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DiNapoli: Small Business Growth in New York Outpaced National Average
… substantial financial impact in every region of the state and helped fuel New York’s recent job gains and economic growth,” said DiNapoli. “These businesses, … of challenges in a continually changing marketplace and the competitive demands of a global economy. The success …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-small-business-growth-new-york-outpaced-national-averageDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Stealing $121K in Pension Checks Sent to Her Late Grandmother
… A Rochester woman, Elona Roberts, was arrested today for the … to prosecuting these allegations in a court of law. I want to thank the New York State Comptroller’s Office for … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-stealing-121k-pension-checks-sent-her-late-grandmotherCity of Salamanca – City Comptroller’s Financial Reports (2023M-97)
… the resignation of the former Comptroller.The longest overdue report was more than four years past its due date. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/11/22/city-salamanca-city-comptrollers-financial-reports-2023m-97State Agencies Bulletin No. 296
… in gray. (See Attachment 1) Effective Date The processing of the new changes will take place beginning December 12, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/296-revised-data-capture-files-nhrp-716-and-nhrp-517Opinion 88-48
… selection of contractors on a competitive basis). October 26, 1988 Nancy E. Wright, Counsel Western Finger Lakes Solid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-48Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library – Disbursements (2013M-222)
… sufficient supporting documentation. Ensure that that no vendor has the capability to perform or initiate electronic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2013/11/01/ethelbert-b-crawford-public-library-disbursements-2013m-222Webster Public Library - Board Oversight (2018M-125)
… Determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of financial operations. Key Findings The Board did not: … other claims before payment. Provide adequate oversight of private funds. Adopt sufficient financial and IT policies. … sufficient financial information, including details of private funds. Library officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2018/09/07/webster-public-library-board-oversight-2018m-125Opinion 94-31
… AGREEMENTS -- Vacations (annual cash payment in lieu of) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Vacations (annual cash … accrued during that year. Collective bargaining between public employers and employees is authorized by article 14 of … a statute or decisional law, or in restrictive public policy, such as that embodied by certain "statutory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-31Tompkins County Public Library – Financial Management (2015M-250)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Library’s financial condition … The Library, which is governed by a 15-member Board of Trustees, serves approximately 47,000 registered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/01/15/tompkins-county-public-library-financial-management-2015m-250North Merrick Union Free School District – Treasurer’s Duties (2013M-366)
… authorized to sign checks in the Treasurer’s absence and, in fact, signed all District checks in place of the … the District Clerk to sign District checks as the primary, and sole, signatory. The Board should ensure that any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/21/north-merrick-union-free-school-district-treasurers-duties-2013m-366Western Sullivan Public Library – Library Operations (2015M-156)
… audit was to examine the Library’s financial operations for the period July 1, 2013 through March 27, 2015. … a nine-member Board of Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 fiscal year totaled approximately $702,000. Key Findings The Library’s fixed costs for operating its three buildings are high, and officials did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/10/23/western-sullivan-public-library-library-operations-2015m-156Saratoga Springs Public Library – Claims Processing (2014M-351)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the adequacy of the Library’s internal controls … included signatures from the Director or department heads to indicate that goods and services were actually received. The Board assigned the responsibility to audit and approve all claims for payment to the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/02/20/saratoga-springs-public-library-claims-processing-2014m-351Opinion 2000-11
… orderly fashion (Memorandum to the Governor Department of Audit and Control, March 25, 1952; Memorandum to the Governor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-11DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Growth Accelerates in 3rd Quarter
… Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-growth-accelerates-3rd-quarterDiNapoli Announces Nominee for the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government
… of Nancy G. Groenwegen to the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government. Groenwegen previously served as … attorney general in the New York State Department of Law. She held a variety of positions in Governor Mario M. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-announces-nominee-commission-ethics-and-lobbying-governmentNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… billion from March 1 through July 17, with steep increases in payments following the onset of the pandemic. In the most … earlier this year are set to expire in late July. New Business Applications Drop in New York Business applications … Budget: Budgeting in a Time of Crisis Subscribe for Latest News and Updates … Unemployment payments have been a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-july-22-2020XII.10.C Verifying Vendor Licenses, Certifications, Registrations, Insurance, and Qualifications – XII. Expenditures
… Section Overview and Policies: The purpose of this section is to remind … required to be insured to do business in New York State; and/or required by the contract to have certain education, … at the time the services were performed. Process and Document Preparation: BACKGROUND New York State requires …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii10c-verifying-vendor-licenses-certifications-registrations-insurance-and-qualificationsDiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to $35,000 Embezzlement
… Clerk Dorothy Hart pleaded guilty today to grand larceny for pocketing over $35,000 in public funds, State Comptroller … District Attorney Chad Brown and New York State Police for their diligent work in helping us hold Ms. Hart … grand larceny, a class E felony. Sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 23, 2019. While she served as the elected town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-35000-embezzlementOversight of Kendra’s Law
… 2023. About the Program On August 9, 1999, Kendra’s Law (Law) was enacted, creating a statutory framework for … and local mental health authorities in 57 counties and New York City (we refer to local authorities collectively as … the 33,847 AOT petitions filed, 32,324 (96%) were granted. New York City is the largest petitioner, accounting for about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/08/oversight-kendras-lawValley Stream Union Free School District #24 – Leave Accruals and Separation Payments (2016M-335)
… Valley Stream Union Free School District #24 is located in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County. The District, which operates three … did not always account for employees’ leave accruals in accordance with applicable agreements. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/25/valley-stream-union-free-school-district-24-leave-accruals-and-separation