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DiNapoli, Erie Co. Da Keane and Erie Co. Sheriff Garcia: Former Erie County Deputy Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $320,000
… Attorney Michael J. Keane, and Erie County Sheriff John C. Garcia announced. “Instead of safeguarding public … District Attorney Michael Keane, Erie County Sheriff John Garcia and Erie County Comptroller Kevin R. Hardwick, he …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-erie-co-da-keane-and-erie-co-sheriff-garcia-former-erie-county-deputy-clerk-pleads-guiltyDiNapoli: Local Governments Challenged by Slow Revenue Growth
… Many of New York’s local governments are coping with slow or no revenue … Unrestricted state aid for municipalities (AIM) has been frozen at $715 million for five years. However, large … ttp://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/annualreport/16annreport.pdf For access to state and local government spending and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-local-governments-challenged-slow-revenue-growthBaldwinsville Public Library – Private Funds and Employee Leave Accruals (2014M-256)
… Background The Baldwinsville Public Library is located in the Village of Baldwinsville in Onondaga County. It is governed by an elected seven-member … to ensure that private funds are reported to the New York State Education Department and the Office of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/12/05/baldwinsville-public-library-private-funds-and-employee-leave-accruals-2014m-256Existential Questions Facing National Public Transit Systems Create New Fiscal Pressures for MTA
… only for the subway and buses but for the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad as well, is a challenge that … In June, weekend ridership on the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad averaged about 94 percent and … could lose $500 million per year if regular commuting days range between one and two days per week. Tax revenues, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/existential-questions-facing-national-public-transit-systems-create-new-fiscal-pressures-mtaComptroller DiNapoli & A.G Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Director
… Poverty (Met Council), has been sentenced to one year in jail. Cohen has also paid $650,000 in restitution to Met Council. The joint investigation … "I hope these six prosecutions, and nearly $9 million in restitution, will serve as a warning to those who might …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-directorDiNapoli Appoints Nelson Sheingold as Counsel to the Comptroller
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today that he has appointed Nelson Sheingold as Counsel to the Comptroller, to take effect in early March. He will direct all legal affairs for the Office of the State … was deputy comptroller and counsel for Investigations. He spearheaded DiNapoli’s initiative to safeguard public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-appoints-nelson-sheingold-counsel-comptrollerDiNapoli: State's Financial Hole Deepens, Tax Revenues Trail $3.2 Billion in 2020
… state's 180,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-states-financial-hole-deepens-tax-revenues-trail-32-billion-2020Credit for Previous or Military Service – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… and tier restored. However, an earlier tier of membership does not always result in a better benefit. Please review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/credit-previous-or-military-serviceCost Reporting of Programs Operated by Gateway-Longview, Inc.
… Background Gateway, located in Buffalo, New York, is a not-for-profit organization that provides supportive, … These disallowances also included $64,110 in payments for car and cell phone allowances for Gateway’s former Chief … we questioned $792,704 in interest costs on loans to cover operating losses. Key Recommendations SED, OCFS, OMH …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/30/cost-reporting-programs-operated-gateway-longview-incOversight of Chronic Absenteeism (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial report, Oversight of Chronic Absenteeism (Report 2017-S-52 ). About the Program Chronic absenteeism is a widespread problem, defined by the … miss a significant number of days of school. By contrast, chronic absenteeism emphasizes individual student attendance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/06/oversight-chronic-absenteeism-followSafety of Infrastructure (Follow-Up)
… infrastructure problems are likely to remain unaddressed for an extended period of time. Key Findings We found Parks … comprehensive, up-to-date listing of backlogged projects. For fiscal years 2012-13 and 2013-14, Parks started or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/06/safety-infrastructure-followCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Compliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Report 2020-S-36 ). … To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report Compliance With Executive Order …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/13/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-followOverlap, Duplication, Gaps, and/or Fragmentation in Workforce Development Programs and Services (2020-S-45)
To determine what workforce development programs and services State agencies and public authorities offer, who they serve, and what their eligibility requirements are; and to determine whether there is overlap, duplication, gaps, and/or fragmentation among these programs and services.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s45.pdfComptroller's Oversight of State Contracts
… Procurements Provide the Highest Value to New Yorkers For more than a century, the Comptroller’s Office has … resulting in hundreds of millions of dollars in savings for taxpayers each year. As government contracting expands in … For more than a century the Comptrollers Office has conducted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/oversightArtificial Intelligence Governance
… Objective To assess New York City’s progress in establishing an appropriate … a host of unwanted, and sometimes serious, consequences. New York City (NYC or City) and some of its agencies have … To assess New York Citys progress in establishing an appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/02/16/artificial-intelligence-governanceDiNapoli: Tax Cap Set at 2% in 2024
… that allows municipalities to override the tax cap. Chart Allowable Tax Levy Growth Factors for Local Governments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-set-2-percent-2024DiNapoli Announces Review of State Health Department's Progress in Addressing Nursing Home Pandemic Failures
… homes,” said DiNapoli. “The audit released last year by my office exposed the devastating extent to which residents … Use, Collection, and Reporting of Infection Control Data Track state and local government spending at Open Book New … millions of state and local government financial records, track state contracts, and find commonly requested data. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-announces-review-state-health-departments-progress-addressing-nursing-home-pandemic-failuresXVII.2.D Federal M-Year Reminder – XVII. Lapsing Appropriations
… accounts and cancel any remaining balances by September 30th of the 5th year after the period of availability began. … accounts and cancel any remaining balances by September 30th of the 5th year after the period of availability began …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvii/xvii2d-federal-m-year-reminderDiNapoli: Former Clerk Padded Her Pay With Town Funds
… DiNapoli today announced the arrest of Jordan Green after an investigation and audit found that she paid herself thousands of dollars in unauthorized payroll … instead of making deductions from her paycheck. Green, an employee of the Town of Minerva since July 2010, resigned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-former-clerk-padded-her-pay-town-fundsCredit for Previous or Military Service – State University Police Plan
… You may be able to obtain credit for your previous public employment or … To determine your eligibility and the cost, if any, please write to us. Include your name, retirement registration … membership was with another retirement system, please write to our Member & Employer Services Bureau. 1 Page …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1823/credit-previous-or-military-service