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DiNapoli: Report Finds Persistent Problems at Long Island Power Authority
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today recommended improvement of oversight of the Long Island Power Authority LIPA after a report by his office found that previous reforms have not reduced costs for ratepayers and debt levels continue to rise
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-report-finds-persistent-problems-long-island-power-authorityDiNapoli Report Examines State School Aid Trends
… school aid patterns and trends in New York. “School aid is the largest single state-funded expenditure within the … of a ruling by the State Court of Appeals in the Campaign for Fiscal Equity lawsuit. After the ruling, the state … funding by source has also fluctuated in recent years, with the state’s share peaking at 39.1 percent in 2008-09 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-report-examines-state-school-aid-trendsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Ardsley Union … exceeded the amount deemed necessary to pay employees for accrued and unused sick and vacation leave time when they … finance operations. Because the district adopted budgets with overly conservative expenditure estimates, unassigned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsImplementation of Train Service to Grand Central Madison
… Objective To determine whether the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) implemented train service to Grand Central Madison (GCM) terminal in a manner that … To determine whether the Long Island Rail Road LIRR implemented train service to Grand Central Madison GCM terminal in a manner that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/implementation-train-service-grand-central-madisonComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … restrict users’ financial software application permissions to only those functions that are necessary for their job … confirmed that the former district treasurer attempted to manipulate her paid leave accruals by adding 60 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District , Elmsford Union Free School District , Florida Union Free School District and the Palmyra-Macedon … as district property for 26 items valued at $144,421. Florida Union Free School District – Information Technology … Free School District Elmsford Union Free School District Florida Union Free School District and the PalmyraMacedon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Scheneiderman Announce 2 to 6 Year Prison Sentence for Former Councilman Ruben Wills in Public Corruption Scheme
… related to Will's theft of approximately $30,000 in public campaign funds and state grant money. The jury found Wills … Wills used $21,000 in State grant funds for personal and political expenses. The $21,000 was part of a $33,000 grant … used approximately $21,000 of the funds for personal and political expenses, including at Nordstrom and Home Depot. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-scheneiderman-announce-2-6-year-prison-sentence-former-councilman-rubenFormer Newburgh City Fire Chief Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud For Fraudulently Obtaining Retirement Benefits
… Preet Bharara, United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that MICHAEL … J. VATTER pled guilty today to wire fraud in connection with state pension benefits before U.S. District Judge Cathy … he admitted to his fraud, and he will be held accountable for his corruption.” New York State Comptroller Thomas P. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/former-newburgh-city-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-fraudulently-obtaining-retirement-benefitsDiNapoli Calls for Reforms to State Fiscal Practices
… to state finances. DiNapoli released his recommendations in a report, “ Unfinished Business: Fiscal Reform in New York .” The report demonstrates that despite well-intentioned efforts to rein in the state’s debt, increase disclosure by public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-calls-reforms-state-fiscal-practicesDiNapoli: More State Involvement Needed to Address Local Emergency Medical Services Challenges
… “Reliable emergency medical services can be a matter of life or death, and New Yorkers rightly expect to receive … In New York state, EMS are provided by an assortment of public and private entities. These may be funded by local governments, users of the service, insurance, or a combination of these and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-more-state-involvement-needed-address-local-emergency-medical-services-challengesComptroller DiNapoli, Manhattan D.A. Bragg Announce Guilty Plea of Former NYU Director of Finance for Major Fraud
… Alvin L. Bragg Jr. today announced the guilty plea of CINDY TAPPE, 57, for orchestrating an approximately $3.5 … (“NYU”) programs. TAPPE used her position as the Director of Finance and Administration for NYU’s Metropolitan Center for Research on Equity and Transformation of Schools (the “Metro Center”) to divert approximately $3.5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/comptroller-dinapoli-manhattan-da-bragg-announce-guilty-plea-former-nyu-director-finance-major-fraudIntroduction to IT Governance – Information Technology Governance
… local governments and schools invest a considerable amount of resources into their information technology (IT) systems … important given the ongoing and escalating prevalence of ransomware 1 attacks against local governments and … own can adequately safeguard your IT investments, a number of internal controls appropriately implemented and monitored, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/introduction-it-governanceDiNapoli: Georgia Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Her Deceased Father's NY State Pension Checks
… Attorney David Soares and the New York State Police for their partnership with my office’s Division of … was paid and justice was served.” “The loss of a loved one is always a difficult emotional period, but it should never … Police Acting Superintendent Steven A. Nigrelli said, “I commend the diligent work of our State Police members, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-georgia-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-her-deceased-fathers-ny-state-pension-checksDiNapoli: Thruway Authority Owed More Than $275 Million in Unpaid Tolls and Fees
… eligible for suspension. Of these, 49,740 customers were persistent violators that had outstanding balances every year … accounts to refer to DMV for suspension to target persistent violators and accounts nearing the 6-year statute …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-thruway-authority-owed-more-275-million-unpaid-tolls-and-feesIX.12.E Specific Programs Subject to CMIA – IX. Federal Grants
… by the CMIA consultant in accordance with Section 205.5 of the CMIA regulations, using the most recently issued … Single Audit data available. Since NYS has a total amount of Federal assistance for all programs, the NYS threshold comprises the greater of: The dollar amount of all federal assistance received by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12e-specific-programs-subject-cmiaGreen Economy Boosts Job Growth in New York
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today released a report showing that New York’s environment and sustainability initiatives are creating new green occupations, as well as creating additional demand … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today released a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/green-economy-boosts-job-growth-new-yorkDiNapoli: New York’s Employee Stock Ownership Plans Lead Nation in Assets
… have the opportunity to provide resources on the expansion of employee ownership programs and increase employers’ and employees’ understanding of how they can benefit all stakeholders.” Employee ownership … arrangements in which employees own a defined element of the company they work for. It does not necessarily mean …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-new-yorks-employee-stock-ownership-plans-lead-nation-assetsSelected Aspects of Collecting Outstanding Amounts Due for Parking Violations
… identifies and collects fines and fees that are due for parking violations. This audit covered 262,765 cases with … is responsible for collecting and processing payments for parking fines for the approximately 30 entities that can issue parking summonses within New York City (NYC). During fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/23/selected-aspects-collecting-outstanding-amounts-due-parking-violationsNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Corporate America To Address Lack of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
… the public outcry over the killings of other Black men and women, many publicly traded corporations spoke out against … but over time, by comparing how representation of Black women, for example, has changed in a given job category from … standing for re-election at companies that have no women on their boards. In situations where a company has just …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-calls-corporate-america-address-lack-diversity-equity-inclusionState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Federal COVID-19 Relief Plan
… “This is a game changer for New York. As the pandemic drags on for New Yorkers who … workers who have lost their jobs, for families struggling with childcare and for small businesses desperate to stay … This is a game changer for New York As the pandemic drags on for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-federal-covid-19-relief-plan