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DiNapoli: New York Sending More Tax Dollars to Federal Government Than it Gets Back
… per capita national average of $778 in FFY 2016, including civilian and military salaries. In New York, $7.4 billion was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-new-york-sending-more-tax-dollars-federal-government-it-gets-backJohnson City Central School District – Special Education Services and Medicaid Reimbursements (2021M-186)
… impacted their ability to provide required services. Of the 2,683 required sessions, therapists documented 605 as … not document another 506 sessions. As a result, 41 percent of the required services may not have been received. Two of the 15 therapists did not schedule makeup sessions, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/24/johnson-city-central-school-district-special-education-services-andNew York Local Government and School Cybersecurity: A Cyber Profile
From 2019 through July 31, 2023, DiNapoli’s Local Government and School Accountability division released more than 190 information technology (IT) audits, finding more than 2,400 cybersecurity-related issues. The audits focused on breakdowns or gaps in fundamental cybersecurity components.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/nys-local-gov-school-cyber-profile.pdfEast Syracuse Minoa Central School District – Information Technology (2020M-174)
Determine whether East Syracuse Minoa Central School District (District) officials established adequate information technology (IT) controls to ensure employees’ personal, private and sensitive information (PPSI) on the financial server was adequately protected from unauthorized access, use and loss
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/east-syracuse-minoa-2020-174.pdfDiNapoli: Buffalo City Schools Technician Worked Second Job Simultaneously
… A Buffalo City School District technician pleaded guilty today in Erie County Court after admitting he worked for a second school district at the same time before his scam …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-buffalo-city-schools-technician-worked-second-job-simultaneouslyDiNapoli Urges Parents to Open a College Savings Account for Their Children
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said today in recognition of 529 College Savings Day. The investment program, overseen by DiNapoli’s office and the … to begin saving for your child’s future," DiNapoli said. "I encourage parents and loved ones to take advantage of this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-urges-parents-open-college-savings-account-their-childrenDiNapoli: Queens Woman Sentenced to Probation and Pays Full Restitution for Stealing $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… probation and paid full restitution after being convicted of stealing nearly $85,000 in New York state pension payments … father, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced. The defendant, Deanna Hansen, pleaded guilty to felony grand … Hansen learned that hard lesson today,” DiNapoli said. “I thank Albany County District Attorney David Soares for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-queens-woman-sentenced-probation-and-pays-full-restitution-stealing-85000-nys-pensionIV.4.E Grants and Public Assistance – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… of) individuals, unemployment insurance benefits, and nonprofit organizations. These types are payments are … Click here to download the table below as a Microsoft Excel file . SFS Account Title Description 60301 … private schools, and other local government units, nonprofit organizations, as well as certain financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv4e-grants-and-public-assistanceGrand Island Central School District – Network Access and Application User Permissions (2022M-120)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Grand Island Central School District (District) officials … to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether Grand Island Central School District District officials adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/10/grand-island-central-school-district-network-access-and-application-userMedicaid Program – Suspicious and Fraudulent Medicaid Payments to Affiliated Brooklyn Dentists
… or were not provided. We also sought to determine if the affiliated dentists used illegal tactics to solicit Medicaid recipients. The audit covered the period January 1, 2007 through June 8, … program requires care to conform to acceptable standards of quality and professional practice, but covers only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/04/medicaid-program-suspicious-and-fraudulent-medicaid-payments-affiliated-brooklyn-dentistsGarrison Union Free School District – Information Technology (2023M-127)
… and resume essential operations in a timely manner. 40 of the 115 enabled nonstudent network user accounts (35 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/01/19/garrison-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2023m-127Sign up for emails DiNapoli: Former Tupper Lake Fire Treasurer Pleads Guilty in $30k Theft
… is a warning to officials who would blur the line between public duty and private lives,” State Comptroller Thomas P. … taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/sign-emails-dinapoli-former-tupper-lake-fire-treasurer-pleads-guilty-30k-theftXV.9 Revenue Classifications – XV. End of Year
… entries must be received no later than the date identified in the Office of Operations Events and Deadlines Calendar . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv9-revenue-classificationsDiNapoli: New Yorkers Could Lose $72B in Reported State and Local Tax Deductions Under Trump Plan
… New York residents stand to lose more than $72 billion in reported deductions for income and property taxes if … and $20.9 billion for property taxes, 13.5 percent of all state and local tax deductions reported nationwide in … with two children who claim the standard deduction have a total combined deduction of $28,900. With the proposed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-new-yorkers-could-lose-72b-reported-state-and-local-tax-deductions-under-trump-planDiNapoli: Local Law Enforcement Agencies Agree to Improve Sex Offender Monitoring
… agencies and the public about sex offenders residing in New York’s communities. It contains information such as … police departments in Buffalo, Mount Vernon, Ogdensburg, Rochester, Syracuse and Utica; and a county police department … For a copy of the report, visit: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/swr/2014/SORA/global.pdf For access to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-local-law-enforcement-agencies-agree-improve-sex-offender-monitoringDiNapoli Report Examines State School Aid Trends
… by the State Court of Appeals in the Campaign for Fiscal Equity lawsuit. After the ruling, the state committed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-report-examines-state-school-aid-trendsDiNapoli: Georgia Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Her Deceased Father's NY State Pension Checks
… His pension checks were directly deposited into a joint account he held with his daughter, who lives in Georgia. When … totaling $246,272.32, were made into the jointly held bank account after Joseph Bertolino’s death. Alayne Bertolino used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-georgia-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-her-deceased-fathers-ny-state-pension-checksCornwall Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-83)
… officials established adequate internal controls over the District’s user accounts and software updates to help … did not establish adequate internal controls to safeguard the District’s user accounts. Specifically: Network user … managed. Officials did not monitor compliance with the District’s Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). The Board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/08/20/cornwall-central-school-district-information-technology-2021m-83Owego-Apalachin Central School District – Special Education Services and Medicaid Reimbursements (2020M-21)
… missed sessions. The District was not reimbursed for 427 of 729 eligible services (59 percent) totaling $12,170. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/09/18/owego-apalachin-central-school-district-special-education-services-andDiNapoli: Fire Chief Charged In Alleged $2,700 Gasoline Theft
… Pennellville Volunteer Fireman’s Association (VFA) Fire Chief Duane Royal was charged with … approach led to serious problems. By partnering with the New York State Police and Oswego County District Attorney Gregory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-fire-chief-charged-alleged-2700-gasoline-theft