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DiNapoli: Contractor Charged State for Booze & Sunset Cruise
… costs to the state Office of Mental Health (OMH) including alcohol and a sunset cruise at a conference at the Montauk … costs are clear,” DiNapoli said. “And lavish parties with alcohol, cruises and extra guests are not allowable. State … picnic. While at the resort, PSCH charged $10,723 for alcohol, $5,064 for extra guests, $13,378 for post-conference …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-contractor-charged-state-booze-sunset-cruiseDiNapoli: Many Homeless Shelters in Poor Condition
… outside New York City are in substandard condition with numerous health and safety issues that need to be addressed immediately, according to a report on … outside New York City are in substandard condition with numerous health and safety issues that need to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-many-homeless-shelters-poor-conditionControls Over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative
… whether controls over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) are sufficient to ensure the needs … comprehensive plan for affordable and supportive housing to ensure all New Yorkers have access to safe and secure housing. As part of this plan, ESSHI’s goal is to develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/21/controls-over-empire-state-supportive-housing-initiativeDiNapoli: Former Morley Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $16,000
… from the Morley Volunteer Fire Company accounts at the Del Lago Resort and Casino and the Turning Stone Resort …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-former-morley-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-16000Services to Workers Under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act
… the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN Act or Act), and is effectively overseeing employer compliance with the Act. The audit covered WARN Notices received by the Department that were dated … and Workforce Solutions (DEWS), administers the State’s WARN Act and provides related services. Enacted in 2008, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/services-workers-under-worker-adjustment-and-retraining-notification-actPandemic Planning and Care for Vulnerable Populations
… and deaths among OPWDD residential clients (12,895 and 649 vs. 33 and four, respectively, for the eight ICFs). While …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/04/06/pandemic-planning-and-care-vulnerable-populationsNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Executive Budget Proposal
… be used wisely in this shifting economic landscape, and I am pleased the Governor has continued her promise to … high debt burden and how it hinders our future, which is why I proposed a roadmap for reform to impose meaningful …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-executive-budget-proposalNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Seeks Answers From Companies on Sexual Harassment and Racial Discrimination
… Retirement Fund (Fund), has filed shareholder proposals with portfolio companies Activision Blizzard Inc. , Tesla … retain and recruit employees, and jeopardize relationships with customers and partners. At Activision Blizzard, the … of the largest public pension funds in the United States with assets of approximately $267.8 billion as of Sept. 30, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-seeks-answers-companies-sexual-harassment-and-racial-discriminationAudit Finds Operational and Oversight Failures Led to Financial Instability in Mount Vernon
… The city of Mount Vernon faced financial uncertainty and … today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit provided a detailed account of the millions in expenses that were not timely paid, … The city of Mount Vernon faced financial uncertainty and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/audit-finds-operational-and-oversight-failures-led-financial-instability-mount-vernonX.7.B Local Customers – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… State Fair. In these instances, a Centralized Corporate Customer is not required. (Refer to Section 7.A – Centralized … the Business Unit that created it. Business Units assign Customer IDs to Local Customers. A Local Customer may have a … and does business under the same Tax Identification Number. In this case, the Business Units will relate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x7b-local-customersXI.10 Third Party Contracting - Contracting "for" the State – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… A Third Party Contract is one in which a state agency enters into a contract with another entity (the “State Contractor”) where … A Third Party Contract is one in which a state agency enters into a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi10-third-party-contracting-contracting-stateXI.12.B Contract Assignments – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… consent is required for certain transfers. State Finance Law, Article 9, Section 138 states contracts cannot be … of the Transferor (a partnership was incorporated or a firm was purchased by another firm). A contract assignment … Pursuant to Article 9, Section 138 of the State Finance Law, a contract assignment, transfer, conveyance or sublet …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12b-contract-assignmentsDiNapoli: MTA Needs to Refocus Attention on Overdue Upgrades and Preparations for Extreme Weather
… The MTA should publish a new assessment of its long-term capital needs that pays … 2024. The MTA said it needed to invest $4.9 billion in new subway cars from 2015 through 2024, but it only spent … those over 40 years old and prone to break downs — but the new cars are not expected until 2025. The MTA has spent just …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-mta-needs-refocus-attention-overdue-upgrades-and-preparations-extreme-weatherDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested for Stealing From Essex County Fair
… announced that Bridget Brown, former treasurer of the Essex County Agricultural Society (the Society), has been … $60,000 in funds from the organization which operates the Essex County Fair. The Society is a non-profit organization … agriculture in young children and adults through the Essex County Fair. Brown worked for the Society from 2013 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-stealing-essex-county-fairDiNapoli: Inconsistent Oversight and Guidance Left New York’s Group Home Residents at Risk During Pandemic
… emergency management coordination left people living in group homes at risk during the onset of the COVID-19 … its residential programs from March 2020 to April 2022. “Group homes are supposed to offer people with developmental … guidance to the vast majority of their certified group homes. Inconsistent emergency management coordination …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-inconsistent-oversight-and-guidance-left-new-yorks-group-home-residents-risk-during-pandemicMedicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2019 Through September 30, 2019
… payments had been recovered. Auditors also identified 21 Medicaid providers who were charged with or found guilty … of the remaining provider. Key Recommendations We made 12 recommendations to the Department to recover the remaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/02/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2019-through-september-30-2019DiNapoli: Syracuse City School District Teacher Pleads Guilty in Time Theft Scheme
… District Attorney William Fitzpatrick announced today that Jason Cecile of the Syracuse City School District’s (SCSD) … to Twilight participants. As the program coordinator, Jason Cecile was in charge of the Twilight teaching schedule. … District Attorney William Fitzpatrick announced today that Jason Cecile of the Syracuse City School Districts SCSD …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-syracuse-city-school-district-teacher-pleads-guilty-time-theft-schemeXII.6.M Lien Processing and Financial Reporting for Sole Custody Accounts – XII. Expenditures
… that make payments outside of the State’s joint custody account. The IRS requires the annual reporting of certain … outside the Statewide Financial System from a sole custody account, the Business Unit is required to ensure it complies … Unit can journal voucher the funds from the sole custody account to the joint custody account. The Business Unit must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6m-lien-processing-and-financial-reporting-sole-custody-accountsDiNapoli: Tax Revenues Through May $4 Billion Over Enacted Budget Projections
… State tax receipts through the first two months of State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22 were $4 billion higher … “The strong tax collections through the first two months of the state fiscal year is good news and gives reason for … emerging from the pandemic on solid fiscal footing because of robust tax revenue growth and an unprecedented infusion of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-tax-revenues-through-may-4-billion-over-enacted-budget-projectionsDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Calls on Companies to Address Climate Risk, Transition to Cleaner Operations
… and clean energy targets; and Commercial property owner Realty Income Corp. has agreed to commit to adopting GHG …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-calls-companies-address-climate-risk-transition-cleaner-operations