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State Contract and Payment Actions in September
… In September, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,185 contracts for … Con-Tech Building Systems Inc. for classroom and office space at Upstate Correctional Facility in Franklin County. … Services $8.4 million to New York City for the Urban Area Security Initiative Program. $5.3 million for purchases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-contract-and-payment-actions-septemberOpinion 92-25
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMMISSIONERS -- Powers and Duties (riding on fire vehicles during emergency calls) TOWN LAW, §§176(11), 176-a: A board of fire commissioners may adopt regulations authorizing a fire … the provisions of section 17611 of the Town Law preclude a fire district commissioner who is not a member of the fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-25DiNapoli: Audits Find $70 Million in Dubious Claims, Persistent Medicaid Billing System Failures
… billing system. State Health Department officials need to address system shortfalls immediately and recover any … one case, DiNapoli’s auditors found Medicaid reimbursed a clinic for seven dental cleanings for one patient in a single year. Medicaid reimbursed another clinic for 41 dental exams (totaling $2,771) for one patient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-audits-find-70-million-dubious-claims-persistent-medicaid-billing-system-failuresInvestors Reach Settlement with Wynn Resorts
… to protect the company and employees from former CEO Steve Wynn’s alleged abusive behavior have reached a … serious and repeated allegations of sexual misconduct by Steve Wynn and the prior board’s alleged failure to stop it,” … said New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer. “Steve Wynn is alleged to have created an unacceptable culture …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/investors-reach-settlement-wynn-resortsComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea and Sentencing of Jean Noel for Theft of Putnam Co. Funds
… the New York State Comptroller, and the Attorney General’s Office revealed Ms. Noel’s theft of cash that she accepted from local contractors to … Police and Attorney General Schneiderman for following up on our findings.” “Public service should never be about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-and-sentencing-jean-noel-theft-putnamDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Fourth Quarter
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced a tentative schedule for the planned sale of obligations for the state, New York City, and their … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced a tentative schedule for the planned sale of obligations for the state New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-fourth-quarterPublic Welfare – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… average number of program recipients since SFY 2017-18. SSI Recipients Decrease for Sixth Consecutive Year; … number of recipients of Supplementary Security Income (SSI)—a State- and federally-funded program for the aged, … to 636,981 in SFY 2021-22. Compared to the prior year, SSI disbursements in the State decreased by $81.8 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/public-welfareDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for January 2014
… and 1,735 payments valued at nearly $1.1 million due to fraud, was As the state’s chief financial officer, … other improprieties. The Comptroller’s office averages 11 to 13 days for contract reviews. DiNapoli began releasing … of Harriet Tubman Residential Center in Cayuga County to CNY Realty Development Co. LLC. Approved a $140,000 contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-january-2014DiNapoli Releases 2025 Fiscal Stress Scores for Villages and Some Cities
… I encourage local governments to use our self-assessment tool to help them budget and avoid pitfalls.” The latest … importance of the AFR and tracks non-filers. It includes a tool for the public to check the filing status of any local … unemployment. DiNapoli’s office provides a self-assessment tool that allows local officials to calculate fiscal stress …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-releases-2025-fiscal-stress-scores-villages-and-some-citiesIX.8.A Accounting for Federal Refunds – IX. Federal Grants
… All federal refunds will be processed through AP as an adjustment … of whether the grant award is open or closed with the federal agency or whether the appropriation/segregation is … appropriation was used for the same grant or whether the federal agency allows a different grant to receive the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix8a-accounting-federal-refundsTown of Paris – Water and Sewer User Charges (2025M-146)
… collection and enforcement activities associated with water and sewer user charges? Audit Period January 1, 2024 – … and enforcement practices are essential to ensure that water and sewer operations remain financially … For 2024, the Town collected approximately $175,000 in water rents and penalties on behalf of the Sauquoit Water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2026/06/26/town-paris-water-and-sewer-user-charges-2025m-146Responsibility for IT Internal Controls – Information Technology Governance
… and ethical leadership. Generally, governing boards do not design internal controls or develop the written … to recommend and implement procedures to help inform staff how to achieve objectives set forth in policies. Some local … knowledgeable about or feel comfortable discussing IT. As you will note after reviewing the IT Governance Security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/responsibility-it-internal-controlsSubmitting Your Payment – Legacy Reporting
… from the account you designate on your application. If you need to change your bank account or email address, you must … form (RS5542) as soon as possible. Check If you do not take advantage of direct debit, you must print a copy … to send NYSLRS your monthly payments, we withdraw exactly what is owed. If you mail NYSLRS a check or initiate an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/submitting-your-paymentAppointment of Claims Auditor – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… as long as such guidance is consistent with legal requirements. In order to keep the claims auditing … specific to responsibilities of the position. In the case of an appointed claims auditing official, to maintain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appointment-claims-auditorJanuary 2001: Accounting & Reporting of Expendable and Non-expendable Trusts
… principal may be spent. Currently, in the Uniform System of Accounts (USA), these trusts are accounted for and … trusts. The statement eliminates the designation of expendable and nonexpendable trust funds and creates new … special revenue fund or a permanent fund. Both of these funds will use the modified accrual basis of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/january-2001-accounting-reporting-expendable-and-non-expendable-trustsHillsdale-Copake Fire District – Cash Disbursements (2025M-111)
… oversight of disbursements? Audit Period January 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area A fire district … signatures had only the Treasurer’s signature. One check for $4,267 payable to the Treasurer was not signed by … increased. The report includes three recommendations that, if implemented, will improve the District’s disbursements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/01/09/hillsdale-copake-fire-district-cash-disbursements-2025m-111State Agencies Bulletin No. 1994
… hourly, and per diem employees in CSEA, PEF, DC-37, GSEU, Council 82, PBANYS, NYSCOPBA, UUP, PBA, NYSPIA, and those … to the continuing need for New York State employees in the National Guard and Reserves to be activated federally or by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1994-2022-extension-military-and-training-leave-benefits-and-stipendsState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Governor's Budget and New Proposals
… "New York is facing great opportunities and challenges in the year ahead. The Governor … New York is facing great opportunities and challenges in the year ahead …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-governors-budget-and-new-proposalsDiNapoli Recovers $42K From Woman Who Stole From State and Local Retirement System
… New York State Police announced the sentencing of Bonnie S. Robertson, 63, of Pleasant Valley for stealing nearly $42,000 of her deceased mother’s pension payments. Robertson pleaded guilty to petit … "This was an egregious act. Ms. Robertson kept her mother's death a secret to steal her pension. She was caught …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-recovers-42k-woman-who-stole-state-and-local-retirement-systemVillage of Suffern – Budget Review (B23-6-2)
… independent evaluation of the Village’s tentative budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year. Background The Village of … fund operating deficits to submit their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/04/14/village-suffern-budget-review-b23-6-2