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DiNapoli: Audit Identifies $800,000 in Ineligible Costs Submitted by NYC Special Education Provider
… boroughs. The New York City Department of Education (DoE) refers students to Milestone and pays the school’s … must submit its annual expenses to SED, which reimburses DoE for a portion of its payments to Milestone. For the … the Laws of 2013 was signed into Law on December 18, 2013. This Law requires the Comptroller to audit, by March 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-audit-identifies-800000-ineligible-costs-submitted-nyc-special-education-providerState Pension Fund Commits Additional $50 Million to Invest in New York-Based Companies
… made from this money will be overseen by Graycliff Partners, a new investment partner for the fund and one of 19 … to the In-State Program. Since 2007, three new managing partners have been added to oversee the program’s investments including Graycliff in 2014, Contour Venture Partners in 2011 and DFJ Gotham in 2009. “Graycliff Partners …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/state-pension-fund-commits-additional-50-million-invest-new-york-based-companiesDiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Washington to Help Governments Hurt by COVID-19
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today pressing the federal government to do more to help state and local governments hit hard by the coronavirus. The full … from Comptroller DiNapoli pressing the federal government to do more to help state and local governments hit hard by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-washington-help-governments-hurt-covid-19DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Drop Over 32 Percent in May
… was widespread around the state, ranging from a drop of 19.5 percent in Westchester County to a 41.5 percent … in Tioga County. Nearly every county in every region of the state saw a large drop in overall collections. New … that sales tax revenues would continue to drop because of COVID-19 but the May sales tax figures show just how deep …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-drop-over-32-percent-mayOpinion 96-8
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … declared to be civil in nature and is not made part of the motor vehicle operating record of the violator (Public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-8North Merrick Union Free School District – Treasurer’s Duties (2013M-366)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Treasurer’s Duties for the period July 1, … year were $28.9 million. Key Findings The District Clerk was inappropriately authorized to sign checks in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/21/north-merrick-union-free-school-district-treasurers-duties-2013m-366DiNapoli, Erie County DA Keane and Erie County Sheriff Garcia Announce Former Deputy Clerk Sentenced for Stealing More Than $320,000
… Former Deputy Erie County Clerk Alexander McDougall was sentenced today to 1 1/3 to 4 years in state prison and … deposit slips for each payment. As deputy clerk, McDougall was responsible for reviewing each deposit slip and … Investigators found that in hundreds of instances cash was collected but not deposited. In most instances, the total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-erie-county-da-keane-and-erie-county-sheriff-garcia-announce-former-deputy-clerk-sentencedValley 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-separationVillage of Rhinebeck – Water Fees (2013M-311)
… purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over water fees for the period June 1, 2012 through June 14, 2013. … members and an elected Mayor. The Village’s budgeted water fund expenditures were $862,000 for the fiscal year … internal controls over billing, collecting and enforcing water fees need to be improved. The Clerk’s duties were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/01/17/village-rhinebeck-water-fees-2013m-311Copiague Fire District – Cash Disbursements (2019M-225)
… if the Board ensured that the cash disbursements process was adequately segregated and cash disbursements were … if the Board ensured that the cash disbursements process was adequately segregated and cash disbursements were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/03/11/copiague-fire-district-cash-disbursements-2019m-225DiNapoli: Former Director Allegedly Stole $1,700 From Hornell Partners for Growth
… Executive Director of Hornell Partners for Growth (HPG) was charged with Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree and … Executive Director of Hornell Partners for Growth HPG was charged with Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-former-director-allegedly-stole-1700-hornell-partners-growthOpinion 2006-2
… et seq .). Under both articles 12 and 12-A, a public hearing is required and, in certain instances, the approval … district must be stated in both the petition and notice of hearing (Town Law §§191, 193[1]). Under article 12-A, the … of the improvement must be set forth in the notice of hearing (Town Law § 209-d[1]). Since there is nothing in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-2Opinion 92-52
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … AUTHORITIES LAW, §§1197-e(22), 1197-j: The Water Authority of Great Neck North may not enter into a cooperative … Whether the Water Authority of Great Neck North may participate in a cooperative plan for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-52Village of Monticello – Board Oversight (2016M-337)
… unexpected vacancies or staff changes. Key Recommendations Pay claims only after the Board has audited and approved them …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/02/03/village-monticello-board-oversight-2016m-337Comptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Underwood and DOI Commissioner Garnett Announce Indictment of Former Non-Profit Director Anna Mendez
… State Comptroller DiNapoli. "Now, thanks to my partnership with Attorney General Underwood and the New York City … the defendant stole tens of thousands of dollars that was intended to help children – and then used those funds to … Inc., which were stored in a safe in her office. Mendez is charged with taking at least $50,000 from the safe over an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-underwood-and-doi-commissioner-garnett-announce-indictment-former-non-profitCyber Incident Response Team (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Cyber Incident Response Team … used to deliver ransomware increased by 162%, from 114,702 in 2019 to 300,497 in 2022. These attacks can have a significant impact on the … of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report Cyber Incident Response Team …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/20/cyber-incident-response-team-followOpinion 2010-4
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. AMBULANCE SERVICE -- Contracts (by fire district for "back up" services … private ambulance company) FIRE DISTRICTS -- Ambulance Service ("back up" services provided under contract with … contract, provides general and/or emergency ambulance service pursuant to General Municipal Law § 209-b and article …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-4Get Credit for All Your Public Service
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/get-credit-all-your-public-serviceFormer Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Sentenced to 8-24 Years for Stealing Nearly $250,000 in State Grant Funds
… announced today that David Decker, former director of the Lake George Watershed Coalition, was sentenced today in … state grant funds meant to improve the area surrounding Lake George. The jury convicted Decker after hearing evidence … well as a for-profit basketball league for children. The Lake George Watershed Coalition is a consortium of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/former-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-sentenced-8-24-years-stealing-nearly-250000-stateDiNapoli: State Medicaid Program Made More Than $100 Million in Duplicate Payments
… payments for a long time,“ DiNapoli said. “The Department of Health needs to do a better job coordinating with all … local government-funded program that provides a wide range of medical services to people who are economically … disadvantaged or have special health care needs. Many of the state’s Medicaid recipients receive their services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-state-medicaid-program-made-more-100-million-duplicate-payments