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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Highland Central School District , Hudson City … Pleasant Cottage Union Free School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it’s … years, the district’s revenues fell short by an average of $740,000 in the general fund and $100,000 in the school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Selected Aspects of the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program
… is responsible for administering State participation in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program … reviews or formal Notices of Violation, which may result in additional penalties. Key Findings The Department does not … to operate out-of-service vehicles prior to repairs. In about 60 percent of the cases we reviewed, the Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/22/selected-aspects-motor-carrier-safety-assistance-programState Agencies Bulletin No. 1121
… social security tax withholding rate is 6.2% for 2012. Medicare There is no wage base limit for Medicare tax. The Medicare tax withholding rate is 1.45% each for the employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1121-summary-tax-related-withholding-requirements-2012Empire BlueCross – Overpayments for Physician-Administered Drugs
… Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by the Department of Civil Service (Civil Service), provides health insurance … benefits plan for NYSHIP, covering nearly 1.1 million of these members. Civil Service contracts with Empire … BlueCross (Empire) to administer the Hospital Program of the Empire Plan. Empire processes and pays claims for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/27/empire-bluecross-overpayments-physician-administered-drugsDiNapoli Announces Lowered Fees for New York State's 529 College Savings Direct Plan
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced a … 2009 for Direct Plan account holders across the state. New York’s Direct Plan has more than 650,000 accounts valued at … the state pay for college this year,” said DiNapoli. “The latest reduction to the Direct Plan’s management fees means …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-announces-lowered-fees-new-york-states-529-college-savings-direct-planTown of LaGrange – Selected Financial Activities (2013M-107)
… it used assets that it already owns to process and print payroll checks in house rather than using a contractor to process payroll. Town officials cannot identify which of the two … were not using it. Key Recommendations Consider using the payroll module included in the accounting software to process …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/07/12/town-lagrange-selected-financial-activities-2013m-107DiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Over $300,000
… York State Police announced today. The defendant, Jonnell Rose, was charged with grand larceny in the second degree. “Jonnell Rose allegedly exploited his position of trust to divert … James said. “Thus far, it has been revealed that Jonnell Rose allegedly violated the trust of the Vernon Center Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-stealing-over-300000DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Drop 8.2 Percent in July
… compared to the same period last year, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Collections for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-drop-82-percent-julyDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Investments Return 5.84% for State Fiscal Year 2024-25
… was 5.84% for the state fiscal year that ended March 31, 2025. The Fund closed the year with an estimated value of $272.8 billion. (Note: In July 2025, following the annual audit of the Fund's financials, … volatility has been pronounced in the first half of 2025, with unpredictable actions out of Washington and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-investments-return-584-state-fiscal-year-2024-25State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… . State Comptroller DiNapoli has made it a priority to audit school district, BOCES and charter school finances and operations to ensure money is being spent appropriately and effectively. The Comptroller’s audits are designed to help schools improve their financial management practices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Opinion 92-23
… and the erection of a switching station near a well) TOWN LAW, §§198(12)(a), 215(8): A separate board of commissioners … a town water district pursuant to article 13 of the Town Law, with the approval of the town board and after complying … of commissioners are subject to article 13 of the Town Law (Town Law, §210 et seq .), except to the extent that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-23XI.4.B Standard Contract Language for Grant Contracts: Fixed Term, Multiyear Contracts and Simplified Renewals – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… the parties shall endeavor in an orderly manner to wind down activities hereunder.” Sample 2: “The State shall have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi4b-standard-contract-language-grant-contracts-fixed-term-multiyear-contracts-and-simplifiedDiNapoli: Brooklyn Economy Sets Records
… Employment grew faster in Brooklyn since the end of the recession than in the rest of … positive direction," said Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY). “The borough’s record business growth and low …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-brooklyn-economy-sets-recordsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Auditors examined $6.1 million in contract payments to 11 vendors and $4.6 million in non-contract payments to … by Public Authorities Law, but could not demonstrate how these plans addressed its highest capital needs. In … in overpayments and refund the state. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… cash disbursements and fundraising activities or adopted a code of ethics to guide officers and members regarding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Town of … town justice recorded, deposited and disbursed all court money accurately and timely. Candor Fire District – Controls … by having the treasurer open the mail and forward all money received to a board member for deposit. However, there …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… adequately overseeing financial and physical conditions. Management at all five sampled developments misspent funds, … as the Data Security Standards (DSS) established by the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Security Standards Council, which … for maintaining the New York Benefits and Accountability System (NYBEAS), the system of record for member enrollment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOpinion 97-17
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … subject to financial disclosure requirements applicable to State officers. Article 18 of the General Municipal Law (§800 … and file the annual statement of financial disclosure ( id .). We also note that section 811(1)(c) refers to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-17Opinion 2000-20
… among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in … Wells v Town of Salina , 119 NY 280). There is no express or implied authority for a fire district to donate money to a … of the particular association and the statutory powers or duties of the municipality (see Opn No. 81-166, supra). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-20Former Assistant Director of Queens Pre-School Provider Pleads Guilty to Stealing $5 Million Intended for Special Needs Students
… was conducted by the District Attorney's Detective Bureau and his Economic Crimes Bureau. The case was investigated by Comptroller DiNapoli's … Ilardi, of the District Attorney's Economic Crimes Bureau, are prosecuting the case under the supervision of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/former-assistant-director-queens-pre-school-provider-pleads-guilty-stealing-5-million-intended