devicesOpinion 2000-5
… -- Snow and Ice Removal and Road Repair Reserve Fund (transfer of moneys from the highway fund to) -- Highway Fund (transfer of moneys … are not required by law to be paid into any other fund or account." Highway Law §141 contains requirements with respect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-5