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Newark Valley Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2020M-30-F)
… report – pdf] | [read complete 2020 report – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Newark Valley Fire District’s (District) progress, as of … The purpose of our review was to assess the Newark Valley Fire Districts District progress as of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/11/07/newark-valley-fire-district-audit-follow-2020m-30-fDiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea in $120K Fraud of State Pension Benefits
… to a one-count indictment charging her with grand larceny in the second degree, a class C felony, before Supreme Court Judge Roger D. McDonough in Albany County Court. Cizik will be sentenced to 2 to 6 years in state prison on March 13, 2015. Cizik admitted to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-120k-fraud-state-pension-benefitsDiNapoli Announces $114 Million of G.O. Bonds Awarded
… New York State Series 2019A Tax-Exempt General Obligation Bonds to Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, which … cost bid of 1.668079 percent in the competitive sale. The bonds are scheduled to be delivered on March 21, 2019. The net proceeds of the Series 2019A Bonds will finance projects authorized by the following bond …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-announces-114-million-go-bonds-awardedDiNapoli: Pleasant Valley Town Clerk Charged in Theft of Fees
… Pleasant Valley Town Clerk Margaret Hart was charged today for the theft of more than $27,000 which she … Thomas P. DiNapoli. Hart, 57, of Hyde Park, was charged with grand larceny in the third degree and official … Pleasant Valley Town Clerk Margaret Hart was charged today for the theft of more than $27000 which she …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-pleasant-valley-town-clerk-charged-theft-feesDiNapoli: New Yorkers Foot the Bill for Billions in Public Authority Spending and Debt
… Spending by New York’s largest public authorities jumped $3.5 billion … budget,” DiNapoli said. “And from Buffalo to Brookhaven, New Yorkers foot the bill. These shadow governments are … spending $21.5 billion. Of the 1,180 public authorities in New York, 325 are state authorities, 847 are local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-new-yorkers-foot-bill-billions-public-authority-spending-and-debtOpinion 93-9
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Exempt … was established, without regard to actual membership in the Association. You ask whether the Florida Fire … of financial aid for college attendance can constitute a form of "relief". Further, several courts have recognized, in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-9DiNapoli & Schneiderman Reach $10.75 Million Oil Spill Settlement With ExxonMobil
… eight sites included in the settlement are Hilltop Service Station in Mahopac (Putnam County); Joe’s Country Convenience … in Monticello (Sullivan County); Courtney George Service Station in Albany (Albany County); Zanella’s Market Hill … Service in Amsterdam (Montgomery County); Harry’s Service Station in Jordan (Onondaga County); Scio Mini Mart in Scio …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-schneiderman-reach-1075-million-oil-spill-settlement-exxonmobilOpinion 91-5
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- … (assumption of outstanding debt of coterminous town) STATE CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE VIII, §4; LOCAL FINANCE LAW, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-5Opinion 91-49
… -- Powers and Duties (conveyance of abandoned county highway property) COUNTY LAW, §215; HIGHWAY LAW, §§118-a, 131-b: A county may convey an abandoned county highway by private sale by the adoption of a resolution … Whether a county may convey an abandoned county highway by private sale to either the adjoining owner or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-49State Agencies Bulletin No. 2021.3
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information and processing instructions regarding the implementation of a pilot program establishing a temporary overtime rate for employees in certain titles represented by PEF or CSEA working at Addiction Treatment Centers Department ID 53500
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/20213-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainOpinion 89-6
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FINES AND PENALTIES … of the Penal Law belongs to the locality and not the State. You ask whether a fine paid into the Supreme Court of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-6DiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Sentenced for Theft of Over $86,000
… service, and time served. Colucci served 209 days in jail, paid restitution in full and completed her community service. “Public … the theft of money because it corrodes the public’s trust in government,” DiNapoli said. “My office partners with law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-sentenced-theft-over-86000New York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by Beacon Health Options for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for Ineligible Members (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit … Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by the Department of Civil Service (Civil Service), provides health insurance … To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/03/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-beacon-health-options-mental-health-andDiNapoli: Rise in NYC Metro Area Housing Costs Outpaces Other U.S. Cities
… More than half of tenants in the city spend 30% of their income on rent, forcing them to make tough choices. City and … counties. In 2021-2022 homeowners or renters spent an average of $30,300 on housing costs, only trailing the San … and Seattle metro areas, reflecting 40% of their total household expenses, compared to 34% nationally. Renters Most …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-rise-nyc-metro-area-housing-costs-outpaces-other-us-citiesPeconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (2023-MR-1)
… and Southold (Towns) properly administered the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (CPF) to ensure that all … and Southold Towns properly administered the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund CPF to ensure that all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/peconic-bay-community-preservation-fund-2023-mr-1DiNapoli: Contractor Charged State for Booze & Sunset Cruise
… Mental health provider PSCH, Inc. charged $152,680 in … or unallowable costs to the state Office of Mental Health (OMH) including alcohol and a sunset cruise at … Mental health provider PSCH Inc charged $152680 in unsubstantiated or unallowable costs to the state Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-contractor-charged-state-booze-sunset-cruiseState Agencies Bulletin No. 2168
… The purpose of this bulletin is to reconcile employee Social Security Numbers and names in the NYS payroll system (PayServ) with the Social Security Administration (SSA) system through … The purpose of this bulletin is to reconcile employee Social Security Numbers and names in the NYS payroll system …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2168-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reportedDiNapoli: Oswego Teacher Charged With Stealing Over $4,000 From CiTi BOCES
… the Center for Instruction Technology and Innovation (CiTi) BOCES. “William Fisher was supposed to help adults earn … position to take advantage of others.” Fisher worked for CiTi BOCES in the town of Mexico, NY. During an internal audit, CiTi BOCES found discrepancies with Fisher’s time sheets. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-oswego-teacher-charged-stealing-over-4000-citi-bocesDivision of Housing and Community Renewal: Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments in New York City
… by the Limited Profit Housing Act, to provide affordable rental and cooperative (co-op) housing to middle-income … under certain conditions. DHCR works with owners as they near the end of their 20 year affordability requirements to … in New York City: 753 Classon Avenue Housing Company (Brooklyn), Cathedral Parkway Towers (Manhattan), Findlay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/15/division-housing-and-community-renewal-physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchellDiNapoli: NYC Health + Hospitals Struggles With Temporary Staffing Costs
… in NYC Health + Hospitals (H+H) facilities, leading to an increased reliance on temporary nurses and higher staffing costs. Between … and September 2022, temporary staffing at H+H grew by 83% to offset the loss of staff nurses while managing demand for … nurses in NYC Health + Hospitals H+H facilities leading to an increased reliance on temporary nurses and higher staff …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-nyc-health-hospitals-struggles-temporary-staffing-costs