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DiNapoli: New Law Makes It Easier for the Comptroller To Return Your Lost Money
… legislation enabling the Office of the State Comptroller to expedite certain unclaimed funds payments of $250 or less. … office, the measure amends the Abandoned Property Law to authorize the State Comptroller to administer a newly established expedited payment program, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-new-law-makes-it-easier-comptroller-return-your-lost-moneyTown of Attica – Town Clerk (2015M-210)
… in her official capacity for the period January 1, 2014 through June 10, 2015. Background The Town of Attica is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/12/07/town-attica-town-clerk-2015m-210Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
… of Health has provided adequate oversight of the Lead Poisoning Prevention Program. Our audit covered children identified with elevated blood lead levels during the period January 1, 2014 through August … of Health has provided adequate oversight of the Lead Poisoning Prevention Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/08/08/lead-poisoning-prevention-programConstitutional Amendment on Debt
… Program Legislative Session 2017-2018: A.10116 (Weinstein) – CONCURRENT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND ASSEMBLY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/constitutional-amendment-debtDiNapoli: Former Ulster County BOCES Criminal Justice Teacher Arrested for Defrauding the NYS Pension System Out of Over $157,000
… Sciacca, a retired Westchester County Police Officer, for allegedly swindling the New York State and Local … I thank District Attorney Clegg and the State Police for partnering with my office in our work to protect the … of the New York State and Local Retirement System for its members and beneficiaries.” “I applaud the dedication …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-former-ulster-county-boces-criminal-justice-teacher-arrested-defrauding-nys-pension-systemXI.18.H The Infrastructure Investment Act – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… BOC contact information is available in Chapter I, Section 5 - OSC Bureau Contact Information of this Guide. 1 … of 2017, Part M of Chapter 39 of the laws of 2019, Part WWW of Chapter 59 of the laws of 2019, Part M of Chapter 39 … DD of Chapter 58 of the laws of 2020. 2 As defined in SFL Section 2 subdivision 2-a. 3 Refer to Part RRR of Chapter 59 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18h-infrastructure-investment-actStatement From New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on Senate Confirmation of Loretta Lynch as U.S. Attorney General
… her on this historic appointment and commend President Obama for his wise choice. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/statement-new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-senate-confirmation-loretta-lynch-us-attorneyDiNapoli: City of Corning Audit Details Stolen Funds
… the recommendations in this audit, the city of Corning can ensure taxpayer funds, especially cash collections, are … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-city-corning-audit-details-stolen-fundsJamesville-Dewitt Central School District – Claims Auditing (2022M-149)
… District (District) claims were adequately supported, for appropriate purposes and approved prior to payment. Key … approximately $5 . 5 million and found that they were for appropriate District purposes and audited prior to … of claims initiated by him totaling more than $48,000 for the IT Department was not independent. The Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/12/02/jamesville-dewitt-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2022m-149Selected Aspects of the Dam Safety Program (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Selected Aspects of the Dam Safety Program (Report 2006-S-61). Background The initial … report, issued on March 11, 2008, examined the actions Dam Safety officials took to correct conditions at deficient dams. Officials had been slow to compel dam owners to correct the deficiencies identified and its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/04/selected-aspects-dam-safety-program-followOversight of Juvenile Justice Facilities
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services adequately operates juvenile … State standards and regulations for the health and safety of juveniles and staff. The audit covered the period from … 2018 through August 2023. About the Program The Office of Children and Family Services’ (OCFS) mission is to serve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/03/oversight-juvenile-justice-facilitiesEagle Matt Lee Fire Company Number One Inc. – Financial Operations (2012M-213)
… has a code of ethics been adopted as required by statute. Check registers are not maintained to track bank deposits, withdrawals, or cash balances. Furthermore, … revenue and expenditure ledgers are not maintained, bank reconciliations are not performed, and the bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/01/11/eagle-matt-lee-fire-company-number-one-inc-financial-operations-2012m-213Village of Washingtonville – Budget Review (B25-6-1)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … revenue and expenditure projections in the Village of Washingtonville’s (Village’s) 2025-26 tentative budget … The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/01/22/village-washingtonville-budget-review-b25-6-1Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - Town of Niskayuna (S9-21-11)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the Town’s adopted budget for the 2021 fiscal year. … The COVID-19 pandemic (pandemic) has had various levels of impact on the financial operations of local governments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2021/05/07/adequacy-2021-budgets-town-niskayuna-s9-21-11State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on IDA Reform Legislaton (S.5867/A.7915)
… “My thanks to Assemblyman Magnarelli and Senator Marchione for encouraging New York to adopt meaningful oversight and … to recognize the New York Economic Development Council for its partnership in creating sensible legislation to that … local communities. My thanks also to Governor Cuomo for recognizing the value of this proposal and signing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-ida-reform-legislaton-s5867a7915DiNapoli Releases Review of City's Proposed Budget and Financial Plan
… New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s budget proposal appropriately uses higher than … strong economic growth has boosted city revenues, Mayor de Blasio continues to grapple with ongoing structural … New York City Mayor Bill de Blasios budget proposal appropriately uses higher than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-releases-review-citys-proposed-budget-and-financial-planSherman Central School District – Claims Audit (2024M-92)
… does not meet the Board of Education’s (Board) minimum qualifications for the position, was not provided the … assistants to the position, regardless of their qualifications. Of the 303 claims reviewed totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/18/sherman-central-school-district-claims-audit-2024m-92Protection of Child Performers
… of child performers. The audit covers the period April 1, 2014 through March 16, 2017. Background The Department of … processes. System records indicate that, from April 1, 2014 to October 31, 2016, the Department issued about 27,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/27/protection-child-performersXI.11.D Equipment and Software Maintenance Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… because it will be more cost effective than procuring new equipment; and/or It is critical to minimize equipment … optimal solution at a reasonable price. However, there are times when agencies are unable to rely on competition for … required to advertise maintenance procurements in the New York State Contract Reporter (Contract Reporter). If the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11d-equipment-and-software-maintenance-contractsOpinion 90-45
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … Concerning the propriety of a proposed resolution to standardize on a particular make and size of loader tires …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-45