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Opinion 98-15
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. HISTORIC PRESERVATION …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-15Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … timely accounting records, which caused the general ledger to be out of balance by nearly $7 million. In addition, the … The board did not perform a proper audit of vouchers prior to payment or ensure that adequate supporting documentation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: New York City Projecting $3.4 Billion Surplus for 2016
… an ambitious gap-closing program, but it relies heavily on actions that have fallen short of target in the past. If …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-new-york-city-projecting-34-billion-surplus-2016DiNapoli: Former Chatham Rescue Squad Business Manager Charged With Stealing Over $17k From Squad
… Court Judge Jonathan D. Nichols and is due back in court on July 24, 2023. The charges filed in this case are merely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-former-chatham-rescue-squad-business-manager-charged-stealing-over-17k-squadAvoiding a Rejected DRO – Divorce and Your Benefits
… or New York State law, will be rejected. Reasons for rejection may include: Qualified Status — References to … age do not apply to governmental plans such as NYSLRS. Lump Sum Distribution — NYSLRS cannot accept references to … establish a separate account for an ex-spouse. Ex-spouse Beneficiary Designation — There is no provision in the RSSL …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/avoiding-rejected-droDiNapoli: Audits Reveal Millions in Lost Revenue for Local Water Systems
… Audits of municipal water systems estimate local governments are losing millions of dollars in revenue … results of audits conducted by DiNapoli's office of 161 local government and seven public authority water systems … leaks, broken pipes and aging infrastructure are costing local governments millions of dollars annually," said …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-audits-reveal-millions-lost-revenue-local-water-systemsDiNapoli: MTA Not Holding Paratransit Contractor Accountable
… almost $400,000 in penalty fees from Global Contact Services (GCS), a contractor who mishandled customer service … the period from April 2013 to May 2015; Track the cost of services to AAR customers due to the contractor’s errors and … collect almost $400000 in penalty fees from Global Contact Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-mta-not-holding-paratransit-contractor-accountableDiNapoli: Town of Altona Official Misused $23,500
… also revealed: The bookkeeper allowed checks to remain on hand for weeks or months before deposit, including five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-town-altona-official-misused-23500XII.8.E Payment Assignments – XII. Expenditures
… the procedures agencies should follow to approve the assignment of contract payments to an individual or entity … only become valid when (i) an appropriate “Notice of Assignment” is submitted to the originating agency and the … the State Comptroller (OSC) within 20 days of the date of assignment, and (ii) the originating agency approves the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii8e-payment-assignmentsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District , Watervliet City School District and the White Plains City School District . “In an era of limited … deficit in the capital projects fund in that amount. White Plains City School District – Procurement of … School District Watervliet City School District and the White Plains City School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea and Sentencing of Robert Wiesner in Bid-Rigging Case
… of Robert Wiesner, the former Security Director for the Monroe County Water Authority, for working with others to rig … for a multi-million dollar public works contract in Monroe County. Wiesner today entered a guilty plea before The Honorable Dennis M. Kehoe in Monroe County Court to the class “E” felony charge of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-and-sentencing-robert-wiesner-bid-riggingDiNapoli: Son Left Father’s Body in Morgue to Steal His Pension and Social Security Payments
… into a checking account in the name of his father. Christopher Bunn, 49, is scheduled for sentencing Tuesday and … Examiner’s morgue. Further investigation revealed that Christopher Bunn had withdrawn the money from his father’s … by filing a complaint online at [email protected].ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-son-left-fathers-body-morgue-steal-his-pension-and-social-security-paymentsNYC Surplus Projected to Reach $550 Million in FY 2020
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York City’s economy is thriving with historically low unemployment, strong Wall Street …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/nyc-surplus-projected-reach-550-million-fy-2020DiNapoli: Erie Community College Audit Reveals Lax Oversight by Board
… spending, public authority financial data and information on 50,000 state contracts, visit Open Book New York . The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-erie-community-college-audit-reveals-lax-oversight-boardPublic Welfare – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… federally-funded program for the aged, blind and disabled with little or no income and resources—decreased by 15,376 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/public-welfareState Agencies Bulletin No. 422.3
… to the account in error. Refer to the authorization on the AC2772 , Direct Deposit form for further information. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/4223-new-process-request-direct-deposit-delete-or-reversalComptroller DiNapoli and D.A. Kindlon: Siblings Plead Guilty to Stealing State Rent-Relief Funds
… received ERAP funds that they were not entitled to. Based on the complaint, a joint investigation was launched by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-da-kindlon-siblings-plead-guilty-stealing-state-rent-relief-fundsState Comptroller DiNapoli, Congresswoman Meng and Council Member Ung Return Lost Money to Flushing Businesses
… Queens on Saturday: Insurance Brokerage (located at 4110 Main St.) had nearly $24K in lost money. Sunny Friendly Medical PC (located at 4199 Main St, Suite 201) had $8,800 in unclaimed funds. East …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-congresswoman-meng-and-council-member-ung-return-lost-money-flushingCost-Saving Ideas: Reviewing Your Revenue Collection Process
… Improving your local government's receipt collection system may get … is the process for residents? By becoming more efficient, your local government can possibly increase collections, … Use a Bank Having a bank process payments on behalf of your local government can reduce the amount of staff time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-reviewing-your-revenue-collection-processSchool Districts – Lead in Water: Testing and Reporting (2025-MS-2)
… school year: Developed and maintained a sampling plan to identify all water outlets for sampling or exemption, … remedial actions taken, and, Reported the testing results to all required parties within the required time periods. For … plan in place, and Just one reported testing results to all required parties within the required timeframes. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/12/31/school-districts-lead-water-testing-and-reporting-2025-ms-2