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Opinion 96-21
… issues discussed in the opinion. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Beach Erosion Control Districts (increase or improvement of … destroyed or worn-out facilities or appurtenances by beach erosion control district) TOWN LAW, §§198(10-a), … the installation of a sand-filled geotube at a town-owned beach in a town beach erosion control district which was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-21Oversight of Selected Fiscal Aspects of Homeless Shelter Services
… Purpose To determine whether the New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) has adequate controls over the … and individuals in the City and for fiscal oversight of the homeless shelters. DHS procures shelter spaces from … rates awarded to shelter providers. DHS uses a number of tools to guide its rate setting, including an annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/10/oversight-selected-fiscal-aspects-homeless-shelter-servicesComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Former New York City Council Candidate Albert Alvarez
… "Mr. Alvarez allegedly dodged campaign finance laws to illegally obtain matching funds," said State Comptroller … Daniel Cort and Deputy Bureau Chief Stacy Aronowitz. The Criminal Justice Division is led by Executive Deputy Attorney … innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-former-new-york-city-council-candidateOpinion 2006-6
… or without pay, to its “officers or employees,” and adopt rules and regulations in relation thereto. Section 92 does …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-6Opinion 2005-2
… Law §§9104[a][4]; 9105[d][2][E]; see also 1989 Opns St Comp No. 89-53, p 120). Sections 9104 and 9105 provide … benefit of the department or company (see, e.g., 2000 Opns St Comp No. 2000-6, p 16; 1989 Opns St Comp No. 89-16, p 34; 1987 Opns St Comp No. 87-88, p 130; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-2Oversight of Child Protective Services
… of social services’ investigation of reports of alleged child abuse or maltreatment, and ensures compliance with … September 2022. About the Program The New York State Child Protective Services Act of 1973 was established to encourage more complete reporting of child abuse and maltreatment, provide for the swift and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/24/oversight-child-protective-servicesOpinion 88-9
… Town Law, after such purpose shall have been approved in writing by a majority of the commissioners. If the town board … board of commissioners must approve the proposed action in writing (Town Law, §216). After obtaining the approval of the … improvement in facilities (Town Law, §216; see 7 Opns St Comp, 1951, p 367). However, before the town board may call …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-9Implications for the Future – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… The Economic Outlook: Uncertainty Remains Looking ahead, … than not. These factors include persistent inflation, the effects of elevated interest rates due to Federal Reserve … recovery relative to the nation will heighten those risks. For example, nearly three years after the end of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/implications-futureComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Guilty Plea of Former City of Rensselaer DPW Commissioner for Stealing Scrap Metal Proceeds
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the guilty plea … Integrity Bureau is led by Bureau Chief Daniel Cort and Deputy Bureau Chief Stacy Aronowitz. The Public Integrity … part of the Division of Criminal Justice led by Executive Deputy Attorney General for Criminal Justice Kelly Donovan. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-guilty-plea-former-city-rensselaer-dpwDiNapoli: Three Arrested in Connection With Over $1 Million Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… steal over $1 million from the Medicaid program by billing for fake transportation services, duplicating and inflating … partners, especially Paul White of Viapath Technologies, for their tireless dedication to a comprehensive and thorough … of this criminal behavior and associated kickbacks for fraudulent charges has an impact beyond theft,” Oneonta …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-three-arrested-connection-over-1-million-medicaid-transportation-fraud-schemeXVI.4.D Receivables Other Than Income Taxes and Federal Grants – XVI. Financial Reporting
… Policy References: Section 40-a of the State Finance Law generally sets forth the basis for recognizing an … loan receivable is set forth in Section 40-a of the State Finance Law. State money is appropriated and subsequently … most frequently for capital purposes. The State Finance Law requires that no loans shall be made until a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi4d-receivables-other-income-taxes-and-federal-grantsDiNapoli: State Education Employment Program For New Yorkers With Disabilities Falling Short
… too often leaves participants with inadequate plans that do not accomplish those goals, according to an audit released … DiNapoli said. “The State Education Department needs to do a better job with this important program for people with … not being conducted on time. Auditors also found the IPEs do not contain all the required information in sufficient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-state-education-employment-program-new-yorkers-disabilities-falling-shortHomeless Outreach Services in the New York City Subway System
… over homeless outreach services in the New York City subway system and whether they have met their goal in reducing the number of homeless individuals in the subway system through placements. The audit covers the period … the MTA, New York City Transit operates the New York City subway system, the largest subway transportation network in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/16/homeless-outreach-services-new-york-city-subway-systemReimbursement of Homeless Shelter Providers – Westhab Inc.’s Coachman Family Center
… providers, such as Westhab, to submit to the Local District monthly invoices of actual expenses as well as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/01/reimbursement-homeless-shelter-providers-westhab-incs-coachman-family-centerState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… required documentation. However, visits to certain client apartments identified what appeared to be ongoing conditions … required. New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY): Street and Sidewalk Cleanliness (2019-N-1) DSNY needs to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General James Announce Sentencing of Former Mount Vernon Government Official
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the sentencing of the former City of Mount Vernon Corporation Counsel Lawrence Porcari for … engage in a scheme that defrauded the Mount Vernon Board of Water Supply of more than $300,000 to pay the personal … Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the sentencing of the former City of Mount Vernon Corporation Counsel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-james-announce-sentencing-former-mount-vernon-governmentState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… which provides up to $25,000 annually per individual or unit toward supportive housing for vulnerable populations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores
… A total of 14 local governments in New York state ended their fiscal year 2023 with a fiscal stress designation, the same as a year ago, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. These designations … A total of 14 local governments in New York state ended their fiscal year 2023 with a fiscal stress …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scoresVII.2.A Direct Journal Payment – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… (e.g., fund, account) used to record the revenue. The ‘Control Total Amount’ must be equal to the total amount of … in the case of a reversal). The ‘Count’ should reflect the number of Payment ID sequences an agency has entered. On the … the dollar amount(s) in the ‘Line Amount’ field. If the Control Total was a positive amount, the Line Amount must be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii2a-direct-journal-paymentUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-83
… twenty (20) years of continuous service in the Unified Court System and have a performance rating of other than … (25) years of continuous service in the Unified Court System and have a performance rating of other than … will automatically insert a row using the Earn Code JLO (Judicial Longevity Bonus) on the Additional Pay page, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-83-april-2005-service-increments-longevity-pay-and-longevity-bonus