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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… limit, the board allowed it to exceed the statutory limit for the past three years. As of June 30, 2017, unrestricted … all of the purchases reviewed by auditors appeared to be for appropriate purposes, claims were not adequately audited … (Otsego County) Auditors commended district officials for identifying opportunities to increase revenues and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces First Quarter Results
… billion in assets (as of March 31, 2018) held in trust for the retirement security of the more than one million … and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-first-quarter-resultsNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces Third Quarter Results
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund’s overall return in the … the three-month period ending Dec. 31, 2015, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The Fund had … (7.6 percent), real estate (6.3 percent), absolute return strategies (3.6 percent) and opportunistic alternatives and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-third-quarter-resultsDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Problems with Volunteer Firefighters’ Benefit Program
… who volunteer their time to protect our communities should get the benefits they were promised,” said DiNapoli. “Failing … credit. State law outlines what activities can be included in the point system. In most instances, the law also specifies the number of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-audit-reveals-problems-volunteer-firefighters-benefit-programOpinion 94-2
… opinion. CITIES--Fees (exemption from parking meter fees for city officials) PARKING AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS--Parking … Regulations (exemption from meter fees for city officials) VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC LAW, §§1200, 1600, … city's authority to enact local legislation imposing fees for parking on public highways is defined exclusively by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-2State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Governor's Resignation
… challenges as we battle the ongoing impact of COVID-19. My team and I stand ready to assist incoming Governor Hochul as … challenges as we battle the ongoing impact of COVID19 My team and I stand ready to assist incoming Governor Hochul as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-governors-resignationDiNapoli: Three Syracuse School District Employees Charged With Fraud in Scheme
… after-school Twilight Program were arrested for engaging in several schemes to defraud the program following a joint … (Penal Law §195.20(a)(i)) and Corrupting the Government in the Third Degree (Penal Law §496.03). “Cecile, DeCarlo and … services that never occurred. My office will not relent in its commitment to rooting out corruption. Thanks to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-three-syracuse-school-district-employees-charged-fraud-schemeSummit Security Services, Inc. (Summit)
… Under the contract, OGS paid Summit nearly $2.8 million for security guard and fire safety director services provided … Key Findings We found OGS paid Summit more than $867,000 for 40 individuals provided by Summit’s subcontractor, … This consists of seven individuals who provided services for up to eight months prior to applying for their DOS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/03/summit-security-services-inc-summitDiNapoli: NYC Retail Sector Battered by Pandemic
… to help these stores survive into next year and beyond.” In 2019, the city’s retail sector had 32,600 businesses that provided 344,600 jobs, paid $16 billion in total wages citywide, and contributed $55 billion in taxable sales to the city’s economy, according to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-nyc-retail-sector-battered-pandemicDiNapoli Statement on Special Education Provider Guilty Plea in Federal Court
… the following statement on the guilty plea to mail fraud in federal court by Cheon Park, the owner of Bilingual SEIT & … for those who attempt to cheat taxpayers and exploit gaps in oversight. I’d like to thank U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara … of the special education system like Park to justice.” In July 2012, DiNapoli’s office issued an audit of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-statement-special-education-provider-guilty-plea-federal-courtDiNapoli: New York City Projecting $3.4 Billion Surplus for 2016
… needed in the current year. DiNapoli’s report, however, points to several reasons for the city to be concerned going …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-new-york-city-projecting-34-billion-surplus-2016Controls Over Tablet and Kiosk Usage by Incarcerated Individuals
… and rehabilitation of approximately 31,000 individuals in its custody at 44 facilities throughout the State. The … such as educational material, videos, e-books, music, and games. While the static and law library tablets used by the … government entities, including their third parties (e.g., local governments, consultants, vendors, and contractors) are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/11/controls-over-tablet-and-kiosk-usage-incarcerated-individualsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… during the audit period. York Central School District – Online Banking (Livingston County) The board adopted an online banking policy, but district officials did not develop written procedures for online banking activities. District officials also did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2Non-Revenue Service Vehicles and On-Rail Equipment
… or additions to the highway vehicle fleet. We reviewed the forms and cost-benefit analyses for the 20 leased vehicles in … sample were requested using the form; however, none of the forms were fully completed. VFO leases about 29% of its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/03/non-revenue-service-vehicles-and-rail-equipmentDiNapoli and Orange County DA Hoovler Detail Guilty Plea in Pension Fraud Case
… to NYSLRS and pension benefits continued to be made to an account that White jointly held with her mother. As a result, … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-and-orange-county-da-hoovler-detail-guilty-plea-pension-fraud-caseXI.4 Overview – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… by ensuring that critical services are provided. Not-for-profit entities generally provide these services. … of these agreements, including delineation of requirements for the assessment, suspension or waiver of interest … related to grant contracting, specifically: Not-for-Profit Prompt Contracting Standard Contract Language for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi4-overviewIX.9.B Transfers to Other Funds – IX. Federal Grants
… In order to preserve federal grant reporting requirements, … statutory transfers from federal funds will be recorded in the federal grant fund as an Operating Transfer (transfer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix9b-transfers-other-fundsIV.4.E Grants and Public Assistance – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… Interest – Grants to Others Interest on late payments for unjustified delays in paying vendors, and providers of … to ensure contract performance. This account code is used for both the withholding and release of monies to the payee. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv4e-grants-and-public-assistanceDiNapoli: Three Arrested in Connection With Over $1 Million Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… principals of Phinaliz Communications LLC were arrested in connection with a long-running scheme to steal over $1 … defraud the Medicaid program of millions of dollars,” said New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli . “Medicaid fraud impacts us all and diverts money from those truly in need. Thanks to the partnership …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-three-arrested-connection-over-1-million-medicaid-transportation-fraud-schemeDiNapoli: Queens Woman Sentenced to Probation and Pays Full Restitution for Stealing $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… be caught and held accountable. Deanna Hansen learned that hard lesson today,” DiNapoli said. “I thank Albany County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-queens-woman-sentenced-probation-and-pays-full-restitution-stealing-85000-nys-pension