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DiNapoli: Audit Finds OMH Needs To Improve Oversight of Supportive Housing Providers To Ensure Safety and Well-Being of Vulnerable New Yorkers
… Housing Initiative (ESSHI) has not been meeting the needs of all the vulnerable New Yorkers it was created to serve, … significant deficiencies in the New York State Office of Mental Health’s (OMH) oversight of ESSHI, which was launched in 2016 with the goal of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-audit-finds-omh-needs-improve-oversight-supportive-housing-providers-ensure-safety-and-wellFormer Avon Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing Federal Funds
… Joseph Geer, 40, of Caledonia, NY, pleaded guilty before Chief U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford to theft of … and January 2024, Geer was employed as the Avon Police Chief and an SRO under the contract. During that time, Geer … and the FBI for ensuring he is held accountable.” “As the Chief of Police for the Avon Police Department, Joseph Geer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/former-avon-police-chief-pleads-guilty-stealing-federal-fundsDiNapoli: Second Former Mechanic at State Police Garage Pleads Guilty to Felony
… based in Oneida. Rapasadi was convicted of ordering auto parts and tools for personal use on the state police-paid account at United Auto Supply. DiNapoli’s analysis of thousands of United Auto Supply invoices found that between April 2015 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-second-former-mechanic-state-police-garage-pleads-guilty-felonyDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Fill Out 2020 Census Forms
… New York lags behind most other states in responding to the 2020 Census, ranking 38th in the country, New York … New York lags behind most other states in responding to the 2020 Census ranking 38th in the country …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-fill-out-2020-census-formsDiNapoli: School Districts Need to Improve Oversight of Technology Equipment
… Audits of 20 school districts across New York state found many could … tablets and monitors; did not always keep records of those assets; and often failed to safeguard them from … theft or damage. As a result, nearly $22 million worth of IT assets purchased or leased during the audit period were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-school-districts-need-improve-oversight-technology-equipmentDivorce – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… The New York State Court of Appeals has determined that retirement benefits are … the division of marital assets between spouses after the marriage has ended. This division must be stated in the form …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/divorceDiNapoli: 529 College Savings Program Lowers Fees
… Beginning in September, fees in New York's 529 College Savings Program Direct Plan will be reduced once … P. DiNapoli announced today. "We're making it easier for New Yorkers of all income levels to invest in their loved … Beginning in September fees in New Yorks 529 College Savings Program Direct Plan will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-529-college-savings-program-lowers-feesDiNapoli: Financial Plan Outlook Has Improved; State Should Now Commit to Further Increasing Reserves
… It is essential that additional resources are used for critical infrastructure projects to reduce debt issued … bolster reserve funds beyond planned levels to help us to weather the next crisis or recession.” Financial Plan … is statutorily authorized. If collections remain above forecast and are not needed to cover unanticipated expenses, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-financial-plan-outlook-has-improved-state-should-now-commit-further-increasing-reservesOpinion 90-32
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … a salt storage shed in settlement of a proceeding against the town by the Department of Environmental Conservation DEC would be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-32Opinion 91-58
… Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there … may not be expended for such purposes (1990 Opns St Comp No. 90-64, p 145; 1988 Opns St Comp No. 88-70, p 137; 1987 … consistency determinations (see Executive Law, art 42, §910 et seq .; 19 NYCRR part 601). Accordingly, it is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-58Action Needed on New York's Long-Delayed Adoption of Crucial Next Generation 911
… communications system that would allow photos, voice and video calls and text messaging to be rerouted to other county … communications system that would allow photos voice and video calls and text messaging to be rerouted to other county …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/action-needed-new-yorks-long-delayed-adoption-crucial-next-generation-911State Agencies Bulletin No. 268
… Purpose Social Security and employee identification numbers will no longer be displayed on the employees' check … Social Security and employee identification numbers will no longer be displayed on the employees check …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/268-removing-employee-social-security-number-and-employee-identificationDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3.9% in May Compared to Last Year
… in New York state increased by 3.9% in May compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by … collections totaled $1.78 billion, up $66.4 million from the same time last year. “Local sales tax growth improved in … DiNapoli said. “New York City collections continued to be the main driver of growth, although most counties also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-up-39-percent-in-may-compared-last-yearHelping New York Families With the Cost of School Supplies: Is It Time to Go “Back to School” on Back-to-School?
Helping New York Families With the Cost of School Supplies: Is It Time to Go “Back to School” on Back-to-School?
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/0810snapshot.pdfDiNapoli: Otsego County Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing From School District
… by depositing checks payable to the school district into bank accounts that she controlled. She also admitted to … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-otsego-county-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-school-districtDiNapoli:Two Fortune 500 Retailers Agree to Increased Use of Renewable Energy
… request that they increase the use of renewable energy in their operations and supply chain. “More Fortune 500 … competitively priced and will provide them with options in times of volatile fossil fuel prices. This commitment to … Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United States, with estimated assets of $178.3 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapolitwo-fortune-500-retailers-agree-increased-use-renewable-energyProcurement and Payroll-Related Matters Pertaining to the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… (Transit). Transit operates the subways in the boroughs of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx. Transit also … to states, localities, and public authorities in a time of fiscal distress. The Recovery Act requires entities to use … funds for authorized purposes and to mitigate instances of fraud, waste, and abuse. In addition, the expenditure of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/18/procurement-and-payroll-related-matters-pertaining-use-certain-federal-fundsDiNapoli: New Law Makes It Easier for the Comptroller To Return Your Lost Money
… the following statement today following the Governor signing legislation enabling the Office of the State … McDonald for their sponsorship, and Governor Hochul for signing this practical and significant legislation. Every … the following statement today following the Governor signing legislation enabling the Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-new-law-makes-it-easier-comptroller-return-your-lost-moneyOpinion 91-36
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … issues discussed in the opinion. ZONING AND PLANNING -- Park Lands (use of village park trust fund moneys to develop facilities in town park) PARKS AND RECREATION -- Joint Parks (use of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-36XIII.2.C Expense Report Certification – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… (SFS) or bulkloaded from an agency’s internal finance/travel system. Employees must follow these processes whether … may, in either the SFS or an agency’s internal finance/travel system: Directly enter and certify travel expenses on … report. Bulkload agencies are required to keep these forms in a central location, such as the Finance Office. A …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii2c-expense-report-certification