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Inmate Sentence Calculation and Release Practices
… each facility are responsible for determining the inmates’ release dates, as well as any credits that reduce their … in place to ensure that it accurately determines inmate release dates. Our tests of sentencing calculations for a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/07/inmate-sentence-calculation-and-release-practicesOversight of Homeless Shelters
… of other unacceptable living conditions, including trash piles stored in a children’s play area; holes in walls, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/12/oversight-homeless-sheltersDiNapoli: Audit Finds Additional $150,000 Stolen by Beekman Town Official
… Knapp previously pleaded guilty to grand larceny for stealing $390,178 by using the town’s American Express card for vacations and other family expenses. Knapp and two of his … town clerk and other offices could not be accounted for. In addition, cash receipts were not deposited into the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-audit-finds-additional-150000-stolen-beekman-town-officialDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Through First Quarter Exceed Financial Plan Projections by $1.7 Billion
… by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The revenue news for New York was positive for the first quarter,” … Entity Tax (PTET), which allows certain taxpayers to make business tax payments rather than personal income tax … last year, and $61.1 million higher than DOB anticipated. Business taxes totaled $6.8 billion, over double those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-through-first-quarter-exceed-financial-plan-projections-1-point-7-billionOversight of Telemental Health Services
… the delivery and performance of telemental health services and ensuring that related telemental health … and video equipment to provide and support mental health services and psychiatric care at a distance. In July 2019, … psychologists, mental health counselors) to provide TMH services. The change also expanded where services could be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/06/17/oversight-telemental-health-servicesCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data)
… of the order have not been fully addressed. DEC was not in compliance with EO 95’s requirements regarding the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/27/compliance-executive-order-95-open-dataComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… – Financial Operations (Sullivan County) The board did not adequately oversee the treasurer’s work or require … the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) or the board in a timely manner. Village of Greenwich – Cash Management (Washington County) The board did not develop and manage a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Monitoring and Administration of Public Protection Grant Programs
… and information provided by the Division through December 19, 2019. About the Program The Division’s mission is to … State and federal grant programs aimed at crime prevention and control. Its responsibilities include … paid – generally in cash – to confidential informants for tips and information. Contract language requires grantees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/24/monitoring-and-administration-public-protection-grant-programsLow-Income Housing Trust Fund Program (Follow-Up)
… financial leveraging, and project readiness. The lack of compliance with policies and transparency regarding awards …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/02/low-income-housing-trust-fund-program-followDiNapoli Announces Guilty Plea in Town of Crawford Embezzlement Case
… P. DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced that on Thursday, February 13, 2020, … taxpayer dollars were being used responsibly. Now, she is a convicted felon who must pay back more than $20,000,” said DiNapoli. "I thank Orange County District Attorney Hoovler, the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-announces-guilty-plea-town-crawford-embezzlement-caseDiNapoli: Five Fortune 500 Companies Reach Agreements on Corporate Political Spending
… Union Pacific and Centerpoint Energy – have agreed to the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) request … stockholders’ meeting. “Investors have the legal right to know how corporate dollars are being spent in the … said. “These companies should be commended for agreeing to voluntarily disclose their political expenditures. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-five-fortune-500-companies-reach-agreements-corporate-political-spendingEfforts to Collect Delinquent Taxes (Follow-Up)
… Finance’s (Department) mission is to efficiently collect tax revenues in support of State services and programs while … acting with integrity and fairness in administering State tax laws. When a tax debt has been billed and the taxpayer … is considered delinquent, and the Department may initiate collection actions through its Civil Enforcement Division. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/01/efforts-collect-delinquent-taxes-followOversight of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund
… primarily to municipalities for their water quality infrastructure projects. Its mission is to assist communities … of CWSRF projects. The Corporation enters into a project financing agreement (PFA) with each loan recipient … The provisions require recipients to comply with approved project plans and applicable rules and regulations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/30/oversight-clean-water-state-revolving-fundState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 180,000 … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 1901
… of this bulletin is to provide agencies instructions for processing the 2021 Special Assignment to Duty Pay (SAD). … the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation in the following bargaining units who meet the eligibility … traffic within the highway Rights-of-Way are eligible for Special Assignment to Duty Pay. The pilot project will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1901-2021-special-assignment-duty-pay-calendar-year-2020DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.6% in First Quarter
… sales tax collections totaled $5.6 billion in the first calendar quarter (January-March) of 2024, an increase … quarter last year, the lowest rate of growth since the first quarter in 2021, according to a report released today … for the quarter. “Local sales tax collections in the first quarter showed modest year-over-year growth, led by New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-16-first-quarterUnnecessary and Potentially Illegal Consultant Contract With Former New York State Council on the Arts Executive Director
… services contract with former New York State Council on the Arts Executive Director Heather Hitchens for necessity, propriety and … with State law and ESDC's internal contracting guidelines. The contract covered the period August 1, 2007 through … services contract with former New York State Council on the Arts Executive Director Heather Hitchens f …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/26/unnecessary-and-potentially-illegal-consultant-contract-former-new-york-state-council-artsOpinion 89-14
… officer may not request persons paying their taxes by mail who desire a tax receipt to include a self-addressed … officer may request that persons paying their taxes by mail and desiring a tax receipt include a self-addressed … officer shall deliver or upon request forward by mail a receipt to each person paying a tax... Subdivision (2) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-14State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… County) SHP training was provided to employees and elected officials. However, of the 150 total individuals tested (142 selected employees and all eight elected officials), 14 employees and one elected official did … elected officials), three elected officials, including the sheriff and two coroners, did not complete the annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-3State Agencies Bulletin No. 2166
… Dates: This functionality will become available in NYSPO on November 17, 2023. Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, … the ‘Update Personal Information’ hyperlink on the NYSPO home page to allow NYS employees to see and edit their Check, … changes will load on the following days nightly batch schedule in order to prevent issues when pay stubs are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2166-new-york-state-payroll-online-nyspo-employee-address-update