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Coalition of 41 Investors Call on U.S. Companies to Oppose President Trump's Actions on Immigration
… threat to our economy. They not only limit the talent pool for hiring, but demonize the very people who help build our … take us backwards, we’re calling on companies to stand up for America's future by rejecting the hateful – and … companies are working hard to foster inclusion and respect for diversity, and strong empirical evidence suggests that …
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
… Lisa Dillon after an investigation with the St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office found the former town of Norfolk … to conceal her crimes,” DiNapoli said. “The St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office was instrumental in helping my staff … DiNapoli’s Division of Investigations by the St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office after the Justices reported their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-clerk-pocketed-thousands-finesDiNapoli Report Highlights Local Government Reliance on Federal Aid
… aid on New York's municipalities and school districts. In 2015, local governments and school districts outside New York City received $4.7 billion in direct federal aid. Separately, New York City received $7 … safe," said DiNapoli. "But potential policy changes in Washington could have a considerable impact on local …
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
… the State Comptroller and the St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department found she misappropriated more than $10,000 in … and was sentenced to pay an additional $1,000 fine for her actions after she pleaded guilty in Canton Town Court on … also found that Dillon altered the records to hide her theft. “Ms. Dillon was entrusted with ensuring that money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-court-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-10000-finesOpinion 95-22
… fire insurance tax moneys to purchase exercise equipment for use generally by members of the fire department. You ask … use such moneys as follows: Such taxes shall only be used for the care and relief of disabled or indigent volunteer and … It is evident that the purchase of exercise equipment for use generally by members of the fire department does not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-22Opinion 95-21
… IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Consolidation (procedures for) SEWER DISTRICTS -- Consolidation (procedures for) TOWN LAW, §206: A town board may, on its own motion, and … two or more special improvement districts established for the same purpose, subject to public hearing and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-21DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Charged in $11,000 Theft of Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department Funds
… will not be tolerated. I thank Bolivar Police Chief Steven McPherson and Allegany County District Attorney Keith …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-former-treasurer-charged-11000-theft-bolivar-volunteer-fire-department-fundsDiNapoli: Local Governments Levy $36.6 Billion in Property Taxes
… governments in New York levied a total of $36.6 billion in property taxes in 2019 – an increase of 2.4 percent over … taxing jurisdictions with independent authority to levy property taxes in New York State. These include counties, … levied nearly $23 billion in 2019 or 63 percent of all property taxes. Counties accounted for nearly $6 billion or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-governments-levy-366-billion-property-taxesOversight of Procurements and Loan Programs
… in accordance with the Public Authorities Law (Law) for the period April 1, 2012 through March 31, 2015. … housing. DANC spent $21.6 million and $15.2 million for all procurements during fiscal years 2012-13 and 2013-14, … received payments on a total of 70 loans it had awarded for various purposes, including affordable housing, business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/04/oversight-procurements-and-loan-programsSelected Aspects of the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program
… including on-site compliance reviews or formal Notices of Violation, which may result in additional … enforcement actions, such as compliance reviews and formal Notices of Violation, when carriers are found to have …
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)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Compliance With Executive Order … by the Executive). EO 95 implementation was phased in beginning in March 2013, with covered entities required to be in full … of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report Compliance With Executive Order …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/11/09/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-followCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data)
… 11, 2013, established an Open Data Website (Open Data) for the collection and public dissemination of publishable … and make such data freely available in accessible formats for public use. As of December 2019, there were over 4,600 … provided a complete catalogue or accompanying schedules for making the data public, as required. Additionally, we …
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)
… of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Chemical Dependence … living, and intensive residential rehabilitation (our initial audit did not include a review of intensive … operating certificate expires. The objective of our initial audit, issued in December 2021, was to determine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/10/30/oversight-chemical-dependence-residential-services-followOversight of Building Construction Site Safety (Follow-Up)
… to issue Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH) Summonses and DOB Violations when a property or … the period January 2018 to December 2021, found that DOB’s oversight of building construction sites – including … required codes, rules, and regulations. Additionally, DOB’s enforcement activities provided limited assurance that …
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)
… of June 15, 2019, SIR had 199 Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras, 44 stand-alone local cameras, and 45 Customer … and repairs on safety and security equipment such as CCTV cameras, CAIs, monitors, and Digital Video Recorders (DVRs). The CCTV system is not publicly broadcasted, but is monitored, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/06/selected-safety-and-security-equipment-train-stations-followIT Asset Management (2022-MS-2)
… – pdf] We also released 20 letter reports to the following School Districts: Brighton Central School District [pdf] , … Central Valley Central School District [pdf] , East Quogue Union Free School District [pdf] , Elmsford Union Free School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/it-asset-management-2022-ms-2City of Olean – Budget Review (B1-16-2)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2016-17 fiscal year are … the City took appropriate action on our recommendations in the budget review letter issued in March 2015. Background The City of Olean, located in …
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)
… implemented the Long Island Workforce Housing Act (Act) in 2008 for the purpose of making homeownership more affordable for the workforce in Nassau and Suffolk Counties. The Act requires housing developers in Nassau and Suffolk Counties to set aside 10 percent of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2016/01/08/long-island-workforce-housing-act-2015-mr-4West Hill Fire District No. 3 – Financial Condition (2014M-160)
… Background The West Hill Fire District No. 3 is located in Chemung County and serves approximately 700 residents. The … budget appropriations. This occurred primarily because in 2008 and 2009 the District received unexpected insurance … December 31, 2013. District officials created this reserve in the late 1990s to fund future costs of new vehicles. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/15/west-hill-fire-district-no-3-financial-condition-2014m-160Caton No. 1 Fire District – Financial Oversight (2013M-262)
… 1, 2012 through July 12, 2013. Background The Caton No. 1 Fire District is a district corporation of the State, … District is governed by an elected five-member Board of Fire Commissioners. The District’s 2013 general fund budget … Caton No 1 Fire District Financial Oversight 2013M262 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/24/caton-no-1-fire-district-financial-oversight-2013m-262