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DiNapoli Statement on His Placement Agent Ban Becoming Law
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today issued … the use of placement agents or intermediaries by the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund). This bill … lobbyists from involvement with investment decisions. New York was one of the first states in the nation to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-statement-his-placement-agent-ban-becoming-lawDiNapoli: Former Almond Treasurer Took $22,000 in Fire Department Funds
… a class D felony. DiNapoli’s office uncovered missing funds during an audit and investigation of the Almond Fire … recommended department officials: Recover the missing funds identified in the report; Develop and include internal … to fight corruption and the misappropriation of public funds at every level of government. His anti-corruption …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-former-almond-treasurer-took-22000-fire-department-fundsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… The board has not established a computer use policy for employees to define appropriate user behavior or … to ensure the security of the District’s IT system. For example, the treasurer has administrative rights to the … software application, which creates the opportunity for the manipulation and concealment of transactions. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Charges Against Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas
… Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced the arrest of Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas for allegedly stealing … this morning after an investigation that exposed the theft of approximately $12,900 from his campaign committee, and the diversion of over $45,000 from his inaugural committee for personal use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-charges-against-mount-vernon-mayor-richardOpinion 95-5
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Emergency (911) Telephone System … extent that the proceeds of those bonds were used to pay for the acquisition of telecommunication equipment and costs … equipment, apparatus, incidental improvements and expenses in connection therewith. Article 6, enacted by chapter 756 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-5Medicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2021 Through September 30, 2021
… were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers. The audit covered the … 2021, eMedNY processed over 121 million claims, resulting in payments to providers of more than $38 billion. The claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/19/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2021-through-september-30-2021Coeymans Hollow Fire District – Board Oversight (2021M-211)
… agreed with our recommendations and have initiated, or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/06/24/coeymans-hollow-fire-district-board-oversight-2021m-211XII.5.K Federally Reportable Payments – XII. Expenditures
… aggregate amounts of $600 or more during a single calendar year: Types of Payments Payment Description Client … to the same payee totaling over $600 in a single calendar year must be reported to the payee via a Form 1099 … of $600 or more paid to a claimant during a calendar year must be reported to the IRS. To ensure proper reporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5k-federally-reportable-paymentsDiNapoli: Read Fine Print on Your Holiday Gift Cards
… money could eventually get turned over to his Office of Unclaimed Funds. “After the holidays, it’s easy to lose track of your … help recover any unused balance if it’s reported to us as unclaimed funds. It is important not to wait too long to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-read-fine-print-your-holiday-gift-cardsDiNapoli: MTA's Future Unthinkable Without Aid From Washington
… the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's announcement of its plans for severe cuts and other measures, if it does … – a completely unforeseen revenue crisis that is no fault of its workers or commuters. The extreme measures outlined by … and push debt service costs to more than a quarter of every dollar of revenue. “Washington must act. The MTA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-mtas-future-unthinkable-without-aid-washingtonDiNapoli Announces New $7 Million Investment in Northern Ireland
… and best funded plans in the nation. The Fund’s fiscal year ends March 31, 2016. … New York State Comptroller Thomas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-announces-new-7-million-investment-northern-irelandComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District and the Mount Pleasant Cottage Union Free School District . “In an era of limited resources and … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli Releases February State Cash Report
… to date tax collections were $103 million higher than the latest projections included in the Third Quarter Update to … date are now in line with the reduced projections in the latest Financial Plan Update," DiNapoli said. Through 11 … receipts ended the month over $1 billion lower than the latest projections, primarily because of timing of federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-releases-february-state-cash-reportComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Although the district appropriated fund balance each year, the adopted budgets actually produced operating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2DiNapoli: Retired Westchester County Police Officer Indicted for Forging State Records to Illegally Double-Dip From State Pension Fund
… those who think they can swindle the pension system.” After retiring from the Westchester Police Department in … justice and earning a salary of over $70,000. As a state retiree under the age of 65 at the time, without a waiver, Sciacca was not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-retired-westchester-county-police-officer-indicted-forging-state-records-illegally-doubleIX.7 Overview – IX. Federal Grants
… The record keeping for individual grants is designed to conform to the provisions of the related grant agreement, the … state agency adherence to the procedures that follow allow New York State to demonstrate that grant funds are properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7-state-accounting-and-reporting-overviewIX.6.A Drawdown Overview – IX. Federal Grants
… Prior arrangements have been made with most state agencies to have OSC act as agent for the agency … eligible to be financed with federal grant funds. Most federal grants drawn by OSC are drawn on a daily basis … REV. 07/31/2015 … Prior arrangements have been made with most state agencies to have OSC act as agent for the agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix6a-drawdown-overviewXII.4.B.1 Supporting Information – XII. Expenditures
… the claims to the Comptroller. Title 2, Chapter I, Part 6.5 of the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (NYCRR) … appropriate to pay. In addition, Title 2, Chapter I, Part 6.7 of the NYCRR requires agencies to support any claim … invoice or a vendor claim and a receiving report. As part of these requirements, the agency certifier should be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii4b1-supporting-informationQuaker Street Fire District – Board Oversight (2021M-96)
… complied with the procurement policy and claims were for a proper District purpose or adequately supported. … filed timely. The Board: Did not obtain quotes or bids for two purchases totaling $27,058, as required by their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/12/29/quaker-street-fire-district-board-oversight-2021m-96VI.2.A Appropriation & Segregation Overview – VI. Budgets
… made, for the purposes designated, up to the stated amount of the appropriation. Appropriations generally are … need not, and generally do not, equal the amount of the appropriation. An appropriation represents maximum … an appropriation becomes available at the beginning of the State's fiscal year (April 1) and becomes unavailable, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi2a-appropriation-segregation-overview