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DiNapoli: Former Halfmoon Supervisor Enters Guilty Plea to Two Felony Counts
… said. “I hope her case serves as an example to any public official who might put their desires before the public good. … of this case. “The defendant accepted money for taking official actions, and then lied to federal agents by claiming … Hartunian. “This is yet another instance of an elected official who put her own interest ahead of the public’s. That …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-halfmoon-supervisor-enters-guilty-plea-two-felony-countsDiNapoli: Local Law Enforcement Agencies Agree to Improve Sex Offender Monitoring
… when notified that convicted sex offenders have failed to comply with the state’s Sex Offender Registry Act, according to an audit issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … result, the state’s Registry is not always accurate and up-to-date. The registry provides information to law enforcement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-local-law-enforcement-agencies-agree-improve-sex-offender-monitoringDiNapoli Statement In Response to Misconduct of Former Pension Fund Employee
… inspector general worked with law enforcement officials to uncover the extent of his scheme. We thank U.S. Attorney … and the FBI for their immediate and professional approach to pursuing this wrongdoing. As U.S. Attorney Bharara states … CRF strictly forbids this conduct, and we will continue to assist federal authorities," said Thomas P. DiNapoli, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-statement-response-misconduct-former-pension-fund-employeeDiNapoli: NYS Pension Fund Commits $1.3 Billion to Sustainable Investment Program
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) committed $1.3 billion to two funds as … today. “These investments will position the Fund well for the future as the world transitions to a low-carbon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-nys-pension-fund-commits-13-billion-sustainable-investment-programDiNapoli: MTA Must Prioritize Safety and Service to Win Riders Back
… for commuters after the MTA changed service, even as the number of overall trains to the Central Business District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-mta-must-prioritize-safety-and-service-win-riders-backDiNapoli Finds Subway Wait Times Got Worse from 2013 to 2014
… Wait Times Getting Worse Transit sets targets for the number of minutes between trains in an effort to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-finds-subway-wait-times-got-worse-2013-2014DiNapoli: Local Sales Taxes Grew 4.2% to $23 Billion in 2023
… pandemic period have subsided. Local officials should plan for sales tax revenue with more stable and modest growth … tax growth of 5.9% in 2023 exceeded the aggregate results for the counties and cities in the rest of the state (2.4%). … Growth in the city’s collections, which typically account for approximately two-fifths of the statewide total, was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-local-sales-taxes-grew-42-percent-to-23-billion-2023DiNapoli: More School Districts Take Initial Steps to Exceed Tax Cap
… initially planning to override New York’s property tax cap in 2016-17 has nearly doubled when compared to last year, … indicated that they will seek an override of the tax cap. Last year, 3.5 percent, indicated plans to override the tax cap. Property tax levy growth for school districts is capped …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-more-school-districts-take-initial-steps-exceed-tax-capEnhanced Medicaid Payments to Selected Home Health Care Service Providers (Follow-Up)
… home health care providers properly used Medicaid funds for the recruitment, training, and retention (RTR) of direct … funding. An amendment to the Public Health Law provided for $500 million in additional Medicaid funding, from 2006 … as intended; however, we were unable to fully account for providers' use of RTR funds because these funds were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/05/enhanced-medicaid-payments-selected-home-health-care-service-providers-followDiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Pleads Guilty to Theft
… for the Town of Marion, Eileen Steurrys, pleaded guilty to stealing over $50,000 from the town court. “Ms. Steurrys went to great lengths to try and cover up her theft of public funds. She now faces …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-pleads-guilty-theftServices to Workers Under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act
… officials. Covered employers are those with 50 or more full-time employees in the State or 50 or more employees who, … days prior to the event and are not exempt may be liable for back pay and the value of any benefits that laid-off … 1,887– about 69% – cited the pandemic as the reason for the Notice. Key Findings We found several areas the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/services-workers-under-worker-adjustment-and-retraining-notification-actXII.6.A.A Using the Real Estate Module to Pay Lease Vouchers – XII. Expenditures
… on the Procurement Contract, including the lease contract number, unique Project ID and Activity ID, and payment terms. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6aa-using-real-estate-module-pay-lease-vouchersDiNapoli: Service Delivery Critical to Ensure New York City’s Continued Recovery
… (e.g. teaching assistants) who were placed on leave without pay when they did not meet the deadline to show …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-service-delivery-critical-ensure-new-york-citys-continued-recoveryDiNapoli: Otsego County Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing From School District
… the Morris Central School District. “Stealing money meant for the education of children is shameful,” DiNapoli said. … FBI and the State Police, she has been held accountable for her actions. I thank them for their continued collaboration in combatting public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-otsego-county-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-school-districtAppendix B – Selected Legal References Pertaining to the Audit of Claims Function – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Class Cities Law Section 64 and individual city charters Libraries – For public libraries – Education Law Section 259(1); For special district libraries refer to the enabling legislation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appendix-b-selected-legal-references-pertaining-audit-claims-functionSelected Aspects of Parking Violations Operations to Collect Fines and Fees
… issuing agencies on ways to reduce the number of errors in summonses, such as additional training on writing … for employees to follow to collect parking summonses in judgment. Monitor the contracts with outside collection … Office for International Affairs for their assistance in collecting the amounts due from each country. … To …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/04/selected-aspects-parking-violations-operations-collect-fines-and-feesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Revenue Projection to Reflect Coronavirus Impact
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today issued a revenue projection for the 2020-2021 state budget which reflects an estimate of … Comptroller has analyzed the economic and revenue outlook for the remainder of the current fiscal year and for the next fiscal year. Based on information as of March …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-revenue-projection-reflect-coronavirus-impactDiNapoli: NYC Office Market Will Take Years to Recover From Pandemic
… is an open question, however, as employers continue to offer work-from-home options, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … for space led citywide office sector property values to more than double in the decade before the pandemic,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-nyc-office-market-will-take-years-recover-pandemicDiNapoli: Former Village of Chatham Clerk-Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Village
… of Chatham’s former clerk-treasurer, has pleaded guilty to attempted official misconduct for unlawfully waiving her … expense. “Ms. Henry took advantage of her public position to have the taxpayers fully fund her insurance costs,” said … Those who abuse the system will be caught and brought to justice. I thank District Attorney Paul Czajka and the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-village-chatham-clerk-treasurer-pleads-guilty-defrauding-villageMedicaid Program – Improper Supplemental Maternity Capitation Payments to Managed Care Organizations
… Objective To determine whether Medicaid made improper Supplemental Maternity Capitation Payments to managed care organizations. The audit covered the period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/29/medicaid-program-improper-supplemental-maternity-capitation-payments-managed-care