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Joint Letter to Mail.RU
Comptrollers DiNapoli and Stringer called on Mail.RU to respond to reports about videos and other posts depicting violence against the Russian gay community.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/mail-ru-equal-rights.pdfComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Guilty Plea of Former City of Rensselaer DPW Commissioner for Stealing Scrap Metal Proceeds
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General … of the public trust and will not be tolerated," said State Comptroller DiNapoli. "My office will continue to … encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-guilty-plea-former-city-rensselaer-dpwComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former City of Rensselaer Department of Public Works Commissioner on Felony Charges For Stealing Scrap Metal Proceeds
… of Public Works (DPW) of the city of Rensselaer, for his role in teaming with two DPW employees to divert $46,000 from the city by pocketing the cash from … by Executive Deputy Attorney General for Criminal Justice Kelly Donovan. The investigation was handled by Investigator …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-city-rensselaer-department-publicXIV.9 Statewide Financial System Imaging and Attachment Guidance – XIV. Special Procedures
… of the Statewide Financial System (SFS), as well as a summary of State Archives’ and the Office of the State … it needs to attach for different business processes and how the attachments can help with the approval process. In addition, agencies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv9-statewide-financial-system-imaging-and-attachment-guidanceThousands of State Computers and Other IT Devices Unaccounted for or Stored With Lax Security
… Technology Services’ (ITS) lax inventory records have led to thousands of computers and other costly information … devices rather than donating or selling them, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Information Technology Services needs to do a better job of keeping an accurate inventory of its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/thousands-state-computers-and-other-it-devices-unaccounted-or-stored-lax-securityState Agencies Bulletin No. 2316
… units who are required by the Commissioner of DOCCS to work scheduled or unscheduled overtime and/or employees … to all overtime earned during shifts that begin at or after 7:00 AM on 02/17/2025 and through 6:59 AM on 03/19/2025. For any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2316-temporary-overtime-and-pre-shift-briefing-rate-eligible-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2316.1
… units who are required by the Commissioner of DOCCS to work scheduled or unscheduled overtime and/or employees … to all overtime earned during shifts that begin at or after 7:00 AM on 02/17/2025 and through 11:59 PM on 05/09/2025. For any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/23161-temporary-overtime-and-pre-shift-briefing-rate-eligible-employeesDiNapoli: Hamburg Employee Admits $150,000 Theft of Recreation Fees
… the theft and brought the matter to Flynn's office as part of their ongoing partnership. Erickson was terminated from … Erickson systematically defrauded the Hamburg taxpayers of $150,000," DiNapoli said. "Thanks to the hard work of my office in partnership with District Attorney Flynn, Ms. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-hamburg-employee-admits-150000-theft-recreation-feesDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Hits Record $611 Million
… Overtime earnings at state agencies rose to a record $611 million in 2013, a … in,”DiNapoli said. “State agencies should take a hard look at how they are using overtime and for what. To hold the line … hours in 2013. Total overtime hours dropped slightly at all three, compared with 2012. Other agencies paid high …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-hits-record-611-millionHamburg Recreation Worker Sentenced to Jail and Probation for Stealing $156K
… months of weekends in jail and five years of probation for her theft of $156,374, which she has now repaid. Joanne … Erickson, 54, took fees from 2011 to 2017, including money for children’s programs, according to an investigation and … defendant embezzled money intended to support programs for children in her community. My office will continue to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/hamburg-recreation-worker-sentenced-jail-and-probation-stealing-156kDiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Dept Treasurer Pleads Guilty in $46,000 Theft of Public Funds
… funds, much of which he spent on gambling at upstate casinos, according to audits and an investigation by New York … public funds much of which he spent on gambling at upstate casinos according to audits and an investigation by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-dept-treasurer-pleads-guilty-46000-theft-public-fundsYouth Facility Chargeback Rates to Localities (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our original report, Youth Facility Chargeback Rates to Localities (2009-S-20). Background Our initial audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/16/youth-facility-chargeback-rates-localities-followDiNapoli: Under New Tax Cap Calculation, School District Tax Levy Growth Near Zero
… current levels for the 2016-17 fiscal year, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … including the “Big Four” cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers. “The nearly zero growth in the tax cap … some local governments can rely on available reserve funds to bridge the gap, others may need to take a hard look at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-under-new-tax-cap-calculation-school-district-tax-levy-growth-near-zeroTown of Champion – Information Technology (2014M-130)
The purpose of our audit was to review the Towns internal controls over its computer network for the period January 1 2012 through December 31 2013
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/11/town-champion-information-technology-2014m-130Controls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… To determine whether the Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) has adequate controls over the cash advance accounts it … Treasury to a local bank account for use by the agency. WCB was authorized to have two advance accounts with a total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/25/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsAccounts Payable Advisory No. 20
… Claims , Business Units may now use the Attachment Feature in SFS’ Accounts Payable module to facilitate OSC’s … from Business Units to support payments processed in the SFS. OSC may contact Business Unit personnel to either … documentation be sent to OSC or conduct an on-site review. In either case, supporting documentation must be readily …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/20-document-attachments-sfsDiNapoli: Lagging Ridership Leaves MTA With Hard Choices, Must Adjust to Changing Demand
… in 2025, the MTA will face growing budget gaps. That year it plans to borrow to bridge a $500 million planned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-lagging-ridership-leaves-mta-hard-choices-must-adjust-changing-demandState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… could have saved as much as $146 million over the six-year audit period ended Dec. 31, 2015. Furthermore, the … Authority (NFTA): Capital Planning (Follow-Up) (2018-F-16) An initial audit issued in April 2016, found that NFTA prepared a multi-year and annual capital budget plan as required by Public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: Tax Collector Faked Her Personal Tax Payments
… a blatant violation of her public duty,” DiNapoli said. “I thank District Attorney Mary Rain and the St. Lawrence … partners in the Comptroller’s Office because they do such a thorough job investigating their cases, which makes … delinquent tax bills. DiNapoli’s audits and investigations have led to more than 90 arrests and $18 million in ordered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-tax-collector-faked-her-personal-tax-paymentsTown of Pulteney – Financial Management and Information Technology (2012M-177)
… May 30, 2012. Background The Town of Pulteney is located in Steuben County and has a population of 1,285. The Town is governed by an elected Town Board (Board), which comprises the … or that sufficient review and oversight procedures are in place. The Board also did not perform an audit of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/26/town-pulteney-financial-management-and-information-technology-2012m-177