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DiNapoli Recommends Ways For LIRR To Get Back On Track
… The Long Island Rail Road's (LIRR) limited plans for handling … on the Port Jefferson Branch. Communications to passengers in four incidents were not made or were late. For example, … "Lessons Learned" meeting was held for the sampled events, in response to the two-day snow event on January 4-5, 2018. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-recommends-ways-lirr-get-back-trackDiNapoli: Former Pulteney Fire District Treasurer Sentenced in $6,800 Theft of Fire District Funds
… Lisa Stone, the former treasurer of Pulteney Fire District No. 2 was sentenced to five years … working with us to bring Ms. Stone to justice.” Stone, 45, of Hammondsport, was sentenced by Steuben County Court Judge … fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-former-pulteney-fire-district-treasurer-sentenced-6800-theft-fire-district-fundsDiNapoli Audit: State Oversight of Animal Shelters Found to Be Adequate, But Better Safeguards Needed Before Dogs Are Euthanized
… New York are providing safe conditions and proper care for seized dogs, but officials could do more to make certain … conditions at these shelters and reviewed shelter records for a sample of dogs that were seized during the period … A review of disposition records and related documentation for seized dogs, however, found instances where animals were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-audit-state-oversight-animal-shelters-found-be-adequate-better-safeguards-needed-dogs-areDiNapoli: Former Fire Company Treasurer Charged in $20,000 Theft
… This case is a classic example of the fundamental need for checks and balances at the local level over taxpayer … Ontario County Sheriff Povero and District Attorney Ritts for their continued partnership to root out public … actions of the Shortsville Fire Department administration for recognizing the missing funds and notifying the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-former-fire-company-treasurer-charged-20000-theftDiNapoli Announces Decrease in Pension Contribution Rates for FY 2016-17; Lowers Assumed Rate of Return
… rate of return for NYSLRS will be lowered from 7.5 percent to 7 percent. The average contribution rate for the … System (ERS) will decrease from 18.2 percent of payroll to 15.5 percent, or about 15 percent. While the average … to 24.3 percent, or about 2 percent. "For the third year in a row, there will be a decline in pension contribution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-announces-decrease-pension-contribution-rates-fy-2016-17-lowers-assumed-rate-returnComptrollers DiNapoli & Stringer Call on Corporations to Protect LGBT Rights Around World
… "We want our portfolio companies to protect our investment for the long haul, and that means ensuring that their strong … am confident that companies will find that taking a stand for what is right is also a way to protect the bottom line." … Comptroller Stringer said. "It is simply unacceptable for a corporation to fail to police its own site according to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptrollers-dinapoli-stringer-call-corporations-protect-lgbt-rights-around-worldDiNapoli: MTA'S Homeless Outreach Program Didn't Do Much Outreach
… outreach reports. The MTA is not getting what it paid for and riders and the homeless are suffering for it.’ Since 2010, the MTA has contracted with the … Road (LIRR) and Metro-North stations. The contract calls for BRC to conduct homeless counts, outreach and placement, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-mtas-homeless-outreach-program-didnt-do-much-outreachDiNapoli: OCFS Should Improve Foster Care Placement Oversight
… Office of Children and Family Services is responsible for the well-being of one of the most vulnerable segments of … total, 150 childrens cases were reviewed. Casework records for 33 of those 150 selected lacked evidence that caseworkers … child within the first 30 days of placement, as required. For example, auditors found the first contact with a child …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-ocfs-should-improve-foster-care-placement-oversightComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the town’s long-term operational and capital needs. As a result, the water fund has retained excessive amounts of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli Releases Analysis of State Financial Plan, Warns of Federal Risks
… New York state is facing signs of increasing fiscal … and individuals who depend on state funding. The General Fund balance as of March 31, 2017 was $7.7 billion, with … receipts rather than disbursements; shifting spending to capital projects funds; deferring expenditures to future …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-releases-analysis-state-financial-plan-warns-federal-risksComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Department , Town of Rush , Willsboro Fire Department and the Child Protective Service units in the counties of … , Niagara , Oneida , Rockland , Saratoga , Ulster and Washington . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Analysis of Enacted State Budget
… revenue this year, while providing increased funding for education, health care and mass transit, according to a … concerns regarding revenue volatility, the forecast for a slowing economy and detrimental federal fiscal policies … $44 million over the Executive Budget. The budget provides increases of $28.6 million for the State University of New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-analysis-enacted-state-budgetStatement from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on the Passing of Former Governor Mario Cuomo
… stronger because of his leadership on a national level. My heartfelt condolences to his wife Matilda, Governor Andrew …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/statement-new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-passing-former-governor-mario-cuomoDiNapoli: Springport Town Clerk Pleads Guilty After Faking Retirement Benefits
… Town Clerk Deborah Waldron pleaded guilty Wednesday in Aurelius Town Court to official misconduct and attempted computer trespass, and agreed to resign for her … filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-springport-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-after-faking-retirement-benefitsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-312
… automatic processing of the 2022 Year End Adjustments for Judges and Justices of the Unified Court System, and to … Court System each calendar year must equal: The statutory salary, provided the Judge or Justice serves the entire year at one salary; or The prorated statutory salary based on the number …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-312-2022-year-end-adjustment-judges-and-justices-unified-courtState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… haulers to self-report on the volume in their loads. As a result, the authority could be losing out on as much as … written cash receipts and disbursements policies in January 2017, but no written policies or procedures were in … for purchases not subject to bidding requirements. As a result, the board does not have adequate assurance that goods …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Too Many New Yorkers Still Without High-Speed Broadband Access
… (ESD) New NY Broadband Program has fallen short of its mission to bring universal broadband access to New … did not meet its goal to close the internet gap because of poor planning and execution,” DiNapoli said. “As my … service “universal” in all but the most remote areas of the state by 2018. ESD’s Broadband Program Office (BPO) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-too-many-new-yorkers-still-without-high-speed-broadband-accessDiNapoli: SED Agrees to Improve Oversight of Migrant Education Program
… migrant student performance after an audit by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found the program did not meet … Establish a method to facilitate the timely exchange of information between METS and school districts. SED agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-sed-agrees-improve-oversight-migrant-education-programDiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $4,000 From Town of Lincoln
… the plea and sentence of Amy Becker, former Clerk for the Town of Lincoln, for stealing nearly $4,000 from the Town. The plea was the … District Attorney Ferrarese and the New York State Police for their partnership in making sure she will be held …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-4000-town-lincolnDiNapoli: Contractor Charged State for Booze & Sunset Cruise
… Montauk Yacht Club Resort & Marina, and more than $22,000 for a staff picnic, according to an report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The rules for conference costs are clear,” DiNapoli said. “And lavish … agencies must make sure that contractors are reimbursed for legitimate expenses only.” PSCH had a five-year, nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-contractor-charged-state-booze-sunset-cruise