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DiNapoli: Lagging Ridership Leaves MTA With Hard Choices, Must Adjust to Changing Demand
… financial position as federal aid dwindles, according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … and economic recovery. But because farebox revenue from riders has not recovered nearly as well as the MTA had … covered 51.1% of MTA’s overall operating costs (52.8% for NYC Transit). As of May 2022, fares covered just 31.9% of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-lagging-ridership-leaves-mta-hard-choices-must-adjust-changing-demandDiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Sentenced for Pension Double-Dipping
… Former Village of Chatham Chief of Police Peter Volkmann was sentenced to pay $92,829 … and I want to commend our members and the Comptroller’s Office and Columbia County District Attorney’s Office for … business, PF Volkmann & Associates. He also pled to official misconduct, a misdemeanor, for stealing $18,607 from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-sentenced-pension-double-dippingCompliance With Jonathan’s Law (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in … Under Jonathan’s Law, facility directors are required to do the following in response to any incident involving a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/25/compliance-jonathans-law-followFormer Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Sentenced to 8-24 Years for Stealing Nearly $250,000 in State Grant Funds
… District Attorney Jason Carusone announced today that David Decker, former director of the Lake George Watershed … degree, related to his diversion of federal and state grant funds meant to improve the area surrounding Lake … and he has now been held accountable for his actions.” “David Decker’s years of illegal conduct harmed local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/former-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-sentenced-8-24-years-stealing-nearly-250000-stateNew York Continues to Send More Federal Tax Dollars to Washington Than It Gets in Return
… said. “We’re already getting less from Washington than what we give, which makes the upcoming 2020 Census so … capita deficit of $1,363. Per capita balance of payments is the difference between taxes paid to Washington and … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/new-york-continues-send-more-federal-tax-dollars-washington-it-gets-returnDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew 12.7% to $22.1 Billion in 2022
… peaking, public vaccinations had not been fully rolled out and travel restrictions were still in place. Inflation, even … moderated in the third quarter (July to September) and fourth quarter, however, so did collections growth. New … for 2022 was 20.6%, which exceeded that of the counties and cities throughout the rest of the state (6.5%), after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-127-221-billion-2022VI.2.A Appropriation & Segregation Overview – VI. Budgets
… that should be set aside in the reserve segregation. This new business process means that State Agencies will no longer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi2a-appropriation-segregation-overviewExamination of Pitts Management Associates, Inc. Travel Expenses
… controls, including appropriate separation of duties and compliance with the Public Officers Law. SUNY System …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/08/examination-pitts-management-associates-inc-travel-expensesHazard Mitigation and Coordination (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the six … evacuation plans that provide guidance to agencies on how to prepare for, conduct, and assess emergencies. In … extent possible, that the information was accurate, up to date, and complete. COOP plans were often incomplete and had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/hazard-mitigation-and-coordination-followOversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools (Follow-Up)
… Programs in New York State Schools (Report 2019-S-29 ). About the Program Career and technical education (CTE) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/18/oversight-career-and-technical-education-programs-new-york-state-schools-followDiNapoli, Erie Co. Da Keane and Erie Co. Sheriff Garcia: Former Erie County Deputy Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $320,000
… McDougall was responsible for reviewing each deposit slip and reconciling them with daily collection reports to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-erie-co-da-keane-and-erie-co-sheriff-garcia-former-erie-county-deputy-clerk-pleads-guiltyDiNapoli: Former Citizens Hose Fire Company Treasurer Arrested for Stealing More Than $100,000
… and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-former-citizens-hose-fire-company-treasurer-arrested-stealing-more-100000CUNY Bulletin No. CU-826
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency … gross and reported on the employee’s Form W-2. Federal, State, and New York City income tax withholding will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-826-cuny-2025-rate-increases-auto-mechanic-and-machinist-titlesWoodgate Volunteer Fire Department – Financial Controls (2014M-120)
… The Woodgate Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. is located in the Town of Forestport, Oneida County, and is governed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/07/03/woodgate-volunteer-fire-department-financial-controls-2014mXII.6.Q Paying and Reconciling State Credit Card Charges – XII. Expenditures
… the voucher, the agency must enter the full PCard billing account number followed by the two - digit billing month and … (e.g., #,-) or spaces before, within, or after the account number. Failing to use this format in the invoice … that reclassifies expenses into the actual expense account codes and reconciles the PCard Clearing Account. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6q-paying-and-reconciling-state-credit-card-chargesDiNapoli Audit: Drivers for Disabled New Yorkers Drove with Suspended Licenses; Racked up Hundreds of Violations, Including Speeding Through School Zones
… not ensured that the employees who transport clients in NYC drive safely and have valid driver's licenses, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … in Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island. These offices have about 450 vehicles (out of 3,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-audit-drivers-disabled-new-yorkers-drove-suspended-licenses-racked-hundreds-violationsDiNapoli Audit Finds Food Inspection Failures at NYC Homeless Shelters
… at the remaining 58 shelters. During 2017, over 18 million meals were served in homeless shelters in New York City. … workers. Shelter operators are also required to provide meals that are balanced, nutritious and adequate to meet the … was not sufficient documentation to determine whether meals met state regulations and New York City Food Standards. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-audit-finds-food-inspection-failures-nyc-homeless-sheltersDiNapoli: Medicaid Audits Find More Than $700 Million in Unnecessary Costs and Overpayments
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today released … as DOH can do much more to save taxpayer dollars.” The New York State Medicaid program is a federal, state, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-medicaid-audits-find-more-700-million-unnecessary-costs-and-overpaymentsFormer Treasurer of Patterson Volunteer Fire Department Pleads Guilty To Fraud and Tax Charges Arising From His Embezzlement of More Than $1.1 Million
… said: “As he admitted today, Albert Melin betrayed the trust placed in him by the Patterson Fire Department, … no longer be able to take advantage of those who put their trust in him.” According to the allegations contained in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/former-treasurer-patterson-volunteer-fire-department-pleads-guilty-fraud-and-tax-charges-arising-hisDiNapoli Calls on Major Corporations to Conduct Racial Equity Audits
… many have not,” DiNapoli said. “Companies are responsible for their business practices and must ensure that they do not … of the company’s shareholders, a record level of support for an environmental or social shareholder proposal at … and products. Racial equity audits remain a vital tool for both shareholders and companies themselves. An …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-calls-major-corporations-conduct-racial-equity-audits