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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… practices and ensure proper policies and procedures are in place to protect taxpayer dollars from waste, fraud and … school districts annually spend approximately $60 billion in federal, state and local funds. For additional background … that overtime is pre-approved. Auditors found $15,105 in overtime payments made to eight employees was paid without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Condition (Genesee County) The board appropriated fund balance in the annual budgets to help finance … district’s needs. Lindenhurst Union Free School District – Credit Cards (Suffolk County) District officials need to … established to govern the issuance and use of district credit cards. During the audit period, the district had two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: Former Wallkill Fire District Chair Sentence in $240,000 Theft
… Michael Denardo was sentenced today in Ulster County Court for stealing nearly $240,000 from the district, State … checks and balances. I thank District Attorney Carnright for bringing Mr. Denardo to justice and helping us recoup the … to the district. "I thank the Comptroller and his staff for their diligent work on this case," District Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-former-wallkill-fire-district-chair-sentence-240000-theftDiNapoli: Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Charged in $500K Grant Scheme
… David Decker was arraigned today on a 22-count indictment for using his position to pocket more than $500,000, … a million dollars meant to protect and improve Lake George for its residents, vacationers and other visitors from near … inflated invoices and created a shell business to bill for extra income. He also allegedly pocketed money meant for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-charged-500k-grant-schemeDiNapoli Announces Vicki Fuller's Retirement as CIO of NYS Common Retirement Fund
… announced that Vicki Fuller, chief investment officer of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), will … investment returns, averaging an annual growth rate of more than 8.75 percent. The Fund has gained significant value and led the nation as one of the best managed public pension funds. Her legacy and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-announces-vicki-fullers-retirement-cio-nys-common-retirement-fundDiNapoli Releases Report on Environmental Funding in New York State
… The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has experienced staff cuts and constrained funding since … today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “DEC’s staff has declined while funding has barely kept pace … report, “Environmental Funding in New York State,”examines DEC funding and workforce in the context of its mission. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-releases-report-environmental-funding-new-york-stateComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Bemus Point Central School District – Reserve Funds (Chautauqua County) The district’s retiree health … based on employees’ earned and unused leave time. If the funds were properly reported, the district’s unrestricted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsFormer Treasurer of Patterson Fire Department Sentenced to 33 Months in Prison for Embezzlement and Filing False Tax Returns
… the PFD. According to documents filed in court, MELIN, a chiropractor, was elected treasurer of the PFD in 2013. From …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/former-treasurer-patterson-fire-department-sentenced-33-months-prison-embezzlement-and-filing-falseState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Town of Skaneateles and the City of Tonawanda . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … Review (Orange County) The significant revenue projections in the proposed budget are reasonable. However, there were errors in the projections for expenditures that should be addressed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0City of Troy – Budget Review (B18-5-8)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … the 2019 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Troy, located in Rensselaer County, is authorized to issue … City of Troy Budget Review B1858 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/10/31/city-troy-budget-review-b18-5-8State Agencies Bulletin No. 1167
… Purpose To ensure use of the revised Direct Deposit Form for NYS employees and advise current participants in the … Privacy Law Notification on the Direct Deposit Form for NYS Employees (AC 2772). Agencies are directed to ensure … designated financial institution(s) and/or their agent(s) for the purpose of processing payments, and for other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1167-revised-personal-privacy-protection-law-notification-direct-depositDiNapoli Announces Interim CIO for the New York State Common Retirement Fund
… Anastasia Titarchuk as Interim Chief Investment Officer of the New York State Common Retirement Fund. The Fund’s current CIO Vicki Fuller is retiring the week of July 30 after six years of service. "My thanks go … Anastasia Titarchuk as Interim Chief Investment Officer of the New York State Common Retirement Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-announces-interim-cio-new-york-state-common-retirement-fundState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Town of Maryland , Three Town Fire District and the Webster Public Library . "In today’s fiscal climate, budget … for property and equipment not owned by the district. Webster Public Library – Board Oversight (Monroe County) The … County Town of Maryland Three Town Fire District and the Webster Public Library …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsUnnecessary and Potentially Illegal Consultant Contract With Former New York State Council on the Arts Executive Director
… Eliot Spitzer appointed Heather Hitchens to the position of Executive Director of the Council. Ms. Hitchens' appointment took effect August … for these services, totaling $25,200 per year. As a result of this dual arrangement, her combined annual compensation by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/26/unnecessary-and-potentially-illegal-consultant-contract-former-new-york-state-council-artsDiNapoli: NYS Pension Fund Commits $50 Million to NY Small Business Investment Fund
… $50 million commitment provided the anchor investment in the New York Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) Fund … Lane. The SBIC Fund II has approximately $150 million in total committed capital to support small businesses … make its first investments. The SBIC Fund II was launched in 2022 and is built upon the success of Hamilton Lane’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-nys-pension-fund-commits-50-million-ny-small-business-investment-fundDiNapoli: Huntington Man Charged With Stealing Over $56,000 in State Pension Payments
… Huntington employee Moses K. Johnson, 63, of Huntington, for allegedly stealing his mother’s public pension payments … District Attorney Tierney, he is being held accountable for his crime. My office will continue to work with law … public sector employees, and provides retirement security for over one million members,” Tierney said. “My office will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-huntington-man-charged-stealing-over-56000-state-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Tupper Lake Fire Department Theft
… Former Tupper Lake Volunteer Fire Department Treasurer Timothy J. Brown was … Tour, using volunteer department money. I thank the Tupper Lake Police Chief Eric Proulx, Acting Franklin County … us hold Mr. Brown accountable." Brown, 53, of Tupper Lake, was charged with grand larceny in the third degree, a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-tupper-lake-fire-department-theftComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… $1.94 million and $2.38 million, respectively, which is approximately $190,000 less than budgeted for water … tentative budget includes a tax levy of $12,426,613 which is $471,753 above the limit established by law. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Low-Income Housing Trust Fund Program (Follow-Up)
… administers the Program. The Corporation’s mission is to further community development through the construction, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/02/low-income-housing-trust-fund-program-followDiNapoli Announces Guilty Plea in Town of Crawford Embezzlement Case
… that the Town was to receive from the rental of rooms for events at the Town of Crawford Senior Center. Roy is … resources will not be tolerated." “Public service is a sacred trust and those who abuse their positions to enrich … Office for their resources and their expertise in handling this investigation, as well as the Town of Crawford Police …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-announces-guilty-plea-town-crawford-embezzlement-case