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DiNapoli: State Tax Collections Slightly Stronger Than Expected in February but Remain Volatile
… due to weaker sales tax collections in February. Business tax collections through February totaled $5.7 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-slightly-stronger-expected-february-remain-volatileDiNapoli: Bradford Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing $8,500 in Public Funds
… Fire Company treasurer Sherry Hamilton pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree after an audit and … on company activities and manipulating company records to conceal her crimes. She was arrested in July 2016. "Sherry … 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/2017/03/dinapoli-bradford-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-8500-public-fundsComptroller DiNapoli Statement in Response to President Trump’s Withdrawal From the Paris Agreement
… crucial mitigation policies and was recently recognized by the Asset Owners Disclosure Project as being among the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-response-president-trumps-withdrawal-paris-agreementeBay Publicly Commits to Gender and Racial Diversity in Search for Board Members
… gender and racial diversity among the qualities its seeks in its board members. When DiNapoli and Trillium filed their … and had no stated policy that it made diversity a priority in constituting its board. Within months of receiving the … women and individuals from minority groups to include in the pool from which Board nominees are chosen.” In its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/ebay-publicly-commits-gender-and-racial-diversity-search-board-membersDiNapoli: Thruway Authority Owed More Than $275 Million in Unpaid Tolls and Fees
… The state’s Thruway Authority has to do a better job of identifying, billing, and collecting … of the unpaid tolls and related fees, $119.3 million, is owed by out-of-state drivers. A substantial portion of that money is from vehicles registered in New Jersey ($34.2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-thruway-authority-owed-more-275-million-unpaid-tolls-and-feesDiNapoli Announces Change in Leadership of State Pension Fund's Real Estate Advisory Committee
… investments.” “It has been a professional pleasure to help guide real estate investments for the state’s pension fund,” … appointing me to the chairmanship, to the pension fund’s staff and the other members of the committee. Over the years … Board Member and Vice Chairman of the New York State Job Development Authority. He is a graduate of New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-announces-change-leadership-state-pension-funds-real-estate-advisory-committeeDiNapoli: Three Arrested in Connection With Over $1 Million Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… Follow Joint Investigation Between the State Comptroller's Office, the Otsego County District Attorney, the Otsego County Sheriff's Office, the Oneonta Police Department and the U.S. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-three-arrested-connection-over-1-million-medicaid-transportation-fraud-schemeHelping Students Get Course Credit: Credit Recovery Programs in School Districts (2012MS-8)
… a course satisfactorily, the student can earn credit for the course by participating in one of the make-up credit … very easy to meet. More explicit Department expectations for demonstrating alignment with Learning Standards would …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/05/helping-students-get-course-credit-credit-recovery-programs-schoolDiNapoli: Approves $4.7 Million DOT Bridge Contract After Integrity Monitor Put in Place
… to hire, at the company’s expense, a monitor to ensure all state and federal wage laws are followed. This shows the … The State Comptroller reviews and approves contracts for all state agencies and some contracts for state public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-approves-47-million-dot-bridge-contract-after-integrity-monitor-put-placeDiNapoli: Former Odessa Clerk Allegedly Falsified Timesheets to Scam $11,000 in Extra Pay
… falsified records to make it look like she worked more hours than she actually did and effectively stole from local … timesheets to make it appear she worked more than 25 hours per week which was the minimum needed to accrue … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] or by mailing a complaint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-odessa-clerk-allegedly-falsified-timesheets-scam-11000-extra-payState Pension Fund Commits Additional $50 Million to Invest in New York-Based Companies
… nation. Over the past 20 years, 82 percent of the cost of benefit payments has been funded by investment returns. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/state-pension-fund-commits-additional-50-million-invest-new-york-based-companiesDiNapoli: Former Crystal Beach Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced in More Than $82,000 Theft
… in June. DiNapoli encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud … involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.state.ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-former-crystal-beach-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-more-82000-theftDiNapoli and Orange County DA Hoovler Detail Guilty Plea in Pension Fraud Case
… mother retired in 2000, she elected to receive her pension benefits in full until her death. When White’s mother died in … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-and-orange-county-da-hoovler-detail-guilty-plea-pension-fraud-caseDiNapoli: State Needs To Do More for Growing Mental Health Crisis in Schools
… by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found. “The upheaval caused by the COVID-19 pandemic created a crisis for many students in New York, but not enough is being done to make sure they … mental health education standards, so it cannot be sure of what districts are, or are not, providing students. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-needs-do-more-growing-mental-health-crisis-schoolsAudit Finds Operational and Oversight Failures Led to Financial Instability in Mount Vernon
… The audit provided a detailed account of the millions in expenses that were not timely paid, inappropriate actions … include: 88 claims totaling $1.8 million were not paid in a timely manner. 60 claims totaling $460,584 were not paid … were properly authorized, for valid purposes and paid in a timely fashion. Officials and employees did not have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/audit-finds-operational-and-oversight-failures-led-financial-instability-mount-vernonKids in Action of Long Island, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Education Itinerant Teacher (SEIT) services to children with disabilities who are between 3 and 4 years of age. Kids … be eligible for reimbursement, reported costs must comply with the RCM requirements. For the fiscal year ended June 30, … Ensure that costs reported on annual CFRs fully comply with SED’s requirements, and communicate with SED to obtain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/04/kids-action-long-island-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualIX.3.A Establish & Maintain Federal Grants in SFS for Non-Onboarding Agencies - Pre-Award Spending Projects – IX. Federal Grants
… pre-award. The following public queries are available in SFS for agency pre award monitoring: … 3 of this chapter Establish & Maintain Federal Grants in SFS for Non-Onboarding Agencies ) and link it to the … submitted to the Billing Module and be available for draw in accordance with Federal reimbursement regulations. An …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix3a-establish-maintain-federal-grants-sfs-non-onboarding-agencies-pre-award-spending-projectsNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (February 18, 2021)
… 2,303 2.0% 3.6% 1.4% Mid-Hudson 26,261 4.0% 6.5% 3.4% Mid-Island 94,935 4.5% 6.8% 3.8% New Rochelle 2,986 4.4% 6.4% … Mortgage Association Note: Figures reflect FNMA data on single-family, 30-year fixed-rate home mortgages owned or … households. In both Westchester and the Mid-Island area of Long Island, 6.8 percent of mortgages were delinquent in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-february-18-2021Oversight of Security Expenses in Single Adult and Adult Family Homeless Shelters (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the ten recommendations included in our initial audit report Oversight of Security Expenses in Single Adult and
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/10/oversight-security-expenses-single-adult-and-adult-family-homeless-shelters-followDiNapoli: The Mayor's Proposed Budget Takes Large Steps In Addressing Outstanding Labor Contracts
… reserves and begin taking steps to narrow the budget gaps in the coming years.” The city's financial plan forecasts a surplus of $1.6 billion in FY 2014, which will be used to help balance the $73.9 … FY 2015 budget, and out-year budget gaps of $2.6 billion in FY 2016, $1.9 billion in FY 2017 and $3.1 billion in FY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-mayors-proposed-budget-takes-large-steps-addressing-outstanding-labor-contracts