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DiNapoli: Contractor Sentenced in Federal Court for Defrauding State of Over $360,000
… A former state contractor who pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges earlier this year, as a result of a joint investigation by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and U.S. Attorney for … A former state contractor who pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-contractor-sentenced-federal-court-defrauding-state-over-360000Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Academy and Central School District and the Westhampton Beach Union Free School District . “In an era of limited … generated more than $32 million since 2006-07. Westhampton Beach Union Free School District – Claims Processing (Suffolk … Academy and Central School District and the Westhampton Beach Union Free School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: Statewide Agency Overtime Tops $337 Million Halfway Into 2015
… State employees worked more than 8.2 million overtime hours , up 5 percent over the same period in 2014. If … the Division of State Police overtime costs for June and July 2015 jumped by more than $22 million over last year. But … For overtime hours data, click here: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-statewide-agency-overtime-tops-337-million-halfway-2015DiNapoli Announces Decrease in Pension Contribution Rates for FY 2016-17; Lowers Assumed Rate of Return
… System (NYSLRS) employer contribution rates will decrease for fiscal year 2016-17 and the assumed rate of return for NYSLRS will be lowered from 7.5 percent to 7 percent. The average contribution rate for the Employees' Retirement System (ERS) will decrease from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-announces-decrease-pension-contribution-rates-fy-2016-17-lowers-assumed-rate-returnFormer Bronx Youth Director Pleads Guilty
… of Earnestine Russell to grand larceny in the third degree for stealing grant money from a state-administered, … federally-funded grant to support after-school programs for middle school children. Russell was sentenced to one year … administered by the New York State Education Department, for more than $2.7 million over five years. The State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/former-bronx-youth-director-pleads-guiltyComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Town of Rush , Willsboro Fire Department and the Child Protective Service units in the counties of Dutchess , … prepared and submitted for department officials’ review. Child Protective Services (2013-MS-5) None of the eight … historical and programmatic knowledge to determine if Child Protective Services program improvements are needed or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Overview – Contribution Stabilization Program
… to participate in the CSP, their contributions are based on the graded rate system regardless of whether they choose … the CSP if they have paid off all previous amortizations, plus interest. As contribution rates become less volatile … Program during the 2013 – 2014 billing cycle, go to our Alternate Contribution Stabilization Program page …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/csp/overviewDiNapoli Proposes More Transparency for Fire Protection Costs
… York's system for providing fire protection is complex. It can lead to lack of civic understanding, limited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-proposes-more-transparency-fire-protection-costsDiNapoli: Queens Woman Sentenced to Probation and Pays Full Restitution for Stealing $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… probation and paid full restitution after being convicted of stealing nearly $85,000 in New York state pension payments … Deanna Hansen’s father retired from the state Department of Transportation in March 2003. He was receiving a direct deposit of his pension into a bank account that was in his and his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-queens-woman-sentenced-probation-and-pays-full-restitution-stealing-85000-nys-pensionOpinion 97-8
… requirement) SECOND CLASS CITIES LAW, §64; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(l)(ii)(a)(5): A city is not required by general … by that provision (see Second Class Cities Law, §4). That section provides, in pertinent part, that "[t]he common … Opns St Comp No. 90-9, p 21). Prior to this amendment, section 64 required that claims be verified. Accordingly, a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-8Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… payments were made. In addition, the director had sole access to the library savings and money market bank accounts … (Chenango County ) The adopted budgets for the highway fund were not structurally balanced, as they used non-recurring revenues to fund recurring expenditures. In the general fund, the board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Sentenced for Theft of Over $86,000
… announced that Jennifer Colucci, a former tax collector for the town of Beekman, was sentenced to pay full … My thanks to District Attorney Parisi and the State Police for their assistance in ensuring justice was served in this … the law and stealing from town funds that were meant for the residents and schools within the town. We will always …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-sentenced-theft-over-86000DiNapoli: Former Alexandria Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Theft
… her conviction will deter others from such corruption. I thank the Jefferson County District Attorney’s office and … 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/2016/06/dinapoli-former-alexandria-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theftIntroduction to IT Governance – Information Technology Governance
… Many local governments and schools invest a considerable amount of … technology (IT) systems including, but not limited to, costs for computers and related hardware equipment, … the data they hold are valuable and need to be protected from unauthorized, inappropriate and wasteful use. Protecting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/introduction-it-governanceXI.18.I Sexual Harassment Prevention Certification – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… of Labor’s model policy and training standards) to all its employees. Every bid made to the State or any public … provides annual sexual harassment prevention training to all of its employees. Such policy shall, at a minimum, meet … workplace and provide annual sexual harassment training to all its employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18i-sexual-harassment-prevention-certificationIX.6.E Education Department - G5 System – IX. Federal Grants
… monitoring, and final closeout of the grant award. The UEI number for each state agency functions as an account on G5. … accounts. The G5 drawdown page contains a “Last Day to Draw” field that is strictly enforced by the system. Since …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix6e-education-department-g5-systemMessage from the Comptroller – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… State’s financial footing. This Financial Condition Report can help New Yorkers better understand the impacts of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/message-comptrollerDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested for Stealing From Essex County Fair
… She is scheduled to appear in court next on October 11th at 10 a.m. at the Town of Westport court. Since taking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-stealing-essex-county-fairDiNapoli: Otsego County Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing From School District
… Police, she has been held accountable for her actions. I thank them for their continued collaboration in combatting … 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/2021/01/dinapoli-otsego-county-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-school-districtDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Reaches Record High of $176.2 Billion
… DiNapoli said. “The strength of the domestic equity market, coupled with strong private equity and real estate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-reaches-record-high-1762-billion