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DiNapoli: Pharsalia Supervisor Arrested in Alleged $123K Theft
… town funds. He allegedly used the funds to pay credit card bills and pad his salary an additional $20,000 a year, … 100 percent of his home telephone, internet and electric bills. “Since 2010, Mr. Brown allegedly cheated his neighbors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-pharsalia-supervisor-arrested-alleged-123k-theftDiNapoli: Former West Hurley Fire District Chief and Chairman Plead Guilty in Corruption Probe
… The West Hurley Fire District’s former chief and a fire commissioner pleaded guilty Tuesday evening to … & Excavating business. Former chief David Gutierrez and Michael “Bucky” VanValkenburgh, a current fire … Court, were initially charged for abusing their authority and costing the district over $30,000 since 2012. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-plead-guilty-corruption-probeDiNapoli: Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Brazen Public Theft
… degree, a class D felony, offering a false instrument for filing in the first degree and official misconduct. She was … of $33,189 for the money she stole from town fees and tax payments. If Metz fails to make restitution, she faces a … in cash, claiming she found it at her home and in a filing cabinet at work. Later investigation revealed that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-brazen-public-theftCUNY Bulletin No. CU-353
… Affected Employees City University of New York employees in the following titles: Campus Security Assistant Campus … Peace Officer (Full-time) Campus Public Safety Sergeant Be in Active pay status for at least 100 workdays from June 1 to November 30. $294.00 Campus Peace Officer (Hourly) Be in Active pay status for at least 522 hours from June 1 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-353-cuny-december-2008-uniform-allowanceTuition Assistance Program – LIM College
… Purpose To determine whether LIM College officials complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner of Education’s Rules and Regulations when certifying students for State financial aid. Background … are responsible for certifying student eligibility. LIM College (LIM) was founded in 1939, and was originally known …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/01/tuition-assistance-program-lim-collegeEligibility Requirements – World Trade Center Presumption
… of NYSLRS or another New York public retirement system on September 11, 2001, and: Participated in the World Trade … from the Hudson River and Canal Street bearing east on Canal Street to Pike Street, continuing south on Pike Street to the East River and extending to the lower …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/world-trade-center/eligibility-requirementsTuition Assistance Program – Vaughn College
… help eligible students pay postsecondary tuition charges in New York schools. HESC also administers a variety of State … (Vaughn) is a four-year private institution specializing in aviation, engineering and technology. It is located adjacent to LaGuardia Airport in Queens, New York. Previously named The College of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/19/tuition-assistance-program-vaughn-collegeSUNY Bulletin No. SU-191
… new and existing doctoral student employees and employees in graduate programs in SUNY comprehensive colleges. Affected Employees New and … employees at campuses with doctoral programs and employees in graduate programs at SUNY comprehensive colleges in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-191-recruitment-and-retention-enhancement-payments-academicUnnecessary and Potentially Illegal Consultant Contract With Former New York State Council on the Arts Executive Director
… Council on the Arts Executive Director Heather Hitchens for necessity, propriety and compliance with State law and … rich cultural resources. In 2007, former New York State Governor Eliot Spitzer appointed Heather Hitchens to the … at the Council, ESDC began a consulting contract with her for cultural tourism services. Under this agreement, ESDC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/26/unnecessary-and-potentially-illegal-consultant-contract-former-new-york-state-council-artsDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Tupper Lake Fire Department Theft
… Tupper Lake Volunteer Fire Department Treasurer Timothy J. Brown was arrested on grand larceny charges Monday after … into credit card debt. "From plane fare to pizza, Mr. Brown used fire department money for his own benefit, even … J. Hayes for their diligent work in helping us hold Mr. Brown accountable." Brown, 53, of Tupper Lake, was charged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-tupper-lake-fire-department-theftDiNapoli: Former Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement of $240,000
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Cortland County … consequences for his crimes. My thanks to the New York State Police and to Cortland County DA Perfetti for … which he has already paid $125,000, and faces a potential state prison term at his sentencing, which is scheduled for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-former-town-supervisor-pleads-guilty-embezzlement-240000DiNapoli Appoints Senior Budget and Policy Staff
… of Budget and Policy Analysis. These appointments are to fill currently vacant positions. “New York has a massive, … of experience and knowledge that Maria and Todd will bring to our team will greatly enhance our existing efforts and … issues, and is well-respected for her ability to distill complex research into understandable and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-appoints-senior-budget-and-policy-staffDiNapoli: Former Town Supervisor Sentenced to Prison for Embezzlement
… out corruption.” “We are certainly disappointed that the judge did not follow our sentencing recommendation. Not only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-town-supervisor-sentenced-prison-embezzlementDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.6% in First Quarter
… Data Regional Table Related Report Local Sales Taxes for 2023 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-16-first-quarterForensic Audit of Dual Employment Approvals and Conflicts
… New York State or City agency had approval to do so; were working their required hours at each employer; and were not … a New York State or City agency had approval to do so were working …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/forensic-audit-dual-employment-approvals-and-conflictsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1014
… Number (ITIN) or do not have an F-1, J-1, M-1 or Q-1 visa Effective Date(s) Immediately Background In accordance … and as long as the employee is a F-1, J-1, M-1 or Q-1 visa holder. But, if the employee does not provide the employer with a valid SSN or ITIN or holds any other visa type, a withholding rate of 30% is required PayServ has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1014-withholding-rate-30-nonresident-alien-scholarship-recipientsState Agencies Bulletin No. 815
… Purpose To provide guidelines and processing procedures for Cash Merit Awards for Fiscal Year 2008-09. Affected Employees Employees working … covered by Section 169 of the Executive Law are ineligible for Cash Merit Awards. Effective Date(s) Immediately … To provide guidelines and processing procedures for Cash Merit Awards for Fiscal Year 200809 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/815-cash-merit-awards-managementconfidential-employeesDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew 12.7% to $22.1 Billion in 2022
… Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $22.1 billion … 2022, up 12.7%, or $2.5 billion, from 2021 due to strong sales statewide, especially in New York City, according to a … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The pandemic created significant sales tax volatility over the past few years, first with a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-127-221-billion-2022State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… from the initial report. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: New York's Higher Education Sector Boosts State and Local Economies, but Job Recovery Lags
… over 296,000 people, paying wages of around $26.5 billion in 2023, but the sector still has over 13,000 fewer jobs … of our economy.” Consumer spending on higher education in the state totaled $15.7 billion and spending on research … (R&D) by colleges and universities totaled $8.3 billion in 2022. New York ranks third nationally for consumer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-new-yorks-higher-education-sector-boosts-state-and-local-economies-job-recovery-lags