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DiNapoli Estimates LIRR Strike Could Cause Up to $50 Million in Economic Loss Daily
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today estimated a potential Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) strike could cause up to $50 million … rely on the railroad every day when traveling between Long Island and New York City, and within Long Island for work and other activities, such as shopping and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-estimates-lirr-strike-could-cause-50-million-economic-loss-dailyCircleville Fire District – Board Oversight (2013M-343)
… since 2008 and has never had its length of service award (LOSAP) program audited. Key Recommendations Audit all claims … public accountant to audit the District’s financial and LOSAP records. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/07/circleville-fire-district-board-oversight-2013m-343Caton Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2013M-237)
… independent audit of the Treasurer’s records. The Company does not have a code of ethics as required by statute, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/01/caton-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financialDiNapoli: Hamburg Employee Admits $150,000 Theft of Recreation Fees
… "This defendant not only stole from taxpayers, but stole money intended to support programs for children in the … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-hamburg-employee-admits-150000-theft-recreation-feesNY State Comptroller DiNapoli: Social Media Firms Must Demonstrate They Can Protect Users
… of social media users are at risk of being exposed to fake news, hate speech and sexual harassment if these companies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-social-media-firms-must-demonstrate-they-can-protect-usersOpinion 2000 - 13
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMPANY - Membership (eligibility to join second … §176-b(10): An individual who is a member of a volunteer fire company may not join a second company unless he or she … original company. You ask whether a member of a volunteer fire company of a fire district fire department who seeks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-13Employee Incentive and Bonus Payments
… Purpose To determine if incentive and bonus payments made by the Erie County Medical … During the three-year audit period, ECMCC offered two incentive programs to certain MC physicians — the Performance Incentive Program and the Productivity Incentive Program — …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/13/employee-incentive-and-bonus-paymentsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1203
… Purpose To inform agencies of changes to the data entry and processing of new Hire transactions in … To inform agencies of changes to the data entry and processing of new Hire transactions in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1203-changes-online-hire-transaction-entry-payservDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Sentenced in Oakfield Fire Department Theft
… treasurer Samantha Hilchey was ordered to pay $16,281 in restitution at her sentencing Monday in Oakfield Town Court. Hilchey created direct withdrawals … "Also disturbing is the unknown whereabouts of $4,340 in cash from a Mother's Day raffle. I thank Genesee County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-former-treasurer-sentenced-oakfield-fire-department-theftOversight of Persons Convicted of Driving While Intoxicated
… fines, and possible jail time. Also, pursuant to the Child Passenger Protection Act (Act), as prescribed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/07/oversight-persons-convicted-driving-while-intoxicatedDiNapoli, McGill Announce Arrest of Man Who Allegedly Stole Deceased Mother's Retirement Payments
… of Jamaica, Queens, who moved to Maryland to live with her son, Bump. In 2019, a concerned neighbor reported to the SSA … in order to continue receiving her payments. When her son appeared instead, the SSA questioned him. He stated that she was out of the country, on an extended tour of Europe and only reachable by e-mail. Authorities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-mcgill-announce-arrest-man-who-allegedly-stole-deceased-mothers-retirement-paymentsExamination of Unemployment Insurance Benefits
… made by the Department of Labor (DOL) were appropriate and in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws and … payments and to prevent future inappropriate payments. In addition, we matched the DOL UI Benefit Overpayment File … outstanding benefit overpayments. The results contained in our report cover select high risk payment requests and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/07/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefitsDiNapoli: New York State Common Retirement Fund Reaches Agreements with Companies on Disclosing Political Spending
… disclose their political spending under agreements reached with the New York State Common Retirement Fund, New York … fully implement the proposal. The agreements were reached with casino and resort operator Las Vegas Sands Corp., … Inc. DiNapoli separately announced a similar agreement with clothing maker Hanesbrands Inc. in January . All are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-new-york-state-common-retirement-fund-reaches-agreements-companies-disclosing-politicalPurchasing and Procurement Practices
… racetracks: Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Park, and Saratoga Race Course. Section 208 of the Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/16/purchasing-and-procurement-practicesSUNY Bulletin No. SU-326
… Actions Prior to processing, agencies must complete a roster identifying employees who will receive a Downstate … Location Stipend and must include the payment amount. The roster must be forwarded to SUNY System Administration. A copy of this roster will be provided to OSC in an Excel format. To pay the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-326-suny-downstate-location-stipend-gsnu-employees-representedLocal Sales Tax Collections Up 19% in 2021
… of New York City in 2021 in contrast to 2020. Nearly every county had double-digit growth in 2021, with over one-third of them exceeding 20%. Sullivan County had the highest growth at 31.5%, followed by Orange … . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/local-sales-tax-collections-19-percent-2021SUNY Bulletin No. SU-303
… Unit (GSNU) – BU28 who meet the eligibility criteria are affected. Background Chapter 337 of the Laws of 2019, … a portion of the Downstate Location Fund based on the number of employees in BU28 to be paid in Administration 1L. … A copy of this roster will be provided to OSC in an Excel format. To pay the Downstate Location Stipend to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-303-suny-downstate-location-stipend-gsnu-employees-representedAdministration of Mitchell-Lama Waiting Lists (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the seven … report, which was issued on August 17, 2017, sought to determine if Mitchell-Lama Housing Program units were assigned to eligible tenants in compliance with properly established … To determine the extent of implementation of the seven …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/19/administration-mitchell-lama-waiting-lists-followDiNapoli: Sandy Damage Delayed MTA Electronic Security Program Another Three Years
… program — safeguarding the most vulnerable and busiest stations, bridges and tunnels — by June 2014. Now, the MTA … than 3,000 cameras and 1,400 access control devices in stations and tunnels, which are linked to a central command …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-sandy-damage-delayed-mta-electronic-security-program-another-three-yearsOvertime at State Agencies Reached All-Time High in 2020
… than $850 million, continuing an upward trend over the last decade and spurred on by the COVID-19 pandemic, … 2019. “State agency overtime reached a record level last year,” DiNapoli said. “The COVID-19 pandemic required … more than $850 million continuing an upward trend over the last decade and spurred on by the COVID19 pandemic according …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/overtime-state-agencies-reached-all-time-high-2020