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Coalition of 41 Investors Call on U.S. Companies to Oppose President Trump's Actions on Immigration
… depend on immigrants who provide an important hiring pool of talented workers. The President’s actions pose a threat to our economy. They not only limit the talent pool for hiring, but demonize the very people who help build our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/coalition-41-investors-call-us-companies-oppose-president-trumps-actions-immigrationDiNapoli: Clerk Pocketed Thousands in Fines
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the arrest of Lisa Dillon after an investigation with the St. … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced the arrest of Lisa Dillon after an investigation with the St …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-clerk-pocketed-thousands-finesDiNapoli Report Highlights Local Government Reliance on Federal Aid
… P. DiNapoli issued a report today detailing the impact of federal aid on New York's municipalities and school … aid. Separately, New York City received $7 billion, of which $1.7 billion went to funding the city's public … climate, it's important for New Yorkers to get a sense of how much funding is at stake and what programs might be at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-report-highlights-local-government-reliance-federal-aidDiNapoli: Court Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $10,000 in Fines
… A former justice court clerk pleaded guilty to petit larceny after a joint investigation by the Office of … paid full restitution of $10,044 and was sentenced to pay an additional $1,000 fine for her actions after she … official paper and electronic record systems. In addition to taking the funds, the investigation also found that Dillon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-court-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-10000-finesOpinion 95-22
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Exempt Volunteer Firemen's Benevolent … (use of tax moneys to purchase exercise equipment) INSURANCE LAW, §§9104, 9105: The Fishkill Exempt Firemen's … Benevolent Association may not expend foreign fire insurance tax moneys to purchase exercise equipment for use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-22Opinion 95-21
… consolidate two or more sewer districts. The consolidation is subject to public hearing and permissive referendum … (19 Opns St Comp, 1963, p 64). If a proper petition is filed, however, the town board "shall" call a public … town board, after the public hearing, determines that it is in the public interest to consolidate, the board may then …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-21DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Charged in $11,000 Theft of Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department Funds
… which was prompted by a complaint to the Comptroller’s fraud hotline. Amy Olmstead, 47, of Bolivar, in Allegany … September 2016, when she resigned after her alleged fraud was exposed. To date, DiNapoli’s audits and … 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/2017/10/dinapoli-former-treasurer-charged-11000-theft-bolivar-volunteer-fire-department-fundsExamples from GASB Statement 34 - Sample City Statement of Net Assets Proprietary Funds
… the "net assets" format; the "balance sheet" format also is permitted. Classification of assets and liabilities is required in either case. Business-Type Activities … funds, the nature of the activity accounted for in them is generally governmental. By reporting internal service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/examples-gasb-statement-34DiNapoli: Local Governments Levy $36.6 Billion in Property Taxes
… tax levy increases have slowed significantly since 2005 and dipped below 2 percent in 2015, where they remained until … to know how their taxes compare to other municipalities and whether their local officials are holding the line on tax … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-governments-levy-366-billion-property-taxesOversight of Procurements and Loan Programs
… Purpose To determine whether the Development Authority of the North Country (DANC) provided adequate oversight of its procurements and loan programs in accordance with the Public Authorities Law (Law) … Law to provide infrastructure services and economic development in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/04/oversight-procurements-and-loan-programsSelected Aspects of the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program
… to more stringent Department enforcement, including on-site compliance reviews or formal Notices of Violation, … have been repaired, or when submitted, if they are on time. As a result, 39 percent of the certifications for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/22/selected-aspects-motor-carrier-safety-assistance-programCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two … in beginning in March 2013, with covered entities required to be in full compliance by December 2019. As of November … Open Data should provide ongoing “single-stop" access to publishable State data and make such data freely available …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/11/09/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-followCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data)
… covered the period between February 1, 2013 and October 16, 2019. About the Program State government entities possess …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/08/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-0Oversight of Chemical Dependence Residential Services (Follow-Up)
… our initial audit report, Oversight of Chemical Dependence Residential Services (2020-S-49) . About the Program The … 680,000 New Yorkers each year, including inpatient and residential services for about 8,000 individuals. OASAS’ regulations govern Chemical Dependence Residential Services (Part 819) delivered by certified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/10/30/oversight-chemical-dependence-residential-services-followOversight of Building Construction Site Safety (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Building Construction Site Safety (Report 2021-N-3 ). About … 2022, was to determine whether DOB adequately monitors NYC building construction sites to ensure compliance with … 2018 to December 2021, found that DOB’s oversight of building construction sites – including construction site …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/10/oversight-building-construction-site-safety-followSelected Safety and Security Equipment at Train Stations (Follow-Up)
… 2017-S-84 ). About the Program Staten Island Railway (SIR) is a subsidiary of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). Administratively, SIR is a separate operating unit, reporting to New York City … CCTV relies on strategic placement of cameras and the off-site observation of the cameras’ footage. If a CAI …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/06/selected-safety-and-security-equipment-train-stations-followCaton No. 1 Fire District – Financial Oversight (2013M-262)
… of all the cash disbursements paid in 2012 disclosed that 10 totaling more than $31,000 did not include sufficient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/24/caton-no-1-fire-district-financial-oversight-2013m-262City of Olean – Budget Review (B1-16-2)
… budget review letter issued in March 2015. Background The City of Olean, located in Cattaraugus County, issued debt … City of Olean Budget Review B1162 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/03/14/city-olean-budget-review-b1-16-2Long Island Workforce Housing Act (2015-MR-4)
… that they complied with the Long Island Workforce Housing Act for the period January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2014. … Legislature implemented the Long Island Workforce Housing Act (Act) in 2008 for the purpose of making homeownership more … Long Island Workforce Housing Act 2015MR4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2016/01/08/long-island-workforce-housing-act-2015-mr-4Town of White Creek – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2013M-64)
… and reports, the Board was unable to determine the Town’s true financial condition or effectively monitor the Town’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/13/town-white-creek-board-oversight-financial-activities-2013m-64