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DiNapoli: Funds Dedicated for Highway & Bridge Capital Projects Continue to be Diverted for Operating and Debt Costs

… Highway and Bridge Trust Fund continues to be diverted for non-capital purposes, leaving critical highway and bridge … than three-quarters of this money is siphoned off to pay for borrowing and operating costs of state agencies, leaving fewer dollars for improving our infrastructure,”DiNapoli said. “While the …

Reporting Requirements Changes (2015) – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials

… the activities and time from the calculation of average number of days worked per month. Clerk or Secretary Employer … system on the Resolution. Employer may omit NYSLRS registration numbers and Social Security numbers from the publicly posted Resolutions. Employer must omit NYSLRS registration numbers and Social Security numbers from the …

DiNapoli: Financial Settlements and Federal Aid Boosted State Revenue to $149 Billion in 2014-15

… billion in revenue in fiscal year 2014-15, an increase of $11.4 billion, or 8.3 percent, from the prior year, largely because of one-time financial settlements and a boost in federal aid, according to a report on the state’s year-end finances issued today by …

DiNapoli: Retired Westchester County Police Officer Indicted for Forging State Records to Illegally Double-Dip From State Pension Fund

… a state retiree under the age of 65 at the time, without a waiver, Sciacca was not allowed to earn more than $30,000 … investigation revealed that while Sciacca had a lawful waiver from Sept. 1, 2005 through June 30, 2011, he did not have a lawful waiver for the next eight years. However, he continued to …

State Comptroller DiNapoli: Former Corrections Officer Used Fake Pay Stubs to Seek $237,000 Mortgage Loan

… were arrested Friday for allegedly giving false pay stubs to "boost" their family income to qualify for mortgage loans from KeyBank and Citizens Bank, according to an investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, … wife were arrested for allegedly giving false pay stubs to boost their family income to qualify for mortgage loans …

DiNapoli: Former Citizens Hose Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $75K

… taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report …

Town of Byron – Procurement (2024M-11)

Determine whether the Town of Byron (Town) officials complied with New York State General Municipal Law (GML) and Town policy when procuring goods and services.

2008AB State of New York General Obligation Bonds, March 2008

The Series 2008A Tax-Exempt Bonds and the Series 2008B Taxable Bonds (together, the “Bonds”) will be issued as registered bonds and, when issued, will be

DiNapoli: NYC Department of Education Must Do More to Combat Mental Health Crisis Among Youth

… provide them with the support they need,” said DiNapoli. “At a time when the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated a … findings: Only 1,101 out of 1,524 public schools had at least one social worker; of those schools, 80% did not … of 1:250. 423 public schools did not have a social worker at all. Although 1,422 out of 1,524 public schools had at …

Changes to Reporting Requirements – Understanding Your Responsibilities: Elected & Appointed Officials

… the changes to the regulation that affect the record of activities (ROA) process for elected and appointed … Officials Official did not need to attest to the accuracy of the ROA. Official must sign the ROA to attest to its … submit a new ROA if the previous ROA is not representative of their work hours. Governing Body Regulation did not …

Introduction to IT Governance – Information Technology Governance

… strengthening IT internal controls. It includes a Security Self-Assessment, structured around 12 key areas of IT security, … day-to-day management of your IT operations. Because the assessment is geared toward small- to medium-sized computing …

X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management

Guide to Financial Operations

… State agencies. The Guide provides policies and procedural guidance for State agencies using the SFS as well as …

What Not to Report – Legacy Reporting

… of) Payments made in anticipation of retirement or as an inducement or incentive to retire Payments made in lieu of … PFRS (15 percent of regular salary) members Overtime which is paid by private, non-governmental entities Payments made … by Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code and any regulation adopted pursuant thereto, any salary reduction …

Treasurer of Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department Charged With Embezzling More Than $5.7 Million and Failing To Report The Income To The IRS

… he received of $175,000 but sold K’Bam to an automobile dealer for the $136,850 he owed on a loan secured by K’Bam.  The dealer is now offering K’Bam for sale for $260,000. KLEIN, …

DiNapoli: NYC IDA Needs To Improve Its Administration of Business Tax Breaks and Monitoring of Job Creation

… found the agency needs to do a much better job in ensuring that applicants have been thoroughly vetted and that they … taxes, with some benefits continuing for up to 30 years. Companies have to show why they would not be able to execute … statements and 10 companies’ certificates of liability insurance. Two companies did not have to submit applications …

DiNapoli: Improved Guidance Needed for State Agencies Using AI To Avoid Risks

… that the technology could be used irresponsibly, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … AI Governance. “New York state agencies are using AI to monitor prisoners’ phone calls, catch fraudulent driver’s … audit found insufficient central guidance and oversight to check that these systems are reliable and accurate, and no …

Akron Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing FEMA Grant Funding Intended for Education Expenses

… as part of a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response … Office of Inspector General (OIG), is pleased by the assistance of the New York State Comptroller’s Office’s with … a former firefighter in Akron, New York, for committing FEMA grant fraud," stated John Tiano, Special Agent-in- …

DiNapoli: Problems Plague State's Rent Relief Program; Federal Funds To Help Renters at Risk

… for the program. With unemployment in New York City close to double the national average, 10.1% in June of 2021 … system and better assist tenants who require follow-up documentation. DiNapoli also urged lawmakers to extend the … of income on rent. Hispanic and Black households make up disproportionate shares of New York City low-income renter …

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits

… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the … selected for review were appropriate and adhered to state travel rules and regulations. However, for three … levels of the agency, that disregarded the New York State Finance Law, the state's procurement guidelines and the …