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Cost-Saving Ideas: How to Reduce Energy Costs
… district or local government by paying less for energy and consuming less energy. Reducing energy consumption also … models. Use Energy Star power management software on your computers. Turn on power save features in office … systems. Tighten up windows and door frames and install weather stripping. Use programmable thermostats to raise air …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-how-reduce-energy-costsDiNapoli: Investors Expand Corporate Disclosure of Political Spending
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the results of the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s successful efforts to expand disclosure of corporate political spending by its portfolio companies. … York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the results of the New York State Common Retirement Funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-investors-expand-corporate-disclosure-political-spendingComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Town of Willsboro and the York Fire Department . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … engaging the services of professional service providers. In addition, the board did not properly authorize all tuition … Although the clerk-treasurer reviews each individual claim on the abstracts, the board reviews and approves the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli Audit: State Oversight of Animal Shelters Found to Be Adequate, But Better Safeguards Needed Before Dogs Are Euthanized
… The state Department of Agriculture and Markets is generally doing well to ensure animal shelters across New York are providing safe … and proper care for seized dogs, but officials could do more to make certain dogs are not inappropriately … The state Department of Agriculture and Markets is generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-audit-state-oversight-animal-shelters-found-be-adequate-better-safeguards-needed-dogs-areOpinion 95-27
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … of State aid paid to a school district attributable to court orders or judgments) SCHOOL DISTRICTS -- Powers and … of State aid paid to a school district attributable to court orders or judgments) EDUCATION LAW, §3604(5): …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-27DiNapoli: SUNY Downstate Paid Consultant's Questionable Hotel and Dining Tabs
… of the contract, including pricey rooms at the Carlyle Hotel and a “team dinner” that included cocktails, according … said. “Auditors found tens of thousands in monthly hotel costs and expensive dinners on the public’s dime at a … and some of his lodging at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess hotel to his state-issued credit card for a six-day birthday …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-suny-downstate-paid-consultants-questionable-hotel-and-dining-tabsDiNapoli: 529 College Savings Program Lowers Fees
… our program has grown, we've consistently reduced fees and now charge among the lowest fees in the country." This is the … are free from both federal and state taxes as long as the funds are used to pay for expenses at an eligible … state's 150,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-529-college-savings-program-lowers-feesDiNapoli and Brooklyn D.A. Gonzalez: Public Employee Arrested for Using Co-Workers' Identities to Steal Thousands in Gas
… Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced today. "George Thomas posed as his co-workers to steal thousands in … We will now seek to hold the defendant accountable." George Thomas, 33, of Queens faces seven counts each of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-and-brooklyn-da-gonzalez-public-employee-arrested-using-co-workers-identities-stealState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… analyses and to provide meaningful information to the municipalities. Such information could potentially assist … multiple internal control weaknesses related to CUNY's use of bank accounts. These weaknesses impacted various … bank accounts and expenditures. Auditors also found that as of June 30, 2016, CUNY's Money Market balances of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… available for use in each of the four major operating funds has either increased significantly or remained at a … highway town-wide, refuse and garbage, and water funds. In addition, the board adopted budgets that appropriated funds in excess of fund balance. The board has not developed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… (Rensselaer County) The town operates a community pool and skating rink for seasonal periods. Although skating … rink deposits were made timely in 2015 and 2016 and pool deposits were made timely in 2015, pool deposits were not made timely in 2016. Additionally, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: Property Tax Exemptions Top $450 Billion
… issued a report today highlighting recent trends in property tax exemptions in New York State outside of New York … they have on local governments and school districts. "Property tax exemptions can be a valuable tool to improve … totaled $457 billion, approximately 30 percent of total property value ($1.5 trillion). When compared to 2006, this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-property-tax-exemptions-top-450-billionDiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Boys , … and the Homer Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it’s … In addition, the fee structure, based on a percentage of per pupil revenue, does not appear to be reasonable, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-releases-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… his office completed audits of the Campbell-Savona Central School District , Cortland City School District , Fort Edward Union Free School District , Glens Falls Common School District and the West Seneca Central School District . “In an era of limited … his office completed audits of the CampbellSavona Central School District Cortland City School District Fort Edward …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Charged With Pocketing Court Fines and Fees
… Calarco and the State Police for helping my office fight public corruption.” New York State Police Acting … public corruption and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-charged-pocketing-court-fines-and-feesDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Second Quarter
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced a … schedule for the planned sale of obligations for the state, New York City, and their major public authorities … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-second-quarterDiNapoli & James: Former Throop Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Stealing $11,000 From Town
… thank Attorney General James and the New York State Police for their work in partnering with us to bring him to … Comptroller DiNapoli and our partners in law enforcement for their diligent work to hold Mr. Tarby accountable.” “Mr. … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-james-former-throop-supervisor-pleads-guilty-stealing-11000-townDiNapoli: Former Medical Office Manager Arrested for Scheme to Defraud the New York State Health Insurance Plan
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, announced the arrest yesterday of Gina Bradshaw, an officer manager for numerous … State Comptroller DiNapoli announced the arrest yesterday of Gina Bradshaw an officer manager for numerous …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-former-medical-office-manager-arrested-scheme-defraud-new-york-state-health-insurance-planDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Labor Department Step Up Investigations of Violations in NYC
… Weaknesses in how the state Department of Labor (DOL) investigates labor law violations in New York City have led to significant delays in holding violators accountable and … restitution for workers while allowing infractions to continue, according to an audit released today by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-audit-recommends-labor-department-step-investigations-violations-nycComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentence of Brooklyn Man for Stealing Over $22K in Deceased Mother's Pension Benefit
State Comptroller DiNapoli and Attorney Schneiderman announced the sentencing of Jimmie Buie a Brooklyn resident for stealing over $22000 in pension benefits issued by the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System to his deceased mother Sandra Buie between May 2011 and December 2012
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentence-brooklyn-man-stealing-over-22k-deceased