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Rabbi Who Pleaded Guilty to Stealing $5 Million of Funds Intended for Special Needs Students Sentenced to Up to Three Years in Prison
… that Rabbi Samuel Hiller, the former assistant director of Island Child Development Center, once one of the City's … actions." Comptroller Thomas P. Dinapoli, said, "Pocketing millions of dollars in money intended to aid children with … 53, of Woodmere, and Daniel Laniado, 44, of Brooklyn - have pleaded guilty to various charges for their involvement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/rabbi-who-pleaded-guilty-stealing-5-million-funds-intended-special-needs-students-sentenced-threeState Comptroller DiNapoli and Department of Financial Services Superintendent Harris Designate New Banking Development District Branch To Support Community Banking in Red Hook
… Development District (BDD) and deposited $10 million in public funds to the bank. The BDD program, administered by … the establishment of bank and credit union branches in areas across New York State where there is a demonstrated … designated Red Hook BDD. To encourage participation in the BDD program, the State Comptroller’s office makes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-department-financial-services-superintendent-harris-designate-newUpdate on New York’s Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund: Challenges Continue
The devastating job losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic led to a record number of unemployment insurance (UI) claims in New York, necessitating borrowing from the federal government beginning in May 2020.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/update-unemployment-insurance-trust-fund.pdfMWBE Report 2020-2021 Fiscal Year
In the 2020-21 fiscal year, market disruptions from the global pandemic gradually turned to optimism that the race against the COVID-19 virus would be won, ushering in a return to “normal” times.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/mwbe-fiscal-2020-21.pdfDiNapoli: Vendor Boosted Fuel Costs During Superstorm Sandy Recovery
… In the emergency response to Superstorm Sandy, the state Division of Military and Naval … which tacked on $20,000 in excessive costs, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … “In times of disasters, most New Yorkers pull together to help each other, not to make a quick buck,” DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-vendor-boosted-fuel-costs-during-superstorm-sandy-recoveryFar Rockaway Pre-School Executive Director Sentenced to Jail Time for Theft of Education Funds Intended for Special Needs Students
… with disabilities, has been sentenced to six months in prison and probation after repaying $650,000 in restitution. The Island Child Development Center (ICDC) … company that was located at 1854 Cornaga Avenue in Far Rockaway, Queens. The now defunct center primarily …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/far-rockaway-pre-school-executive-director-sentenced-jail-time-theft-education-funds-intended-specialDiNapoli: Former Prattsville Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Fraud of State Funds
… Supervisor of Prattsville, pled guilty today to wire fraud in connection with a grant extended to Prattsville in the … O’Hara admitted that between 2013 and 2015, he obtained false invoices from a Prattsville-based modular home … who was Town Supervisor at the time, then submitted the false invoices and checks to Prattsville and the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-former-prattsville-town-supervisor-pleads-guilty-fraud-state-fundsDiNapoli Report Finds Big Five School Districts' Use of Pandemic Aid Reflects Different Priorities
… York’s five largest school districts received $8.6 billion in federal pandemic relief funds, and analysis by New York … P. DiNapoli released today found sizeable differences in how school districts are using the funds. The New York … learning gaps than other large school districts, both in New York and nationwide. The analysis looked at New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-report-finds-big-five-school-districts-use-pandemic-aid-reflects-different-prioritiesOpinion 92-34
… or a court result in a finding of liability, or conviction for the violation of any statute, local law, ordinance or … of five dollars. No provision is made in the statute for the application of partial payments. The statute, as … amount due. To this end, Vehicle and Traffic Law, §241, for example, which relates to final determinations by city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-34XI-A.9 Receiving – XI-A. Purchasing
… that agencies receive the goods and services they ordered in the proper condition and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the purchase … point of control, receipts can and should be entered in a timely fashion independent of other activities in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a9-receivingDiNapoli: LIRR Ridership Is Recovering but Service Improvement Must Remain a Priority
… the Grand Central Madison terminal and on-time performance in 2023 that was better than in 2019. Still, the LIRR had 31% more delays from train car problems last year than in 2019, showing there are still areas that can improve as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-lirr-ridership-recovering-service-improvement-must-remain-priorityDiNapoli: Tax Breaks From IDAs Continue to Climb
… with generating economic development and job creation, but it can be difficult for taxpayers to follow the costs and … taxpayers will have even more information to evaluate the cost and impact of economic development activities taking … by his office in 2015, will improve the process of how IDAs approve new projects, the quality of the information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-tax-breaks-idas-continue-climbImproper Payments for Services Related to Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, or Attending Providers No Longer Participating in the Medicaid Program (2019-S-72) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) made improper payments for claims in violation of federal and State requirements related to ordering, prescribing, referring, or attending (OPRA) providers who were no longer participating in the Medicaid program.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-19s72-response.pdfReport of Title V Operating Permit Program Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance for the Eight Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2017 (2017-S-81)
To determine whether the Department of Environmental Conservation has adequate procedures in place to accurately capture the Title V Operating Permit Program...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17s81.pdfDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-12
… requires Anniversary Dates and Increment Codes for all Pay Change Requests, Position Requests (except Position Change/Change Line), and Transfer Requests. A change of Anniversary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-12-performance-advance-payments-rent-regulations-servicesKinderhook Central School District - Procurement (2018M-137)
… unable to provide documentation supporting their selection of four professional service providers paid a total of … District officials disagreed with certain aspects of our findings and recommendations, but indicated they have initiated corrective action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/11/kinderhook-central-school-district-procurement-2018m-137Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-137
… the State and various bargaining units and legislation for unrepresented employees in the Unified Court System, provides for increases in the amounts paid as the Judicial Longevity Bonus ( JLO ) for 2008. Longevity Bonus Eligibility Employees who as of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-137-april-2008-retroactive-judicial-longevity-bonus-jlo-adjustmentState Police Bulletin No. SP-193
… Purpose To notify agencies of an increase in dues for PBA of the NYS Troopers, Inc. Affected Employees … At the request of the PBA, OSC has implemented a change in dues for employees in Bargaining Units 07 and 17. The new … Unit Deduction Code Description Amount 07 469 PBA, NYSP 07 Dues $45.35 17 205 PBA, NYSP 17-18 Dues $52.06 Agency Actions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-193-police-benevolent-association-pba-new-york-state-troopers-inc-duesTown of Harrison - Budgeting Practices (2018M-142)
… Board underestimated revenues in its budgets by a total of $15.4 million, or an average of $3.08 million (8 percent) … Town officials disagreed with certain aspects of our findings and recommendations but indicated they planned to implement some of our recommendations. Appendix B includes our comments on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/22/town-harrison-budgeting-practices-2018m-142DiNapoli: The Rockaways Shows Signs of Recovery After Pandemic Setback
… were microbusinesses, defined as having fewer than 10 employees. As of 2021, retail trade accounted for the largest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-rockaways-shows-signs-recovery-after-pandemic-setback