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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… million in improper and questionable APG claim payments. For example, overpayments were made for the same medical procedure billed multiple times on the same date of service and for services that were billed beyond the allowed service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0DiNapoli: State Education Employment Program For New Yorkers With Disabilities Falling Short
… “People with disabilities often face great obstacles in finding and keeping the jobs they want, and the pandemic … needs to do a better job with this important program for people with disabilities. The program’s vital mission is … by significant delays in implementing the individual plans for achieving participants’ employment goals. I applaud the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-state-education-employment-program-new-yorkers-disabilities-falling-shortNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Beware Text Message Scam Targeting Retirees
… fund and the Office of the State Comptroller, asking for a payment to “upgrade” the retirement fund. It’s a scam. … not, and does not, send out any electronic messages asking for payment for upgrades. Don’t be fooled. Protect yourself by not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-beware-text-message-scam-targeting-retireesDiNapoli: State's Fiscal Picture Has Improved, but Impact of Pandemic Revenue Losses Will Linger
… of the Executive Budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22, as amended by the Governor. However, risks remain … released a preliminary analysis of the Executive Budget in January. His full analysis of the Executive Budget released … being debated by Congress, New York is receiving at least $9 billion in aid from prior federal pandemic relief packages …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-states-fiscal-picture-has-improved-impact-pandemic-revenue-losses-will-lingerDiNapoli: Paycheck Protection Program in NYC Stumbled, but Finding Footing
… the program’s rigid requirements and lacked access to major lenders, according to a report released today by State … to have existing relationships with large banks. Many major lenders only accepted applications for the PPP program … and New Springville/South Beach in Staten Island. In Brooklyn, only Brooklyn Heights/Fort Greene was above the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-paycheck-protection-program-nyc-stumbled-finding-footingDiNapoli: SED Oversight of Career Training Programs Falling Short
… them for the jobs that are most needed or pay the best. My auditors found numerous ways in which the State … do not align with careers that are the most in-demand or best-paying. Department of Labor (DOL) statistics show 41 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-sed-oversight-career-training-programs-falling-shortOpinion 95-17
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Property (transfer … This is response to your inquiry concerning the use, in a sewer district, of personal property owned by the town. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-17DiNapoli: Audit Finds Additional $150,000 Stolen by Beekman Town Official
… Ensure that deposits are timely and in accordance with applicable laws; and Seek recovery of $149,218.75 for … changes in the Comptroller’s audit. Town officials agreed with the audit findings and have begun to implement many of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-audit-finds-additional-150000-stolen-beekman-town-officialOpinion 95-15
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LIBRARIES -- Taxes (authority of school … reduction of taxes levied for library purposes. This is in response to your request that we reconsider two prior opinions of this Office in which we concluded that a school district making a real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-15DiNapoli Statement on Guilty Plea in Federal Court of Cancer Care Provider
… today issued a statement on the guilty plea in U.S. District Court by Joseph L. Junkovic related to a scheme to … DiNapoli today issued a statement on the guilty plea in US District Court by Joseph L Junkovic related to a scheme to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-statement-guilty-plea-federal-court-cancer-care-providerState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… today announced his office completed audits of Champlain Joint Youth Program , Town of Colden , City of Corning , … auto part purchases. The board also did not adopt a fleet management policy, and the superintendent did not keep … $277,744 was improperly allocated to the town-wide general fund causing taxpayer inequities to occur. Sullivan County – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fulfilled his duties. The treasurer was allowed to pay bills and make cash withdrawals without evidence of … reasonable. The village's proposed budget includes a tax levy which exceeds the allowable property tax levy limit. Therefore, to comply with the law, the board must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Opinion 89-45
… LOCAL LAWS -- Compensation (fixed amount plus hourly rate for attorney employed as counsel to zoning board of appeals) … or employee, and is not necessarily limited to fixed salary (see, e.g., 1989 Opns St Comp No. 89-27, p 63). … of appeals from being paid compensation other than a fixed salary (19 Opns St Comp, 1963, p 108). However, with certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-45DiNapoli: Former Riverside Treasurer Embezzles $80K
… pay, pocketing cash and using the village’s credit card for personal purchases, according to an audit released today … State Police and Steuben County District Attorney Baker for working with my staff to hold this individual responsible for her actions.” From August 2008 through February 2013, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-former-riverside-treasurer-embezzles-80kDiNapoli: Audit Questions Payments Made to Supportive Housing Provider
… vulnerable populations, steps must be taken to protect public funds that support important services for those in … the final report, which can be found at: http://osc.state.ny.us/audits/allaudits/093017/16s5.pdf To read a report … For access to state and local government spending, public authority financial data and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-audit-questions-payments-made-supportive-housing-providerDiNapoli Calls for Improvements to Capital Planning Process
… Over the past 10 years, New York spent an estimated $81.7 billion – including tax … was built decades ago and is heavily used. It is in need of ongoing maintenance, repair or replacement, but … 2004-05 through SFY 2013-14, capital spending increased on an average of 6.3 percent annually, compared to an average …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-calls-improvements-capital-planning-processState Agencies Bulletin No. 2243.2
… No. 2243 .1 Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the new Payroll Check Notification … deposit returns, and retirement refunds, in addition to the status of direct deposit returns, direct deposit … Report: The Payroll Check Notification Report is available to agency payroll staff via a link on the PayServ Bulletin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/22432-revised-new-payroll-check-notification-reportDiNapoli & NYC Make it Easier to Save for College
… City officials announced today. "We're making it easier for all New Yorkers, regardless of income level, to invest in … We're grateful to New York City and to NYC Kids RISE for their efforts to increase college attendance among … and chair of NYC Kids RISE . "The NYC Kids RISE Save for College Program provides a platform to empower …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-nyc-make-it-easier-save-collegeDiNapoli: State Clean Energy Fund Makes Progress on Developing Solar Capacity, But Energy Efficiency Lags
… areas that receive funding from ratepayers include: Market Development which consists of initiatives focused on … & Research which helps bring clean energy products to market. Through 2023, NYSERDA has reported that its … its goals and attracted $20 billion in private investment. Market Development Program (MDP) The MDP has contributed over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-state-clean-energy-fund-makes-progress-developing-solar-capacity-energy-efficiency-lagsDiNapoli: Safeway Supermarkets Commit to Sustainable Palm Oil
… Rainforest Action Network , which has engaged with Safeway for several years with a goal of increasing the company’s use … palm oil supply chain and will prevent reputational risk for the company." Under its new policy, Safeway will: Ask suppliers to provide palm oil and palm derivatives for its products that are verified to be free of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-safeway-supermarkets-commit-sustainable-palm-oil