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DiNapoli, Erie County DA Keane and Erie County Sheriff Garcia Announce Former Deputy Clerk Sentenced for Stealing More Than $320,000
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane, and Erie County Sheriff John C. Garcia … Kevin R. Hardwick for their partnership in bringing him to justice.” In August, McDougall pleaded guilty to felony … for filing. McDougall, 55, today appeared in Erie County Court before Judge Sheila A. DiTullio. “For more than four …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-erie-county-da-keane-and-erie-county-sheriff-garcia-announce-former-deputy-clerk-sentencedSelected Wage Investigation Procedures
… including conducting outreach to claimants about case status and recovered wages. Our audit covered the period … employer within 60 days of creating a wage investigation case in the Department’s tracking system (docketing), as … make initial contact with employers within 60 days of case docketing and fully document their actions. Make efforts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/03/selected-wage-investigation-proceduresNew York State’s Pension Fund and Church Commissioners Release Open Letter to ExxonMobil Shareholders
… board chair," New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the New York State Common Retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/new-york-states-pension-fund-and-church-commissioners-release-open-letter-exxonmobil-shareholdersOversight of Selected Aspects of Traffic Controls (Follow-Up)
… of Transportation (DOT) is responsible for the operation and condition of approximately 6,300 miles of streets and highways, over 12,000 miles of sidewalks, more than 13,250 signalized intersections, and over 315,000 street lights. This includes conducting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/11/oversight-selected-aspects-traffic-controls-followEffectiveness of the Information Technology Transformation
… how effective the IT Transformation process has been in ensuring that the resulting Office of Information … and whether the Transformation has been successful in standardizing the processes followed by each agency. The audit covers the period January 22, 2015 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/24/effectiveness-information-technology-transformationManagement of Invasive Species (Follow-Up)
… report, Management of Invasive Species (Report 2019-S-26 ) . About the Program Many species of plants and animals currently found in New York State are not indigenous, but rather have been … to crops and livestock, and are deemed "invasive." In New York, invasive species management is a collaborative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/19/management-invasive-species-followMedicaid Program – Improper Overlapping Medicaid and Essential Plan Enrollments
… people who, generally, don’t otherwise qualify for Medicaid. As income, household makeup, and other factors … organized under the Department where individuals can apply for and enroll in health insurance plans, including Medicaid … on information from NYSOH to accurately make payments for the Medicaid and EP programs. Key Findings The audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/11/medicaid-program-improper-overlapping-medicaid-and-essential-plan-enrollmentsOpinion 2005-6
… a parochial school) -- Gifts and Loans (gift of town money for private program); (contract for provision of services by private organization) MUNICIPAL … However, a town may contract with a parochial school for the conduct at the parochial school auditorium of a town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-6State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on New York City’s Preliminary Budget
… “New York City is contending with the devastating economic … largest and most stable resource, but weaknesses in the real estate market could impact this revenue for years to come. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-new-york-citys-preliminary-budgetOversight of Adult Protective Services Programs (2020-S-2) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Office of Children and Family Services adequately monitors Adult Protective Services activities to protect vulnerable adults.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s2-response.pdfDiNapoli: Department of Environmental Conservation’s Operational Spending Declines as Responsibilities Grow
… Leadership and Community Protection Act, the Climate Smart Communities Program and the Community Risk and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-department-environmental-conservations-operational-spending-declines-responsibilities-growState Agencies Bulletin No. 778
… for tax withholdings that are entered into PayServ does not comply with IRS Rules and Regulations. Affected … withhold at the single rate or at the lower married rate. How many withholding allowances you claim (each allowance … for tax withholdings that are entered into PayServ does not comply with IRS Rules and Regulation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/778-fixed-amounts-tax-withholdingDiNapoli: Gaming Revenue Plays Increasing Role In State Budget
… which includes lottery revenues, is smaller now than in the year the New York State Lottery was created. In State … centers (OTB), as well as what was spent on Lottery games such as scratch-off or Quick Draw tickets. “Every day, … the impact expanded gambling will have on individuals, local communities, and the state as a whole on a continuing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-gaming-revenue-plays-increasing-role-state-budgetCost-Saving Ideas: Credit Card Accountability - Minimizing the Risk of Error, Misuse and Fraud
… a credit card than to fill out a procurement request form and wait for it to be approved. This also saves time and energy for procurement staff. The cost of this … To ensure that credit cards are used only for approved and necessary expenses, local governments must have both a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-credit-card-accountability-minimizing-risk-error-misuse-and-fraudDiNapoli Op-Ed: New York Should Opt Into Public Financing of Elections
… The Albany Times Union today, urging the state Legislature to pass comprehensive campaign finance reform in New York, … government groups that had spent decades fighting for this change were outraged and encouraged me to reject it. In the … Board of Elections for making thoughtful suggestions on how to make a new public finance system viable: officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-op-ed-new-york-should-opt-public-financing-electionsCompliance With School Safety Planning Requirements
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department of Education (DOE) complies with the … nationwide to plan for the unthinkable. Since 2000, New York State schools have been required to develop and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/12/compliance-school-safety-planning-requirementsStatewide Compliance With Administrative Requirements for Retail Liquor License Approvals, Renewals, and Enforcement Actions
… the manufacture and distribution of alcoholic beverages for the purpose of fostering and promoting temperance in their consumption and respect for and obedience to law. The ABC Law gives the Authority the power to issue licenses and permits for the manufacture, wholesale distribution, and retail sale …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/21/statewide-compliance-administrative-requirements-retail-liquor-license-approvals-renewalsOpinion 90-51
… into the database of the system. We are informed that this information for the database is essential to make the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-51DiNapoli: Contractor Failed to Turn Over $1.5 Million in Prescription Drug Rebates to NYS
… to collect rebates from drug manufacturers on behalf of the New York State Health Insurance Plan (NYSHIP) failed … DiNapoli said. “The Department of Civil Service and United HealthCare need to make sure this money is fully collected … of these members. Civil Service contracted with United HealthCare to administer the Empire Plan’s prescription drug …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-contractor-failed-turn-over-15-million-prescription-drug-rebates-nysState Agencies Bulletin No. 887
… of the new changes to Federal tax withholding rates for 2009. Affected Employees Employees who claim single with … IRS, this provision may provide a tax credit of up to $400 for employees who claim single and up to $800 for employees who claim married. Nonresident alien employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/887-changes-federal-tax-withholding-tables