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DiNapoli: Report Finds Persistent Problems at Long Island Power Authority
… not reduced costs for ratepayers and debt levels continue to rise. DiNapoli noted that concerns regarding the cost and … In 2013, state legislation was enacted in a renewed effort to stabilize rates, improve service and increase … are not well-founded. DPS expressed concern with how storm costs were being tracked by LIPA and PSEG and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-report-finds-persistent-problems-long-island-power-authorityDiNapoli: Dormitory Authority Overstated MWBE Contract Participation
… of minority- and women-owned business enterprises in their contracts. The agencies and authorities are supposed … target at 28.92 percent. DASNY set an annual goal in each of the four fiscal years 2011-12 through 2014-15, … 2012, it paid MWBEs $200.3 million out of $864.9 million in total contract payments, for a MWBE participation rate of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-dormitory-authority-overstated-mwbe-contract-participationOpinion 93-10
… on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (designating holidays for closing of county … must keep its offices open on the day after Thanksgiving and may not adopt a local law authorizing the closing of … instance, to be made at local level, subject to terms and conditions of any collective bargaining agreement, it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-10Comptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Schneiderman, State & DOI Commissioner Mark Peters Announce Conviction of Non-Profit Executive Involved in Six-Year Theft Scheme
… and New York City Department of Investigation (NYC DOI) Commissioner Mark Peters today announced the … York City. A multi-agency joint investigation, including NYC DOI and two federal agencies, exposed the theft of … greed,” said Scott Lampert, Special Agent in Charge of the Office of Inspector General, U.S. Department of Health and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-state-doi-commissioner-mark-peters-announce-conviction-nonNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on EPA Proposal to Roll Back Emission Standards
… fellow comptrollers and state treasurers, sent a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency opposing the agency's proposal to undo federal emissions standards for cars and light … that we are approaching a point of no return when it comes to global warming in the next few decades. We cannot bury our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-epa-proposal-roll-back-emission-standardsDiNapoli: Pleasant Valley Town Clerk Charged in Theft of Fees
… said. "My staff, working with law enforcement, exposed the money transfers that Ms. Hart allegedly used to mask her … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-pleasant-valley-town-clerk-charged-theft-feesState Audit Recommends Improvements to NYC's Oversight of Agencies Placing Foster Children
… those children, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Children in foster care must be closely looked after by city … state's 140,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-audit-recommends-improvements-nycs-oversight-agencies-placing-foster-childrenComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … restrict users’ financial software application permissions to only those functions that are necessary for their job … confirmed that the former district treasurer attempted to manipulate her paid leave accruals by adding 60 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsOpinion 91-30
… may make purchases directly from a State contract vendor pursuant to any State commodities purchase contract … that the municipality purchasing from the State contract vendor "shall accept sole responsibility for any payment due the vendor" and that "[a]ll purchases shall be subject to audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-30Opinion 91-15
Whether the village may require the developer to pay money in lieu of park land as a result of the request for resubdivision notwithstanding that the developer previously paid such amounts to the town when the original subdivision was approved
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-15State Comptroller DiNapoli and Brooklyn DA Gonzalez Announce Arrest in Check Theft Scheme
… checks. He allegedly spent the money on purchases from Amazon and Door Dash among other personal expenses. He was … by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office … of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-brooklyn-da-gonzalez-announce-arrest-check-theft-schemeOpinion 94-3
… The approval of the State Comptroller is not required in connection with a proceeding for the improvement of a road … the approval of the State Comptroller is required in connection with a proceeding for the improvement of a private … Comptroller (Town Law, §194; see also Town Law, §209-f in connection with special districts formed upon town board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-3Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… court, trust and bail funds. For example, Finance's Court Assets Tracking System reported a balance of $296.7 million, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDiNapoli: Former Crystal Beach Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced in More Than $82,000 Theft
… Volunteer Fire Department treasurer was sentenced today in Ontario County Court after he stole more than $82,000 from … Michael Mason, 44, of Canandaigua, to one to three years in prison and ordered him to make $82,353 in restitution. Mason was convicted of grand larceny last …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-former-crystal-beach-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-more-82000-theftOverview – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… to significantly lessen the time it takes for the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) to audit and approve … Printing, Miscellaneous Services and Equipment of this Chapter, provides information related to the quick procurement process for submission of those types of quick contracts to OSC for approval. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi6-overviewOlean Firefighter Charged With Stealing Over $116,000 From City's Fire Department
… card, most of which funded his private HVAC business, Amazon purchases and payments to Verizon Wireless. He also … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/olean-firefighter-charged-stealing-over-116000-citys-fire-departmentDiNapoli Releases Report on Local Roads
… property values are generally higher, spending compared to full property value is lower, while upstate is higher. On … Island, local road spending was $0.75 per $1,000 of the full value of property in 2020, while the Southern Tier …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-releases-report-local-roadsNYS Common Retirement Fund Reports Third Quarter Results
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) estimated return in the third quarter of the … of $279.7 billion. “A strong third quarter kept our state pension fund on track, despite ongoing market volatility,” … end March 31, 2021, was $258.1 billion and the SFY 2020-21 annual return was 33.55%. As of Dec. 31, 2021, the Fund had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-third-quarter-resultsDiNapoli: Perry Ambulance Service Manager Charged With Embezzlement
… Perry Ambulance Service Business Manager Darcy J. Conaway was charged this week with grand larceny in the third degree … more than $3,000 of ambulance service funds, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The arrest was … 2014 and August 2017, Conaway used ambulance funds to pay her personal utility bills, Direct TV Service and her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-perry-ambulance-service-manager-charged-embezzlementNYS Common Retirement Fund Reports First Quarter Results
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) estimated return in the first quarter of the … continue to seek prudent investments and manage the state pension fund to be able to withstand additional economic … fiscal year end March 31, 2021 was $258.1 billion and the annual return was 33.55%. As of June 30, 2021, the Fund had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-first-quarter-results