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DiNapoli: Problems Plague State's Rent Relief Program; Federal Funds To Help Renters at Risk
… the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) in implementing the state’s Emergency Rental Assistance … The state’s initial rollout of the program resulted in only a small portion of the much-needed funds being … low-income and minority New Yorkers, particularly those in New York City. DiNapoli’s report details OTDA’s struggles …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-problems-plague-states-rent-relief-program-federal-funds-help-renters-riskDiNapoli: State Budget Boosts Education Aid and Enacts Paid Family Leave but Falls Short on Ethics Reform and Transparency
… year 2016-17 state budget includes a $1.4 billion increase in school aid, as well as increases to the minimum wage and phased-in personal income tax cuts for most taxpayers, but adds to … year 201617 state budget includes a $14 billion increase in school aid as well as increases to the minimum wage and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-state-budget-boosts-education-aid-and-enacts-paid-family-leave-falls-short-ethics-reform-andDiNapoli Report Highlights MTA's Significant Needs
… funding plans. “The list of repairs and upgrades needed in our regional transit systems can seem endless, but funds … projects mean for them, the progress that will be made in repairing the system, how much they’re going to cost and … capital needs. It helps inform the allocation of funds in the MTA’s five-year capital program, which has funding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-report-highlights-mtas-significant-needsCity of Long Beach – Budget Review (B17-7-9)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2017-18 fiscal year are … or resolve recommendations from our budget review issued in May 2016. Background The City of Long Beach, located in Nassau County, has been authorized to issue debt not to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/05/11/city-long-beach-budget-review-b17-7-9City of Long Beach – Budget Review (B21-7-6)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year are … or resolve recommendations from our budget review issued in May 2020. Background The City of Long Beach, located in Nassau County, has been authorized to issue debt not to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/05/12/city-long-beach-budget-review-b21-7-6Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Charges Against Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas
… during his 2015 campaign and continued throughout his time in office," said Attorney General Schneiderman. "As we detail in the felony complaint, Mayor Thomas treated these accounts … dinners, and even a Chanel purse, and then lied about it in his filings. Public corruption strikes at the very heart …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-charges-against-mount-vernon-mayor-richardXIX.2.B Project Information and Budget Control – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… Justification AUDLA Audit – Landlord Leases For use in Lease Administration AUDRE Audit – Revenue Leases For use in Lease Administration CONEW New Construction Used for new … types should be used: CONST, CONEW, or NSTAM, as described in this guidance as well as DOB Budget Bulletin E-1196 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix2b-project-information-and-budget-controlIX.4 Establish & Maintain Federal Grants in SFS for Onboarding Agencies – IX. Federal Grants
… through ESA within the Statewide Financial System (SFS). In order to establish a grant in the SFS, there is certain mandatory information that … the contract approval process. Establishing a grant in the SFS requires the use of three integrated modules: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix4-establish-maintain-federal-grants-sfs-onboarding-agencies“Nation’s Report Card” Underscores New York’s Need for Academic Recovery
… data show student performance dropped significantly in 2022 from 2019, with New York experiencing even greater declines than the nation in fourth grade math and reading. New York’s largest drops were in fourth grade math, with declines in average test scores …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/nations-report-card-underscores-new-yorks-need-academic-recoveryOpinion 99-4
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … without consideration) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §858: An IDA is not authorized to make a gift of its moneys to a town. IDA … This is in response to your inquiry regarding the authority of an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-4NY Received More From Washington Than It Sent Due to Federal Relief
… issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. In Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2022, New York state generated $361.8 billion in federal taxes and benefited from $383 billion in federal spending. For every tax dollar paid to Washington, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/ny-received-more-washington-it-sent-due-federal-reliefDiNapoli, Erie Co. Da Keane and Erie Co. Sheriff Garcia: Former Erie County Deputy Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $320,000
… Former Deputy Erie County Clerk Alexander McDougall today pleaded guilty to felony counts of grand larceny and … to be commended for their thorough work, culminating in today's plea. People must be able to trust their public … Former Deputy Erie County Clerk Alexander McDougall today pleaded guilty to felony counts of grand larceny and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-erie-co-da-keane-and-erie-co-sheriff-garcia-former-erie-county-deputy-clerk-pleads-guiltyDiNapoli: New Federal Funds Give New York a Chance To Expand Broadband, Close Digital Divide
… The recent announcement that New York state will get nearly $665 million in federal funding to invest in improvements to broadband … connections in every corner of the state, according to a new analysis released by State Comptroller Thomas P. … The recent announcement that New York state will get nearly $665 million in federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-new-federal-funds-give-new-york-chance-expand-broadband-close-digital-divideTupper Lake Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Misappropriation of Funds and Board Oversight (2014M-229)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over the … Inc. provides fire protection to the Town and Village of Tupper Lake and the Town of Santa Clara, in Franklin … The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/02/24/tupper-lake-volunteer-fire-department-inc-misappropriation-funds-and-boardDiNapoli: Former Oneida City Chamberlain Arrested for Stealing More Than $78,000 in City Funds
… Madison County District Attorney William G. Gabor and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of … Nancy Andrews for allegedly stealing more than $78,000 from the city over the course of 14 years. “For over a … DiNapoli Madison County District Attorney William G Gabor and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-former-oneida-city-chamberlain-arrested-stealing-more-78000-city-fundsState Education Department Examination of Payments to Tough Man, Inc.
… contracts C813016, C81403A, T815055, and T816040 to Tough Man Inc. (Tough Man). The objectives of our examination were to determine … under the terms of the contracts. Background Tough Man is a not-for-profit corporation formed to sponsor … contracts C813016 C81403A T815055 and T816040 to Tough Man Inc Tough Man Th …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/01/state-education-department-examination-payments-tough-man-incCity of Ogdensburg – Budget Review (B3-16-20)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … general fund operating expenses and a tax rate increase of 10.55 percent, and another that did not include borrowing … City of Ogdensburg Budget Review B31620 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/12/07/city-ogdensburg-budget-review-b3-16-20Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Fire Company and the Watervliet Housing Authority . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … records were not adequate and there were numerous errors in the financial reports. Also, the district’s required … surpluses for the 2015 fiscal year totaling $469,078 in the general fund and $150,449 in the water fund. The city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Ellenburg Center No. 15 Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-103)
… operations for the period January 1, 2011, to February 28, 2013. Background The District is a district corporation … operations for the period January 1 2011 to February 28 2013 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/07/19/ellenburg-center-no-15-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financialDiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Dept Treasurer Sentenced For Gambling-Related Theft of $46,000
… and the Le Roy Police Department for partnering with my office on this case.” DiNapoli’s investigation and audits … actively gambling during this time and used the money to cover his expenses. DiNapoli recommended that department and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-dept-treasurer-sentenced-gambling-related-theft-46000