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State Comptroller Releases Municipal Audits
… of 20 adopted budgets of various counties, cities, towns and villages across the state to assess whether local … while developing estimates for significant revenues and expenditures in the 2021 adopted budget. Adequacy of 2021 … while developing estimates for significant revenues and expenditures in the 2021 adopted budget. Adequacy of 2021 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Calls on Companies to Address Climate Risk, Transition to Cleaner Operations
… sustainable opportunities for the Fund’s investments. As part of his comprehensive Climate Action Plan to protect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-calls-companies-address-climate-risk-transition-cleaner-operationsDiNapoli: Department of Environmental Conservation’s Operational Spending Declines as Responsibilities Grow
… Over the last decade, important new laws have expanded the state Department of Environmental … by 10 percent, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The Department of … public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and commonly requested …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-department-environmental-conservations-operational-spending-declines-responsibilities-growSome NY Schools Not Reporting Bullying or Harassment
… remain unsure of what to do and make serious errors in reporting incidents of harassment and bullying,” DiNapoli … is not being actively implemented—highlighted by deficient reporting by schools and shortcomings in the compliance of … school year. Read the report , or go to: http://osc.state.ny.us/audits/allaudits/093018/16s28.pdf Background DASA seeks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/some-ny-schools-not-reporting-bullying-or-harassmentComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District , Saranac Central School District and the South Seneca Central School District . “In an era of limited … board-authorized hourly rates or annual salaries. South Seneca Central School District – Financial Management (Seneca …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District , Otego-Unadilla Central School District and the Royalton-Hartland Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it’s critical that schools make … dollar count,” DiNapoli said. “By auditing school district and charter school finances and operations, my office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1DiNapoli: Former Village of Chatham Clerk-Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Village
… In the first, and separate case, former Police Chief Peter Volkmann was sentenced on July 19, 2021 to pay nearly … by filing a complaint online at [email protected].ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations, 8 th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. … Comptroller DiNapoli Columbia County District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-village-chatham-clerk-treasurer-pleads-guilty-defrauding-villageDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested for Stealing From Essex County Fair
… arrested for allegedly stealing more than $60,000 in funds from the organization which operates the Essex County Fair. … the Essex County Fair. Brown worked for the Society from 2013 to 2019 and currently is the Willsboro Fire … Court. “Brown was entrusted to ensure that funds collected from the fair were managed for the benefit of the community. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-stealing-essex-county-fairDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Charged in $11,000 Theft of Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department Funds
… by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s office and the Bolivar Police Department which was prompted by a … 47, of Bolivar, in Allegany County, is accused of forging and cashing department checks, and pocketing cash donated at fundraisers – including the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-former-treasurer-charged-11000-theft-bolivar-volunteer-fire-department-fundsMedicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2019 Through September 30, 2019
… inaccurate information, such as the diagnosis code or newborn’s birth weight; $1.1 million was paid for claims … identified 21 Medicaid providers who were charged with or found guilty of crimes that violated laws or regulations governing certain health care programs. By the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/02/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2019-through-september-30-2019State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … have not established a policy or written procedures to ensure that all overtime hours worked by department … district officials have not always required employees to obtain written preapproval for working overtime, there is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities Lacking Access to Advocates
… in regional program results; Develop and implement strategies to improve access to ombudsman services, including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/residents-long-term-care-facilities-lacking-access-advocatesOpinion 89-34
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … superintendent's statutory powers and duties (Town Law, §32; see, e.g., 1982 Opns St Comp No. 82-294, p 373). Based on … the opinion that a town board, pursuant to section 32, may require the superintendent to maintain detailed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-34Opinion 89-29
… 72-h(a) the General Municipal Law which, in pertinent part, provides: (a) Notwithstanding any provision of any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-29DiNapoli Rejects DOT Contract due to Unanswered Questions About Contractor
… Corp. for $4.7 million for painting bridges in Nassau and Suffolk counties citing its ties to two companies … with two other entities that have been in serious trouble and are forbidden to do business with the state,” DiNapoli … should have investigated Limnes’ affiliations and had concrete answers before awarding this contract. There …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-rejects-dot-contract-due-unanswered-questions-about-contractorState Agencies Bulletin No. 2240
… include the statutory Workers’ Compensation benefit and any supplemental payments for on-the-job injuries. … SUNY, CUNY, School for the Deaf, School for the Blind, and Education Department employees who have an active 403(b) tax-sheltered annuity and a Workers’ Compensation leave are affected. Background: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2240-suspension-403b-tax-sheltered-annuity-plans-employees-workersDiNapoli: Pharma Company Agrees To Bar Its Drugs From Use In State Executions
… products from being used in lethal injection executions and is asking any states that might have its products on hand … that have led several states to review their policies and put the manufacturers of drugs used in executions in a … our request to protect its investors against the financial and reputational damage that could come from being associated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-pharma-company-agrees-bar-its-drugs-use-state-executionsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2021.1
… at 2.5 times the employee’s regular rate of pay as part of this pilot program. Note: The agency must split up …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/20211-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainDiNapoli: MetroPlus Enrollment Reached a Record High Over the Course of the Pandemic
… access for many low-income New Yorkers and is an important part of the city’s public hospital system. H+H’s ability to execute its strategic plan will, in part, depend on whether it can maintain membership levels by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-metroplus-enrollment-reached-record-high-over-course-pandemicState Agencies Bulletin No. 2021.2
… must use the overtime factor of .00120 in the calculation when submitting any payments using Earnings Code OTO – OT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/20212-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certain