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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… change orders. In addition, monthly financial reporting to the board did not include an itemization of all project … As a result, officials could not demonstrate the need to retain approximately $2.1 million in four reserves. District officials have developed a plan to use $5.4 million from four general fund reserves for a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0DiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $86,000 for Personal Expenses
… Junction, pleaded guilty to stealing more than $86,000 in tax funds collected for the use of the town of Beekman and … William Grady and the State Police for their partnership in bringing this corruption to light and helping to combat … their own gain.” Colucci pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the 4 th Degree and Corrupting the Government in the 3 rd …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-pleads-guilty-embezzling-86000-personal-expensesOlean Firefighter Charged With Stealing Over $116,000 From City's Fire Department
… State Police announced the arrest of Terry Gaylor Jr., for allegedly stealing over $116,000 from the City of Olean … the New York State Police, he will face the consequences for his actions.” Gaylor Jr., 41, of Olean, was charged with … account, which he then used to withdraw cash and pay for personal expenses. Gaylor Jr. is due back in court on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/olean-firefighter-charged-stealing-over-116000-citys-fire-departmentDiNapoli Files Shareholder Proposals with Six Companies on Political Spending
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), announced the filing of shareholder proposals at six portfolio companies … deserve full transparency and accountability on the use of corporate dollars to further political agendas so they can …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-files-shareholder-proposals-six-companies-political-spendingState Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Political Spending Disclosure Agreements With Seven Companies
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the Fund, announced today. “In today’s political climate, corporations that engage in political spending risk damaging their reputations; … spent on political causes. The Fund remains steadfast in its pursuit of greater transparency surrounding political …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-political-spending-disclosure-agreements-seven-companiesTown of Alden – Town Supervisor (2024M-105)
… records and provided sufficient financial reports to the Town Board (Board). Key Findings The former Supervisor … records or providing sufficient financial reports to the Board. The Supervisor did not always adhere to basic internal controls that are designed to help ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/05/30/town-alden-town-supervisor-2024m-105Comptroller 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-recoveryXIV.14.B Capital Assets – XIV. Special Procedures
… The major issues related to accounting for capital assets include the following: … benefit corporations Asset Retirement Obligations Guide to Financial Operations REV. 11/15/2023 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14b-capital-assetsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea Of Former Halfmoon Town Supervisor For Stealing Campaign Funds
… partnership with Comptroller DiNapoli and other colleagues in government to root out public corruption across New York State.” Wormuth pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the fourth degree in Saratoga County Court. The Honorable Matthew J. Sypniewski …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-halfmoon-town-supervisor-stealingNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Pension Fund's Ranking as Top U.S. Investor Battling Climate Risk
… fund on addressing climate issues. "Climate change is one of the greatest threats to the long-term value of global investors and the Paris Agreement is our best hope … the steps necessary to adapt to the changing world. Those of us who are working to make the Paris Agreement a reality …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-pension-funds-ranking-top-us-investor-battling-climate-riskXI.14 Overview – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… To promote the efficient and prudent use of state funds and to alert businesses of procurement opportunities, Article 4-C … To promote the efficient and prudent use of state funds and to alert businesses of procurement opportunities Article 4C …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi14-overviewDiNapoli: State Financial Condition Improving
… short-term financial condition continues to improve and the state has built on its reserves, but the 2015-16 … budget gridlock of the past,” DiNapoli said. “The Governor and the Legislature deserve credit for that. On the positive side, a timely budget was enacted and reserves have been strengthened. Areas of concern include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-state-financial-condition-improvingDiNapoli: MTA Financial Outlook in Precarious Balance
… off fiscal disaster brought on by the COVID-pandemic, but it is not out of the woods yet, according to a report … MTA is the engine that drives New York City’s economy and it is running on borrowed time,” DiNapoli said. “It has so far survived the worst crisis in its history by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-mta-financial-outlook-precarious-balanceComptroller DiNapoli, Manhattan D.A. Bragg Announce Guilty Plea of Former NYU Director of Finance for Major Fraud
… Alvin L. Bragg Jr. today announced the guilty plea of CINDY TAPPE, 57, for orchestrating an approximately $3.5 … (“NYU”) programs. TAPPE used her position as the Director of Finance and Administration for NYU’s Metropolitan Center for Research on Equity and Transformation of Schools (the “Metro Center”) to divert approximately $3.5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/comptroller-dinapoli-manhattan-da-bragg-announce-guilty-plea-former-nyu-director-finance-major-fraudDirect Deposit Program
… Not using direct deposit yet? Don’t wait to receive a check in the mail—direct deposit is fast, convenient and secure. Sign up for direct deposit now and get your money sooner. Keep Your … Sign up for the NYSLRS direct deposit program to receive your retirement benefits right in your bank account no more waiting for a check in the mail …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/direct-deposit-programHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Various Section 8 Housing Programs and the COVID Rent Relief Program
… and monitor the federally funded Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV), the Section 8 Performance-Based … improvements could be made in several areas, including voucher allocation and utilization and management of reserves. HCR has not met HUD’s standard 95% HCV voucher utilization threshold at the statewide level during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/16/housing-trust-fund-corporation-internal-controls-over-and-maximization-federal-fundingOversight of the Farm-to-School Program (2020-S-9) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Department of Agriculture and Markets is adequately overseeing the Farm-to-School Program to ensure funds are used as intended and program goals are achieved.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s9-response.pdf