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Far Rockaway Pre-School Provider "Investor" Pleads Guilty in Theft of Education Funds Intended for Special Needs Students
… A. Brown today announced that a self-described investor in Island Child Development Center, once one of New York City’s largest … to preschoolers with disabilities, has pleaded guilty for his participation in a scheme that stole millions of … Richard A Brown announced that a selfdescribed investor in Island Child Development Center has pleaded guilty for his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/far-rockaway-pre-school-provider-investor-pleads-guilty-theft-education-funds-intended-special-needsState Contract and Payment Actions in January
… In January, the Office of the State Comptroller approved … replace heat exchangers at Upstate Correctional Facility in Franklin County. $2.6 million with Slade Industries Inc. … to rehabilitate elevators at Creedmoor Psychiatric Center in Queens County. $1.8 million with Awe Incorporated for roof …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-januaryDiNapoli: Former Mechanic at State Police Garage Pleads Guilty to Felony
… the government for the theft of more than $24,000 in auto parts and supplies from the state. The thefts took place … than $4,800 worth of state funded auto supplies, tools and parts at Rapasadi’s home. Relyea, who owns an auto repair … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-mechanic-state-police-garage-pleads-guilty-felonyTown of Lyndon – Purchasing (2013M-149)
… internal controls over purchasing for the period January 1, 2012, through April 26, 2013. Background The Town of … policy as required. In August 2011 the Board adopted a resolution stating that although it is understood that the … the Office of the State Comptroller’s publications for guidance. However, this resolution did not satisfy the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-lyndon-purchasing-2013m-149Town of West Union – Board Oversight and Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2014M-307)
… and disbursements processes for the period January 1 2013 thr …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/02/20/town-west-union-board-oversight-and-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2014m-307Pember Library and Museum – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2013M-285)
… provided adequate oversight of the Library/Museum’s financial activities for the period June 1, 2011 through … taken steps to provide oversight of the Library/Museum’s financial activities. An accounting firm prepares the … and the Executive Director provides the Board with financial reports. However, the Board did not adopt a budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/01/03/pember-library-and-museum-board-oversight-financial-activities-2013m-285Opinion 92-51
… members of the agency or its executive director for the travel expenses incurred by the spouses of a member or the … the IDA or the executive director of the IDA for certain travel expenses incurred by their respective spouses. You state that the travel was for the purpose of attending out-of-town meetings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-51Contract Advisory No. 32
… Subject: Updates to Appendix A - Standard Clauses for New York State Contracts Guidance: Changes have been made to Appendix A, Standard Clauses for New York State Contracts. The following updates have been … Act of 1992 – revised to update the contact information for the NYS Department of Economic Development. Section 26 – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/32-updates-appendixOpinion 88-15
… issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Insurance Transactions (village board member and school district attorney as comptroller of incorporated insurance company) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§800(3), 801: A village trustee who is also the comptroller of an insurance company would have a prohibited conflict of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-15IX.2.B Terminology – IX. Federal Grants
… grant award authorizations into ASAP accounts to control the flow of federal funds to the state. Once an ASAP …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix2b-terminologyResponding to an OSC Audit Report: Audit Responses and Corrective Action Plans
… to our draft audit report and a corrective action plan (CAP) in response to the final audit report. These are two … in our report before it is finalized and released. Your CAP, on the other hand, tells us how you plan to correct the … your written audit response might also qualify as your CAP. Please read this information carefully. This brochure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/responding-osc-audit-report-audit-responses-and-corrective-action-plansDiNapoli: Former Chatham Rescue Squad Business Manager Charged With Stealing Over $17k From Squad
… the rescue squad. “Thorne allegedly abused her position to divert thousands of dollars meant to protect her community,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my ongoing partnership with District Attorney Czajka and the … Court Judge Jonathan D. Nichols and is due back in court on July 24, 2023. The charges filed in this case are merely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-former-chatham-rescue-squad-business-manager-charged-stealing-over-17k-squadDiNapoli: Halfway Through the Year, Revenue Hole Persists
… state's 180,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-halfway-through-year-revenue-hole-persistsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea and Sentencing of Robert Wiesner in Bid-Rigging Case
… Restraint of Trade and Competition in violation of General Business Law §§ 340 and 341, also known as a violation of New … Brian McDonald of the Attorney General’s Public Integrity Bureau are prosecuting the case. The Public Integrity Bureau is led by Bureau Chief Daniel Cort and Deputy Bureau …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-and-sentencing-robert-wiesner-bid-riggingOakfield-Alabama Central School District – Procurement (2024M-103)
… and did not obtain competitive bids for a $54,235 public works contract, as required. Obtain competitive pricing for 26 purchases and public works contracts totaling $107,441. Request proposals within …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/11/22/oakfield-alabama-central-school-district-procurement-2024m-103Monroe 1 Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Procurement of Professional Services (2016M-176)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the procurement of … Key Findings The purchasing policy and regulations do not indicate when or at what monetary threshold it is … policy and regulations to provide guidance as to how competition should be solicited for professional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/07/29/monroe-1-board-cooperative-educational-services-procurement-professional-servicesOpinion 97-25
… -- Codes of Ethics (requirement that architectural review board members represent that they will not perform compensated services for applicants to the board until after the board approves the applications) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND … Whether to require existing board members to sign an affidavit to not perform paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-25Opinion 97-9
… of negative impact on board member's business) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§801, 806: A village board member who has a … the board member is not merely speculative and more than de minimis, the board member should not participate in the … planning board approval of an amendment to a town master plan which failed to include a proposed "floating" …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-9Springs Union Free School District - Payroll (2018M-222)
… Springs Union Free School District Payroll 2018M222 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/11/springs-union-free-school-district-payroll-2018m-222Inspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects (Follow-Up)
… Department of Transportation was not always notified of red flags within one week, as required. Furthermore, the … evaluations and plans of action were not documented for red-flagged bridges. Key Finding NYSTA implemented the three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/25/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defects-follow