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DiNapoli: Tax Cap Nears Two Percent for 2018
… growth for local governments with fiscal years that close on Dec. 31 will be capped at 1.84 percent for the 2018 fiscal … spending, public authority financial data and information on 130,000 state contracts, visit Open Book New York . The … growth for local governments with fiscal years that close on Dec 31 will be capped at 184 percent for the 2018 fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-nears-two-percent-2018NY-Sun Incentive Program (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations in our initial audit report, … Authority (Authority) is charged with oversight of the NY-Sun Incentive Program (NY-Sun), which is part of … To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations in our initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/06/20/ny-sun-incentive-program-followHalfmoon-Waterford Fire District No. 1 – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-71)
… years until March 1, 2013. The District did not file the AUD in a timely manner for 2010 and 2011. We found that the 2010 and 2011 AUD were filed 576 and 276 days late, respectively. However, the District filed the 2012 AUD on time. Key Recommendations Ensure that the independent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/05/03/halfmoon-waterford-fire-district-no-1-internal-controls-over-financialColdspring Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-229)
… activity is properly recorded and reported and that Di …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/09/27/coldspring-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mSullivan County Industrial Development Agency – PILOT Program (2013M-161)
… Agency (SCIDA) Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) Program for the period January 1, 2012, to April 10, 2013. Background … form to the County Clerk of the Legislature, detailing any business interests; however, the County does not unseal and … a SCIDA Board member was the spouse of one of the two partners in the potential project. Projects are monitored and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2013/08/30/sullivan-county-industrial-development-agency-pilot-programVillage of Fairport Urban Renewal Agency – Board Governance (2015M-196)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the … March 12, 2015. Background The Village of Fairport Urban Renewal Agency is an independent public benefit corporation … of Fairport. The Agency is governed by a five-member Board of Directors, appointed by the Village Board. Operating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/miscellaneous/2016/03/31/village-fairport-urban-renewal-agency-board-governance-2015m-196Binghamton-Johnson City Joint Sewage Treatment Plant – Sewage Operation Costs (2015M-213)
… requiring construction of a new facility with a completion deadline of April 2017. If the new facility is not completed by the deadline, DEC could levy fines of $50,000 plus a maximum of … that the new facility is constructed by or before the DEC deadline to avoid any penalties or fines. Continue to monitor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/12/18/binghamton-johnson-city-joint-sewage-treatment-plant-sewage-operation-costs-2015mOpinion 96-10
… FUNDS -- Capital Reserve Fund (transfer into general fund) FIRE DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (transfer from capital … general fund prohibited) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §6-g: A fire district board of commissioners may not authorize the … the unexpended balance of a capital reserve fund into the fire district's general fund. It may, however, authorize a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-10Opinion 2001-10
… State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, … that, with certain exceptions, no claim against a town may be paid unless an itemized voucher therefor is presented, … Law §118[1], as amended by chapter 836 of the Laws of 1970). The express purpose of the 1982 amendment was to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-10Opinion 88-4
… service - refreshments to foster parent trainees) SOCIAL SERVICES LAW, §371; STATE CONSTITUTION, ART VIII, §1: A … which contains provisions relative to the placement and care of dependent children in foster homes (see Social … certain responsibilities in connection with foster care (see Social Services Law, §374). Under this article, a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-4DiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Charged With Pocketing Court Fines and Fees
… District Attorney said, “I wish to thank and commend Mr. DiNapoli and the NYSP for their hard work and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-charged-pocketing-court-fines-and-feesOpinion 94-31
… (annual cash payment in lieu of) CIVIL SERVICE LAW, §200, et seq.; GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §92: It is permissible to … authorized by article 14 of the Civil Service Law (§200, et seq.; the "Taylor Law"). It is well-established that, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-31Opinion 88-63
… for village) MCKINNEY'S UNCONSOLIDATED LAWS, §9134; COUNTY LAW, §§215(3), 550(2): Moneys received as gift to defray the … of certain moneys necessary for the operation of the civil defense auxiliary police within the county. You indicate that … auxiliary police unit was established. The New York State Defense Emergency Act (L 1951, ch 784, as amended, McKinney's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-63DiNapoli: Former Medical Office Manager Arrested for Scheme to Defraud the New York State Health Insurance Plan
… of Gina Bradshaw, an officer manager for numerous doctors’ offices in Manhattan, for her alleged role in a … of Maybrook, NY, worked as an office manager for multiple doctors in Manhattan. Her husband was a New York State … yesterday of Gina Bradshaw an officer manager for numerous doctors offices in Manhattan for her alleged role in a …
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
… violations in the state in 2022 compared with 2021. Labor investigations cannot be opened until a claim has been … after the complaints were filed. Delays in completing investigations were particularly acute for child labor cases. … a more stringent time frame for investigation completion. Investigations of wage related violations were not completed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-audit-recommends-labor-department-step-investigations-violations-nycCollection of Fines Related to Tenant Complaints (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Collection of Fines Related to Tenant Complaints (Report 2018-S-58 ). … To assess the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/10/collection-fines-related-tenant-complaints-followDiNapoli: Special Education Provider Pleads Guilty to Felony Charges
… provider IncludED Educational Services pleaded guilty in Manhattan Supreme Court today to grand larceny charges … get away with it," DiNapoli said. "I would like to thank Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance for prosecuting this … provider IncludED Educational Services pleaded guilty in Manhattan Supreme Court today to grand larceny charges …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-special-education-provider-pleads-guilty-felony-chargesDiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Pension Double-Dipping and Defrauding Village
… of Chatham Chief of Police Peter Volkmann following a joint investigation. As a result of his conviction, Volkmann is required to leave public office. “Instead of upholding the law, … officials, will act with honesty and integrity. I thank District Attorney Paul Czajka and the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-pleads-guilty-pension-double-dipping-and-defrauding-villageDiNapoli: Three Syracuse School District Employees Charged With Fraud in Scheme
… William Fitzpatrick announced today that three employees of the Syracuse City School District’s after-school Twilight … DeCarlo and Murray were supposed to help the students of Syracuse graduate from high school,” DiNapoli said. … and does not reflect on the hardworking dedicated teachers of the Syracuse City School District,” said Onondaga County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-three-syracuse-school-district-employees-charged-fraud-schemeOversight of Direct Placement of Children (Follow-Up)
… Oversight of Direct Placement of Children ( 2017-S-30 ). About the Program OCFS oversees the State’s child … been implemented. Key Recommendations Officials are given 30 days after the issuance of the follow-up review to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/30/oversight-direct-placement-children-follow