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Administration and Collection of Real Estate Transfer Taxes
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) has adequate systems and practices in place to allow it to effectively collect Real Estate Transfer Taxes (RETT), as required by relevant law and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/08/administration-and-collection-real-estate-transfer-taxesDiNapoli: Audit Finds Major Shortcomings in Oversight of School Safety Planning
… the requirements under the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) Act were being met by school districts. … could not demonstrate they had adopted annual safety plans in accordance with SED guidance, held public hearings on the … planning requirements. The requirements outlined in the law and regulations apply to public schools and districts, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-audit-finds-major-shortcomings-oversight-school-safety-planningState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits and Examinations
… (HPD): The Mitchell-Lama Program: Awarding Housing Units and Maintaining Waiting Lists (Follow-Up) (2016-F-25) … competitive procurement processes. For access to state and local government spending, public authority financial data and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-and-examinations-0DiNapoli: Troy's Proposed Bond Financing for Its Lead Pipe Replacement Program Is Lawful and Constitutional
… and authorized by State law,” DiNapoli said. “It is encouraging that New York state and its local … public funding to address lead service line replacement as it relates to the funds announced by Governor Hochul earlier … funds. According to the city, as part of the financing, it would issue bonds at no interest for nearly $3.9 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-troys-proposed-bond-financing-its-lead-pipe-replacement-program-lawful-and-constitutionalPublic Health – 2023 Financial Condition Report
State Medicaid spending grew by $36 billion 13 percent to $313 billion in SFY 202223 its highest level ever due in part to higher enrollment levels impacted by federal restrictions on disenrollment during the COVID public health emergency
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/public-healthParticipation in the Program – Contribution Stabilization Program
… a form to participate in this program. Withdrawing from the Program A new law enacted in April 2023 allows … year billing cycle following the fiscal year of approval. For example, if you withdraw in fiscal year 2024 (April 1, … the normal rate (not the graded rate) in fiscal year 2025 (for your bill that will be due in February 2025). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/csp/participation-programCarle Place Water District – Procurement (2014M-18)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s procurement practices for the … 2013. Background The Carle Place Water District is located in Nassau County and is governed by the Board of … Key Findings The District’s procurement policy did not require the use of competition when seeking professional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2014/04/04/carle-place-water-district-procurement-2014m-18Cost-Saving Ideas: A Guide to Justice Court Consolidation in Villages and Towns
… courts have broad jurisdiction and hear both civil and criminal matters. 1 Justice courts hear civil, criminal, … to permissive referendum. (New York State Village Law Section 3-301[2][a]) The local law or resolution can only … a single court may be initiated by one of the following: Petition of Registered Voters Must be addressed to each town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-guide-justice-court-consolidation-villages-and-townsDiNapoli: Eight Villages, Three Cities Designated in Fiscal Stress
… and three cities in New York that were in some level of fiscal stress in 2020, based on scores that largely … fiscal stress” include Amsterdam (Montgomery County), Long Beach (Nassau County) and Yonkers (Westchester County). … with a calendar-year fiscal year, which includes all counties, towns, the majority of cities and a few villages. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-eight-villages-three-cities-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: Many Homeless Shelters in Poor Condition
… Many of the state’s homeless shelters outside New York City are in substandard condition with numerous health … with this important issue.” Dutchess County Comptroller James Coughlan said: "Homelessness in New York, and in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-many-homeless-shelters-poor-conditionFormer Bronx Youth Director Pleads Guilty
… to grand larceny in the third degree for stealing grant money from a state-administered, federally-funded grant to … office found that Russell had moved the grant money through numerous bank accounts. Russell made cash … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/former-bronx-youth-director-pleads-guiltyCounty of Clinton Industrial Development Agency – Project Monitoring (2014M-205)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Agency’s operations to … 1, 2013 through April 30, 2014. Background The County of Clinton Industrial Development Agency is an independent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/12/12/county-clinton-industrial-development-agency-projectDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Theft of Cash, Questionable Spending by Minetto Volunteer Fire Dept. Chief
… and went on a spending spree with the fire company’s money,” said DiNapoli. “Residents trust public officials to … tax dollars and spend them appropriately. Far too often we find that without proper oversight in place, it can be easy … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audit-reveals-theft-cash-questionable-spending-minetto-volunteer-fire-dept-chiefStory Place Preschool, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… June 30, 2014. Background Story Place is an SED-approved, for-profit special education provider located in Castleton, … from birth to five years of age. Story Place is reimbursed for preschool special education services through rates set by … Place reports to SED on its annual CFR. To be eligible for reimbursement, reported costs must comply with RCM …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/29/story-place-preschool-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli Op-Ed in the NY Daily News Explains His Audit of the Former Governor's COVID Performance
… The New York Daily News published an op-ed from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today. The full op-ed is below: Diagnosing Team Cuomo’s nursing home … left DOH without critical resources and underequipped to deal with events such as the pandemic. Early in the pandemic, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-op-ed-ny-daily-news-explains-his-audit-former-governors-covid-performanceState Comptroller DiNapoli, Steuben County District Attorney Baker and the New York State Police Announce Arrest of Former Village of Addison Official for Theft of More Than $1.1 Million
… from her community,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to the work of my office and our partnership with District Attorney Baker …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-steuben-county-district-attorney-baker-and-new-york-state-police-announceDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Questionable Financial Decisions, Lack of Transparency in Hempstead School District
… myriad of systemic problems, including more than $453,000 in inappropriate or questionable staff payments and … school district demonstrate a neglect of sound fiscal and administrative practices and a disregard for the interests of … as interim superintendent and set her pro-rated annual salary as $60,000. This agreement should have equated to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audit-reveals-questionable-financial-decisions-lack-transparency-hempstead-school-districtComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and overestimated expenditures in the adopted budgets for fiscal years 2008-09 through 2012-13. This resulted in … in accordance with legal requirements and district policy. For example, the district clerk was inappropriately … the treasurer. In addition, the assistant superintendent for business and a senior account clerk routinely approved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… systems in place to verify that textbooks purchased for and loaned to nonpublic schools were only provided to … which resulted in apparent overpayments of $2,180. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York … billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Events in Charlottesville, Va.
… to events in Charlottesville. "The chaos and tragic loss of life in Charlottesville are a warning and a wake-up call. Violence and intolerance are taking the place of discourse in our nation. All leaders, particularly the White House, must call out domestic terrorism and white supremacist …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-events-charlottesville-va